Education Program Accountability

Accreditation

The LSUA School of Education is accredited at the initial-licensure level by CAEP, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. National recognition was earned by demonstrating excellence in the areas of content and pedagogy, clinical experiences, selectivity, program impact, and capacity for continuous improvement. The most recent accreditation through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) was approved in October 2018 and continues through June 2024. 

Initial-licensure programs accredited by CAEP are:

• Bachelor of Science – Elementary Education (Grades 1-5)
• Minor in Secondary Education – Biology (Grades 6-12)
• Minor in Secondary Education – English (Grades 6-12)
• Minor in Secondary Education – Math (Grades 6-12)
• Minor in Secondary Education – Social Studies (Grades 6-12)
• Alternative Certification Elementary (Grades 1-5)
• Alternative Certification Biology (Grades 6-12)
• Alternative Certification English (Grades 6-12)
• Alternative Certification Math (Grades 6-12)
• Alternative Certification Social Studies (Grades 6-12)
• Alternative Certification Health and Physical Education (Grades K-12)

All programs are state-approved in Louisiana. The LSUA School of Education works closely with the Louisiana Department of Education to assure compliance with state requirements for educator professional licensure. 

If you would like to contact CAEP, you may visit the website (www.caepnet.org); call (202) 223-0077; or mail correspondence to: 

CAEP Accountability Measures