College of Education Accreditation
Candidates, faculty, staff, and administrators in the professional education unit at Alabama State University are proud to be recognized through accreditations by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), and the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE). The cornerstone of any quality higher education institution is its ability to receive and maintain national and state accreditation through its respected agencies.
SACSCOC
Alabama State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate level degrees.
ALSDE
Alabama State University Educator Preparation Programs are approved by the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE). For a listing of State Approved programs please click to following link: Alabama State University Approved Programs (4/1/2023)
CAEP and State Accreditation
All educator certification programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Accreditation was granted at the initial-licensure and the advanced level. Alabama State University's accreditation status is effective between Spring 2022 and Spring 2029. The next site visit will take place Fall 2028.
CACREP Accreditation
The School Counseling and Clinical and Mental Health Counseling programs are accredited through the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. The last accreditation visit was in 2022 when ASU achieved full accreditation.
CAEP Annual Reporting Measures
CAEP requires every Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) to report and prominently display data on its website relating to eight Annual Reporting Measures established by CAEP.
Measure 1: Completer Impact and Effectiveness (Component R4.1)
Measure 2: Satisfaction of Employers and Stakeholder Involvement (Components R4.2/ R5.3/RA.4.1)
Measure 3: Candidate Competency at Program Completion (Components R3.3/RA3.4)
Measure 4: Ability of Completers to be Hired in Education Positions for Which They Have Prepared
State Standards
Alabama Educator Preparation Program Standards
Alabama Program-Specific Standards
- Class B Programs for Teaching Fields
- Secondary Teaching Fields (Grades 6-12)
- Preschool Through Grade 12 Teaching Fields
Alabama Standards for ALTA Certification Programs
Alabama Standards for Advanced Certification Programs
Other Program Specific Standards
- For a listing, please click the following link: Alabama Program-Specific Standards (Please see Program Reviews - CIEP Templates)
National Standards
CAEP Standards for Initial Programs
CAEP Standards for Advanced Programs
Alabama State University Quality Assurance
Assurance Guarantee Alabama State University’s College of Education guarantees the success of candidates who graduate from the COE, receive initial professional certification through the college, and are employed within their area(s) of specialization. The College of Education will provide remediation at no cost to a candidate who was recommended for certification and whose job performance within two years after program completion is deemed unsatisfactory based on performance evaluations established by the Alabama State Board of Education. Proviso: This assurance guarantee does not apply to circumstances caused by out-of-field assignment, number of unreasonable preparations, improper class size loads, fluctuating teacher status, or other measures that are inappropriate for beginning teachers.