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Accreditation
The School of Education at ÂÌñÒùÆÞ was awarded national accreditation for its initial educator preparation programs in Spring 2018 by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The School of Education at ÂÌñÒùÆÞ earned the highest level of accreditation and has held TEAC/CAEP accreditation since March 2013. CAEP teacher preparation standards are rigorous, nationally recognized standards that were developed to ensure excellence in educator preparation programs. Accreditation renewal will be due in 2024-25.
Approved Programs
The AQ-SOE is approved by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) to offer CAEP-approved and nationally accredited programs are listed below.
Elementary Education
Lower Elementary, PK-3
Upper Elementary, Grades 3-6
Secondary Education
Middle Grades, Grades 5-9
High School, Grades 7-12
Approved Secondary Majors: English, Integrated Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, Speech
Approved Secondary Minors: Biology, Chemistry, English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Physics, Political Science
PK-12
Spanish
Music Education (K-12 only, NASM accredited)
CONTACT INFO
School of Education
Academic Building Room 260
(616) 632-2800
schoolofed@aquinas.edu