2025 CAEP Annual Accreditation Report


Accreditation

CAEP Accreditation Badge - 2024

The College of Education (COE) at Grambling State University (the Educator Preparation Provider - EPP) is fully accredited, having met all six standards at both the initial and advanced program levels following its joint State Department and Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) visit in Fall 2024.  

 The College of Education seeks to produce graduates who are knowledgeable, skilled, and compassionate educators and other professionals. In preparing candidates to serve in PK-12 and higher education settings, the faculty and staff in the College of Education strive to produce graduates who demonstrate proficiency in the following student learning outcomes: 1) masters of subject matter content, 2) facilitators of learning and 3) enhancers and nurturers of affective behavior. 

In addition, the College of Education is approved by the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE). This approval encompasses all programs leading to certification in educator preparation at Grambling State University. Regionally, the College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

 

ACCREDITED EDUCATION PROGRAMS

The following list reflects the initial and advanced programs that were reviewed and accredited by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) visit in Fall 2024.

Initial Programs

  • BS Elementary Education (Grades 1-5)
  • BS Elementary Education and Special Education (Mild/Moderate)
  • BS Secondary Education and Teaching (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics)
  • BS Kinesiology: Pedagogy K-12
  • BA Music Education - Instrumental K-12 
  • BA Music Education - Vocal K-12 
  • BA History (Grades 6-12)

Advanced Programs

  • MAT Elementary Education and Special Education Mild/Moderate (Grades 1-5)
  • MAT Secondary Education & Spec. Ed. Mild/Moderate (Biology, Chemistry, General Science, English, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies) Grades 6-12
  • MED Curriculum and Instruction (Reading)
  • MED Special Education

https://www.gram.edu/academics/majors/education/instruction/degree/ 

 

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