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Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

In May 2020, American College of Education's Professional Education Programs were granted Accreditation at the initial-licensure level and advanced-licensure level through Spring 2027, for a period of seven (7) years. Accreditation for seven (7) years is granted if the EPP meets all CAEP Standards and components.
The College’s initial level programs, M.A. in Elementary Teaching, M.A. in Secondary Teaching, Certificate in Transition to Teaching in Elementary Education, and Certificate in Transition to Teaching in Secondary Education, have been accredited for a period of seven (7) years, ending in Spring 2027.
The College’s advanced level program, M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, has been accredited for a period of seven (7) years, ending in Spring 2027.
Information on the College’s accreditation status can be found at http://caepnet.org/provider-search
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Accreditation

The baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in nursing offered by American College of Education are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.