College of Applied Studies Accreditation
Our college embraces accreditation as a primary means of assuring the programs we
provide meet the highest standards of the profession. Wichita State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools (HLC-NCA). The Professional Education Unit in the College of Applied Studies is accredited by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation and the Kansas State Department of Education. The Wichita State School Psychology program is accredited by National Association of School Psychology (NASP). The Wichita State School Counseling program is accredited by Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
Programs Accredited by CAEP, KSDE, and SPAs
Each of these initial licensure programs are KSDE approved programs and accredited by CAEP
Elementary Education w/ concentration in Elementary Education Unified (EEU)
Each of these advanced level programs are KSDE approved programs and accredited by CAEP.
Early Childhood Unified Program
High Incidence Alternative Certification
School Counseling (CACREP Accredited)
School Psychology (NASP Accredited)
School Leadership License (Building Level) Certificate or MEd Educational Leadership
CAEP Accountability Measures
CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) has four annual reporting measures which are used to provide information to the public on program impact and program outcomes.
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