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).
Annual Reporting 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.
The data tables and information presented below provide supporting evidence for each of the eight reporting measures for our undergraduate and graduate initial licensure programs as well as data for any advanced level program that leads to an additional school specialist license or an advanced level licensure endorsement.
Impact Measures |
Outcome Measures |
1: Completer Effectiveness and Impact on P-12 Learning and Development (component R4.1) (Initial Programs) |
3: Candidate Competency at program completion (initial and advanced) |
2: Satisfaction of Employers and Stakeholders Involvement (Initial and Advanced Programs) |
4: Ability of Completers to be Hired in Education Positions |
Programs Accredited by CAEP, KSDE, and SPAs
Each of these initial licensure programs are KSDE approved programs and accredited by CAEP
Each of these advanced level programs are KSDE approved programs and accredited by CAEP.
Early Childhood Unified Residency Program
Early Childhood Unified Program
High Incidence Alternative Certification
School Counseling (CACREP Accredited)
School Psychology (NASP Accredited)
School Leadership License (Building Level) Certificate