The College of Education and P-16 Integration’s (CEP) programs are meticulously designed to shape the next generation of educators. Explore CEP’s unwavering commitment to excellence in education by diving deeper into our accreditations and the dedicated individuals behind them. As a prominent school within a major Hispanic Serving Institution (HIS), CEP boasts accreditation from prestigious associations and agencies. Learn more about them below and see why CEP grads are ready to lead the future of education.
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TEA
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) monitors the quality of educator preparation programs to ensure the needs of all learners in the state of Texas are met. By partnering with TEA, UTRGV produces quality educators.
CAEP
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) is the national accrediting body for educator preparation programs. CAEP advances equity and excellence in educator preparation through evidence-based accreditation which assures quality and supports continuous improvement to strengthen P-12 student learning. The UTRGV educator preparation provider had a successful site visit on March 27-29, 2022. The following programs are CAEP-accredited:
Name | Level | Degree |
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Art Education (EC-12) | Initial | Baccalaureate |
Biology Education (7-12) | Initial | Baccalaureate |
Chemistry Education (7-12) | Initial | Baccalaureate |
Communication Studies (8-12) | Initial | Baccalaureate |
Early Care and Early Childhood Studies | Initial | Baccalaureate |
English Education (4-8 or 7-12) | Initial | Baccalaureate |
Health & Kinesiology (EC-12) | Initial | Baccalaureate |
History Education (7-12) | Initial | Baccalaureate |
Interdisciplinary Studies - Biology (4-8) | Initial | Baccalaureate |
Interdisciplinary Studies - Elementary Education (EC-6) | Initial | Baccalaureate |
Interdisciplinary Studies - Mathematics (4-8) | Initial | Baccalaureate |
Mass Communication Education (7-12) | Initial | Baccalaureate |
Mathematics Education (4-8 or 7-12) | Initial | Baccalaureate |
Physical Science Education (6-12) | Initial | Baccalaureate |
Physics Education (7-12) | Initial | Baccalaureate |
Social Studies Composite (7-12) | Initial | Baccalaureate |
Spanish Education (EC-12) | Initial | Baccalaureate |
School Psychology | Advanced | Master's |
Superintendent Certification | Advanced | Post Master's |
CAEP Steering Committee
To bolster our commitment to meeting CAEP accreditation standards, the CEP dean has formed a specialized CAEP Steering Committee comprising of qualified professionals. They oversee sub-committees and regularly report on CEP's progress toward meeting CAEP requirements. Committee members include:
Associate Dean for Assessment and Accreditation
- Dr. Veronica Estrada
Members:
- Dr. Jesus “Chuey” Abrego
- Mr. Luis Azpeitia
- Dr. Ralph Carlson
- Dr. Javier Cavazos
- Dr. Steve Chamberlain
- Dr. Angela Chapman
- Dr. Maria Elena Corbeil
- Dr. Rene Corbeil
- Dr. Leticia Deleon
- Dr. Zulmaris Diaz
- Dr. Veronica Estrada
- Dr. Criselda Garcia
- Dr. Federico Guerra
- Dr. James Jupp
- Dr. John Lowdermilk
- Mr. Luis Machuca
- Dr. Sandra Musanti
- Dr. Carmen Peña
- Dr. Nancy Razo
- Dr. Alma Rodriguez
- Dr. Janine Schall
NASM
The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) is an association of approximately 644 schools of music, primarily at the collegiate level, but includes postsecondary non-degree-granting schools of music. The Association provides information to the public and professional development for music school leaders, produces statistical research, and engages in policy analysis.
The primary purpose of schools of music is to help individual students turn talent, inspiration, creativity, and dedication into significant potential for service to the development of musical culture in its multiple dimensions. Therefore, the focus of NASM's work is on issues of musical content and educational substance as applied to the preparation of music professionals.
NAST
The National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees in theatre and theatre-related disciplines. NAST has accredited the theatre education program at UTRGV.
CACREP
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Program (CACREP) is the independent agency that accredits graduate programs in addiction counseling, career counseling, clinical mental health counseling, marriage, couple, and family counseling, school counseling, and student affairs and college counseling.
As an independent agency that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, CACREP ensures the quality and reputation of counseling programs in higher education. CACREP accredited programs reflect the highest standards in counselor education.