Home to more than 2,200 students and 130 faculty members, the University of South Florida College of Education is dedicated to shaping the future of teaching, learning, and educational leadership. Nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and fully approved by the Florida Department of Education, our college stands at the forefront of innovation in educator preparation.
Accreditation and Accountability
The 做厙TV College of Education is proud to be nationally accredited by the (CAEP). This accreditation reflects our commitment to preparing highly effective educators through a rigorous, evidence-based process that includes self-study, external review, and continuous improvement.
In Fall 2020, the College of Education on USFs Tampa campus successfully completed its , which occurs every seven years. All educator preparation programs are also approved by the to confer state licensure and endorsements.
Additionally, our School Psychology program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) and recognized by the (NASP). Our Counselor Education program is presently accredited by the (CACREP).
Annual Reporting for CAEP Standards
As part of CAEP requirements, we provide annual data on key measures of program effectiveness:
- Impact on P12 learning and teaching effectiveness
- Employer satisfaction and stakeholder engagement
- Candidate competency at program completion
- Employment outcomes for program completers
Our data from the last 5 years comes from:
- Florida Department of Education Annual Program Performance Reports (APPRs), which include certification exam pass rates, employment and retention data, teacher evaluations, and impact on P12 student learning (Value-Added Modeling or VAM)
- College of Education surveys of alumni and employers
Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE)
Candidate Competency at Program Completion
- About the Florida Teacher Certification Exam
- Initial Teacher Preparation 5 Year ITP FTCE Data
- Advanced Preparation 5 Year Advanced FTCE Data
Annual Program Performance Report (APPR)
- About Annual Program Performance Report (APPR) Data
- 5 Year APPR Data (Initial & Advanced Preparation)
- Impact on P-12 Student Learning
- Indicators of Teaching Effectiveness
- Ability of completers to be hired in education positions for which they prepared
- Employment milestones
Satisfaction of employers and completers
Contact Us
Have questions about Accreditation? Contact us for more information.
Margaret Krause
Director of Accreditation
krause1@usf.edu