About COE Accreditation
Welcome
Accreditation, in the most basic sense, is a process by which an educational institution is certified by an independent body to grant certificates, credentials, and degrees. The system uses a rigorous, research-driven set of protocols that assure educational quality while also verifying that appropriate standards for a discipline are being met. The process was established nearly a century ago to foster a common set of educational standards among secondary schools and universities. Today, the accreditation process is an integral part of a higher education institution's strategy for academic effectiveness. Accreditation guides the philosophy, content, and structure of academic programs in order to demonstrate that an institution is providing a high quality form of preparation in one or many disciplines.
Accrediting Agencies
Contact Information
| Accrediting Agency | Primary Contact |
|---|---|
| Commission on Teacher Credentialing: CTCCouncil for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs: CACREP Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation National Association of School Psychologists: NASP University Council for Educational Administration: UCEA Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC): EDD Program |
Deidre Sessoms, Ph.D. Associate Dean Instruction & Student Success |
Latest News
Pending Accreditation Decisions:
- Early Childhood Special Education Added Authorization (ECSEAA) proposed program: Review Team Report to be reviewed on February 21, 2020 by the Committee on Accreditation/CTC
ECSEAA - Additional Documents:
ECSEAA-CSUS program description
CSUS-ECSEAA-CS feedback
CSUS ECSEAA_PS feedback
Response 11-2019-CSUS-ECSEAA program application_May 2019
CSUS-ECSEAA Preconditions Feedback - Educator Preparation Programs: Site Visit Team Report (recommending full accreditation) to be reviewed on February 21, 2020 by the Committee on Accreditation/CTC Select reports available upon request.