Division of Social Sciences and Education
Talladega College
Talladega, Alabama
Accreditation Application Date: This is the official record of the Educator Preparation Provider's accreditation status. The Educator Preparation Provider should retain this document for at least two accreditation cycles.
This EPP was accredited previously by NCATE or TEAC and the initial application date is not available. CAEP was established July 1, 2013.
Accreditation is granted at the Initial-Licensure Level.
This accreditation status is effective between Spring 2024 and Spring 2031.
The next site review will take place in Fall 2030.
| CAEP Standards | Initial-Licensure Level | Advanced Level |
|---|---|---|
| STANDARD R1/RA1: Content and Pedagogical Knowledge | Met | Not Applicable |
| STANDARD R2/RA2: Clinical Partnerships and Practice | Met | Not Applicable |
| STANDARD R3/RA3: Candidate Quality and Selectivity | Met | Not Applicable |
| STANDARD R4/RA4: Satisfaction with Preparation | Met | Not Applicable |
| STANDARD R5/RA5: Quality Assurance System and Continuous Improvement | Met | Not Applicable |
| STANDARD R6/RA6: Fiscal and Administrative Capacity | Met | Not Applicable |
| STANDARD R7/RA7: Record of Compliance with Title IV of the Higher Education Act | Met | Not Applicable |
Areas for Improvement: Identified areas for improvement are addressed in the provider's annual report.
Stipulations: Stipulations are addressed in the provider's annual report and must be corrected within two years to retain accreditation.
| Areas for Improvement | Rationale |
|---|---|
| The EPP provided limited evidence that it regularly, systematically, and continuously assessed performance against its goals and relevant standards, tracked results over time, documented modifications and/or innovations and their efforts on EPP outcomes. (component R5.4) | The EPP provided evidence that they have an assessment system in place that can satisfy the requirements of the component; the deficiency exists in the fact that the system was brand new and had not yet proven that it worked over time. |
None.
Accreditation for seven (7) years is granted if the EPP meets all CAEP Standards and components, even if areas for improvement (AFIs) are identified in the final report of the Accreditation Council.
Areas for Improvement (AFIs) indicate areas which must be improved by the time of the next accreditation visit. Progress reports on remediation of AFIs are submitted as part of the Annual Report. AFIs not remediated by a subsequent site review may become stipulations.
Accreditation with stipulations is granted for 2 years if an EPP meets all standards but receives a stipulation on a component under any standard. Failure to submit a response to the stipulation within a two (2)-year time frame results in revocation.
Failure to correct the condition leading to the stipulation within the specified two (2)-year period results in revocation or probation.
Stipulations describe serious deficiencies in meeting CAEP Standards and/or components and must be brought into compliance in order to continue accreditation.
All stipulations and relevant evidence are reviewed by the Accreditation Council. Failure to correct the condition leading to the stipulation results in probation or revocation of accreditation.
Probationary Accreditation is granted for two (2) years when an EPP does not meet one (1) of the CAEP Standards.
Failure to submit a response to the stipulation within a two (2)-year time frame results in revocation.
Failure to correct the condition leading to the stipulation within the specified two (2)-year period results in revocation.
The scope of CAEP's work is the accreditation of educator preparation providers (EPPs) that offer bachelor's, master's, and/or doctoral degrees, post-baccalaureate or other programs leading to certification, licensure, or endorsement in the United States and/or internationally. (2018).
CAEP does not accredit specific degree programs, rather EPPs must include information, data, and other evidence on the following in their submission for CAEP's review:
All licensure areas that prepare candidates to work in preschool through grade 12 settings at the initial-licensure and advanced levels that lead to professional licensure, certification, or endorsement as defined by the state, country, or other governing authority under which the EPP operates and for which the state, country, or other governing authority has established program approval standards.
Depending on an EPP's submission, accreditation may be awarded at one or both of the following levels:
CAEP's Advanced Level accreditation does not include any advanced level program not specific to the preparation of teachers or other school professionals for P-12 schools/districts; any advanced level non-licensure programs, including those specific to content areas (e.g., M.A., M.S., Ph.D.); or Educational leadership programs not specific to the preparation of teachers or other school professionals for P-12 schools/districts.
Information on accreditation status, terms, and any conditions provided within this directory is specific to the accreditation level(s) described above.
CAEP-accredited EPPs are required to distinguish accurately between programs that are accredited and those that are not.
| Program Name | Licensure Level | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education K-6 | Initial-Licensure Level | Baccalaureate |
| Music Education P-12 (Choral) | Initial-Licensure Level | Baccalaureate |
| Music Education P-12 (Instrumental) | Initial-Licensure Level | Baccalaureate |
| Special Education K-6 | Initial-Licensure Level | Baccalaureate |
NOTE: Neither CAEP staff, evaluation team members, nor other agents of CAEP are empowered to make or modify Accreditation Council decisions.
These remain the sole responsibility of the Council itself.
