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
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Commission on Teacher Credentialing: CTC
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Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs: CACREP
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National Association of School Psychologists: NASP
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University Council for Educational Administration: UCEA
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC): EDD Program
Contact
Sarah Jouganatos, Ph.D.
Interim Associate Dean
Instruction & Student Success
sarah.jouganatos@csus.edu
Unit Vision Statement
Sacramento State prepares professionals who will practice in educational settings using transdisciplinary strategies to advocate, lead, collaborate and effect systems change. Grounded in principles of racial social justice and responsive to learners’ intersectional identities, our candidates’ innovative and rigorous professional practice reflects the interests of and responds to the needs of our diverse community. They meet the highest standards of ethics and inclusion. They are reflective practitioners that promote the success, development, and health of the whole child, ensuring a commitment to life-long learning.
We promote the multidimensional nature of professional preparation programs where clinical practice, program curriculum, program pedagogy, and co-curricular activities all contribute to the education of future school-based professionals.
Latest News
Recently approved programs:
- Single Subject credential in Theatre
- Single Subject credential in Dance
- Career Technical Education (CTE) credential
The following programs have been submitted to CTC:
- Education Specialist: Deaf & Hard of Hearing Credential (June 2024)
- PK-3rd Early Childhood Education Instruction Specialist Credential (June 2024)