School of Education Accreditation

Accreditation

We value the approval of Tennessee's State Board of Education and our national accreditation through the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) after an exceptional review conducted in the fall of 2022.

CAEP Accredited Provider | Excellence in Educator Preparation Accreditation

Trevecca Nazarene University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Trevecca Nazarene University.

Normal inquiries about Trevecca Nazarene University such as admissions, financial aid, and educational programs should be addressed directly to the University and not to the Office of the Commission on Colleges. Interested constituents should contact the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools only if there is significant evidence for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement.

If you have any questions about our accreditation, feel free to contact the School of Education's Office of Accreditation, Assessment and Continuing Education.

List of Programs Accredited by CAEP and Tennessee DOE

CAEP Accountability Measures

Initial CAEP Accountability Measures (for CHEA Requirements) [2022-2023 Academic Year]

Measure 1 (Initial): Completer effectiveness. (R4.1) Data must address: (a) completer impact in contributing to P-12 student-learning growth AND (b) completer effectiveness in applying professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions. The EPP Report Card includes Provider Impact on student learning and Candidate Assessment which includes pedagogical and content area assessments.
- Trevecca Nazarene University Report Card 2024

Measure 2 (Initial): Satisfaction of employers and stakeholder involvement. (R4.2|R5.3|RA4.1)

Measure 3 (Initial): Candidate competency at completion. (R3.3)
Data provided should relate to measures the EPP is using to determine if candidates are meeting program expectations and ready to be recommended for licensure. (E.g.: EPP's Title II report, data that reflect the ability of EPP candidates to meet licensing and state requirements or other measures the EPP uses to determine candidate competency at completion.)

Measure 4 (Initial): Ability of completers to be hired (in positions for which they have prepared.)
- District Completer for EPP Trevecca

Advanced CAEP Accountability Measures (for CHEA Requirements) [2022-2023 Academic Year]

Measure 2 (Advanced): Satisfaction of employers and stakeholder involvement. (R4.2|R5.3|RA4.1)

Measure 3 (Advanced): Candidate competency at completion. (R3.3)
Data provided should relate to measures the EPP is using to determine if candidates are meeting program expectations and ready to be recommended for licensure. (E.g.: EPP's Title II report, data that reflect the ability of EPP candidates to meet licensing and state requirements or other measures the EPP uses to determine candidate competency at completion.)

Measure 4 (Advanced): Ability of completers to be hired (in positions for which they have prepared.)
- District Completer for EPP Trevecca