CAEP Programs and Speciality Program Approval
Below, find Kutztown University's programs that are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Initial level programs are those leading to an Instructional I teacher education license. Advanced programs refer to graduate programs that lead to a recommendation for licensure to the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
The table also lists whether the program has Speciality Program Approval (SPA). If the program is a SPA program, the SPA submission and most recent recognition are provided.
Program |
Degree Level |
CAEP Level |
SPA |
---|---|---|---|
Supervisory Certificate: Curriculum and Instruction |
Specialist or C.A.S. |
Advanced |
|
Reading Specialist |
Masters |
Advanced |
|
English as a Second Language |
Specialist or C.A.S. |
Advanced |
|
Principal Certification |
Masters |
Advanced |
|
Instructional Technology |
Masters |
Advanced |
Non-SPA |
Elementary Education, Grades PreK-4 BSE |
Baccalaureate |
Initial |
|
Elementary Education, Grades PreK-4 Initial Graduate |
Masters |
Initial |
|
Middle Level, Grades 4-8 |
Baccalaureate |
Initial |
|
Middle Level, Grades 4-8 MED |
Masters |
Initial |
Non-SPA |
Special Ed |
Baccalaureate |
Initial |
|
Visual Impairment |
Baccalaureate |
Initial |
|
Secondary English |
Baccalaureate |
Initial |
|
Secondary Math |
Baccalaureate |
Initial |
|
Secondary Science |
Baccalaureate |
Initial |
|
Secondary Social Studies Education |
Baccalaureate |
Initial |
|
Secondary Modern Languages (German and Spanish) |
Baccalaureate |
Initial |
Non-SPA |
Library Science Education BSE |
Baccalaureate |
Initial |
Non-SPA |
Library Science MLS |
Masters |
Initial |
|
MED Secondary Education with Teacher Certification |
Masters |
Initial |
Non-SPA |
Special Education Visual Impairment post-bac |
Post-baccalaureate |
Initial |
Non-SPA |