Accreditation for Teacher Education Certification Programs
The Education Studies Department at Berea College received national accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). On October 21, 2019, The Education Studies Department at Berea College was granted Accreditation at the initial-licensure level. On February 21, 2020, the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) granted Berea College continued accreditation as well. This Accreditation status will remain in effect until Fall 2026. Our next site visit will take place in Spring 2026.
Teacher Preparation Programs that lead to certification and are approved by the Kentucky EPSB are listed below.
- Biological Science, Grades 8-12
- Chemistry, Grades 8-12
- Elementary, Primary- 5th Grade
- English, Grades 8-12
- Mathematics, Grades 8-12
- Middle School Mathematics, Grades 5-9
- Middle School Science, Grades 5-9
- Music, All Grades: Instrumental, Vocal
- Physical Education and Health, All Grades
- Physics, Grades 8-12
- Social Studies, 8-12
For more information about CAEPs reporting measures and to review our latest Title II report, see documents below.
Accreditation Letters
EPSB Accreditation Action Letter February 2020
CAEP Accreditation Action Letter November 2019