Accreditations

The University of San Diego School of Leadership and Education Sciences holds the following state and national accreditations:

WASC – the University of San Diego is accredited by the Western Association and Schools and Colleges.

NCATE –The Professional Education Unit (PEU) at the School of Leadership and Education Sciences is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), 2010 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C., 20036; phone (202) 466-7496. This accreditation covers Learning and Teaching, School Counseling, Special Education, and School Leadership preparation programs. NCATE is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to accredit programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional school personnel.

CACREP - The School Counseling Specialization at the School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES) at the University of San Diego is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

CTC – the following programs are accredited by the California Commission of Teacher Credentialing:

• Multiple Subject Credential Program
  
• Single Subject Credential Program
  
• Special Education Credential Programs (Early Childhood, Mild/Moderate, Moderate/Severe)
  
• Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program
  
• Professional Administrative Services Credential Program
  
• Pupil Personnel Services Credential Program

COAMFTE – The Marriage and Family Therapy Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education.

CEC - The Special Education Program in SOLES is nationally recognized by The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).