The College of Education and Professional Development (COEPD) at Marshall University was granted Accreditation at the initial-licensure level and the advanced-level by the Accreditation Council of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) on April 29, 2019.
CAEP Accredited Programs in the COEPD
The following teacher education programs within the COEPD hold accreditation from CAEP, affirming their commitment to rigorous national standards in program quality, clinical practice, and continuous improvement.
Program Name
Degree Level
Licensure Level
Early Childhood Education, PreK-K
Baccalaureate
Initial-Licensure Level
Early Education, PreK-K
Endorsement Only
Initial-Licensure Level
Early Education, PreK-K
Master’s
Advanced Level
Program Name
Degree Level
Licensure Level
Elementary Education, K-6
Baccalaureate
Initial-Licensure Level
Program Name
Degree Level
Licensure Level
Secondary Education
Baccalaureate
Initial-Level Licensure
Art, PreK-Adult
Baccalaureate
Initial-Level Licensure
Biological Sciences, 9-Adult
Baccalaureate
Initial-Level Licensure
Chemistry, 9-Adult
Baccalaureate
Initial-Level Licensure
English Language Arts, 5-9
Endorsement Only
Initial-Level Licensure
English Language Arts, 5-Adult
Baccalaureate
Initial-Level Licensure
General Science, 5-9
Endorsement Only
Initial-Licensure Level
General Science, 5-Adult
Baccalaureate
Initial-Licensure Level
Mathematics, 5-9
Endorsement Only
Initial-Level Licensure
Mathematics, 5-Adult
Baccalaureate
Initial-Level Licensure
Physics, 9-Adult
Baccalaureate
Initial-Level Licensure
Social Studies, 5-9
Endorsement Only
Initial-Level Licensure
Social Studies, 5-Adult
Baccalaureate
Initial-Level Licensure
Wellness, PreK-Adult
Baccalaureate
Initial-Level Licensure
Program Name
Degree Level
Licensure Level
Elementary Math Specialist, K-6
Master’s
Advanced Level
Elementary Math Specialist, K-6
Post-Master’s
Advanced Level
General Math – Algebra I, 5-9
Master’s
Advanced Level
General Math – Algebra I, 5-9
Post-Baccalaureate
Advanced Level
School Library Media Specialist, PreK-Adult
Master’s
Advanced Level
School Library Media Specialist, PreK-Adult
Post-Baccalaureate
Advanced Level
Program Name
Degree Level
Licensure Level
Educational Leadership, PreK-Adult
Master’s
Advanced Level
Educational Leadership, PreK-Adult
Post-Master’s
Advanced Level
Program Name
Degree Level
Licensure Level
Reading Endorsement, PreK-6
Post-Baccalaureate
Advanced Level
Reading Specialist, PreK-Adult
Master’s
Advanced Level
Reading Specialist, PreK-Adult
Post-Master’s
Advanced Level
Program Name
Degree Level
Licensure Level
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master’s
Initial-Licensure Level
Teaching Post-Baccalaureate
Certificate
Initial-Licensure Level
Program Name
Degree Level
Licensure Level
Deaf and Hard of Hearing, PreK-Adult
Master’s
Advanced Level
Multicategorical Special Education, 5-Adult
Master’s
Initial-Licensure Level
Multicategorical Special Education, 5-Adult
Endorsement Only
Initial-Licensure Level
Multicategorical Special Education, K-6
Endorsement Only
Initial-Licensure Level
Preschool Special Needs, PreK-K
Master’s
Initial-Licensure Level
Visual Impairments, PreK-Adult
Master’s
Advanced-Level
Visual Impairments, PreK-Adult
Master’s
Initial-Licensure Level
Programs with Specialized Accreditation
The following licensure and professional programs within the COEPD are accredited by specialized professional organizations, reflecting rigorous standards for professional preparation.
Program Name
Degree Level
Licensure Level
Accrediting Agency
Music, PreK-Adult
Baccalaureate
Initial-Licensure Level
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
School Counseling, PreK-Adult
Master’s
Initial-Licensure Level
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
School Psychologist, PreK-Adult
Specialist
Initial-Licensure Level
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
