Accreditation

CAEP Accreditation

Educator Credentials, Certificates and Endorsement Programs

The College of Education (COE) at Northwest Nazarene University offers high-quality licensure programs at the Initial and Advanced levels, and non-licensure programs in the field of education. Information on educator credentials, certificates and endorsement programs within the college is summarized below. All COE programs that lead to an Idaho Educator Credential, certificates, and endorsements are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and fully approved by the Idaho State Board of Education (ISBE).

All programs in the College of Education are fully accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).

CAEP Accredited Shield
Northwest Nazarene University’s College of Education meets the requirements for accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

CAEP Approved Degrees & Programs

Program Name
Program Degree
CAEP Level
Online
Educational Leadership - Building Level Administration
Master's, M.Ed.
ADV
YES
Educational Leadership - Building Level Administration
Specialist or C.A.S.
ADV
YES
Educational Leadership - Director of Special Education
Specialist or C.A.S.
ADV
YES
Educational Leadership - The Superintendency
Specialist or C.A.S.
ADV
YES
Exceptional Child
Master's, M.Ed.
ADV
YES
Exceptional Child
Specialist or C.A.S.
ADV
YES
Elementary Education (ACE)
Master's, MAT
ITP
YES
Elementary Education (ACE)
Baccalaureate, BA
ITP
YES
Secondary Education (ACE)
Master's, MAT
ITP
YES
Elementary Education (TUG)
Baccalaureate, BA
ITP
NO
Biology Education
Baccalaureate, BA
ITP
NO
Chemistry Education
Baccalaureate, BA
ITP
NO
English Education
Baccalaureate, BA
ITP
NO
History Education
Baccalaureate, BA
ITP
NO
Mathematics Education
Baccalaureate, BA
ITP
NO
Music Education
Baccalaureate, BA
ITP
NO
Kinesiology Education (Physical Education)
Baccalaureate, BA
ITP
NO
Psychology Education
Baccalaureate, BA
ITP
NO
Spanish Education
Baccalaureate, BA
ITP
NO
Visual Arts Education
Baccalaureate, BA
ITP
NO

Non-Licensure Degrees & Programs

Program Name
Program Degree
Online
Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation
Master's, M.Ed.
YES
Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation
Specialist or C.A.S.
YES
Educational Leadership - Organizational Leadership
Specialist or C.A.S.
YES
Educational Leadership
Doctorate - Ed.D.
YES
Educational Leadership
Doctorate - Ph.D.
YES
Exceptional Child
Master's, M.Ed.
YES
Exceptional Child
Specialist or C.A.
YES