Accreditation
Frostburg State University meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
- CAEP is the only national accreditor for educator preparation that has been recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation since its inception.
- Vision: Excellence in educator preparation accreditation.
- Mission: CAEP advances equity and excellence in educator preparation through evidence-based accreditation that assures quality and supports continuous improvement to strengthen P-12 student learning.
- Accreditation is a nongovernmental activity based on peer review that serves the dual functions of assuring quality and promoting improvement.
The following programs are included in the current accreditation cycle:
| Name | Level | Degree |
| Early Childhood Education | Initial | Baccalaureate |
| Elementary / Middle | Initial | Baccalaureate |
| Elementary Education | Initial | Baccalaureate |
| Elementary Education | Initial | Master's |
| English | Initial | Baccalaureate |
| Foreign Language | Initial | Baccalaureate |
| Health and Wellness Education | Initial | Baccalaureate |
| MAT Secondary | Initial | Master's |
| *Mathematics | Initial | Baccalaureate |
| Music Education | Initial | Baccalaureate |
| Social Studies | Initial | Baccalaureate |
| Special Education | Initial | Master's |
| Educational Leadership | Advanced | Master's |
| Educational Leadership | Advanced | Post-Master's |
| Literacy Education | Advanced | Master's |
| School Counseling | Advanced | Master's |
*National recognition and accreditation from their Specialized Professional Association (SPA).