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).
All programs approved by the State of Maryland
The programs listed above were in our last CAEP review. For current programs, please see current undergraduate and graduate catalogs.