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Counseling: CACREP

association for advancing quality in educator preparation logoTeacher Preparation: AAQEP

Professional accreditation is the bedrock upon which all professions have built their reputations, assuring that those entering the respective field have been suitably prepared to practice through acquisition of a body of knowledge and pre-service practice in the profession.

Accreditation of schools of education indicates that the school underwent rigorous external review by professionals, that performance of a teacher candidate in the program has been thoroughly assessed before they are recommended for licensure, and that programs meet standards set by the teaching profession at large.

Syracuse University is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). The programs listed below have been awarded full accreditation by AAQEP through December 31, 2027.

Full accreditation acknowledges that a program prepares effective educators who continue to grow as professionals and has demonstrated the commitment and capacity to maintain quality. Teacher preparation and other professional school personnel programs offered by Syracuse University are recognized by the New York State Education Department as fully accredited. Our AAQEP accredited programs are:

  • Art Education, B.F.A. and M.S. (initial); M.S. (advanced)
  • Early Childhood Special Education, M.S. (initial)
  • English Education 7-12, B.A. and M.S. (initial)
  • Health & Physical Education, B.S. (initial)
  • Physical Education, B.S. (initial)
  • Inclusive Early Childhood and Special Education, B.S. (initial)
  • Inclusive Elementary and Special Education, B.S. (initial)
  • Inclusive Special Education, Grades 1-6, M.S. (advanced)
  • Inclusive Special Education: Grades 7-12 General Education, M.S. (initial)
  • Literacy Education: Birth-Grade 12, M.S. (advanced)
  • Mathematics Education 7-12, B.S. and M.S. (initial)
  • Music Education, B.S. and M.S. (initial); M.Mus. and M.S. (advanced)
  • Science Education (Biology) 7-12, B.A., B.S., and M.S. (initial)
  • Science Education (Chemistry) 7-12, B.A., B.S., and M.S. (initial)
  • Science Education (Earth Science) 7-12, B.A., B.S., and M.S. (initial)
  • Science Education (Physics) 7-12, B.A., B.S., and M.S. (initial)
  • Social Studies Education 7-12, B.A. and M.A. (initial)
  • Spanish Education 7-12, B.A. (initial)
  • Teaching English Language Learners, M.S. (initial and advanced)
  • Educational Leadership, C.A.S. (advanced)

From the Expectations Framework for programs accredited by the AAQEP:

“AAQEP is an accreditation organization for educator preparation programs. AAQEP was founded by educators in 2017 to promote the preparation of effective educators in innovative, outcome-focused programs that engage education’s toughest challenges directly and in context. AAQEP’s comprehensive standards for educator preparation specify aspects of completer performance and program practice that identify effective programs and that qualify those programs for AAQEP accreditation.”

Social Work: CSWE

The School of Social Work offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs of study. The undergraduate professional social work degree is a bachelor of science (B.S.) in social work. The School of Social Work offers a master of social work (M.S.W.) in two formats: the 2-year, 60-credit program for individuals who do not hold a bachelor’s degree in social work; and the Advanced Standing Program for individuals who have earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Both graduate programs prepare students for advanced social work practice and for creative, responsible roles in the social work field.

The B.S. and M.S.W. programs are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. All 50 states and the District of Columbia require that a social worker sitting for a licensing exam be a graduate of a CSWE-accredited program.

Syracuse University programs meeting specific state licensure or certification requirements (as of July 1)
Degree Meets (states abbreviated) Does Not Meet
Social Work B.S. AL, AK, AZ, AR, DC, DE, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NV, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI, WY, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Republic of the Marshall Islands, The Federated States of Micronesia, The Republic of Palau. Please note that CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, NY, RI, VT, and WA do not offer licensure at the bachelor’s degree level only.
Social Work M.S.W. AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Republic of the Marshall Islands, The Federated States of Micronesia, The Republic of Palau

Specific state requirements can be found at Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) licensing board or College websites, statues and administrative rules page.

We recommend students contact the appropriate state licensing agency in their state or the state where they intend to work to seek the most up-to-date information about state licensure/certification requirements before beginning the program. Information in the table above will be reassessed and updated by July 1 each year.