UL Lafayette's teacher preparation programs are CAEP-accredited and BESE-approved. See accreditation and licensure information for EDCI programs.
CAEP Accreditation
The College of Education & Human Development is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) at the initial-licensure and advanced-licensure levels. The College was the first in Louisiana to earn national accreditation for teacher education.
The department's CAEP-accredited programs include:
- Curriculum and Instruction, Teacher Preparation (undergraduate and graduate)
- Curriculum and Instruction, Academically Gifted
See accreditation status and annual reports
State Approval
The Teacher Preparation Program is approved by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE).
Licensure Disclosures
Our programs prepare you for certification in Louisiana. Requirements vary by state, so if you plan to teach elsewhere, review the licensure disclosure for your program before you enroll.