The University of Lynchburg’s education programs have obtained full accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. This accreditation signifies that the programs meet the comprehensive standards for educator preparation.
The accreditation process evaluates several aspects of an educational institution, including the effectiveness of its teaching programs, the preparation of its students for careers in education, and the institution’s commitment to continuous improvement and current educational practices.
As a CAEP-accredited institution, the University has demonstrated its ability to prepare its students for teaching roles in pre-K to 12th-grade education. This achievement reflects the University’s ongoing commitment to maintaining high educational standards and adapting to the evolving requirements of teacher education.
This accreditation is a significant milestone for the School of Professional and Applied Sciences, ensuring that the college continues to deliver high-quality education to its students.
CAEP Accountability Measures
- Initial Licensure Completer Survey 2023-2024 University of Lynchburg.
- Measure 1: Completer Impact and Effectiveness– Initial
- Measure 1: Completer Impact and Effectiveness– Advanced
- Measure 2: Satisfaction of Employers and Stakeholder Involvement– Initial
- Measure 2: Satisfaction of Employers and Stakeholders Involvement– Advanced
- Measure 3: Candidate Competency at Program Completion
- Measure 4: Ability of Completers to be Hired in Education Positions for Which They Have Been Prepared
Title II Report Cards
- 2023-24 Title II Program Report [PDF]
- 2022-23 Title II Program Report [PDF]
- 2021-22 Title II Program Report [PDF]
- 2020-21 Title II Program Report [PDF]
- 2019-20 Title II Program Report [PDF]
- 2018-19 Title II Program Report [PDF]
Licensure and Certification
Per federal regulations from the U.S. Department of Education and CAEP, we are required to disclose whether our educational programs are eligible for state credentialing, such as certification or licensure. The University of Lynchburg has been approved by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Education to offer 11 initial licensure programs at the undergraduate level. If you gain licensure in Virginia, it can lead to reciprocal licensure in other states and jurisdictions.
The teacher education program at the University of Lynchburg can assist you in obtaining the following types of licenses:
- Elementary Education (PreK – 6th grade): Elementary Education (BS)
- Secondary Education (6th – 12th grades): English Education (BA), History and Social Studies Education (BA), Mathematics Education (BS), Biology Education (BS), Chemistry Education (BA), Earth Science Education (BA)
- Designated Discipline Education (PreK–12th grade): Health and Physical Education (BS)
Reciprocal Licensure and Other State Requirements
Educators who are licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia are eligible for reciprocal licensure in more than 45 states across the U.S. However, it is important to note that some states may require additional temporary testing or other requirements that educators must meet before teaching in that jurisdiction. To determine the necessary steps for teaching outside of Virginia, refer to the state reciprocity information or contact the Department of Education in each state.
