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Accreditation is a critical indicator of quality and accountability within higher education and teacher preparation. It ensures that academic programs meet rigorous standards established by recognized accrediting bodies, affirming that the institution prepares candidates for professional practice. For UVU’s School of Education, accreditation ensures that curriculum, program practices, faculty qualifications, facilities, and student outcomes prepare graduates for licensure and employment within the profession.
Utah Valley University’s accreditation through NWCCU indicates the university meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation.
UVU’s School of Education is a member in good standing of AAQEP. The elementary, secondary, and special education programs have been awarded full accreditation by AAQEP through June 30, 2027. Full accreditation acknowledges that a program prepares effective educators who continue to grow as professionals and has demonstrated the commitment and capacity to continue to do so. The UVU School of Education anticipates receiving full accreditation of its school counseling and school leadership programs in 2027.
Visit: Certificate of Accreditation
Visit: 2024-2025 UVU School of Education AAQEP Annual Report
Visit: 2023-2024 UVU School of Education AAQEP Annual Report
Visit: 2022-2023 UVU School of Education AAQEP Annual Report
Visit: 2021-2022 UVU School of Education AAQEP Annual Report
Visit: 2020-2021 UVU School of Education AAQEP Annual Report
Submission Deadline: January 26, 2027
Utah Valley University will host an accreditation visit from the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) on February 24–26, 2027. As part of this review, the AAQEP Quality Review Team invites public comment on the quality of UVU's educator preparation programs. If you are a program completer/alum, clinical or community partner, or employer of program completers, we encourage you to share your perspective. All comments must be submitted through the AAQEP website by January 26, 2027:
Please note: When the form asks, "The specific program with which I am/was affiliated is," enter one of the following:
Thank you for helping us strengthen educator preparation at Utah Valley University.
Autism Minor - The Autism Minor courses are part of an Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Verified Course Sequence (VCS). This means ABAI has verified the courses toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® examination. Applicants will need to meet additional eligibility requirements and demonstrate that they reside in an authorized country before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination.
Graduate Courses - The courses for the M.Ed. in ABA are part of an Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Verified Course Sequence (VCS). This means ABAI has verified the courses toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® examination. Applicants will need to meet additional eligibility requirements and demonstrate that they reside in an authorized country before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination. (The M.Ed. in ABA at Utah Valley University is pursuing recognition through ABAI’s Tiered Model of Education. Pursuit of recognition does not denote recognition status.)
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