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Overview

The College of Education and P-16 Integration (CEP) embraces a culture of inquiry for continuous improvement and collaboration with P-16 partners as reflected in its mission and vision. UTRGV’s Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) unit is an overarching body that includes five colleges that collaborate on the development, delivery, assessment, and accreditation of all teacher preparation programs. The dean of the College of Education and P-16 Integration leads the EPP and promotes partnership building among colleges to collaborate in the preparation of teachers.

As a prominent school within a major Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), UTRGV CEP boasts accreditation from prestigious associations and agencies. Explore CEP’s unwavering commitment to excellence in education by diving deeper into our accreditations and the dedicated individuals behind them. Learn more about them below and see why CEP graduates are ready to lead the future of education.

SACSCOC

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) is an institutional accreditor for quality assurance in higher education. SACSCOC accredits institutions that award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral degrees, including those offered via distance and correspondence education, and direct assessment within these institutions.

TEA

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) monitors the quality of educator preparation programs to ensure the needs of all learners in the state of Texas are met. By partnering with TEA, UTRGV produces quality educators.

CAEP

The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) is the national accrediting body for educator preparation programs. CAEP advances equity and excellence in educator preparation through evidence-based accreditation which assures quality and supports continuous improvement to strengthen P-12 student learning. The UTRGV educator preparation provider had a successful site visit on March 27-29, 2022. The following UTRGV programs are CAEP accredited:

CAEP accredited UTRGV programs, level and degree.
Name Level Degree
Art Education (EC-12) Initial Baccalaureate
Biology Education (7-12) Initial Baccalaureate
Chemistry Education (7-12) Initial Baccalaureate
Communication Studies (8-12) Initial Baccalaureate
Early Care and Early Childhood Studies Initial Baccalaureate
English Education (4-8 or 7-12) Initial Baccalaureate
Health & Kinesiology (EC-12) Initial Baccalaureate
History Education (7-12) Initial Baccalaureate
Interdisciplinary Studies - Biology (4-8) Initial Baccalaureate
Interdisciplinary Studies - Elementary Education (EC-6) Initial Baccalaureate
Interdisciplinary Studies - Mathematics (4-8) Initial Baccalaureate
Mass Communication Education (7-12) Initial Baccalaureate
Mathematics Education (4-8 or 7-12) Initial Baccalaureate
Physical Science Education (6-12) Initial Baccalaureate
Physics Education (7-12) Initial Baccalaureate
Social Studies Composite (7-12) Initial Baccalaureate
Spanish Education (EC-12) Initial Baccalaureate
School Psychology Advanced Master's
Superintendent Certification Advanced Post Master's

NASM

The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) is an association of approximately 644 schools of music, primarily at the collegiate level, but includes postsecondary non-degree-granting schools of music. The Association provides information to the public and professional development for music school leaders, produces statistical research, and engages in policy analysis.

The primary purpose of schools of music is to help individual students turn talent, inspiration, creativity, and dedication into significant potential for service to the development of musical culture in its multiple dimensions. Therefore, the focus of NASM's work is on issues of musical content and educational substance as applied to the preparation of music professionals.

NAST

The National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees in theatre and theatre-related disciplines. NAST has accredited the theatre education program at UTRGV.

CACREP

The Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Program (CACREP) is the independent agency that accredits graduate programs in addiction counseling, career counseling, clinical mental health counseling, marriage, couple, and family counseling, school counseling, and student affairs and college counseling.

As an independent agency that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, CACREP ensures the quality and reputation of counseling programs in higher education. CACREP accredited programs reflect the highest standards in counselor education.

CAEP

The UTRGV Educator Preparation Program is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) meeting rigorous standards and processes for educator preparation through quality assurance and continuous improvement.

TEA

The UTRGV Educator Preparation Program (EPP) is accredited by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). TEA monitors the quality of educator preparation programs to ensure the needs of all learners in today's and tomorrow's Texas classrooms.

List of the UTRGV CAEP Steering Committee Members
UTRGV CAEP Steering Committee Members
Associate Dean for Assessment and Accreditation
Dr. Veronica Estrada
Members
Dr. Jesus “Chuey” Abrego Dr. Criselda Garcia
Mr. Luis Azpeitia Dr. Federico Guerra
Dr. Ralph Carlson Dr. James Jupp
Dr. Javier Cavazos Dr. John Lowdermilk
Dr. Steve Chamberlain Mr. Luis Machuca
Dr. Angela Chapman Dr. Sandra Musanti
Dr. Maria Elena Corbeil Dr. Carmen Peña
Dr. Rene Corbeil Dr. Nancy Razo
Dr. Leticia Deleon Dr. Alma Rodriguez
Dr. Zulmaris Diaz Dr. Janine Schall
Dr. Veronica Estrada

NASM

UTRGV is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and has been an institutional member of NASM since 2007. NASM is located at 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190, and can be reached by phone at 703-437-0700.

NAST

UTRGV is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) and the Texas Educational Theatre Association. NAST is located at 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190, and can be reached by phone at 703-437-0700.


CACREP

Two UTRGV College of Education and P-16 Integration counseling specialty areas for counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.Ed. degree) and School Counseling (M.Ed. degree), are accredited by the Board of Directors of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) for a period of eight-years through October 31, 2026 by meeting the CACREP standards.

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The Board of Directors of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) met July 12-14, 2018, for the purpose of making accreditation decisions. Two counseling specialty areas housed in the College of Education and P-16 Integration at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley were reviewed under the 2016 CACREP Standards. 

The Board based the above accreditation decisions on an extensive review of the self-study documents, the visiting team's report, and the institution's response to the visiting team's report.

The Department of Counseling Assessment Handbook of Program Student Learning Outcomes and Assessment and Evaluation Plan is now available.

Assessment Handbook of Program Student Learning Outcomesand Assessment and Evaluation Plan (PDF)

The 2023-2024 academic year CACREP annual report is now available.

2023-2024 CACREP Annual Report (PDF)

The 2023-2024 academic year CACREP vital statistics report is now available.

2023-2024 CACREP Vital Statistics (PDF)

2022 CACREP Vital Statistics: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
2022 CACREP Vital Statistics: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
UTRGV
Institution Name The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Institution Type Public
Institution Location/Region Southern Region
Do you have one or more counseling programs accredited under the 2016 CACREP Standards? Yes
Do you have a CACREP-accredited CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING program under the 2016 Standards? Yes
What is the minimum number of credit (semester) hours required for your CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING degree? 60
How many students are currently enrolled in your CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING program? 187
How many students graduated from your CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING program in the past year? 22
To the best of your knowledge, what is the completion rate of students from your CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING program? 80%*
To the best of your knowledge, what is the licensure [or certification] examination pass rate of students graduating from your CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING program? 100%**
To the best of your knowledge, what is the job placement rate of graduates from your CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING program who were actively seeking employment? 25%***
*Includes all 22 CMHC graduates.
**Includes only CMHC graduates who completed the Qualtrics survey and who attempted the NCE.
***Includes only CMHC graduates who completed the Qualtrics survey and who applied for counseling-related positions.

2022 CACREP Vital Statistics: School Counseling
2022 CACREP Vital Statistics: School Counseling
UTRGV
Institution Name The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Institution Type Public
Institution Location/Region Southern Region
Do you have one or more counseling programs accredited under the 2016 CACREP Standards? Yes
Do you have a CACREP-accredited SCHOOL COUNSELING program under the 2016 Standards? Yes
What is the minimum number of credit (semester) hours required for your SCHOOL COUNSELING degree? 60
How many students are currently enrolled in your SCHOOL COUNSELING program? 47
How many students graduated from your SCHOOL COUNSELING program in the past year? 18
To the best of your knowledge, what is the completion rate of students from your SCHOOL COUNSELING program? 65%*
To the best of your knowledge, what is the licensure [or certification] examination pass rate of students graduating from your SCHOOL COUNSELING program? 100%**
To the best of your knowledge, what is the job placement rate of graduates from your SCHOOL COUNSELING program who were actively seeking employment? 100%***
*Includes all 18 graduates in school counseling.
**Includes only school counseling graduates who completed the Qualtrics survey and who attempted the TExES 152/252.
***Includes only school counseling graduates who completed the Qualtrics survey and who sought employment as a school counselor.

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