NCATE Accredited Institution

	ITP Initial teacher preparation level only; includes all programs at the baccalaureate or postbaccalaureate levels that prepare candidates for the first license to teach.

	ADV Advanced preparation level only; includes all programs at postbaccalaureate levels for (1) the continuing education of teachers who have previously completed initial preparation or (2) the preparation of other professional school personnel.

	Accreditation for five years: All standards are met, no serious problems exist across standards, and the state retains a five-year cycle.

	Accreditation for seven years: All standards are met and no serious problems exist across standards.

	Accreditation for two years with a focused visit: When at least one standard is not met and problems are centered in the unmet standard, a focused visit in two years will be required. If the standard continues to be unmet after the focused visit, accreditation will be revoked.

	Accreditation for two years with a full visit: When one or more standards are not met and serious problems exist across standards, a full visit will be requested. If the standard(s) continues to be unmet after the full visit, accreditation will be revoked.

	Defer decision: The UAB will defer a decision if the Board of Examiners (BOE) team recommended that any standard was met for which the UAB did not accept the team's recommendation. A supplemental rejoinder related to the new unmet standard(s) will be submitted for review during the next UAB meeting. If the standard(s) continues to be unmet after the supplemental rejoinder, accreditation will be granted for 18 months with either a focused or full visit.

	Deny accreditation: When one or more standards are not met and the preponderance of evidence indicates problems across multiple standards by an institution seeking accreditation for the first time.

	Revoke accreditation: When one or more standards are not met and the preponderance of evidence indicates problems across multiple standards by an institution seeking to continue accreditation.

	^LP In accordance with reporting requirements of Title II of the Higher Education Act, this institution has been identified as low "performing" by its state. For further information regarding the state action, please contact the appropriate state agency. NCATE is investigating this change in state status, and if it determines that its standards are no longer being met, will take appropriate action, including the possible revocation of accreditation.

Virginia Commonwealth University

1015 West Main Street
P.O. Box 842020
Richmond, VA, 23284-2020
tel: (804) 828-3382
fax: (804) 828-1323

Website: www.vcu.edu/eduweb

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Accreditation Status:

Level	Accreditation Status	Next Visit
ITP	Accredited	Spring 2014
ADV	Accredited	Spring 2014

Accredited Since January 30, 1981 (Initial)

List of Recognized Programs:

    Educational Leadership Masters
    Specialized Professional Association (SPA): ELCC
    Grade: P-12
    Degree: Master's
    Level: ADV

    Educational Leadership-Post-Masters
    Specialized Professional Association (SPA): ELCC
    Grade: P-12
    Degree: Post Master's
    Level: ADV

    Elementary Education
    Specialized Professional Association (SPA): ACEI
    Grade: PreK-6
    Degree: Master's
    Level: ITP

    Elementary Education
    Specialized Professional Association (SPA): ACEI
    Grade: PK-6
    Degree: Master's
    Level: ITP

    Health and Physical Education
    Specialized Professional Association (SPA): NASPE
    Grade: K - 12
    Degree: Baccalaureate
    Level: ITP

    Math Education
    Specialized Professional Association (SPA): NCTM
    Grade: 6 - 12
    Degree: Master's
    Level: ITP

    Math Education
    Specialized Professional Association (SPA): NCTM
    Grade: 6-12
    Degree: Master's
    Level: ITP

    Reading Education
    Specialized Professional Association (SPA): IRA
    Grade: K-12
    Degree: Master's
    Level: ADV

    Reading Education
    Specialized Professional Association (SPA): IRA
    Grade: K-12
    Degree: Post Master's
    Level: ADV

    Reading Education (Post-Master's)
    Specialized Professional Association (SPA): IRA
    Grade: K-12
    Degree: Post Master's
    Level: ADV

    Science
    Specialized Professional Association (SPA): NSTA
    Grade: 6 - 12
    Degree: Master's
    Level: ITP

    Social Studies
    Specialized Professional Association (SPA): NCSS
    Grade: 6-12
    Degree: Master's
    Level: ITP

    Social Studies
    Specialized Professional Association (SPA): NCSS
    Grade: Secondary
    Degree: Master's
    Level: ITP

    Special Education General Education
    Specialized Professional Association (SPA): CEC
    Grade: K-12
    Degree: Master's
    Level: ITP

    Special Education-Early Childhood Special Education
    Specialized Professional Association (SPA): CEC
    Grade:
    Degree: Master's
    Level: ITP

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