Accreditation & Distinctions
California Lutheran University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), one of six regional accrediting associations in the United States. WASC accreditation is a prerequisite for colleges and universities desiring to propose programs leading to California credentials.
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The Commission on Teacher Credentialing approves programs that meet its adopted standards of quality and effectiveness. All California Lutheran University programs leading to recommendation for a California credential or certificate have been approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. |
The Graduate School of Education is also accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the prestigious national accrediting body for schools, colleges, and departments of education. The U.S. Department of Education has authorized NCATE to determine which schools, colleges, and departments of education meet rigorous national standards in preparing teachers and other educators.
When a Graduate School of Education is NCATE accredited, it provides an assurance that the school’s preparation program has met national standards and has undergone rigorous external and impartial review by professionals, policymakers, and representatives of the public