Accreditation
Teacher Education Program Credential information
Accreditation by external agencies assures a high-quality educator preparation program committed to continuous improvement and based on established standards. The UIW Teacher Education Program proudly holds state and national accreditation.
National Accreditation
The University of the Incarnate Word is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.The degree programs listed below have been awarded full accreditation by AAQEP through December 31, 2028. Full accreditation acknowledges that a program prepares effective educators who continue to grow as professionals and has demonstrated the commitment and capacity to maintain quality.
Click on the accordion below to see a list of AAQEP-accredited degree programs.
- Bachelor of Arts, Education-Elementary
- Bachelor of Arts, Education-Secondary and Biology (dual majors)
- Bachelor of Arts, Education-Secondary and Chemistry (dual majors)
- Bachelor of Arts, Education-Secondary and English (dual majors)
- Bachelor of Arts, Education-Secondary and History (dual majors)
- Bachelor of Arts, Education-Secondary and Mathematics (dual majors)
- Bachelor of Arts, Education-All Level and Art (dual majors)
- Bachelor of Arts, Education-All Level and Kinesiology (dual majors)
- Bachelor of Arts, Education-All Level and Spanish (dual majors)
- Bachelor of Arts, Education-All Level and Theater (dual majors)
- Bachelor of Music, Music Education, with Education Minor
State Accreditation
The UIW Teacher Education Department offers degree programs to prepare Texas certified teachers. Graduates of the UIW Teacher Education Program meet state licensure requirements established by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The Dreeben School of Education was first accredited by the TEA in January 1973 and maintains accreditation. The most recent Continuing Approval Compliance Audit was conducted in December 2015. The Teacher Education Program's upcoming program review will be conducted in spring 2022.
UIW State Accreditation Status
Texas Education Code: TEC §21.044 (e)(3)
Accreditation ratings are issued annually and are available on the TEA Accountability System for Educator Preparation webpage. The UIW Teacher Education Program’s performance for the past five years is provided.
Performance
| Years | Performance |
|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | Not Rated: Declared State Disaster |
| 2019-2020 | Not Rated: Declared State Disaster |
| 2018-2019 | Accredited |
| 2017-2018 | Accredited- Warned |
| 2016-2017 | Accredited |
Certification Exams Passing Rate
| Academic Year | Content Certification Exams Passing Rate | PPR Certification Exams Passing Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 97% | 100% |
| 2019-2020 | 95% | 96% |
| 2018-2019 | 96% | 97% |
| 2017-2018 | 96% | 100% |
| 2016-2017 | 100% | 100% |
Consumer Information
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) posts information about the state's educator preparation programs, including UIW, on their website: Consumer Information about Texas Educator Preparation Programs.Supply and Demand of Texas Teachers
Texas Education Code: TEC §21.044 (e)(3)
The UIW Teacher Education Program provides the following resources to inform prospective and current teacher candidates of the state and national educator workforce needs and shortage areas.
TEA Teacher Shortage Areas and Loan Forgiveness Programs
TASB-Texas Association of School Boards
U.S. Department of Education-National Teacher Shortage Areas