AAQEP Accreditation

Mount St. Mary’s University 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 programs listed below have been awarded accreditation by AAQEP through December 31, 2029. Accreditation acknowledges that a program prepares effective educators who continue to grow as professionals and has demonstrated the commitment and capacity to maintain quality.

AAQEP-Accredited Programs at Mount St. Mary’s University

Initial Certification Programs

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science with Certification:
  • Elementary (1-6)
  • Dual Elementary (1-6) and Special Education (1-8)
  • Art (P-12)
  • English (7-12)
  • French (P-12)
  • German (P-12)
  • Mathematics (7-12)
  • Social Studies (7-12)
  • Spanish (P-12)
• Master of Arts in Teaching with Certification:
  • Elementary (1-6)
  • Dual Elementary (1-6) and Special Education (1-8)
  • Art (P-12)
  • Biology (7-12)
  • Business (7-12)
  • English (7-12)
  • French (P-12)
  • German (P-12)
  • Mathematics (7-12)
  • Music (P-12)
  • Social Studies (7-12)
  • Spanish (P-12)

Advanced Programs

• Master of Education or Certificate of Advanced Study, Reading
• Master of Education or Postbaccalaureate Certificate, Instructional Design and Technology
• Master of Education or Postbaccalaureate Certificate, Instructional Leadership

Annual Report Measures

• Annual Report 2022 (.pdf) >