The Division of Education at LeMoyne-Owen College is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) formerly the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Programs at LOC are accredited at the Initial Licensure level. CAEP through its accreditation process determines Divisions of Education, Colleges of Education, and Schools which meet extensive and rigorous national standards within each academic program in preparing teacher candidates for the classroom. Through an evidence-based process teacher candidates demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and disposition necessary to make a positive impact on students within our P-12 classrooms. LeMoyne-Owen College’s CAEP accreditation term is in effect until the Fall 2028.
LeMoyne-Owen College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate degree and the associate degree. Questions about the accreditation of LeMoyne-Owen College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).