General Precondition 1: Accreditation and Academic Credit

The program(s) must be operated by (a) Institutions of higher education: A college or university that (i) is fully accredited by the Western Association of  Schools and Colleges or another of the six regional accrediting associations, and (ii) grants baccalaureate academic credit or post-baccalaureate academic credit, or both. An institution approved to offer educator preparation in California must notify the Commission within 30 days if its regional accreditation status changes.

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