Accreditation
NACEP accreditation...
- Serves as a guarantee to students, policy-makers, and other postsecondary institutions that the accredited CEP meets rigorous national standards.
- Distinguishes a CEP, thereby enhancing its ability to recruit new partners and students.
- Aids CEP alumni and families when they seek credit recognition for their CEP-earned college credits.
How to Apply for NACEP Accreditation
NACEP is an accrediting organization of CEP programs. NACEP Standards are measurable criteria of CEP elements that are the basis of quality programs. College or University CEP programs that wish to receive NACEP accreditation should review the documents below.
NACEP Standards
NACEP Standards (rtf file)
Accreditation Proccess Flow Chart
Accreditation FAQ
Accreditation FAQ
Guidelines for NACEP Accreditation Application and Procedures
Intent to seek program Accreditation form
Intent to seek program Accreditation form
Cover sheets for program submissions
Cover sheets for program submissions
A2 & A3 Faculty Forms
A2 & A3 Faculty Forms
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Outlining a national agenda for strengthening accelerated learning programs, the authors of the 2006 report "Postcards from the Margin: A National Dialogue on Accelerated Learning" recommend that accrediting bodies such as NACEP take the lead in developing and promoting "a cohesive set of regionally and nationally recognized quality assurance standards for all accelerated learning options" (p. 9). |
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