Preconditions
General Statement Applicable to all Preconditions for all Educator Preparation Programs:
Pursuant to Education Code Section 44227 (and 44265 where applicable for Education Specialist Program) each program of professional preparation that leads to a teaching or services credential shall adhere continually to the following requirements of California State Law or Commission Policy. Each institution must respond to the general preconditions as well as all other applicable program-specific preconditions.
General Precondition #1: Accreditation and Academic Credit
General Precondition #1: Accreditation and Academic Credit ![]()
General Precondition #1: Accreditation and Academic Credit
(1) Application and Academic Credit. The programs 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 and an institution approved to offer educator preparation in California must notify the Commission within 30 days if its regional accreditation status changes.
(b) School districts or other non-regionally accredited entities: The Superintendent or CEO of the district or entity shall submit verification of the governing board’s approval of sponsorship of the program.
