Accreditation and Outcomes

Canisius 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 full accreditation by AAQEP through December 31, 2031. Accreditation acknowledges that a program prepares effective educators who continue to grow as professionals and has demonstrated the commitment and capacity to maintain quality.

Adolescence Education (Initial Certification)
● Biology, 7-12 
● Chemistry, 7-12 
● English, 7-12 
●  Mathematics, 7-12 
● Social Studies, 7-12  

Childhood 1-6/Special Education - All Grades (Initial Certification)
Childhood 1-6/TESOL PreK-12 (Initial Certification)
Physical Education/Health Education - PreK-12 (Initial Certification)
 

Adolescence Education (Initial/Professional Certification)
● Biology, 7-12 
● Business and Marketing, K-12 
● Chemistry, 7-12 
● English, 7-12 
● French, 7-12 
● German, 7-12 
● Mathematics, 7-12
● Physics, 7-12 
● Social Studies, 7-12 
● Spanish, 7-12 

Adolescence/Students with Disabilities - All Grades (Initial/Professional Certification)
Childhood 1-6/Special Education - All Grades (Initial/Professional Certification)
Childhood 1-6/TESOL - K-12 (Initial/Professional Certification)
Literacy- All Grades (Initial/Professional Certification)
Physical Education - PreK-12 (Initial/Professional Certification))
Physical Education (Professional Certification)
Special Education Advanced (Professional Certification)
Teaching Students with Disabilities - All Grades (Initial/Professional Certification)