College of Education Accreditations

   The Richard W. Riley College of Education is proud of its accreditations and affiliations. The Teacher Education Program at Winthrop University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) at the graduate level for its Master of Science, Master of Education and the Master of Arts in Teaching degrees.  All teacher education programs are approved by the South Carolina State Board of Education, and all programs are fully accredited by their specialized professional association. Recognition by these agencies affords graduate candidates who complete teacher preparation at Winthrop University the opportunity to apply for reciprocal licensure with the majority of states in the nation.