Accreditation
NCE 2004 Accreditation Review
National-Louis University is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago,
Illinois 60606. 312-263-0456 National College of Education is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Illinois Board of Education.
In Wisconsin, the University is licensed to operate by the Educational Approval Board and has approval of selected course work for the continuing education of teachers from the Department of Public Instruction. In addition, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has recognized NCE's Administration and Supervision program for administrative licenses and the Master of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education and the Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education for the initial licensure of teachers.
In Missouri, the University is authorized to operate by the Coordinating Board for Higher Education.
In Washington, D.C. the University is authorized to operate by the Education Licensure Commission of the District of Columbia.
In Germany, the University is authorized to operate by the German Ministry of Education.
In the State of Florida, National-Louis University holds Regular Licensure from the State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities of the Florida Department of Education to operate as a university, to offer programs of instruction, and to offer degrees. Notice: Credit and degrees earned from colleges in the state of Florida which are licensed by the State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities to not automatically qualify the holder for a Florida teaching certificate. Any person interested in obtaining a Florida teaching certificate should contact the Office of Teacher Certification, Department of Education, Tallhassee, Florida 32399.
The Master of Education program in Interdisciplinary Studies in Curriculum and Instruction offered by NLU in Florida does not provide for teacher certification by the Florida Board of Education. It is intended only for teachers who already hold certification.
