Gardner-Webb University’s College of Education strives to develop reflective and ethical educators who are knowledgeable in content, respectful of human differences, proficient in technology, and skilled in meeting the needs of all students.
Graduates of Gardner-Webb’s College of Education should be 21st-century leaders in every aspect of their profession, having the instructional, technological and collaborative communication skills to deliver relevant and rigorous content in a forward-thinking context that assures student learning.
All professional education programs, bachelor’s level and graduate level licensure programs, at Gardner-Webb University are All professional education programs, bachelor’s level, and graduate level licensure programs at Gardner-Webb University are state-approved by the North Carolina State Board of Education (SBE) and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI). The College of Education is nationally accredited and in good standing with the Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Preparation (CAEP) through 2026.
The College of Education at Gardner-Webb University is hosting an accreditation visit by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) on March 25th, 2026. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments to the evaluation team. Please note that comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of professional education programs offered, and should specify the party’s relationship to the provider (i.e., graduate, present or former faculty member, employer of graduates).
We invite you to submit written testimony to:
CAEP 1140 19th Street NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036 Or by email to: [email protected]
Such comments must be within the specified period and based on the core tenets of CAEP accreditation standards of excellence, which recognize that:
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I have often been commended on my classroom management strategies as a first-year teacher, and I give credit to my student-teaching experience. GWU prepared me above and beyond what has been asked of me.”
The professors knew my name and were willing to help me when I was confused, stuck, or unsure of my own ability. Having small class sizes gave me the ability to ask questions and have them answered immediately.”
I had the opportunity to share professional experiences with my peers and professors, offer solutions to problems where experience proved critical, and explore various facets of education that I had yet to experience.”
