LibGuides: Higher Education: Getting Started

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CAEP Program Standards
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accredits educator preparation providers (EPPs) that offer bachelor’s, master’s, and/or doctoral degrees, post-baccalaureate or other programs leading to certification, licensure, or endorsement in the United States and/or internationally.

College Navigator
Provided by the National Center for Education Statistics. this site provides a comprehensive index of universities, colleges, and technical schools--searchable by state, major, institution type, setting, mission, and admission standards.
College and University Rankings
This site, provided by the University of Illinois, offers links to Web sites that rank colleges and universities. In addition, the site provides context to various ranking services.
College Rankings
U.S. News and World Report ranks approximately 1,400 colleges in the U.S.
Study Abroad
A quick way to view thousands of study abroad programs in more than 100 countries from one site. Search by Country/Region, by Subject, by Program Type.