The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) is the sole nationally recognized accrediting body for educator preparation in the United States and internationally. CAEP accreditation ensures that educator preparation providers meet rigorous standards of quality and produce competent, caring, and qualified educators.

Arabian Gulf University's Department of Special Education has received CAEP accreditation for its graduate programs, confirming that the department meets the highest standards in preparing professionals to serve individuals with disabilities and giftedness across P-12 settings.

CAEP Initial Accreditation Award Letter 
 

SECTION 1: Department Overview

Programs 
Program 1: Learning and Developmental Disabilities

Degree:
•    Master in Learning and Developmental Disabilities 
      - Autism Track 
      - Intellectual Disability Track 
      - Learning Disabilities Track 

Program 2: Gifted Education

Degrees:
•    Doctor of Philosophy in Gifted Education 
•    Master in Gifted Education 

SECTION 2: Program Data and Outcome Measures

SECTION 2A: Learning and Developmental Disabilities Program

A. Candidate Completion Data

B. Thesis Completion

F. Candidate Academic Performance

SECTION 2B: Gifted Education Program

A. Candidate Completion Data

B. Thesis/Dissertation Completion

F. Candidate Academic Performance 

SECTION 3 : Surveys

A. Employer Satisfaction Surveys

Employer Satisfaction Report - Academic Year 2024-2025

B. Completer Surveys

 Student Evaluation - Academic Year 2024-2025

SECTION 4 : Department-Level Student Demographics

The demographic data presented below reflect all programs within the Department of Special Education combined and are not disaggregated by individual programs or tracks.

SECTION 5: Contact Information