The School of Human Ecology is accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS).
The School of Human Ecology at Louisiana Tech University is proud to offer two undergraduate programs — Human Development and Family Science and Fashion Merchandising and Retail Studies — that are accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS).
Accreditation by AAFCS confirms that these programs meet the highest standards of quality in family and consumer sciences education. Students in the School of Human Ecology receive a comprehensive academic experience that prepares them for professional roles focused on enhancing the well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
The AAFCS Accreditation Program is built on research, best practices, and qualitative indicators of performance. It emphasizes program effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity, with a particular focus on student learning outcomes. As the field continues to evolve, accreditation standards are periodically updated to reflect current professional expectations.
This peer-reviewed accreditation process is designed to be rigorous, meaningful, and responsive to technological advancements. It applies to all post-secondary family and consumer sciences programs, regardless of differences in size, specialization, delivery methods, or institutional affiliation. Through this accreditation, the School of Human Ecology demonstrates its ongoing commitment to delivering high-impact education that meets the needs of today’s students and future professionals.
The Child Life concentration within the Human Development and Family Science degree program at Louisiana Tech University has received undergraduate endorsement from the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP). This endorsement recognizes the program’s excellence in preparing students for careers as Certified Child Life Specialists.
Housed within the School of Human Ecology, this program is one of only eight undergraduate programs in the United States to achieve this distinction. The endorsement reflects the program’s alignment with ACLP’s rigorous academic and professional standards, including coursework, clinical preparation, and faculty qualifications.
Students in the Child Life concentration gain the knowledge and skills needed to support children and families in healthcare settings, helping them cope with illness, injury, and hospitalization through developmentally appropriate interventions. The endorsement affirms Louisiana Tech’s commitment to providing high-quality education that meets national standards and prepares graduates for impactful careers in child life.
The American Psychological Association accredits Louisiana Tech University’s doctoral program in Counseling Psychology. Questions concerning accreditation status should be directed to the APA Commission on Accreditation:
APA Commission on Accreditation
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
Phone: 202.336.5979 • TDD/TTY: 202.336.6123
Fax: 202.336.5978 • E-mail: apaaccred@apa.org
The American Psychological Association is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. APA is the world’s largest association of psychologists, with more than 137,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students as its members. The mission of the APA is to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people’s lives.
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) ensures the preparation of highly qualified educators through the accreditation of programs in which data drive decisions; resources and practices support candidate learning; and candidates demonstrate knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions geared toward raising student achievement. The purpose of this page is to provide the reader with information connected to accreditation of the teacher education programs within the College of Education and Human Sciences. A list of programs can be found here.
The College of Education and Human Sciences is accredited at the initial licensure level through Fall 2025. The next site visit will take place in spring 2025.
The Curriculum, Instruction, and Leadership Department within the College of Education and Human Sciences at Louisiana Tech University is hosting an accreditation visit by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) on April 7-9, 2025. 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: callforcomments@caepnet.org
Such comments must be within the specified period and based on the core tenets of CAEP accreditation standards of excellence, which recognize that:
Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of professional education programs offered, and should specify the respondent’s relationship, if any, to the institution (i.e., graduate, present or former faculty member, employer of graduates). Copies of all correspondence received will be sent to the university for comment prior to the review.
CAEP has four accountability measures which are used to provide information to the public on both program outcome and program effectiveness.
Louisiana Tech University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s,
and doctoral degrees. Louisiana Tech University may offer credentials and diplomas
at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Louisiana Tech University
may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission
on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404.679.4500,
or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
