News and Accreditation

Accreditation

Creighton's initial licensure-level educator preparation programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and by the Higher Learning Commission.

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11:1

student-to-faculty ratio

Stat 100
100%

full-time faculty with doctoral degree

Stat 750
750

hours of field work for Teacher Candidates

Stat 3.72
3.72

average GPA for Teacher Candidates

Stat 100
100%

average pass rate for Teacher Certificate Exams

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8

Creighton grads honored since 2012 with the Alice Buffett Outstanding Teacher Award (Omaha Public Schools)

Graduate Profile: Scott Quinn

High School Theology Teacher

Graduate Profile: Jessica Sturgeon

7th Grade Biology Teacher

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Nebraska Teacher of the Year logo

2012 Nebraska Teacher of the Year: Luisa Palomo

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CAEP Accredited Provider logo

Creighton University's initial teacher education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Access documentation related to Creighton University's upcoming educator preparation program review process (2025-26):