Texas Educator Alternative Certification Programs (TEACP)

DBU's educator certification programs are designed to prepare and equip educators with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to excel in their field. Explore our offerings and take the next step to prepare to earn your Professional Certificate from the State of Texas.

General Information on the EPP

• Consumer Information about the EPP at DBU
• Supply & Demand Forces on Educators in Texas
• Military Service/Training Policy

Criminal History Acknowledgement

1. Pursuant to the Texas Education Code (TEC), §22.083, candidates must undergo a criminal history background check prior to employment as an educator. (2) Pursuant to the TEC, §22.0835, candidates must undergo a criminal history background check prior to clinical teaching or internship.
2. As required by Texas HB1508, applicants need to be aware of the following.

• Eligibility for Texas teacher certification in Texas requires that you pass a criminal history background check.
• If you were convicted of an offense that is not considered appropriate for an educator, you could be ineligible to earn this certification in Texas.
• You have a right to request a preliminary criminal history evaluation letter from the Texas Education Agency prior to admission into this program. The Texas Education Agency currently charges a $50 fee for this criminal history evaluation.
• For more information on Preliminary Criminal History Evaluation: Preliminary Criminal History Evaluation-FAQs