TEACP Teacher Certification

Accelerate Your Certification Process

Shortages of certified teachers present a tremendous challenge to schools across the nation. In 2023-24, nearly 37% of all teachers in Texas held an emergency certificate or had no Texas certification.  Why is this an issue?  The certification of teachers points to the proficiency and effectiveness of teachers who have the training, knowledge, and skills to positively impact student performance in the classroom.

If you feel that God is calling you to teach and you currently hold at least a bachelor’s degree, DBU has a path forward to certification.  If you are exploring the possibility of teaching for the first time or if you find yourself one of those stepping into the classroom without certification, DBU invites you to consider Pathways to Teaching. The DBU Pathways to Teaching program provides a nationally accredited and recognized training program that accelerates certification while maintaining a focus on critical areas of preparation that will help you be an effective teacher.

Admission Criteria into Pathways:

Are you ready to earn your Texas Teaching Certification? The Pathways to Teaching program is designed to accelerate the certification process.

• Completed application for the TEACP Pathways Program with the DBU Graduate School; including official transcripts from all precious colleges and universities attended, recommendations, personal statement of purpose and a professional resume.
• A bachelor’s or master's degree from an accredited college with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
• Successful score on the Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) for the area of certification you are seeking.
• Demonstration of English Language Proficiency: Candidates must demonstrate English language proficiency prior to admission to the EPP through undergraduate coursework or passing the TOEFL exam. The DBU standard of English language proficiency may exceed the minimum requirements listed in Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 230; Subchapter B (5) for native speakers of English and/or second language speakers. Requirement: verification of minimum scaled scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) of 20-24 for speaking, 17-21 for listening, 18-23 for reading, and 17-23 for writing for international students.
• Completed Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Application/Interview prior to or during the first semester of coursework.

If you are interested in earning a master's degree, check out DBU's Master of Education in Teaching.

Tuition & Fees

All Program Fees are Non-Refundable.

Flat rate pricing available is only applicable to the first enrollment in the course. Multiple enrollments due to failure or withdrawal will be charged at the regular tuition rate.

Other potential costs at the candidate's expense:

• TEA required fingerprint fee**
• TEA EPP technology fee**
• Textbooks**
• SBEC certification fee – intern and/or standard certification**
• 240Tutoring – Test preparation subscription

**Fees subject to change without notice.

The TEACP Pathways Program/Pricing is available in the following certification areas:

• Math (Grades 4–8)
• Science (Grades 4–8)
• ELAR (Grades 7–12)
• History (Grades 7–12)
• Life Science (Grades 7–12)
• Natural Science (Grades 7–12)
• Math (Grades 7–12)
• Music (EC–12)
• Physical Education (EC–12)

The following additional Pathways certification areas are not eligible for TEACP Pricing but are charged per credit hour. They are charged at an undergraduate credit hour rate.

• ELAR 4 – 8
• Core Subjects EC - 6