School of Education
Undergraduate
Engaging, equipping, and empowering educators to become world changers.
At the School of Education, we know that educators change lives. We will equip and empower you with the skills and experience to serve students with excellence. One life, one classroom, one school at a time, you can change the world.
A vocational calling to education typically begins with classroom experience but may take other paths such as school leadership, curriculum development, instructional support, or conducting research. Christian teachers may serve here in Texas public schools, in private schools with unique missions and structures, or in the many varied school settings around the world. Our experienced faculty is here to guide and provide you with the tools and experiences to make an impact on the community.
The learning in the School of Education is not confined to the classroom. Skills developed through coursework lead directly to outside learning opportunities and fieldwork requirements. You will be equipped and confident as you step into school settings.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Bible & Education
A Bachelor of Science Degree in Bible & Education is offered for the eight Texas Education Agency (TEA)-approved Educator Preparation Programs leading to Texas State Board of Education Certification (SBEC) and success in the classroom.
Educator Preparation Programs
Core Subjects with the Science of Teaching Reading (STR):
Early Childhood (EC) – Grade 6
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Science: Grades 4-8
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English, Language Arts, Reading (ELAR) with Science of Teaching Reading (STR):
Grades 4-8
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Social Studies: Grades 4-8
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ELAR: Grades 7-12
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Social Studies: Grades 7-12
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History: Grades 7-12
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Music: Early Childhood-Grade 12
Criminal History Checks
Prior to clinical teaching and field-based experiences, students will undergo school district criminal history checks. The state of Texas also requires a criminal background check before an individual can receive a Texas teacher certification. Information regarding requirements for certification may be found on the TEA website.
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) may suspend or revoke an existing valid certificate, deny an applicant a certificate, bar a person from being assessed or examined for a certificate, or take other disciplinary action because of a person’s conviction of a felony or misdemeanor or certain other criminal history.” 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 249.16
Texas Administrative Code (TAC) 227.101c) states that a person who is enrolled or planning to enroll in a State Board of Educator Certification-approved educator preparation program or planning to take a certification examination may request a preliminary criminal history evaluation letter regarding the person’s potential ineligibility for certification due to a conviction or deferred adjudication for a felony or misdemeanor offense.
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