Our Mission Statement:
The mission of the Educator Certification Program at Lubbock Christian University is to prepare creative and innovative professional educators with high moral and ethical standards who view themselves as agents of change and who are committed to the welfare of all learners and have the understandings, attitudes, and skills necessary for effective teaching.

Areas of Certification:
Individuals wishing to obtain educator certification through the state of Texas typically earn the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (BSIS) degree. The faculty of the Department of Education is committed to the LCU core values and will serve as advisors and mentors to those choosing this degree and the teaching profession.

Lubbock Christian University offers approved certification programs as follows:

• Early Childhood Education- Generalist (Grades P - 4) – Certification to teach all subject areas in pre-kindergarten through grade 4.
• Middle School Education- Generalist (Grades 4 - 8) – Certification to teach all subject areas in grades 4 – 8.
• Middle School Education- Specialist (Grades 4 – 8) – Certification to teach grades 4 – 8 in a particular teaching field: math, science, reading/language arts, and social studies.
• Secondary Education- (Grades 8 - 12) – Certification to teach grades 8 - 12 in one or two teaching fields. Teaching field options include: business administration, computer information systems, English language arts, history, life science, mathematics, physical science, composite science, composite social studies, Spanish, and speech communication.
• All-Level Education- (grades P-12) - Certification to teach PK-12th grade art, music, theater arts, or physical education.

NOTE: All certification programs are subject to change by the accrediting agencies. Students should check with their academic department head for exact requirements. More information can be found in the University catalog.