The Teacher Education programs at Abilene Christian University prepares to lead with faith, innovation, and a commitment to shape the young minds of tomorrow. Bring your passion for teaching to life through hands-on experience in the classroom and get ready to cultivate positive change in schools, districts, and communities.
Education Programs
Abilene Christian University’s College of Education equips future educators with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to make a lasting impact in the classroom. Our programs teach you innovative learning strategies that will inspire and empower the next generation. If you wish to pursue a career in early childhood education, special education, or secondary education, you’ll have the training you need to create meaningful change in schools, districts, and communities.
Available Programs
Special Education | Early Childhood and Elementary (BS)
ACU’s BS in Early Childhood and Elementary Special Education degree equips you with the knowledge and skills to support children with diverse learning needs in their most formative years. Through real-world experiences that put you in the classroom with children, you learn how to create inclusive and engaging environments that foster growth and success for every student. Learn more.
Teacher Certification | All Levels (BS/BA/BFA)
Learn how to inspire students of all ages through ACU’s Bachelor’s in Education program with all-levels teacher certification. This degree prepares you to teach in diverse educational settings, offering certifications in art, music, English, Mathematics and more. Gain hands-on classroom experience and build the foundation for your career in education. Learn more.
Teacher Certification | Early Childhood and Elementary Education (BS)
Become an inspirational leader to young minds through ACU’s BS in Early Childhood and Elementary Education program. The program teaches you how to manage a classroom, create appropriate curriculum, and helps them develop interpersonal skills. You gain real-world experience through more than 200 hours of student teaching in classrooms. Learn more.
Teacher Certification | High School (BS/BA/BFA)
ACU’s BS in High School Education with teacher certification show you how to effectively guide and educate the next generation of leaders. Specialize in a variety of grade 9 – 12 concentrations, including chemistry, art, math, English, and journalism. With opportunities to study abroad, work in the field, and conduct undergraduate research, you obtain a full scope of the education field. Learn more.
Teacher Certification | Middle School (BS)
ACU’s BS in Middle School Education with teacher certification equips you with best practices of instruction, curriculum development, and mentorship for grade 4 – 8 students. You can choose to focus on English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies or Mathematics. Learn more.
About ACU
Abilene Christian University is a diverse, welcoming, academically rigorous community redefining what it means to be a Christian university in the 21st century.
Founded in 1906, ACU provides a hub of rigorous academic excellence committed to innovative, energized learning, and student success. When you step on campus, you join a devoted community of thinkers and learners dedicated to unlocking the power of potential and creating the solutions that address the opportunities of today and tomorrow.
4,000+ Undergraduate students from 50 states and 56 nations
88 Undergraduate majors
77 Master's Degree Programs
5 Doctoral Programs
272-Acre World-Class Academic Campus
13:1 Student-faculty ratio
Awards
One of America's Best Colleges
Recognized as one of America's Top Online Colleges for the third consecutive year by Newsweek and Statista Inc., ACU proudly stands among the nation's premier online institutions. Seamlessly combining a top-tier education with the flexibility of an online format, ACU Online offers you a transformative learning experience. Discover the perfect balance of academic excellence and online convenience as you chart your course to success with ACU.
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