Teacher Certification Information
Frequently Asked Questions
- Fingerprinting and background check
- How to renew your certificate
- How to be certified in additional teaching areas?
- Fitness to teach policy
To apply for the Undergraduate Teacher Certification:
- Complete the Initial Certification Application
- Click "Submit"
- Complete the online application with the Texas Education Agency
- Choose Standard Applications and University Based as entity
- Once your Initial Certification Application is received, verified and approved you will receive an email confirmation from the TEA that you have been recommended by Lamar University
- Questions regarding the certification application can be directed to initial.certification@lamar.edu