Apply for Undergraduate Teacher Certification

After all your requirements have been met, you may apply for teacher certifiication.

• 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 

Frequently Asked Questions

• Fingerprinting and background check (TEA)
• How to renew your certificate (TEA)
• How to be certified in additional teaching areas? (TEA)
• Fitness to teach policy