- Abilene Christian University

A research project
involving 877 four-year institutions placed ACU
7th in the nation in preparing teachers who went on to earn the doctorate in education.

special ed conference

First Annual Special Education Forum.
See details below.

Events

Spotlight

Deb Talley,
senior biology education major
from Mombasa, Kenya

"It's been such a blessing to have had such good teachers that, whether they know it or not, have served as perfect role models for me as both a teacher and a follower of Christ."

Karyn Henley,
1974 ACU graduate

"Children are the most important people whose lives we can touch," says Karyn, who has an education degree from ACU. Many children have grown up reading her Beginner's Bible, which has sold more than 4 million copies in 17 languages.

Briana Ribble,
senior secondary education
major from Arvada, Colo.

"My professors are wonderful and have been there every step of the way pushing me to be better and to help me figure out better ways to teach.”

Creative classrooms

ACU's partnership with a local elementary school brings big dividends for teachers, students and teachers-to-be. The Professional Development School program prepares ACU students going into teaching, helps the teacher already on the job, and sharpens the reading skills of local students.

Shannon Lair,
2008 ACU graduate

"I can honestly say that I have the job of my dreams," says Shannon, who is now teaching first grade at Kigali International Community School in Rwanda. Shannon credits ACU with giving her the preparation she needs to be a first-rate teacher, no matter where.

At ACU, you'll be a part of a teacher education program that will empower you to grow in education, experience learning and shape lives while walking in your faith.

Upon graduation, you'll be ready to meet the challenges and opportunities in the field of education, doing it in the context of Christian values and principles. And most likely, you'll pass the TexEs certification test the first time - our pass rate on all three of the TexEs certification exams is 100 percent.

See the difference. Feel the difference. Learn how to be the difference in the classroom and how to make a difference in your students' lives. All at ACU.

About Our Programs

Elementary - Prepare to teach age 3 through grade 6.

Middle School - Prepare to teach one of four subjects in grades 4 to 8.

High School - Certification includes grades 8-12

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