Accreditation & Memberships

The Abilene Christian University Teacher Education Program is committed to preparing exemplary, committed educators for service in diverse and multicultural communities for the glory of God is accredited by the Texas Education Agency and the Texas State Board for Educator Certification.

ACU's Teacher Education Program is also a proud member of the following:


ACU serves as an educator preparation program approved by the Texas Education Agency and the Texas State Board for Educator Certification.

Accreditations:

The ACU Teacher Education Program is accredited by the Texas Education Agency.

Teacher certification in the US is state specific. As such, our program approves teacher candidates for licensure in the State of Texas only. Information about reciprocity between states and/or how to apply for teacher certification in another state after completing Texas teacher certification can be found at the following sites:

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification

Teacher Certification Degrees

Abilene Christian University is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). The Teacher Education Program has been awarded full accreditation by AAQEP through June 30, 2026. Full accreditation acknowledges that a program prepares effective educators who continue to grow as professionals and has demonstrated the commitment and capacity to continue to do so.

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Accreditations:

The ACU Teacher Education Program is accredited by the Texas Education Agency.

Abilene Christian University is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). The Teacher Education Program has been awarded full accreditation by AAQEP through June 30, 2026. Full accreditation acknowledges that a program prepares effective educators who continue to grow as professionals and has demonstrated the commitment and capacity to continue to do so.