Please do not apply for certification until all requirements below have been met:
Completion of all coursework required for degree and certification
Successful completion of clinical teaching or internship
Maintained a 2.75 or higher GPA in coursework
Graduated with a bachelor’s degree
Passed the Lamar Proficiency Test for Lamar University and the required examinations for Texas Education Agency
When all requirements have been met, each candidate must apply with both Lamar University and State Board of Educator Certification-SBEC for the Texas Standard Teacher certificate.
How to Apply for Undergraduate Initial Certification
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 Texas Education Agency that you have been recommended by Lamar University.
Because of the high volume of applicants, the certification process can take approximately six weeks from the time your application is received and all requirements are verified. Please make sure all requirements are met, or the processing of your certification application will be delayed.