School of Education
About the School of Education
Howard Payne University prepares future teachers to meet the professional standards required by the state of Texas. The university has a strong heritage of preparing teachers who serve as Christian role models in both public schools and accredited private schools.
The teacher education program maintains a well-equipped technology lab and a smart classroom that includes an interactive whiteboard. Through HPU’s Walker Memorial Library, students in the teacher education program have access to one of the most complete public-school curriculum’s in Texas.
Learn about the three areas of the School of Education: the Educator Preparation Program and the Department of Kinesiology.
Accreditation
HPU is accredited by the State Board for Teacher Certification.
Graduates
In addition to a host of teachers and administrators in Texas and beyond, HPU’s teacher education program counts among its graduates James Harris, past chairman of the State Board of Educator Certification, and Dr. J.W. Edgar, the first and longest-serving commissioner of the Texas Education Agency.
Learn about the three areas of the School of Education: the Educator Preparation Program, the Department of Kinesiology and the Athletic Training Education Program.
Accreditation
HPU is accredited by the State Board for Teacher Certification.
Graduates
In addition to a host of teachers and administrators in Texas and beyond, HPU’s teacher education program counts among its graduates James Harris, past chairman of the State Board of Educator Certification, and Dr. J.W. Edgar, the first and longest-serving commissioner of the Texas Education Agency.
Students applying for admission to the School of Education may also choose to apply for admission to the Guy D. Newman Honors Academy. Providing an innovative approach to the academic program, the Academy enables students to combine their specialized major with coursework grounded in an understanding of the American free enterprise system.
There are a number of scholarships, grants and loans available through the university’s Office of Financial Aid.
Additionally, scholarships are available for HPU students who are already enrolled in their major.