Dorothy M. Bush College of Education

The Dorothy M. Bush College of Education exemplifies a culture of high expectations, servant leadership, academic integrity, and a passion for preparing the next generation of educators. With the integration of academic rigor and Christian faith, the College provides a unique structure to ensure success in a changing world.

The spirit of cooperation, support, and encouragement is an every day expectation and practice. Diversity is embraced and enriches the learning environment, all the while ensuring academic success for all. Everyone works as a team and wants to provide the best educational experience possible for our students.

The vision of the Educator Preparation Provider is to produce Christ-centered educators who are committed to transforming the world through excellent instruction and Biblical servant leadership.

The mission of the DBU Dorothy M. Bush College of Education Educator Preparation Unit is to provide a Christ-centered, supportive learning environment in which candidates develop as servant leaders to transform the lives of all students in order to create a positive impact in their local and global community. The Educator Preparation Unit seeks to prepare DBU candidates through the development of deep content and pedagogical knowledge, effective skills, and critical dispositions.

Accreditations

  • Texas Education Agency
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Colleges
  • AAQEP
  • Association of Biblical Higher Education (ABHE)

Ranking

  • Top 1% for Elementary Teacher Preparation Programs, according to the National Council on Teacher Quality

Enrollment (Fall 2025)

  • Undergraduate Students: 200
  • Master’s Students: 134
  • Doctor of Education Students: 60

Undergraduate Programs

  • Elementary Education (Interdisciplinary Academic)
  • English
  • History
  • Kinesiology
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Natural Sciences
  • Special Education

Graduate Programs

Master of Education

  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Educational Leadership
  • Reading
  • School Counseling
  • Special Education
  • Teaching

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

  • K-12 Leadership Concentration

COE Personnel

  • 16 Full-time Faculty
  • 60+ Adjunct Faculty
  • Four Full-time Staff
  • 13 Student Staff