Theatre Teaching
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Program Contact Information
Click HERE to learn more about College of Fine Arts Academic Advisors or make an academic advising appointment.
Email: advisor@finearts.utah.edu
Program Description
The purpose of the BFA Theatre Teaching Kindergarten – Twelfth (K-12) Grade Licensure Program is to prepare elementary, junior high, middle school, and high school theatre educators. Competent K-12 theatre teaching requires both in-depth knowledge of subject matter (theatre) and skill in applying educational concepts and principles that are developmentally appropriate. The College of Education’s Urban Institute for Teacher Education (UITE) oversees teacher licensure at the University of Utah. UITE is located in SAEC 2264.
Note: Licensing is dictated by specific deadlines. Students pursuing an educator license should contact the UITE as soon as possible to learn about deadlines, background check requirements, and student teaching. https://uite.utah.edu/students/advising/ or 801-581-6818.
Program Admissions Requirements
All BFA Theatre Degree emphases have individual application processes. For special information and requirements click HERE or contact the Theatre Main Office (recruitment@theatre.utah.edu).
Candidates for the licensure program are admitted on a rolling admissions basis. Complete applications must be received no later than February 1st prior to the anticipated licensure year.
College of Education Teacher Licensure Admission Requirements -
The application consists of:
Online Application
Statement of Professional Purpose
Transcripts
Three Letters of Recommendation
Praxis Scores (Must pass Praxis I or Praxis II content test for admittance into the College of Education Teacher Licensure Program)
Major Minor Sign off forms
Background Check Clearance from the Utah State Board of Education
Background Check for Initial Licensure:
In order to participate in any field-based course, including student teaching, student must pass a State and Federal background check (including fingerprinting) through the Utah State Board of Education.
Background checks should be completed the first semester of full major status.
Background checks are continuously monitored for 5 years before renewal is required.
University of Utah must be listed as your institution of record when completing the background check process.