Secondary Teacher Licensure

Website: https://uite.utah.edu/programs/secondary-6-12/

Urban Institute for Teacher Education (UITE)
SAEC 2264

Phone: 801-581-6818

The purpose of Secondary Teacher Licensure Program is to prepare junior high, middle school, and high school educators. Competent secondary teaching requires both in-depth knowledge of subject matter and skill in applying educational concepts and principles. Candidates for teacher licensure in secondary education take the required courses in a subject area and courses through the College of Education to acquire pedagogical skills, and knowledge of students, families and urban communities.

THE U OF U OFFERS LICENSURE IN THE FOLLOWING SECONDARY SUBJECT AREAS:

Candidates for the Secondary Education program are admitted on a rolling admissions basis. Complete applications must be received no later than February 1st prior to the anticipated licensure year. The application consists of:

• Online Application

• Statement of Professional Purpose

• Transcripts

• Three Letters of Recommendation

• 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 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.