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Steps to Becoming a Teacher in Utah
Important Note: Education licensure requirements, statistics and other information are subject to change. Teach.com makes its best effort to keep content accurate; however, the official sources are the state education departments. Please confirm licensing requirements with your state before applying for licensure or renewal. (Last update: 02/21/2019)
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Prerequisite Coursework in Utah
As in most states, teacher education programs in Utah are comprised of a combination of curricula and fieldwork. Coursework often includes instruction on foundational knowledge, skills, and teaching methodology, as well as preparation in researching, designing and implementing learning experiences in various fields of study. Fieldwork includes classroom observation, student teaching, or internships.
Generally, a bachelor’s degree is the minimum requirement for teachers to become certified. Some specialty areas do require teachers to complete a specific number of hours in particular courses. A full list of the requirements to add a license area of concentration to an existing teaching license are hosted on the Utah State Board of Education website.
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Utah Teacher Certification Programs
To teach in Utah, individuals can complete a teacher education program from an accredited college or university. A list of accredited teacher preparation programs in Utah can be found on the Utah State Board of Education website.
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Required Tests for Utah
For initial licensure, Utah requires applicants to pass the Praxis tests related to their certification area. A full list of the tests required by certification area is available on the website of ETS, which administers the Praxis examinations. In addition, educators moving from a Level 1 certification to Level 2 must pass at least one Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching test as part of the Early Years Enhancement program.
You can learn more about the Praxis exams by visiting Teach.coms' Ultimate Guide to the Praxis Exams and read more about teacher certification tests on Teach.com.
Initial Teaching Certifications
Utah has three license levels:
- Level 1 (valid for three years and renewable) is for beginning teachers
- Level 2 (five years, renewable), is for teachers who have completed the Early Years Enhancement program
- Level 3 (seven years, renewable), is for an educator who has earned either a PhD or National Board Certification.
Various areas of concentration can be added to the license based on the grade level and/or population with which you will be working. If you already possess a valid teaching credential from another state, you may be able to earn your Utah teaching credential through interstate reciprocity.
Learn more about earning your Utah teaching credential at the Utah State Board of Education website.
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