Elementary Education Applicants will complete steps 1-7. Secondary Education Applicants will complete steps 1-9.
- Application for Teacher Licensure Programs
- Complete an application for Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
- Applications can be found here.
- All applications must be complete before review.
- Current and Official Transcripts from the
University ofUtah - Request a current and official transcript from the
University ofUtah - The transcript must be received by the applicant.
- It must be included in the application packet and must be in a sealed envelope from the Registrar’s Office with a stamp over the seal.
- Current and Official Transcripts from all Colleges and Universities Previously Attended
- Request a current and official transcript from all other colleges and universities previously attended, no matter how long ago or how little credit was earned, including all correspondence and/or foreign credit.
- The transcripts must be received by the candidate.
- A “Summary of Transfer Credit” will not be accepted.
- The transcripts must in sealed envelopes with a stamp over the seal, and must be included in the application packet.
- Praxis I Exam Scores
- Submit scores from the Praxis I PPST Assessment Test
for the Reading - Scores of 173 or higher are required for all three sections of the test
- Scores cannot be more that 5 years old.
- The test can be taken in either computer- or paper-based form.
- Information about the Praxis I Exam can be found here or at http://www.ets.org/praxis.
- Personal Statement
- Submit a statement informing the Admissions Committee of your strengths as a candidate in the teacher education program at the
University ofUtah - Essays should include:
- A demonstrations of your ability to think deeply about and analyze contemporary educational issues;
- An illustration of your commitment to the teaching profession;
- A discussion of how you will contribute to urban schools as a future educator.
- Essays should be typed, double-spaced, and no longer than two pages in length.
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Submit three letters of recommendation, one letter from each of the following areas:
- Academic Performance
- Must be written by a professor in your major subject area.
- Teaching and Working with the Youth
- Work must be in an academic setting.
- Should be written by a supervisor of a field placement or volunteer work in a public school or a similar setting. (Recommended sources include volunteer work or practicum experiences affiliated with university coursework.)
- Professional Attributes
- Written by an employer or an additional course instructor, who is able to speak to your professional competencies.
- All letters should be typed on official letterhead from the recommender’s organization.
- Have each recommender attach a Letter of Recommendation Form to all letters
- Letters and forms must be in a sealed envelope with the recommender’s signature over the seal.
- Note: Family, friends, and religious advisors are considered inappropriate references.
- Receipt for Fingerprinting
- A background check and fingerprinting must be completed to apply;
- If your background check has expired, it must be renewed.
- Instructions for completing a background check and fingerprinting can be found here.
For Secondary Applicants Only:
- Major/Minor Approval Forms
- Submit completed Departmental Major/Minor Sign-Off Forms.
- Students must meet with their major, minor, and/or composite advisor to complete the form
- Forms must be submitted in sealed envelops with the advisor’s signature over the seal.
- Copy of Current Class Schedule
- Submit a copy of your current class schedule to be included with your application.
Questions about the Application process or materials can be submitted to our academic advisors.
