The University of Utah discloses below whether the Secondary Education program will fulfill state/territory educational requirements for professional licensure and/or certification. Some state licensing boards require additional requirements beyond education, which may include (but are not limited to): additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, fingerprint submissions, etc. Continuing education may also be required for maintenance of certification/licensure. Make sure you understand and review any additional requirements prior to enrolling in the Secondary Education program.
State licensing requirements are always subject to change at the discretion of the state licensing board. The University will routinely update this page, but we strongly recommend you inquire with the applicable state board to confirm your eligibility for licensure prior to enrolling in the Secondary Education program. For any questions regarding licensure, please contact the state/territory agency directly.
Licensing requirements vary by state/territory and relocating could impact whether you will meet eligibility requirements for licensure. For any questions about relocation eligibility, contact the agency where you desire licensure before relocating to ensure that you will be eligible for licensure or reciprocity.
Carefully review the educational prerequisites for your intended state/territory of licensure and whether our program meets those requirements for licensure. Use the agency contact information provided below to clarify or confirm any requirements.
If questions remain after reviewing the information provided below, contact your program advisor. While the University can provide initial guidance, it is ultimately your responsibility to continually check with the state/territory where you intend to seek licensure to confirm all licensing/certification requirements.
The University of Utah's Secondary Education program recommends candidates for licensure after obtaining the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art Teaching
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Biology Teaching
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology Teaching
- Minor in Biology Teaching
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Chemistry Teaching
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry Teaching
- Minor in Chemistry Teaching
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Modern Dance Teaching
- Bachelor of Science in Earth Science Composite Teaching
- Bachelor of Arts in English Teaching
- Minor in English Teaching
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in French Teaching
- Minor in Geography Teaching
- Minor in Health Teaching
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History Teaching
- Minor in History Teaching
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Mathematics Teaching
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mathematics Teaching
- Minor in Mathematics Teaching
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Physics Teaching
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Physics Teaching
- Minor in Physics Teaching
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Spanish Teaching
- Minor in Spanish Teaching
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Theatre Teaching
The information below currently applies to all University of Utah Secondary Education degrees.
Find a State or Territory:
The University of Utah's Secondary Education program meets state/territory educational requirements* for professional licensure or certification in the following states/territories:
* Additional requirements beyond education may include post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, fingerprint submissions, etc. Continuing education may also be required for maintenance of certification/licensure.
The University of Utah has not determined† if the Secondary Education program meets state/territory educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in the following states/territories:
† Graduates applying for a teaching license outside the state of Utah are encouraged to do so through the reciprocity pathway. Licensing through reciprocity means that graduates must first acquire a Utah teaching license before applying for licensure in another state/territory.
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