Educator Endorsements
Utah Endorsement Course Credit
Teachers can receive Utah endorsements directly through SUU! These graduate-level credit courses are taught at the 5000 level, and are approved through the Utah State Board of Education.
The courses are:
- Length: 7-weeks long
- Format: Fully Online*
- Cost: $100/credit (or $300 a class)
Due to a grant provided by USBE, the following endorsements will be offered at no cost to students who are currently teaching at a K-12 school within the state of Utah:
- Educational Technology
- Elementary STEM
- Elementary Science
If the endorsements are taught at the district level, through SUU-approved district administrators, the courses are $23/credit.
Please note these classes do not necessarily need to be taken in order.
*All our endorsement courses are asynchronous. Some may have synchronous components, but if so; instructors typically will record those sessions and send them out for students that have conflicts with meeting times.
NOTE: In order to attach Elementary Science or Elementary STEM to your educator license, you need to have an elementary, early education, or SpEd license.
Utah Endorsement Registration Information
- Session One: May 13th- June 30th
- Session Two: July 1st-August 18th
*It is the student's responsibility to ensure they are meeting all the proper criteria to receive the endorsement, including any requirements of the course schedule.
Literacy Specialist K-12
1st Session
EDPD 5601: Foundational Knowledge(CRN: 21437)
EDPD 5602: Curriculum & Instruction(CRN: 21438)
2nd Session
EDPD 5603: Assessment & Evaluation(CRN:21451)
6 Total Courses for the Endorsement
*Please check this endorsement's prerequisite requirements using the previous link.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
1st Session
EESL 5310: Understanding Language Acquisition and Cognition [Language](CRN: 21435)
2nd Session
EESL 5320: Assessment for a Diverse Linguistic Population [Assessment](CRN: 21449)
Gifted and Talented (GATE)
1st Session
EDUC 5400: Learning, Development, and Individual Differences in Gifted Education(CRN: 21436)
2nd Session
EDUC 5440: Learning Environments for Gifted Students(CRN: 21450)
Educational Technology
1st Session
EDUC 5074: Foundations of Instructional Design and Pedagogy(CRN: 21414)
EDUC 5076: Professional Growth and Leadership(CRN: 21418)
2nd Session
EDUC 5077: Supporting and Developing 21st Century Learner(CRN: 21440)
EDUC 5079: Digital Citizenship and Information Literacy(CRN: 21441)
Elementary Science
1st Session
EDPD 5701: Nature of Science and Engineering( CRN :21420)
EDPD 5702: Systems in Science( CRN :21422)
2nd Session
EDPD 5703: Matter and Energy in Science(CRN: 21442)
EDPD 5704: Cause and Effect in Science(CRN: 21443)
EDPD 5705: Stability and Change in Science (CRN: 21444)
Elementary STEM
1st Session
EDPD 5270: STEM for Teaching K-6 Science(CRN: 21423)
2nd Session
EDPD 5280: STEM for Teaching K-6 Technology & Engineering(CRN: 21445)
3 Total Courses for the Endorsement
*Please note that this endorsement requires that you have either the completed Elementary Math or Elementary Science Endorsement attached to your educator license. These courses can be taken concurrently with with either of the prerequisite endorsements.
Elementary Math
Cost: Free through a USBE Grant if you are currently teaching K12 in Utah
$300 for all other students.
1st Session
EDPD 5452:Mathematics for Teaching K-6: Rational Numbers and Proportional Reasoning(CRN: 21432)
EDPD 5453: Mathematics for Teaching K-6: Geometry and Measurement (CRN :21433)
2nd Session
EDPD 5454:Mathematics for Teaching K-6: Data Analysis and Problem Solving(CRN: 21446)
EDPD 5456: Mathematics for Teaching K-6: Algebraic Reasoning(CRN: 21447)
6 Classes are required for the entire Elementary Math endorsement
Elementary Math Specialist
Cost: Free through a USBE Grant if you are currently teaching K12 in Utah
$300 for all other students.
1st Session
EDPD 5850:Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment for Elementary Mathematics Leaders(CRN: 21434)
2nd Session
EDPD 5860: Elementary Mathematics Education Leadership for School Change(CRN: 21448)
2 Classes are required for the entire Elementary Math Specialist endorsement
*This endorsement requires the educator to be taking or have completed the Elementary Math Endorsement before enrolling in these courses.
Apply Now Registration Instructions
If you are enrolling in Ed Tech, STEM or Science courses, please exit out of the payment screen when prompted as they will be covered through the grant if you are eligible. During the first week of the course the charge will be removed from your account.
In order to qualify for the grant, you have to complete the entire endorsement course with the grade of a C or higher
If not eligible for the USBE grant, the cost is $300 per course. In order to be eligible, you must currently hold a teaching position within a public charter or public school within the state of Utah.
*Educators seeking to earn an Elementary STEM Endorsement must first complete either an Elementary Science Endorsement or an Elementary Mathematics Endorsement or show completion of a combination of six courses from these two endorsements
Regional Education Service Agencies
If you are in a district that falls under one of Utah’s regional education service agencies (RESA’s), please reach out to them first to enroll in endorsements.
Nevada Endorsements
SUU K-12 Programs offers the following Nevada endorsements with community partners for $23/credit.
Endorsements:
- English Language Acquisition Development (ELAD)
- Social, Emotional and Academic Development (SEAD)
Available Courses
Where to take these courses
Educators outside of UT and NV
Educators looking for courses outside of our partner states of UT and Nevada can still enroll in our Utah Endorsement courses online. Registration and payment is the same. Please verify with your local educational institution or department, along with your state board of education, to ensure if these courses will count towards endorsements or lane changes in your area.
Two Pathways into the Masters of Education (M.Ed.)
Once a student completes an endorsement, they can fold 12-credits of it under SUU’s master’s of education (M.Ed.) elective credit. This means that you will have ⅓ of the degree already completed!
To learn more about the endorsements or options for your district, email k12inservice@suu.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Credit Amount | Cost |
|---|---|
| .5 Credit | $11.5 |
| 1 Credit | $23 |
| 3 Credit | $46 |
| 4 Credit | $69 |
| 5 Credit | $115 |
| 6 Credit | $138 |
Payment is due within two weeks of the first day of the class. If payment is not received by the due date, you will be automatically dropped from the course.