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: January 8th-February 25th
- Session Two: March 4th-April 21st
Literacy Specialist K-12
Cost: $300 per class
1st Session
EDPD 5606: Practicum / Clinical Experience (CRN:13536)
2nd Session
EDPD 5601: Foundational Knowledge(CRN:13537)
EDPD 5602: Curriculum & Instruction(CRN:13538)
6 Total Courses for the Literary Specialist K-12 Endorsement
*Please check this endorsement's prerequisite requirements using the previous link.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Cost: $300 per class
1st Session
EDPD 5370: Practicum [Classroom Practice Supervised Teaching](CRN:13533)
2nd Session
EESL 5360: Multicultural Education for a Diverse Society [Culture](CRN:13528)
Gifted and Talented (GATE)
Cost: $300 per class
1st Session
EDUC 5420: Assessment in Gifted Education(CRN:13534)
2nd Session
EDUC 5400: Learning, Development, and Individual Differences in Gifted Education(CRN:13535)
Educational Technology
Cost: Free through a USBE Grant if you are currently teaching K12 in Utah
$300 for all other students.
1st Session
EDUC 5074: Foundations of Instructional Design and Pedagogy(CRN:13517)
EDUC 5076: Professional Growth and Leadership(CRN:13518)
2nd Session
EDUC 5077: Supporting and Developing 21st Century Learner(CRN:13519)
EDUC 5079: Digital Citizenship and Information Literacy(CRN:13520)
Elementary Science
Cost: Free through a USBE Grant if you are currently teaching K12 in Utah
$300 for all other students.
1st Session
EDPD 5701: Nature of Science and Engineering(CRN:13521)
EDPD 5703: Matter and Energy in Science(CRN:13522)
EDPD 5704: Cause and Effect in Science(CRN:13524)
2nd Session
EDPD 5706: Classroom Practice in Science(CRN:13523)
EDPD 5705: Stability and Change in Science(CRN:13525)
Elementary STEM
Cost: Free through a USBE Grant if you are currently teaching K12 in Utah
$300 for all other students.
1st Session
EDPD 5280: STEM for Teaching K-6 Technology & Engineering(CRN:13526)
2nd Session
EDPD 5290: STEM for Teaching K-6 Mathematics(CRN:13527)
Elementary Math
Cost: Free through a USBE Grant if you are currently teaching K12 in Utah
$300 for all other students.
1st Session
EDPD 5456: Mathematics for Teaching K-6: Algebraic Reasoning(CRN:13539)
EDPD 5454: Mathematics for Teaching K-6: Data Analysis and Problem Solving(CRN:13540)
2nd Session
EDPD 5457:Mathematics for Teaching K-6: Assessment and Intervention(CRN:13541)
EDPD 5451:Mathematics for Teaching K-6: Number and Operations(CRN:13542)
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:13543)
2nd Session
EDPD 5860: Elementary Mathematics Education Leadership for School Change(CRN:13544)
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.