Elementary Education Licensure
The Teacher Education faculty at Southern Utah University decry inequity and injustice in our educational system and greater society. We commit to developing and nurturing educators who value all people in the communities they serve. Such professional educators will act as agents of change, advocate for equity and justice in their schools and communities, and will embolden students to do the same.
Students interested in teaching in the elementary schools of Utah (grades K-8) can complete coursework leading to an Elementary Education degree (major) with licensure eligibility in the State of Utah. License programs offered are K-6 or 1-8 grade levels. Interested students are required to complete the Elementary Education degree program and the associated coursework respective to the license they are seeking. In addition, a minimum of 30 semester hours of professional education coursework and a student teaching placement must be completed in the Department of Teacher Education and Human Development. For students wishing to earn a Math Middle School endorsement grades 7 and 8, please contact an education Academic Advisor for course sequencing. A Utah teaching license has reciprocity with nearly all other states and territories in the United States.
Before a teacher candidate can work in the public schools in extended practicums and clinical practice (student teaching), a criminal background check must be completed. You will need to have passed a Background check prior to or during EDUC 2200 or EDUC 2400. Please refer to the following link for detailed instructions on how to complete this step.
ALL Education Students will need to successfully meet the requirements of the Professional Learning Plan (PLP) during their student teaching semester before being recommended for licensure. The PLP will replace the PPAT; students will be prepared during courses and required class workshops.
A minor is not required for Licensure in the State of Utah. It is suggested that anyone wanting to complete a minor meet with an Education Advisor.
Elementary Education students can also select to complete a dual licensure program or minor in conjunction with their Elementary Education degree in Special Education (K-12) or an endorsement for English as a Second Language (K-12).
Please see College Admissions page for admission information
For more information about the program, please see our Undergraduate Teacher Ed Program Handbook
For more information about the Elementary Block requirements, please see our Elementary Block Admittance page.
Elementary Block courses and Student Teaching placements will be offered in the Fall and Spring semesters only. The College of Education will register all students for the Elementary Block and Student Teaching. Please be aware that SUU does not provide out-of-state placements for Student Teaching.
Recommended Bridge Options
Get Graduate credit while finishing your undergrad!
Bridge options are available for some of our endorsements, which can then be used as your elective credits when you come back to SUU for your Masters of Education.
We currently offer bridge options in:
- Special Education
Talk to your advisor on how to apply and for more information.