Licensing Recommendation
To be recommended for licensure in the State of Utah, the student must complete a teaching program which leads to licensure; pass the approved PRAXIS II exam(s); pass the OPI, if applicable; have fingerprint background clearance; and complete all graduation requirements as well as the State of Utah licensing requirements.
Once the student's bachelor's degree has been posted by the university (about 3-4 weeks after graduation) and his/her licensure requirements are fulfilled, the Education Advisement Center (350 MCKB) will recommend the student for licensure in the State of Utah. The Education Advisement Center will then email the student, providing instructions that must be followed to complete the licensure process with the Utah State Office of Education (USOE). The teaching license will be issued to the student by USOE upon completion of the process and payment of fees.
Further information about licensure in the State of Utah can be found at the following link: Utah State Office of Education
License Options
Undergraduates
- Early Childhood Education: Kindergarten - 3rd
- Elementary Education: Kindergarten - 6th
- Secondary Education: 6th – 12th or Kindergarten – 12th
- Special Education: Kindergarten - 12th
Advance Degrees
- Administrative/Supervisory (MEd): Kindergarten - 12th
- Communication Disorders (MS): Kindergarten - 12th
- School Psychology (EdS): Kindergarten - 12th
Licensing for Those Who Already Have a Bachelor's degree
Individuals wishing to obtain a teaching license after receiving a bachelor's degree are encouraged to explore post baccalaureate options by:
- Contacting the Utah State Office of Education (www.schools.utah.gov) to discover alternative routes to licensure.
- Contacting one of the following institutions offering teacher licensure programs:
Southern Utah University (SUU)
435-586-5434 (Elementary)
435-586-7812 (Secondary)
University of Phoenix
801-373-6475
801-905-4256
University of Utah (UofU)
801-581-6064 (Elementary & ECE)
801-585-9436 (Secondary)
Utah State University (USU)
435-797-0385 (Elementary & ECE)
435-797-2222 (Secondary)
Utah Valley University (UVU)
863-8527 (Elementary & ECE)
863-7228 / 863-8587 (Secondary)
Weber State University
801-626-6636
801-626-6309
Westminster College
801-832-2473
Renewal of Licensure
Contact the Utah State Office of Education to renew your Utah teaching license: License Renewal
Licensing in Another State
To obtain a teaching license in another state when you already have a Utah teaching license
- Contact the state office of education for the state in which you wish to teach, so that you can review licensure requirements for that state.
- You may be required to complete an Institutional Verification Form. States requiring this form will provide it.
- If an Institutional Verification Form is required, you will also need to complete a Release of Information Form to send with it to the Education Advisement Center. Please be sure to complete your portion of the Institutional Verification Form before sending it and the release to the Education Advisement Center.
Below is a list of State Office Webpages
Alabama Department of Education
Alaska Department of Education & Early Development
Arizona Department of Education
Arkansas Department of Education
California Department of Education
Colorado Department of Education
Connecticut State Department of Education
Delaware Department of Education
Florida Department of Education
Georgia Department of Education
Hawaii Department of Education
Indiana Department of Education
Kansas Department of Education
Kentucky Department of Education
Louisiana Department of Education
Maryland Department of Education
Massachusettes Department of Education
Michigan Department of Education
Minnesota Department of Education
Mississippi Department of Education
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Montana Board of Public Education
Nebraska Department of Education
Nevada Department of Education
New Hampshire Department of Education
New Jersey Department of Education
New Mexico Public Education Department
New York State Education Department
New York City Department of Education
North Carolina State Board of Education
North Dakota Department of Public Instruction
Oklahoma Department of Education
Oregon Department of Education
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
South Carolina Department of Education
South Dakota Department of Education
Tennessee Department of Education
Texas State Board for Educator Certification
Utah State Office of Education
Vermont Department of Education
Virginia Department of Education
Washington State Board of Education
West Virginia Department of Education
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Wyoming Department of Education
Page updated 12/11/15
Although the Education Advisement Center makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information found on this website, we reserve the right to make changes at any time. Students should regularly consult with their department, college advisement center, the university catalog, and the Education Advisement Center for updates and changes.