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
USBE Endorsement Applications to add a completed endorsement to your license: https://schools.utah.gov/licensing/endorsements.
*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.
2nd Session
EDPD 5605: Professional Learning & Leadership (CRN:33775)
6 Total Courses for the Endorsement
*Please check this endorsement's prerequisite requirements using the Endorsement Application link above.
2nd Session
6 Total Courses For the Endorsement
2nd Session
EDUC 5430: Curriculum and Instructional Planning in Gifted Education (CRN:33774)
5 Total Courses For the Endorsement
EDUC 5077: Supporting and Developing 21st Century Learner (CRN:33768)
EDUC 5079: Digital Citizenship and Information Literacy (CRN:33769)
4 Total Courses for the Endorsement
2nd Session
EDPD 5702: Systems in Science (CRN:33770)
EDPD 5706: Classroom Practice in Science (CRN:33771)
6 Total Courses for the Endorsement
*Please note the state requires this endorsement's classes to be taken in sequential order.
2nd Session
EDPD 5270: STEM for Teaching K-6 Science (CRN:33772)
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.
EDPD 5453: Mathematics for Teaching K-6: Geometry and Measurement (CRN:33776)
EDPD 5457:Mathematics for Teaching K-6: Assessment and Intervention (CRN:33777)
Cost: Free through a USBE Grant if you are currently teaching K12 in Utah and $300 for all other students.
6 Classes are required for the entire Elementary Math endorsement
2nd Session
EDPD 5860: Elementary Mathematics Education Leadership for School Change (CRN:33778)
Cost: Free through a USBE Grant if you are currently teaching K12 in Utah and $300 for all other students.
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 see what endorsements they may be offering locally.
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 | $11.50 |
| 1 Credit | $23 |
| 2 Credits | $46 |
| 3 Credits | $69 |
| 4 Credits | $92 |
| 5 Credits | $115 |
| 6 Credits | $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.