Educator Quality & Licensing

Secondary Science Endorsement

College Course Work, Approved Professional Development, and Clearly Demonstrated Competency can be used as qualifying factors

Endorsement Form - PDF

There are seven (7) endorsements in science issued to the Secondary Licenses:

(1) Biological
(2) Earth Science
(3) Physical Science
(4) Integrated Science
(5) Chemistry
(6) Physics
(7) Environmental Science

Endorsement requirements are found in the Endorsement form.

For more information contact: Velma [dot] Itamura [at] schools [dot] utah [dot] gov (Velma Itamura), Science Specialist,

Complete the following as you apply for a Science Endorsement:

  • Print Endorsement Form - PDF
  • Place the course number that corresponds to the course filling each requirement in the box provided and highlight the course on your transcript. Each box must have a course number for the requirement to be satisfied. To convert quarter hours to semester hours, multiply the number of quarter hours by .666.
  • When there is more than one box next to a requirement, there are additional courses required.
  • Acceptable lines of evidence include:
    - Approved professional development
    - University or college course work
    - Clearly demonstrated competency
  • Attach your original transcript(s), and highlight corresponding classes.
  • Send the highlighted transcript, $40 processing fee, and completed form to:

Endorsement submitted by individual send to:  

Utah State Office of Education
Attn: Janet Strong
Educator Quality & Licensing
250 East 500 South
P.O. Box 144200 
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4200

State Approved Endorsement Program (SAEP) (paid by district or charter school) send to:

Utah State Office of Education
Attn: Stephanie Ferris
Educator Quality & Licensing
250 East 500 South
P.O. Box 144200
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4200

 

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