Educator Licensing

GETTING STARTED
As you get started with the licensing process, there are two distinct components of which you need to be aware to keep you on track. You need both components to teach Career and Technical Education courses.

1. LICENSE – A license is an authorization issued by the Utah State Board of Education that permits the holder to serve in a professional capacity in the public education system or an accredited private school.
2. ENDORSEMENT – An endorsement is a specialty field or area earned through course work equivalent to at least an academic minor or through demonstrated competency. Endorsements are listed on the Professional Educator License indicating the specific qualification(s) of the holder.

ROUTES TO LICENSURE
There are several ways to earn a Professional Educator License.

1. UNIVERSITY TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM is the traditional route to earning a Professional Educator License. A license is issued to an individual who completes a university teacher preparation program. Contact the university teacher preparation program for more information.
2. ALTERNATIVE ROUTES TO LICENSURE PROGRAM (ARL) is a teacher preparation program for individuals who currently hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Candidates must have a degree major in a subject taught in Utah secondary schools. For additional information, please visit www.schools.utah.gov/cert/apt/ARL/ or review
   FAQ - Alternative Routes to Licensure for Business Teachers.
   
3. CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ALTERNATIVE PREPARATION PROGRAM (CTE-APP) is an alternative licensure route for the experienced professional. With a combination of work experience and education, an individual may qualify for this licensure route. For additional information, please visit www.schools.utah.gov/cte/business_licensingapp.html

   -Business CTE-APP License Application - PDF
   -Level 1 to Level 2 Advancement Form - PDF

Note: Please complete interactive PDF form electronically.  Once completed, print and send in form as outlined in application instructions.

ENDORSEMENT AND SAEP INFORMATION
There are two ways in which to earn an endorsement.

1. ENDORSEMENT- Endorsements are requested when a licensed educator wants the authorization to teach outside his/her current endorsement area(s). All endorsement requirements should be completed before the application is submitted. A processing fee of $40.00 is the responsibility of the educator and must be submitted with the endorsement application.
2. SAEP - A State Approved Endorsement Plan (SAEP) is requested by an educator or district when that district has assigned the educator to teach outside of his/her endorsement area(s). The educator must have at least nine semester hours of related course work and/or two years of related work experience and complete the endorsement requirements within the timeframe identified in the plan. Since the SAEP is required by the district, the $40.00 processing fee is the responsibility of the district and must be submitted with the SAEP application.

The following endorsements are available for licensed educators seeking to teach Business Education courses. Click on the endorsement name for detailed information about each endorsement.

-Banking and Finance
-Business Composite
-Business Core
-Business Education 6-8
-Business Information Technology
-Economics (Career and Technical – Business)
-Elementary Keyboarding
-IC3/Computer Technology
-Secondary Keyboarding

Complete the following to apply for a Business Education Endorsement or a SAEP:

• Select the endorsement needed and download the application form.
• Fill out the form, including university/college course numbers, to indicate that minimum requirements in each area have been met.
• Indicate whether you are applying for an endorsement or a SAEP.
• Attach a copy of your transcripts and highlight corresponding classes.
• Attach a copy of any applicable professional certifications.
• Send the highlighted transcripts, professional certifications, and completed form, along with the appropriate processing fee (see information above), to:

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

Updated October 21, 2009