Educator Licensing - Computer Programming

Computer Programming
Endorsement/SAEP Application - PDF

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

Minimum Endorsement Requirements

• Existing CTE/APP, CTE, or Secondary Education License, and
• Transcripts showing twelve (12) semester credits completed in computer science programming course work, or
• Verification of passing scores on an industry computer programming exam such as Microsoft MCP VB.NET, or
• Two (2) full years of full-time computer programming work experience with employer verification.

Minimum SAEP Requirements

• Existing CTE/APP, CTE, or Secondary Education License, and
• An assignment that requires the requested endorsement, and
• Transcripts showing a minimum of six (6) semester hours of completed course work related to the requested endorsement, or
• A plan to take an industry computer programming exam such as Microsoft MCP VB.NET.  Verification of a passing score required before the endorsement can be awarded, or
• Two (2) full years of full-time computer programming work experience with employer verification.

The Computer Programming Endorsement allows an educator to teach the following courses:

• Computer Programming I
• Computer Programming II

Complete the following to apply for this endorsement or SAEP:

• Select the endorsement needed and download the application form.
• Fill out the form, including university/college course numbers, work experience, and industry certifications, to indicate that minimum requirements in each area have been met. Do not leave any information categories blank.
• Indicate whether you are applying for an endorsement or a SAEP.
• Attach a copy of your transcripts and highlight corresponding classes.
• Attach copies of letters to verify employment.
• Attach copies of test scores, current professional certifications, licenses, or other documentation requested by the state specialist.
• Do not send letters of reference.
• 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 January 22, 2010