Endorsements
In order to teach in Utah, a teacher must be licensed, and have the endorsements required for course assignments. In social studies, there are nine endorsements: history, geography, economics, political science, anthropology, sociology, psychology, Utah studies, and the social studies composite.
All endorsements require a minimum of college coursework or equivalent professional development experiences. Under new rules, endorsements in the NCLB areas of history, geography, economics, and government and civics also require the successful passage of the PRAXIS assessment.
College coursework undertaken as part of the general undergraduate course of study can usually be counted toward endorsement requirements if the coursework fulfills the course requirements and was earned with a grade of C or better. Recency is also taken into consideration.
History Endorsement Requirements: 16 semester hours minimum, with coursework in US History to 1877, US History since 1877, Ancient World History, Modern World History, Utah History, two specialized History courses (electives of your choice), Methods in Social Studies, and the passage of the PRAXIS II.
Geography Endorsement Requirements: 16 semester hours minimum, with coursework in Physical Geography, World Cultural/Human Geography, Utah Geography, two specialized Geography courses (electives of your choice), Methods in Social Studies, and the passage of the PRAXIS II.
Economics Endorsement Requirements : 16 semester hours minimum, with coursework in Macro-Economics, Micro-Economics, Economic History, two specialized Economics courses, Teaching Methods in Social Studies, and the passage of the PRAXIS II.
Political Science Endorsement Requirements: 16 semester hours minimum, with coursework in Introduction to Political Science, National Government, State Government, Law-Related Education, two specialized Political Science courses, Teaching Methods in Social Studies, and the passage of the PRAXIS II.
Anthropology Endorsement Requirements : 16 semester hours minimum, with coursework in Physical Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, Archaeology, two specialized Anthropology courses (electives of your choice), and Teaching Methods in Social Studies.
Sociology Endorsement Requirements : 16 semester hours minimum, with coursework in Introductory Sociology, Social Organizations, Social Psychology, two specialized Sociology courses (electives of your choice), and Teaching Methods in Social Studies.
Psychology Endorsement Requirements : 16 semester hours minimum, with coursework in Introductory Psychology, Psychological Research or Measurement and Evaluation, Social Psychology, two specialized Psychology courses (electives of your choice), and Teaching Methods in Social Studies.
Utah Studies Endorsement Requirements : 8 semester hours minimum, with coursework in Utah History, Utah Geography, two specialized courses (electives of your choice), and Teaching Methods in Social Studies. Teachers who teach three or more Utah Studies courses must have a history endorsement.
Social Studies Composite Endorsement Requirements : 46 semester hours minimum, with coursework in US History to 1877, US History since 1877, Ancient World History, Modern World History, Utah History, two Specialized History Courses (electives of your choice), Physical Geography, World Cultural/Human Geography, Utah Geography, two Courses of Political Science (minimum of four semester hours), two Courses of Sociology or Anthropology (minimum of four semester hours), two courses of Psychology (minimum of four semester hours) two courses of Economics (minimum of four semester hours), Methods in Social Studies, and the passage of the PRAXIS II.
The links below give you more information about the professional background you need to hold each endorsement, the courses we offer as part of our professional development endorsement program, other links to course providers, and a FAQ sheet.
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Secondary Social Studies Endorsement or SAEP Form
Here is the form you fill out to apply for the endorsement or to be placed on a SAEP.
Endorsement Requirements - Course Rotation
Professional Development Course Rotation - PDF -
Endorsement Courses Locations
Here is a list of schools that offer some, if not all, of the courses required for an endorsement. - Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ about Highly Qualified Status, the Praxis, Professional Development, and the courses offered for an Endorsement.
This page last updated January 18, 2008
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