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How to become a teacher in Utah
Prep providers
10
Completers
2,567
Newly licensed
4,772
Colleges (IPEDS)
61
Credential rules change. Confirm current requirements with Utah State Board of Education.
Steps drawn from the state's data
- Complete a teacher preparation program. Utah has 10 Title II providers.
- Complete clinical experience such as student teaching.
- Pass the tests the state requires (Title II reports that tests are required, not which ones).
- Complete a background check or fingerprinting.
- Apply to Utah State Board of Education for an initial credential, such as Professional Educator License.
- Career changers can use one of 1 alternative routes instead of a traditional program.
Teacher preparation providers in Utah
| Provider | Program types | Enrollment | Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University UT | Traditional | 1,577 | 417 |
| Southern Utah University | Traditional | 423 | 164 |
| University of Utah | Traditional | 284 | 109 |
| Utah State Office of Education | Alternative, not IHE-based | 2,574 | 629 |
| Utah State University | Traditional; Alternative, IHE-based | 1,517 | 367 |
| Utah Tech University | Traditional | 114 | 67 |
| Utah Valley University | Traditional | 793 | 317 |
| Weber State University | Traditional | 1,244 | 165 |
| Western Governors University - Utah | Traditional | 578 | 321 |
| Westminster University UT | Traditional | 25 | 11 |