Dean:
Briant Farnsworth, EdD

Associate Dean:
Linda Pierce, EdD

Department Chair:
Stan Harward, EdD
801-863-6571

Advisor:
Leslie Hudson
801-863-8478

Shaunna Requilman
801-863-8478

Faculty:
Genan Anderson, PhD
Elaine Byrd, PhD
Michael Patch, PhD
Nancy Peterson, EdD
Sue Simmerman, PhD
Mary Sowder, PhD
Elaine Tuft, PhD
Sandie Waters, PhD

Program Description

The Professional Elementary Teacher Education Program at Utah Valley University is designed to prepare quality, entry level candidates for teaching in elementary education programs grades K-6. Students successfully completing the UVU professional teacher education program graduation and licensure requirements receive a baccalaureate degree in Elementary Education and a Level I Utah Professional Teaching License. The UVU teacher education program is accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC), the Utah State Office of Education, and the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

To continue in the teacher education program, students are expected to maintain all program standards.  They must maintain expected levels of competence in all coursework, field work, and student teaching with all course grades at or above a B- and a program GPA of 3.00 or higher.  Additionally, teacher candidates are expected to adhere to standards of personal integrity, responsibility, and citizenship commonly expected of professional educators.

Admissions

Admission to the teacher education licensure program is a separate process from and in addition to admission to Utah Valley University.  Meeting the minimum requirements qualifies the student to be considered for admission.
The State of Utah offers a Professional Educator License for Elementary Education for grades K-6.

Admission criteria* include:

• PRAXIS II Elementary Education Content Knowledge Test (0014) score of 150 or higher
• GPA of 3.00 or higher
• Interview directed by the teacher education selection committee
• Completion of the Associate of Science degree in pre-Elementary Education or equivalent

*Please contact the Elementary Education Advisor for current admission requirements.

Application Deadlines:

Oct 1    Applications due for Spring semester program admission
March 1    Applications due for Fall semester program admission

Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

Re-Licensure Courses

Persons who hold a valid (current or expired) elementary license may pursue re-licensing course work through the Teacher Education Program at UVU.

Employment Outlook

Career opportunities qualify students for teaching positions in the State of Utah as well as neighboring states.

Course Offering

Courses offered through the UVU Elementary Education Program include:

•    Educational Psychology
•    Foundations of American Education
•    Multicultural Understanding
•    Instructional Media
•    Curriculum Design and Assessment
•    Elementary Science Methods
•    Elementary Social Studies Methods
•    Elementary Creative Art Methods
•    Physical Education in Elementary School
•    Language Art Methods
•    Literacy Methods I & II
•    English as a Second language
•    Elementary Math Methods
•    Differentiation for Special Populations
•    Classroom Management I-IV
•    Teacher Education Capstone Seminar
•    Educational Leadership Methods
•    Student Teaching



Licensure Program accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC)

Prospective Student Information

• Elementary Education Application (pdf)
• Praxis II: Elementary Education Content Knowledge

Student Information

• Education Advisement Form
• Key Assignments for Portfolio
• Senior Project
• Lesson Plan Form (pdf)
• Licensure Student Teaching Manual
• Core Curriculum: State of Utah
• Student Teacher Summative Evaluation Form

• Senior Project Template
  

Professional Organizations