Prospective Students | Secondary Education | School of Education

Acceptance to the Program

Applicants are accepted into the Teacher Education Program for Fall and Spring semesters after meeting entrance requirements. An official acceptance notification will be sent by mail approximately 2 weeks following the application deadline.

Upon acceptance, students must attend an education orientation to be approved for registration. Dates and times for orientation will be included in the acceptance letter. Students are responsible for checking their school issued email for official updates and correspondence. Contact information must be current and updated through both the university and the School of Education advising office.

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Steps to Apply

Step #1: Complete a Utah Valley University (UVU) Application

If you are not already a current or past student, apply to Utah Valley University.
Once you have been admitted to UVU, return to this page and continue through the steps.

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Step #2: Read through the following

I. Requirements for Secondary Education Admission Consideration

GPA 3.0
ENGL 2010 C grade or higher
MATH QL Course C grade or higher
70% of Content, General Education, and Elective courses completed with qualifying grades (or will be completed by program start)
Student Conduct: Must be in good standing with the University

Requirements for Secondary Ed Post-Bac Admission Consideration

GPA 3.0
Proof of completed Bachelor Degree from a regionally accredited institution
Completion of a major compatible with one of UVU’S Secondary Education programs
Other requirements may apply, check with academic advisor

II. Transcripts

Official transcripts from all colleges or universities previously attended (except UVU) must be submitted to the following address:

Utah Valley University, Records Office
800 West University Parkway
Orem, UT 84058-5999

III. Background Check

LiveScan Fingerprint Receipt Form MUST be stamped by LiveScan technician. You will enter the date your fingerprints were taken on your application. Form, procedures and LiveScan sites available at this link or in ME 114.

IV. Acceptance to the Teacher Education Program at UVU

Acceptance notifications will be sent via email approximately two weeks after the application deadline.
After acceptance, students must attend an education orientation to be approved for registration. Dates and times for this orientation will be included in your acceptance letter.
After acceptance into the program, students are responsible for checking their school-issued email for official updates and correspondence. Contact information must be current and up to date in both the university and the SOE advising office.

Step #3: Complete Content Area Verification Form

Click on the Content Area Verification Form below. Complete the form as requested and click on the blue CLICK TO SIGN button at the bottom of the document. After you've clicked the CLICK TO SIGN button you will be prompted to add the name and email for "Participant 2" - this is where you will enter your Content Area Advisor's name and email address.
After you have entered your Content Area Advisor's information, you will need to select CLICK TO SIGN again.
Once your content area advisor signs the form, a copy of the completed form with their signature will be emailed to you and the Secondary Education advisor.

Content Area Verification Form

Step #4: Complete a School of Education application

Applicants are accepted into the Teacher Education Program for Fall and Spring Semesters after meeting entrance requirements.

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For questions about this application, contact the School of Education Advising Office at (801) 863-8478.

AREAS OF LICENSURE

Art and Visual Comm Education	https://www.uvu.edu/arts/advisors
ASL and Deaf Studies Education	https://www.uvu.edu/lang/advisors.html
Biology Education	https://www.uvu.edu/science/advising_biology.html#Biology
Business/Marketing Education	https://www.uvu.edu/cet/advising/departments/ist.html
Chemistry Education	https://www.uvu.edu/science/advising_chemistry.html#Chemistry
Computer Science Education	https://www.uvu.edu/cet/advising/departments/cs.html
Dance Education	https://www.uvu.edu/arts/advisors/
Earth Science Education	https://www.uvu.edu/science/advising_earthscience.html#EarthScience
English Education	https://www.uvu.edu/english/advisement/index.html
French Education	https://www.uvu.edu/lang/advisors.html
Health Education	https://www.uvu.edu/publichealth/advising/index.php
History-Social Studies Education	https://www.uvu.edu/hps/advising.html
Math Education	https://www.uvu.edu/science/advising_math.html#Mathematics
Music Education	https://www.uvu.edu/arts/advisors/
PE Teacher Education	https://www.uvu.edu/education/advising/advising.html
Physics Education	https://www.uvu.edu/science/advising_physics.html#Physics
Spanish Education	https://www.uvu.edu/lang/advisors.html
Theatre Education	https://www.uvu.edu/arts/advisors/

Why should you study at UVU?

UVU provides top-tier teaching with industry standard resources that truly prepare you for a successful career in education. The cost savings found at UVU cannot be found anywhere else in the state and the learning outcomes far exceed any other university. Start now on a journey that will forever change your life.

Testimonials

Bryan Waite, Department Chair and Professor of Secondary Education

The Secondary Education department at Utah Valley University is a place where theory meets practice in order to best prepare tomorrow's teachers. The faculty provide rigorous, hands on, and practical learning environments for our students helps them see good pedagogy in practice. Through differentiated instruction students learn to value the differences of their future students and approach education from an asset based mindset. Students graduating from UVU's Secondary Education department are ready to step into their own classrooms and make a positive impact.

Dr. Bryan Waite
Department Chair and Professor of Secondary Education

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UVU provides top-tier teaching with industry standard resources that truly prepare you for a successful career in education. Start now on a journey that will forever change your life.

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