Department of Education | Utah Tech University

WELCOME TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TEACHER EDUCATION AT UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY!

Graduates of Utah Tech’s Teacher Education Programs are highly sought after by school districts across the nation. Our department is renowned for our nationally accredited programs, professional preparedness, supportive staff, local and international student teaching locations, and high placement rates. Pursue a career that enriches your life—and the lives of others.

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THE ELEMENTARY EDUCATION PROGRAM

Upon completing the prerequisite General Education and Program prerequisite courses, students are eligible to apply to the Elementary Education Program.

(K-8 LICENSURE AND ESL ENDORSEMENT)

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THE SECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAM

The Secondary Education Program is a licensure program designed to work in conjunction with students’ declared majors. Students will have the benefit of two academic advisors – one for their content major and one for the Secondary Education Program.

(6-12 LICENSURE)

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The Special Education Program

Graduates from this program will be eligible for certification in Mild/Moderate Disabilities in grades K-12. Students in the program will be taught highly effective practices designed for inclusive settings. This program includes significant time spent in actual classrooms and mentoring from high-quality mentors.

(SPED Licensing)

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Our Mission

The mission of the Department of Teacher Education is to create learning experiences for its candidates that foster collaboration, professionalism, and competence in content and pedagogical knowledge. Through the integration of leadership, scholarship, reflection, and community partnerships, our department prepares its candidates to be outstanding teachers within diverse and changing communities.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

The outcomes listed below align to national accreditation standards (AAQEP), Utah State standards for effective teaching (UETS)*, and Utah Tech University core themes of learning, engagement, and opportunity.

Identify and accommodate individual learner differences and cultural, linguistic, and physical diversity. (UETS 1 & 2)
Create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, positive social interactions, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. (UETS 3)
Apply central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline. (UETS 4)
Formulate multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, monitor learner progress, guide planning and instruction, and determine whether the outcomes described in content standards have been met. (UETS 5)
Plan and implement instruction to support students in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content, Utah Core Standards, instructional best practices, and the community context. (UETS 6 & 7)
Analyze evidence to continually reflect on and adapt practices to meet the needs of each learner. (UETS 8)
Exhibit leadership to engage collaboratively with learners, families, colleagues, and community members, and demonstrates professional and ethical behavior. (UETS 9 & 10)