The earned endorsement emphasis is for teachers who have previously earned an endorsement from the Utah State Board of Education {USBE) in English as a second language (ESL), elementary mathematics, reading I, gifted and talented, elementary STEM, or educational technology.
Upon completion of a USBE endorsement in one of the above content areas, a teacher may apply 9 (approved 5000-level) earned credit hours toward a Master of Education degree at UVU.
Earned Endorsement Overview
- 30 credits of coursework Includes 9 of the previously earned endorsement Credits must have been earned at the graduate level (5000 level or above).
- Four-semester program designed with summer and evening coursework for working educators
- USBE endorsement in one of the five content areas must be earned prior to starting the Ed.
Application Deadlines
Application Opens: OCT 9 Priority Deadline: JAN 26 Application Deadline: MAR 22
APPLY at www.uvu.edu/welcome
(Program begins summer semester.)
Admission Requirements
- Verification of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Verification of the USBE endorsement in one of the accepted content areas (see above)
- A cumulative minimum GPA of 0 or a GPA of 3.0 for the last 60 credits of university coursework
- Three professional letters of recommendation
- A successful interview with the School of Education Graduate Committee
- Submission of complete graduate application
Continuance and Graduation Requirements
- Complete all program hours (30)
- Complete all courses with a grade of B- or higher
- Maintain an overall GPA of 0 or higher
- Successfully complete a graduate project that is accepted by the School of Education Graduate Committee
- Complete courses and project requirements within five years
Earned Endorsement Course Map
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits | |
| Summer Semester 1 | EDUC 6100 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| EDUC 6320 | 21st Century Instruction & Assessment | 3 | |
| Fall Semester 1 | EDUC 6330or | Diversity & Differentiation in the Classroom or | 3 |
| EDUC 6400 | Contemporary Issues in Teacher Leadership | 3 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | EDUC 6300 | Curriculum Design | 3 |
| EDUC 6415 | Global Issues in Teaching and Learning | 3 | |
| Summer Semester 2 | EDUC 6110 | Applied Statistics for Education | 3 |
| EDUC 6490 | Master's Project | 3 |
Contact Information for Earned Endorsement Emphasis
Mia Kang, Ph.D.
SOE Program Director of Graduate Studies ME 131C | 801-863-5359
mia.kang@uvu.edu
Brianna Larson
Graduate Advisor
ME 131A | 801-863-4911
brianna.larson@uvu.edu
Nathan Criman
Endorsement Program Coordinator 801.863.7614
endorsements@uvu.edu