STATE OFFICE OF EDUCATION
EDUCATOR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION

I. Educator License
Endorsements to teach courses/programs in Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Education can attach to three educator licenses.

1) Secondary Education License
2) Career and Technical Education (CTE) License
3) Career and Technical Education (CTE) - Alternative Preparation Program (APP) License

The Secondary Education License is issued to individuals who complete a university teacher education preparation program. A teacher who qualifies for a secondary license may be endorsed to teach FACS courses/programs through demonstrated competency.

An Career and Technical Education (CTE) License is awarded upon successful completion of the requirements identified in Section III License Levels.

An Career and Technical Education - Alternative Preparation Program (CTE - APP) License may be issued to individuals who DO NOT have a Secondary Education License but qualify through a combination of post secondary courses/degrees and/or work experience related to family and consumer sciences.

Individuals may qualify for an CTE - APP Level 1 License by meeting one of the following criteria:

1) Documented evidence of a related bachelor's degree and two years of related work
     experience.
2) The combination of post secondary education and related work experience which
     total six years.
3) Verification of employment teaching FACS in a school district.

II. CTE License Limitations
CTE Licenses are limited to teaching the course(s) / programs(s) that align with the endorsement(s) granted. Only Career and Technical Education endorsements can be attached to CTE Licenses. All other endorsements require a Secondary Education License (e.g. health education, mathematics, science). Teaching assignment(s) must match endorsement(s).

III. License Levels
There are three distinguishing levels for educator licenses. The characteristics and advancement requirements for each level are listed below.

Level 1 Licenses are entry-level licenses that are issued for three years only. Level 1 Licenses may be extended, only if progresses toward the requirements have been made and additional time is needed.

To advance from a Secondary Level 1 License to a Secondary Level 2 License, all
teachers must complete three (3) years of successful teaching experience in the endorsement area(s) and obtain a recommendation from the employing school district, at which time a Level 2 License may be issued.

To advance from an CTE - APP Level 1 License to an CTE Level 2 License, all teachers with CTE - APP Level 1 Licenses must:

1) Complete the New Teacher Academy - 2 USOE inservice credits
a. August Professional Development Seminar (1.0 credit)
b. October Professional Development Seminar (.5 credit)
c. Mid-Winter Professional Development Seminar (.5 credit)

2) Complete the Licensure Course Requirements – 15 college credits
a. Instruction, Technology, Assessment & Planning (3.0 credits)
b. Child/Adolescent Development, Classroom Management (3.0 credits)
c. Introduction to Special Education (3.0 credits)
d. Foundations of Learning & Teaching Diverse Populations (3.0 credits)
e. Special Topics in Education: Literacy Strategies (3.0 credits)

3) Complete the FACS Endorsement Requirements
a. FACS content coursework may be required depending upon the transcripts and related work experience.

4) Complete the Entry Years Enhancements (EYE) for Quality Teaching Program
http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/cert/other/EYE.htm

An applicant who holds a bachelor's degree will also obtain a Secondary Education License at the moment they have completed the requirements to move from a CTE APP Level 1 License to an CTE Level 2 License.

• Level 1 to Level 2 Advancement Form - Word | PDF

Level 2 Licenses are valid for five (5) years unless revoked for cause by the Utah State Board of Education. They must be renewed by compliance with the current Standards and Guidelines for Revalidation and Renewal of Licenses http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/cert/require/renewal/renewal.htm

Level 3 Licenses are valid for seven years and issued to teachers who hold a current Level 2 License and have also received, in the educator's field of practice, national board certification or a doctorate from an accredited institution.