Educator Licensing - Family & Consumer Sciences (6-8)

Family & Consumer Sciences (6-8)
Endorsement/SAEP Application - PDF

Note: Please complete interactive PDF form electronically.  Once completed, print and send in form as outlined in application instructions.

Minimum Endorsement Requirements

• Existing Elementary, Middle, or Secondary Education License, and
• Transcripts showing sixteen (16) semester credits completed from the required and/or elective course lists. See below.

Minimum SAEP Requirements

• Existing Elementary, Middle, or Secondary Education License, and
• An assignment that requires the requested endorsement, and
• Transcripts showing a minimum of nine (9) semester hours of completed course work related to the requested endorsement, and
• A plan submitted to and approved by the state specialist outlining all requirements and when/where they will be (or have been) fulfilled.

Required Courses

• Clothing, Textiles and Fashion - 1-4 credits
• Family Economics - 1-4 credits
• Family Relationships and Human Development - 1-4 credits
• Food Science and Nutrition - 1-4 credits
• USOE New CTE Introduction Teacher Training - 1 credit

Elective Courses

• Other courses pre-approved by the USOE FACS specialist

The Family Consumer Sciences (6-8) Endorsement allows an educator to teach the following courses:

• CTE Introduction (Family and Consumer Sciences)
• FACS Exploration

Complete the following to apply for a Family & Consumer Sciences Education Endorsement or SAEP:

• Select the endorsement needed and download the application form.
• Fill out the form, including university/college course numbers, to indicate that minimum requirements in each area have been met.
• Indicate whether you are applying for an endorsement or a SAEP.
• Attach a copy of your transcripts and highlight corresponding classes.
• Attach a copy of any applicable professional certifications.
• Send the highlighted transcripts, professional certifications, and completed form, along with the appropriate processing fee to:

Utah State Office of Education
ATTN: Stephanie Ferris
Educator Quality and Licensing
250 East 500 South
P O Box 144200
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4200