Secondary Education, BS

Courses are delivered via state of the art video conferencing technology. Students meet at a designated time and location.

In addition to meeting the admission requirements for the University, students in good standing must have a minimum entrance GPA of 2.75 and maintain that GPA in order to student teach. Students must complete all requirements of the premajor prior to being admitted to the full major. All students must be admitted to the teacher education program.

Teacher Education Admissions

Prior to enrolling in STEP courses, students must be admitted to the teacher education program. Criteria for admission include the following:
completion of a minimum of 60 semester credits
minimum ACT scores
University Studies requirements
a speech and hearing test
successful completion of the Teacher Education Writing Exam
recommendations from advisors in major and minor fields
submission of a criminal background check (a legislative mandate)

Application forms are available from advisors. Students must submit copies of University transcripts, including transfer coursework, verifying a minimum total GPA of 2.75. Criminal Background Check materials, required by the State of Utah, must also be submitted at this time. The fee for the Criminal Background Check is payable to the Utah State Office of Education. A money order must be provided as payment. Questions about the admission requirements may be directed to the Secondary Education advisor.