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Special Education Professional Disclosures

The University of Utah discloses below whether the Special Education program will fulfill state/territory educational requirements for professional licensure and/or certification. Some state licensing boards require additional requirements beyond education, which may include (but are not limited to): additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, fingerprint submissions, etc. Continuing education may also be required for maintenance of certification/licensure. Make sure you understand and review any additional requirements prior to enrolling in the Special Education program.

State licensing requirements are always subject to change at the discretion of the state licensing board. The University will routinely update this page, but we strongly recommend you inquire with the applicable state board to confirm your eligibility for licensure prior to enrolling in the Special Education program. For any questions regarding licensure, please contact the state/territory agency directly.

Licensing requirements vary by state/territory and relocating could impact whether you will meet eligibility requirements for licensure. For any questions about relocation eligibility, contact the agency where you desire licensure before relocating to ensure that you will be eligible for licensure or reciprocity.

Carefully review the educational prerequisites for your intended state/territory of licensure and whether your program meets those requirements for licensure. Use the agency contact information provided below to clarify or confirm any requirements.

If questions remain after reviewing the information provided below, contact your program advisor. While the University can provide initial guidance, it is ultimately your responsibility to continually check with the state/territory where you intend to seek licensure to confirm all licensing/certification requirements.

If a state or territory is not listed below, this means that the University of Utah has not yet determined if this program meets educational requirements for licensure in that state or territory. Please email stateauthorization@utah.edu to learn more.

The University of Utah's Special Education program recommends candidates for licensure after obtaining the following degrees:

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Special Education
  • Bachelor's Degree Emphases
    • Severe Disabilities
    • Mild/Moderate Disabilities
    • Preschool/Early Intervention
    • Visual Impairments
    • Deaf and Hard of Hearing
  • Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education
  • Master of Science (M.S.) in Special Education
  • Master's Degree Specializations:
    • Severe Disabilities
    • Mild/Moderate Disabilities
    • Preschool & Early Intervention
    • Adapted Physical Education
    • Visual Impairments
    • Deaf & Hard of Hearing
    • Deafblind
    • Applied Behavior Analysis - Please see the Behavior Analyst professional disclosure page for more information

The information below currently applies to all University of Utah Special Education degrees*.

*Please note that not every state has a specific teaching license endorsement that corresponds to every available degree emphasis or specialization. Please work with your advisor and the relevant state board to learn if there is a license endorsement for your desired emphasis in a particular state.


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The University of Utah's Special Education program meets state/territory educational requirements* for professional licensure or certification in the following states/territories**:

*Additional requirements beyond education may include post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, fingerprint submissions, etc. Continuing education may also be required for maintenance of certification/licensure.

**Graduates applying for a teaching license outside the state of Utah are encouraged to do so through the reciprocity pathway. Licensing through reciprocity means that graduates must first acquire a Utah teaching license before applying for licensure in another state/territory.

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Delaware

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Massachusetts

Massachusetts requires applicants to obtain a Sheltered English Immersion endorsement. There are several pathways towards this endorsement, including a test option, and acceptance of similar endorsements from other states. Please work with the Massachusetts licensing agency and talk to you advisor about the ESL endorsement in Utah.

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The University of Utah has not determined if the Special Education program meets state/territory educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in the following states/territories:

New Jersey

New Jersey does not issue standalone Special Education certification and applicants must hold additional certification for their grade level. This additional certification may require additional coursework. 

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Additional Resources

Program Accreditation

The University of Utah’s Teacher Education program has received full accreditation status through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for its initial licensure programs in Special Education.

Program Page

The most up-to-date information about the University of Utah's Special Education program will be the program webpage.

INTERSTATE TEACHER MOBILITY COMPACT

The Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact works to create reciprocity among participant states, and reduce barriers to license portability and employment.

Praxis Exams

The Praxis® tests are used by many state education agencies to make decisions regarding the licensing of new educators.

Resources

 

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Last Updated: 7/1/24