USIMS is the Utah Schools Information Management System. This is a database updated by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) and contains information about you as a pre-service teacher and beyond. This database houses general information about you, such as: your contact information, your background check and, eventually, your teaching license. This is your direct connection to the USBE and you will use it in the future.
Every student, when they begin the USBE Background Check process, creates a USIMS Account. A CACTUS ID number is automatically created at that time. To access yours, please create or access your USIMS account.
The UITE does not update the information in this database. You are asked to supply a screenshot of your USIMS Checklist when you request permission codes for field practicum EDU courses to help verify your USBE background check. Note that you checklist should have the arrow next to personal information clicked to ensure that all information is available, including your name. Your name does not appear anywhere else on the account.
A teacher education license program could take anywhere from 4 to 5 years depending upon credit hours and specific program requirements. For more information please schedule an appointment with one of our advisors.
Please review the scheduling options for your licensing/student teaching year
The UITE Licensure Programs do require students to complete several field practicum as well as their student teaching placement at off campus locations. Students are reminded that they are responsible for making transportation arrangements to and from these locations. These locations may spread throughout Salt Lake County.
If students do not have a car of their own to transport them, they should look into other options such as UTA. Students are reminded that by tapping their UCard they receive access to the UTA bus and rail systems. UTA might not be able to take you directly to your site and students may need to make further travel arrangements. UITE is not responsible for providing transportation to your field practicum or student teaching sites.
Student teaching schedules can be vigorous and time consuming. We do not recommend working while full-time student teaching. We do have paid internship options available, which you can indicate on your application for admission.
Elementary INTERNSHIP OPTION
Paid Internships with Granite and Jordan School Districts are identified annually, by the district, based upon available funding and open positions. Following successful admissions into the Elementary Education Degree with Licensure program individuals interested in internships are selected based upon the following:
- Full program admissions
- 3.3 GPA
- Demonstrated Record of work with youth
- District Interview
- All pre-licensure coursework completed the spring prior to beginning your licensure year. For example, to be eligible for selection in the the internship program for licensure year 2024-2025 all of your pre-licensure coursework must be complete by the end of spring 2024. Completing required program coursework in summer semester prior to beginning the internship is not permissible.
Internship Description
Elementary Interns will complete 6 credit hours of coursework during the summer semester. Courses include the following:
EDU 5380: Social Studies Methods (3)
Based on successful completion of this coursework, each intern will begin her/his employment with Granite or Jordan School District, at the assigned school. Interns are considered employees of the district and receive half-salary and full benefits. While teaching, they will complete the following credit hours; during fall semester, interns must attend class one night per week and complete 6 credit hours that will consist of:
EDU 5310: Classroom Management (3)
During spring semester, interns will again attend one night of class and must complete 12 credit hours that consist of:
EDU 5391: Professional Development Seminar (3)
EDU 5395: Student Teaching (9)
Throughout the year-long internship, Interns will have the support of both a school-based and university supervisor.
For more information, please go to: https://uite.utah.edu/uite-internship/.
Secondary INTERNSHIP OPTION
The internship option is not currently available for secondary education students.
To apply for scholarships please apply below by MARCH 1, 2024:
We encourage students to use the Teacher Education Workshop Series: Scholarship Workshop to help them navigate the Scholarship process.
Note that some scholarships have due dates earlier than March 1. We strongly recommend students begin to review available scholarships when the application opens near the beginning of December to provide students with as many scholarship opportunities as possible.
Visit our admissions page for more information and to apply now.
We encourage students to use the Teacher Education Workshop Series: Application Workshop to help them navigate the Admissions process.
The Foundations of Reading Assessment is a USBE requirement for your licensure recommendation.
Teacher Candidates at the University of Utah are expected to comply with Utah State Board of Education requirements for performance assessment. The University of Utah uses the Praxis Performance Assessment for Teachers (PPAT) as a criterion for licensure recommendations. Please see the program handbooks for more information.
Students will complete the Foundations of Reading Assessment during the fall of their licensure year. More information will be given to licensure year students at UITE Orientation that occurs in April prior to beginning your licensure year.
Yes. We recommend you complete your license application through UITE and the Utah State Board of Education (USBE); you will then need to contact the state in which you would like to work and be licensed to teach for next steps. Every state is different, we encourage students to contact the state they would like to transfer their license to as soon as you know that will be occurring. This is to ensure that you have all of the information that you need to move forward in the process for that state. The UITE does not have licensing requirements for other states.
Transferred credits depend on your prior institution, for more information about transfer credits see Transferology. You are always welcome to meet with our advisors to discuss your specific situation.
Generally, within 6 weeks of applying for the program. Undergraduate students who apply in the summer will be notified after the admissions committee meets in the fall. All notifications are sent to a students umail account. Please ensure that you are actively checking your umail account for University notifications.