Elementary teachers in Utah require a Professional Educator License (PEL). Individuals with a bachelor’s degree may be qualified to teach elementary school through an Alternative Pathway to Professional Educator Licensing (APPEL) process. Transition to Teaching offers five pedagogy courses and four methods courses for teachers seeking their elementary PEL.

1. Obtain an Associate Educator License (AEL) from the Utah State Board of Education (USBE)
2. Apply to Salt Lake Community College following these steps
3. Follow these directions to register for classes on MySLCC or through the College Scheduler

APPEL candidates who are new to SLCC must first apply to the College before registering for a class. Please go to slcc.edu click on “Apply Now” Complete all the personal, demographic, and residency information. Under ‘Area of Study’ choose “Social & Behavioral Sciences, Education and Human Services". Under ‘Academic Goals’ choose “Taking credit courses to earn a degree or certificate.” Under ‘Program of Study’ choose “Transition to Teaching/ARL (CA)” Continue completing the SLCC application.