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Salt Lake Technical College

Secondary Teacher Transition To Teaching

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All instructors are current k-12 educators who can support you in building your teaching best practice. High demand for secondary teachers in Utah. All classes accessible through live webinar. Classes are offered frequently, and at times, to fit a busy teacher’s schedule. All instructors are current k-12 educators who can support you in building your teaching best practice.

HOW MANY COURSES

6 Courses

 

WHAT IS THE COST?

$2,300

 

Tuition is subject to to change without notice. Additional fees may be required.

Enrollment Steps
Step 1: Please go to slcc.edu click on “Apply Now”

Step 2: Complete all the personal, demographic, and residency information.

Step 3: Under ‘Area of Study’ choose “Social & Behavioral Sciences, Education and Human Services".

Step 4: Under ‘Academic Goals’ choose “Taking credit courses to earn a degree or certificate.”

Step 5: Under ‘Program of Study’ choose “Transition to Teaching/ARL (CA).” Continue completing the SLCC application.

Step 6: When you receive your confirmation email with your student number, register for your class here: Register Now

If you have a question about which class to register for call Maria Griffin 801-957-5423 , or Silvia Araoz 801-957-5347 . If you need assistance with the registration process, please call the Continuing Ed Registrar at 801-957-5200.

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.

Registration Portal Link

OCCUPATIONS

Professional Educator Licensed

Entry-Level Wage: $22.00

Median Wage: $30.29

Monthly Openings: 800

Occupational Data, 2024, Salt Lake County, Lightcast Economic Modeling

COURSES |  View Spring 2025 Course Calendar | View Summer 2025 Course Calendar

Instruction, Technology, Assessment, and Planning

Time Commitment

15 Weeks | 3x a week

Funding Available

 

Investment

$425

Creating a Learning Environment

Time Commitment

7 Weeks | 1x a week

Funding Available

 

Investment

$425

Literacy Strategies

Time Commitment

7 Weeks | 1x a week

Funding Available

 

Investment

$425

Intro to Special Education

Time Commitment

7 Weeks | 1x a week

Funding Available

 

Investment

$425

Survey of Learning and Teaching Diverse Populations

Time Commitment

7 Weeks | 1x a week

Funding Available

 

Investment

$425

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE

We have collected information about state licensure requirements for all 50 states on our SLCC Professional Licensure webpage.

REQUIREMENTS

CASAS Test Required:
Reading: 8.0
Math: 8.00

Need a little help with Reading, Math, or keyboarding? Academic Readiness courses will get you up to speed!

 

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CONTACT

Maria Griffin | maria.griffin@slcc.edu | 801-957-5423