How to Apply for Student Teaching

1

Apply on Time

The application process must be completed well in advance. It is wise for potential student teachers to begin the application process early.

Elementary Education Deadlines:

  • Fall: February 15th
  • Spring: September 15th

Secondary Education Dealines:

  • Fall: March 1st
  • Spring: October 1st
 
2

Content Completion


Prerequisites

To be completed prior to submitting a student teaching application

  • Admitted to teacher education
  • Professional education courses
    • ELED majors, must earn B- or above for each class
    • SCED majors, must earn C or above for each class
  • Major courses 
    • ELED majors, must earn B- or above for each class
    • SCED majors, must earn C or above for each class
  • Current background check
    *If not current: Background Check Instructions
 
3

Gather Supporting Documentation

  • Resume - You can find resources and examples of professional resumes on the USU Career Design Center webpage. You will submit your resume to your mentor teacher and principal once you have been placed for student teaching, so please use this as an opportunity to showcase your professionalism and experience.
  • Complete the USBE Ethics Review 
              Ethics Review

 
4

Apply for Student Teaching

File your application and attach your application materials
eGrad Application- Apply Here

 

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the director of Field Experiences, Sharla Hart, at sharla.hart@usu.edu or 435-797-2222.

I applied.  Now what?

Next Steps:

1

Apply for Graduation

Graduation Application

 
2

Apply for the Utah Educator License

How to Apply

 
3

Apply for the Utah Student Teaching Stipend

Info! Further instructions will be provided by the OFE office through email when it is time to apply.
 
4

Visit the Career Design Center

CEHS Career Design Center Help

 
5

Visit the Utah Teacher Job Board

Utah Job Board