Why does the Department of Teacher Education have a formal admissions process?
The education and licensure of teachers is of great interest to policy makers and accreditation bodies. In fact, WSU does not license teachers but rather recommends individuals to the Utah State Office of Education (USOE) for licensure. Utah and the Federal government both have interest in insuring that all children are taught by well-prepared, highly qualified teachers. Formal admissions policy demonstrates the Department’s commitment to attracting, admitting, and preparing quality teachers.
