R277-503-4. Licensing Routes - Traditional and Alternative Routes

  (1) An applicant seeking a Utah educator license shall successfully complete the accredited program or legislatively-mandated program consistent with this rule.

  (2) To be recognized by the Board, an institution of higher education teacher preparation program shall be:

  (a) Nationally accredited by:

  (i) CAEP;

  (ii) NCATE; or

  (iii) TEAC; and

  (b) approved by the Board to recommend for licensure in the license area, or endorsements, or both in designated areas.

  (3)(a) An applicant who meets the eligibility requirements in Section R277-503-3, and is assigned to teach exclusively in an online setting, is eligible to begin the ARL program.

  (b) Upon completion of the ARL program, the applicant shall earn a license area of concentration that is restricted to providing instruction in an online setting.