2024-2025 General Catalog [Current]
Beverley Taylor Sorenson College of Education and Human Development
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Mission
The Beverley Taylor Sorenson College of Education and Human Development views its primary mission as advancing education and family development through knowledge, compassion, and action. The College seeks to prepare and develop dynamic, professional educators, administrators, leaders, and career specialists who constantly search for truth and excellence through effective practice, collaboration, and scholarship.
The Beverley Taylor Sorenson College of Education and Human Development is fortunate to have the Emma Eccles Jones Education Building that provides students with state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and learning centers. In addition, the College has several established programs with school districts, educational and governmental agencies, and public and private businesses that provide students with field experiences, internships, service, and career development opportunities.
College Program Goals & Learning Outcomes
The College of Education and Human Development prepares caring, competent, and knowledgeable professionals empowered to be productive citizens, socially responsible leaders, high achievers, and lifelong learners.
Our Professional Teacher Education Program goals and learning outcomes align to the Utah Effective Teaching Standards and Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) Standards. Professional educators seeking graduate degrees and/or administrative endorsement meet the Highly Effective or Distinguished levels of the Utah Effective Teaching Standards and National Boards of Professional Teaching Standards as teachers and/or the Utah Educational Leadership Standards as administrators.
Family Life and Human Development (FLHD) goals and learning outcomes are aligned to the standards of the National Council on Family Relations where students are prepared to become a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE). FLHD also follows standards from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Departments, Programs, & Centers
Department of Family Life and Human DevelopmentGo to information for Department of Family Life and Human Development.
Associate’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Minor
Department of Teacher EducationGo to information for Department of Teacher Education.
Associate’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Minor
Master’s Degree
Teaching/Education Endorsement (Undergraduate)
Teaching/Education Endorsement (Graduate)
Teaching/Education Licensure (Undergraduate)
Teaching/Education Licensure (Graduate)
Licensures
Please see Professional Teacher Education Program Courses/Admissions and Licensure by the Utah State Board of Education for further information.
- Elementary Education (K-6)
- Secondary Education (7-12)
- Special Education - Mild/Moderate
- Utah Administrative/Supervisory
Please note: No “C-” or below grades will be accepted for licensure, including transfer courses.
Students are encouraged to obtain information and assistance from their Student Success Advisor or department head as they set goals and determine programs of study. Program requirements are subject to change, and personal attention is given to help students select appropriate course work.
Graduate Endorsements
K-12 Program Endorsements (5000-Level)*
- Early Childhood Education Additional Licensure Area (Elementary)
- Educational Technology Endorsement (Elementary, Secondary)
- English as a Second Language Endorsement (Elementary, Secondary, SPED)
- Gifted and Talented Endorsement (Elementary, Secondary, SPED)
- Library/Media Endorsement (Elementary, Secondary, SPED)
- Mathematics Endorsement (Elementary)
- Reading Level 1 Endorsement (Elementary, Secondary, SPED)
- Reading Level 2 Endorsement (Elementary, Secondary, SPED)
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Endorsement (Elementary)
* Offered in district/educational organization professional learning communities only.
Other Information
Accreditation
The Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) Review Board recommended unanimously, on July 12, 2022, that the College’s Professional Teacher Education Program and Leadership in Education and Administrative Development Program be fully accredited through 2029.
All teacher preparation programs are aligned with Utah Effective Teaching Standards, Utah Educational Leadership Standards, ISLCC (Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium) standards, InTASC (Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium) standards, and NBPTS (National Board Professional Teaching Standards) standards. SUU is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), the Art Education program is accredited with the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), and the Dance Education program is accredited with the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD).
The Family Life and Human Development programs are aligned with the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) standards, and is in the process of completing accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Review Board in 2023-2024.
Educational Outreach and Partnership
The Beverley Taylor Sorenson College of Education and Human Development at Southern Utah University is committed to building quality collaborative partnerships between school districts, universities, government, and educational agencies in terms of professional development, curriculum development, and instructional delivery.
To facilitate this, the Beverley Taylor Sorenson College of Education and Human Development has developed strong partnerships with several state, regional, and national agencies. These partnerships enable the College to provide for its students and faculty with the very best in programs, internships, work opportunities, hands-on learning experiences, and professional development growth.
Scholarships
Board of Trustees Scholarship
The SUU Board of Trustees Endowment is funded by members of the Board of Trustees and awarded to an outstanding student of junior class standing. One outstanding student is chosen from the College of Education and Human Development to apply for this award.
In terms of financial assistance for a student, this is one of the most prestigious scholarships offered by the University. The award is full tuition and student fees, plus $1000, for an IN-STATE student. If the student is non-resident, they will be responsible for the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition rates.
Eccles Scholarships
Eccles Scholarships will be awarded to students from the Intermountain West who have excelled academically and personally in their lives. The Eccles scholarships are among the most prestigious on campus. Applicants are chosen by College of Education and Human Development faculty and staff.
Beverley Taylor Sorensen Arts Education Scholarship
The Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Education Scholarship pays tuition and regular fees and will continue until the student graduates in Elementary Education with an additional 18 credits in Dance, Music, Visual Arts, or Theatre. Scholarship recipients must enroll for a minimum of 12-18 credit hours each semester in order to maintain full-time status.
The program will also pay for credits earned in certain off-campus programs. All credits earned during such experiences and paid for by the loan program must be applicable to the Elementary Education licensure program the recipient is pursuing. Contact (435) 865-8721 for application and additional information.
Terrel H. Bell Teaching Incentive Scholarships
Terrel H. Bell Teaching Incentive Scholarships are awarded for up to eight (8) semesters of study to deserving Utah high school graduates and current SUU students who are entering the teaching profession in the state of Utah and who maintain a 3.0 GPA. These scholarships provide for payment of tuition and fees. The deadline for submitting applications for the Terrel H. Bell Teaching Incentive Scholarship is March 1. Interested students should contact SUU’s Education Department at (435) 586-7800, or stop by ED 338A.
Departmental Scholarships
A variety of scholarships are available to students demonstrating a potential for excellence in education studies. Students can find application information in their mySUU Portal.
Student Organizations
In order to gain the greatest experience at SUU, students should plan to participate in one of the excellent college student organizations. Among the many student organizations of interest to education majors are the following:
- Education Club
- Family Life and Human Development Club
- Kappa Omicron Nu (FCS Honor Society)
- Kappa Delta Pi
- Phi Delta Kappa
- Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC)
The SUU-Iron County School District Partnership
Southern Utah University, the Beverley Taylor Sorenson College of Education and Human Development, and the Iron County School District have enjoyed a long and productive partnership with the common goal of improving teaching and learning and enhancing student achievement.
Key areas of focus in the partnership include support, collaboration, and facilitation of the Beverley Taylor Sorenson College of Education and Human Development. These include:
- Elementary “Block” Teaching Preparation at North Elementary STEAM School.
- Secondary “Block” Teaching Preparation Programs.
- Elementary, Secondary, and Special Education Clinical Practice placements and Educational Leadership Intern placements at all district elementary, middle, and high schools.
- Practicum opportunities for college students associated with Reading, ESL, Special Education, and other programs and courses.
- Collaboration with the College of Science and Engineering in the facilitation of the Cedar Mountain Science Center Annual Summer Outdoor Education Camps.
- Continued support and collaboration with the Southwest Educational Development Center (SEDC), which serves not only the Iron County School district, but the Millard, Beaver, Garfield, Kane, and Washington School Districts.
- Facilitation of the artsFUSION Program and Arts Outreach Program.
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