Basic Teacher Licensure

(Post-Baccalaureate Option for Teacher Licensing)

Hawaii residents with an earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education who desire to teach in the public schools but do not have initial basic teacher license may apply for admission to the elementary, secondary*, or special education program. Once admitted, the individual must complete the requirements as outlined for the chosen teacher licensing program.

Prerequisites for admission include:
- Bachelor's Degree from accredited institution.
- Grade point average of 2.00 or higher.
- Passing scores on the Praxis I: Pre-Professional Skills Test and Praxis II: Content Test depending on the major.
- A completed School of Education admissions packet.
- Application for admission into BYUH on file with the Admissions Office
- Acceptance will be based on space available.
* (see approved teaching majors under "Secondary Education")