2027 Spring: SUU Physics 2 for Teachers Online Endorsement Course

This course will introduce you to the basics of physics: vibrations, waves, light, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics.  As you begin to understand and analyze basic principles of physics, you will gain a greater understanding of the world around you and other areas of science.

This Online Endorsement Course meets the Utah State Science Endorsement Course Requirements for:

• Physics 1: General Physics 2

Upon successful completion, the participants will receive 3.0 Southern Utah University Credits. The $69 fee will be paid by the participant directly to SUU at the beginning of the course.

The course integrates Physics 2 content with the Utah SEEd Standards and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), emphasizing Science and Engineering Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Disciplinary Core Ideas. Participants will strengthen both their geology content knowledge and instructional practices through lesson plan development.

Time Commitment: Approximately 6–8 hours per week.

Note: This course does not satisfy Utah's separate Three-Dimensional Science and Engineering Pedagogical Knowledge requirement.

Course Format

• 12-week online course

• Fixed schedule (not self-paced)

• Weekly modules must be completed on time

• Earn 3 semester credits through Southern Utah University (SUU) upon successful completion

Registration, Costs & Reimbursement

Important Notice

The Utah State Endorsement Incentive Program is currently scheduled to end after Spring 2029. Beginning then, UtSTA endorsement courses will cost $1,500, with no reimbursement provided by the State or UtSTA.

Course Cost

• Contracted Utah public school educators who are current UtSTA members:$50 registration fee (refundable upon successful completion).

• All other participants: $700 non-refundable course fee.

Participants seeking university credit must also register with Southern Utah University (SUU). The $69 SUU credit fee is reimbursed for eligible participants who successfully complete the course with a C (74%) or higher. Registration instructions will be emailed after enrollment. If you fail to earn a C or higher, you will be charged for the remaining balance of the course ($650).

Reimbursement

Contracted Utah public school educators who earn a C (74%) or higher will receive reimbursement for:

• The $50 UtSTA registration fee

• The $69 SUU credit fee

Participants who are not contracted Utah public school educators are not eligible for reimbursement.

Membership Requirement

Current membership in the Utah Science Teachers Association (UtSTA) is required to enroll.

Grading

A minimum grade of C (74%) is required to successfully complete the course and qualify for reimbursement (if eligible).

Cancellation & Withdrawal

If you cancel or withdraw 14 days or more after the course begins:

• You are responsible for the remaining course balance.

• Registration and university credit fees are non-refundable.

• A Withdrawal (W) will appear on your SUU transcript.