Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB) Endorsement Options
Middle Level Math Program
The Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB) has approved the Middle Level Mathematics Program (MMA) at the University of Wyoming
for the add-on Endorsement in Middle Level Mathematics for practicing middle-level
teachers. The Middle Level Math endorsement requires completion of only the 24 core
hours outlined here. All candidates for the endorsement program must:
- Hold a current teaching certificate
- Submit a program application, resume, college transcripts, SMTC program writing sample,
letters of recommendation (3), and letter of support from an appropriate school administrator
(e.g. superintendent or principal)
- Be admitted to UW in either degree seeking or non-degree seeking status
Middle Level Science Program
The Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB) has approved the Middle Level Science Program (MSC) at the University of Wyoming
for the add-on Endorsement in Middle Level Science for practicing middle-level teachers.
The MSNS Middle Level Science endorsement requires completion of only the 24 core
hours outlined here. All candidates for the endorsement program must:
- Hold a current teaching certificate
- Submit a program application, resume, college transcripts, SMTC program writing sample,
letters of recommendation (3), and letter of support from an appropriate school administrator
(e.g. superintendent or principal)
- Be admitted to UW in either degree seeking or non-degree seeking status
APPLYING FOR ENDORSEMENT
After completing the coursework apply for the endorsement by:
- Downloading an application for endorsement from the Professional Teaching Standards
Board (PTSB): http://ptsb.state.wy.us/ApplicationsFees/tabid/94/Default.aspx. Choose "Add subject area endorsement app." Applicants complete all of Section I
and sign/date at the bottom. Transcripts are required.
- Submit the application to the Office of Teacher Education (OTE) for completion of
Section II. The OTE will send the application back to you (allow up to 3 weeks for
processing)
Office of Teacher Education
ATTN: Certification Request
Dept. 3374
McWhinnie Hall 100
Laramie, WY 82071
- Send this (returned) form and the $50 fee straight to the PTSB office in Cheyenne.
