The University of Northern Iowa offers a course sequence that leads to the Driver Education Endorsement. Teachers may earn the Driver Education (5-12) Endorsement by completing nine semester hours of credit that includes coursework in accident prevention, drug and alcohol abuse, vehicle safety and behind-the-wheel driving. For licensed secondary teachers*, completion of the courses indicated in the program of study qualifies individuals to teach both the classroom and behind-the-wheel components of driver education.
* If preparation for the initial teaching license was at the elementary level, completion of student teaching in driver education at the secondary level is also required. However, for licensed elementary teachers who have at least two years of teaching experience, the secondary student teaching requirement may be met by completing the Experience in Safety Education course and providing a letter that documents the number of years of classroom experience.
Teacher Licensure Information (from the UNI Registrar)
Courses will be taught via the ICN, with in-car and in-class experiences arranged in both the fall and spring semesters. Please call 319-273-2121 or 800-648-3864 for current ICN sites.
SAFETYED 4130/ 5130 Driver and Traffic Safety I -- 3 hrs. (300:130g)
SAFETYED 4192/5192 Experience in Safety Education -- 1 hr. (300:192g)
4 hours of undergraduate or graduate credit
Classroom and practice driving units; safety education as a social problem; development of safety skills, habits, attitudes and ideals; accident causes; and study of research. Outside activities to be announced.Instructor
Paul WaackVia the ICN, plus arranged
September 29 – December 8, 2011
Thursdays, 6 – 9:40 pm
Plus arranged timeTuition/Fees
$1096.75 for 4 hours undergraduate credit
$1692.75 for 4 hours graduate credit
Payable via University Billing, MasterCard, VISA or Discover.
Textbook approximately $100.
SAFETYED 4131/5131 Driver and Traffic Safety II -- 3 hrs. (300:131g)
SAFETYED 4192/5192 Experience in Safety Education -- 2 hrs. (300:192g)
5 hours of undergraduate or graduate credit
Classroom and in-the-car techniques of imparting instruction to high school students taking driver education. Outside activities to be announced.Instructor
Jay GouldenVia the ICN, plus arranged on campus
February 2 – April 5, 2012
Thursdays, 6 – 9:40 pm
Plus 1-2 on-campus sessions to be arranged
No class March 15.Tuition/Fees
$1363.75 for 5 hours undergraduate credit
$2137.25 for 5 hours graduate credit
Payable via University Billing, MasterCard, VISA or Discover.
Enroll online or call 319-273-2121 or 800-648-3864 to have enrollment materials sent to you.
See our tuition and fees page for current rates and fees.
Driver and Traffic Safety I and II are taught primarily via the Iowa Communications Network (ICN) to sites around the State where clusters of students are located. In conjunction with Driver and Traffic Safety I and II, students also enroll in Experience is Safety Education. Students who complete UNI’s approved program are recommended by UNI to the Board of Educational Examiners for the DE endorsement.
To add an endorsement to your teaching license, you will need to obtain the Application for Licensure. You can access the application on the Board of Educational Examiners' web site: www.boee.iowa.gov/forms/liciowainst.pdf You will need to print off the application, complete Section I, attach the required fee (made payable to the Board of Educational Examiners) and mail the form and fee to:
Office of the Registrar
115 Gilchrist Hall
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0006
Upon receipt of your application, the Record Analyst will complete the institutional section and forward the form and fee to the Board of Educational Examiners in Des Moines for processing. The Board of Educational Examiners will send the updated license directly to you at the address listed on your application.
If you have any questions, please contact Cathy Humke, Record Analyst, at 319-273-2245 or Cathy.Humke@uni.edu.
