This program is for currently certificated teachers who wish to add a special education endorsement to an existing teaching certificate.

Student Outcomes

Student outcomes for the Special Education Graduate Certificate Program are based on the professional standards of the Council of Exceptional Children (CEC). Students who complete this program will be able to:

• Utilize a variety of assessments to identify specific areas of student strengths and weaknesses and use the results to guide instruction.
• Individualize instruction to meet the specific needs of students with disabilities in inclusive settings.
• Support and promote inclusiveness and equity for students with diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Apply the legal and ethical principles associated with special education.
• Promote a positive social environment for all students, particularly those with significant emotional and/or behavioral disorders.
• Develop and maintain an atmosphere of collaboration with teachers, parents, administrators, and paraprofessionals.
• Critically analyze and apply principles of research.
• Demonstrate literacy regarding theoretical perspectives associated with human development and learning.

Important Notice about Planning a Practicum or Internship:
The CASE application deadline for the Fall semester is March 1st and October 1st for the Spring semester.
 Students applying for an Institutional Recommendation (IR) must have their degree posted on their UAA transcripts before applying for graduation. 

For more information contact:

Teresa Bunsen
Associate Professor and Advisor
PSB 206F   
907-786-4867
aftdb@uaa.alaska.edu
    
Amina Turton
Assistant Professor and Advisor
PSB206B  
907-786-4486
afat1@uaa.alaska.edu

Loretta Caldwell
Administrative Assistant
PSB206   
907-786-6317   
Toll Free: 1- 888-822-8973
case@uaa.alaska.edu

Advising

Contact the Office of Student Engagement at 907-786-4401

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