Elementary Education
The offices of the administrative assistant and chair
of the Department of Teaching and Learning
have recently moved next door from Suite 224 to PSB 225.
Early Childhood Development
Admission to the Department of Teaching and Learning, College of Education: Elementary Education/Early Childhood Major
Admission to the Department of Teaching and Learning is a prerequisite for all education course work with the exception of EDFN A101 Introduction to Education and EDFN A300 Philosophical and Social Context of American Education. In order to be admitted to the Department, students must:
1. Complete an application the Department of Teaching and Learning by one of the following dates: March 1, August 1, or November 1
2. Complete a minimum of 60/45 liberal studies credits, including all General Education Requirements, required for the degree (transfer credits may be used).
3. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.00
4. Successfully complete the Praxis I exam. With the exceptions of EDFN A101 Introduction to Education and EDFN A300 Philosophical and Social Context of American Education, applicants may not enroll in education courses without passing this exam at the level established by the College of Education. From the menu on the left look under 'Test Information.'
5. Provide Interested Person Report (information on menu at left under Background Check)
Print the form:
Application for admission to the Department of Teaching and Learning
Fill out top part of form and deliver to Student Services Office in PSB 209 for review and signature of Academic Success Coordinator.
Master of Arts in Teaching
Initial Content Preparation Review Forms
MAT Information Packets and Applications
- Application for Admission PDF
- Program Handbook PDF only
- Handbook Supplement (SBAs & Reflective Essays) Word PDF
MAT Admission Timelines
- Fall Admission
Currently working on bachelor's degree Word PDF
Already have bachelor's degree Word PDF
- Spring Admission
Currently working on bachelor's degree Word PDF
Already have bachelor's degree Word PDF
MAT Program Timelines (Coursework)
Please do not use outdated University of Alaska forms. The link to current forms is
http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/admissions/forms.cfm
Admitted students - additional information under menu at left under 'Background Check'
If you have questions concerning Institutional Recommendation (IR), Interested Person Report (IPR), Internship Application, background check, fingerprinting process, student insurance, or need forms emailed to you, please contact:
Drema Bagneschi, Assistant to the Director
Clinical Services and Teacher Certification Office
UAA College of Education
Professional Studies Building, Room 209D
3211 Providence Drive
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Telephone: 907-786-4402
FAX: 907-786-4444
andsb@uaa.alaska.edu
