The Early Childhood Program at UAA blends theory and practice in the preparation of early childhood educators who can deliver quality care and education for young children from birth through age eight years. Within the Early Childhood Program there are four options:
- Early Childhood Development Certificate (34 credits)
- Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development (2-year degree)
- Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
- Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Only
The Early Childhood Development Certificate Program and the Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development Program prepare paraeducators and other professionals to work in early care and education settings, including agencies and the public school system.
The Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood prepares education professionals to work with young children from birth through eight years and leads to a PreK-3rd teaching certificate.
The Post-Baccalaureate Certification Program targets candidates who already possess a bachelor degree and leads to a PreK-3rd teaching certificate.
All programs are developed to meet the National Association for the Education of Young Children guidelines for personnel preparation.
For more information about these program options, use the menu at the left or feel free to contact us using one of the methods below:
- Information Packets and Applications
Development Certificate in Early Childhood (34 credits) - worksheet
Associate of Applied Science, Early Childhood Development (61 credits) - Advising Worksheet
Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education (birth to age eight)
(120-121 credits) (Pre K-3rd grade Teacher Certification) - Information Packet
Those students who already have a baccalaureate degree may obtain an Early Childhood Pre-K - 3rd Grade Post-Baccalaureate Certificate by completing:
Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certificate (33 - 53 credits) - Information Packet
Admission to Early Childhood Internship: Application for
Early Childhood/Elementary (student teaching) - Internship Application
Early Childhood Internship Handbook - 2009/2010 Internship Handbook
Contact Us
- E-mail: ecd@uaa.alaska.edu
- Professional Studies Building, Room 220
- Phone: 907-786-4481 - administrative assistant for Department of Teaching and Learning
- Fax: 907-786-4460
- Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 8am–5pm
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.
The faculty offices of the Early Childhood Education program are in PSB 220.
Read more about the Early Childhood Education faculty from menu at left:
Department of Teaching and Learning>Early Childhood Education> Faculty
Praxis test registration information on menu at left under Test Information
Bachelor degree students - are you prepared to be admitted to the department?
Admission to the Department of Teaching and Learning:
College of Education: Early Childhood Education 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 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.
5. Provide Interested Person Report (information on menu at left under Background Check)
Print the application 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.
The College of Education requires compliance with specific background clearance policies and procedures for candidates participating in university-sponsored fieldwork. Before applying for the internship (student teaching), review the information from menu at left: Background Check.
If you have questions concerning:
Institutional Recommendation (IR),
Interested Person Report (IPR),
Internship Application,
background check(Alaska Public Safety Information Network-APSIN),
if background check is current,
fingerprinting process,
student insurance,
or need forms e-mailed 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
