The College of Education requires compliance with specific background clearance policies and procedures for candidates participating in university-sponsored fieldwork.
Review the information and forms at 'Background Check' from menu at left.
Elementary Education
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Elementary Education (with Teacher Certification)
Those students who already have a baccalaureate degree may obtain an Elementary Education Post-Baccalaureate Certificate by completing this program:
*Internship Information - student teaching
- Application Fall 2010 - Spring 2011
Deadline for submitting completed Application Packet: Friday, February 12, 2010
(the transcripts requested for application may be UAA Unofficial)
review information under 'Background Check' from menu at left
(*) Early Childhood/Elementary Education - Internship Application
(*) Elementary Education - Intern Handbook
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
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Early Childhood Pre-K-Third Grade prepares professionals who already have baccalaureate degrees to work with young children from birth through eight years in preschool/primary school settings. Successful completion of program requirements leads to an institutional recommendation for initial teacher certification with an endorsement in Pre-K-3rd Grade.
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Early Childhood Pre-K-3 (33-53 credits) - Information Packet
*Internship Information - (student teaching)
- Application Fall 2010 - Spring 2011
Deadline for submitting completed Application Packet - Friday, February 12, 2010
(the transcripts requested for application may be UAA Unofficial)
review information under 'Background Check' from menu at left
(*) Early Childhood/Elementary Education - Internship Application
(*) Early Childhood Education - Intern Handbook
***Bachelor degree students - are you prepared to be admitted to the Department?
Admission to the Department of Teaching and Learning:
College of Education: Elementary/Early Childhood Education Majors
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 of Teaching and Learning 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 menu at left look under 'Test Information.'
5. Provide Interested Person Report (information on menu at left under Background Check)
Print the application form:
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
Secondary Education - middle school and high school (7-12, music and PE k-12)
Applicants for the MAT degree must meet State of Alaska subject area requirements for a teaching endorsement.
Review information under Teaching and Learning>Secondary Education>Timelines
Print and compare to academic preparation:
MAT Information Packets and Applications
- Application for Admission PDF
- Recommended Technology List PDF only
- 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)
| | |
