The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Early Childhood Development, at the University of Alaska Anchorage, is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The accreditation term runs from Spring 2018 through Spring 2025. 

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Department of Early Learning & Teaching has adopted a conceptual framework rooted in UAA 2027, the institution’s Strategic Plan. UAA 2027 defines, communicates, and clarifies expectations for our mission, vision, values, and shared goals: Putting Students First, Enhancing Diversity & Inclusion, Community Partner, Impact through Innovation, and Excellence through Continuous Improvement. This foundational petal in the framework informs the other petals and all program operations. As noted by Aspiration #2, we prioritize embracing diversity and inclusion to ensure equity and access for all learners, including our candidates and the young learners they teach. The other five petals (Alaska Cultural Standards, Professional Standards, Academic Preparation, Integrated Practical Experiences, and Mentoring) form the other components necessary to “prepare educators and support the lifelong learning of professionals to embrace diversity and to be intellectually and ethically strong, resilient, and passionate in their work with Alaska's young children, families, and communities.”

Program assessment is based on the NAEYC Professional Standards and Competencies. Performance is measured by aggregate candidate performance on the individual indicators and reported annually.

• 2023-2024

Number of Program Completers

¹ Part-time status is defined by the institution.

Program Completion Rates

Institutional Selected Data

*The figures in these two columns do not need to add up to 100%