Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development
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Program Overview
The focus of the degree is understanding child development, strengthening observation
abilities and developing skills working with young children. In addition, this program
will familiarize students with resources for continuing professional growth, and provide
opportunities to discuss best practice with others in the field.
The department believes that children build their understanding of the world by interacting
with objects and activities, with adults and with other children. We also believe
that adults learn best by interacting with other adults in discussion, experimentation,
and reflection. Students are asked to stretch their thinking and share their experience
with other students in the program.
Careful selection of elective courses will allow the AAS student to apply up to 45
credits to the Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood (BAEC). Please work closely with
an advisor when making course selections to pursue this type of credit transfer.
Students who want to increase their understanding and excitement about working with
young children, meet municipality child care licensing requirements, or complete a
degree are encouraged to speak with any Early Childhood faculty member.
The AAS Handbook provides a listing of required courses and further information about the program.
Advising
For undergraduate advising, contact the School of Education Student Services at 907-786-4401
or uaa.college.of.education@alaska.edu.
For graduate advising, contact the School of Education Graduate Studies Department at
907-786-4450 or bshenderson@alaska.edu.
Enrolled students can go to DegreeWorks to view degree progress 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Early Childhood Pre-K-Third Grade (with Teacher
Certification)
PBEC
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Program Overview
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 and primary school settings. Successful completion of program
requirements leads to an institutional recommendation (IR) for initial teacher certification
with an endorsement in pre-K through 3rd grade.
Students who complete the post baccalaureate certificate will demonstrate advanced
integrated knowledge and skills in preparation for careers in teaching primary grades
(K-3) as well as in preschool educational programs.
Concentrations
There are three concentrations within the program leading to an Early Childhood Pre-K-Third
Grade Post-Baccalaureate Certificate.
- Certification route I: This concentration is for applicants who have a baccalaureate
degree and are seeking their initial teacher certificate. The certificate requires
foundations coursework, early childhood major coursework, methodology coursework,
and internship.
- Certification route II: This concentration is for applicants who have a baccalaureate
degree and an associate degree in early childhood or a baccalaureate in early childhood
(non-licensure program).
- Certification route III: This concentration is for applicants seeking an early childhood
endorsement on an existing teacher certificate.
Advising
For undergraduate advising, contact the School of Education Student Services at 907-786-4401
or uaa.college.of.education@alaska.edu.
For graduate advising, contact the School of Education Graduate Studies Department at
907-786-4450 or bshenderson@alaska.edu.
Enrolled students can go to DegreeWorks to view degree progress 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
