The UAA School of Education currently offers the following programs:

Department of Early Learning & Teaching

Early Childhood Education

• Occupational Endorsement (OEC) in Infant and Toddler Development
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Early Childhood Development (NAYEC-accreditated)
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Early Childhood Education – Licensure to teach Pre-K through 3rd grade (DEED-approved, Type A license)
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Early Childhood Education – Professional Early Childhood Educator
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Early Childhood Education – Child Life Specialist

Program Contact: Darlene MacKinnon, Student Success Coordinator; dlmackinnon@alaska.edu, 907-786-4454

Background checks are are equirement for placement in a school district, agency, or facility for clinical field experiences. All undergraduate students, regardless of program or concentration must pass a background check during the first year of enrollment. 

Department of Graduate Studies in Education, Indigenizing Education, & Leadership

Educational Leadership

• Master of Education (MEd) or Graduate Certificate (CAEP-ADV accreditated)

Program Contact: Dr. Ginger Blackmon

Teaching and Learning

• Master of Education (MEd)

Program Contact: Dr. Tim Jester

Language and Literacy Education 

• Graduate Certificate (CAEP-ADV accreditated)

Program Contact: Dr. Cathy Coulter

Special Education

• Master of Education (MEd) or Graduate Certificate (CAEP-ADV accreditated)

Program Contact: Dr. Krista James