Degrees and Programs

Education

Degrees: B.A., M.A.T., M.Ed.

Minimum Requirements for Degrees: B.A: 127 credits;
M.A.T.: 36 credits; M.Ed.: 30 credits;
Post baccalaureate elementary license: 27 credits;
Post baccalaureate rural secondary license: 39 credits;
Post baccalaureate secondary license: 27 credits;
Music K-12 license: 33 credits

UAF serves students from all of Alaska as well as from other states and nations. It is particularly committed to enhancing the educational opportunities for Alaska's rural and Native populations.

Through its branch campuses in Bethel, Bristol Bay, Dillingham, Interior-Aleutians, Kotzebue and Nome and its rural education centers, the university is responsive to local and regional needs, including open educational access to its programs. Special strengths exist in the use of educational technology which provides distance delivery of selected programs to many areas of the state.

UAF education programs prepare educators to work in urban and rural Alaska and to work with multicultural and minority students, especially Alaska Native students.

The School of Education offers three degrees: bachelor of arts in elementary education, master of arts in teaching, and master of education. The school also offers post baccalaureate coursework and internship experiences preparing candidates for Alaska state licensure in teaching (Type A).

The UAF School of Education is approved by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development to recommend its students for Alaska licensure as elementary and secondary teachers and school counselors. Education programs include programs offered on the Fairbanks campus and through the branch campus centers. School of Education faculty are located at the Fairbanks campus and at UAF's branch campuses in keeping with the school's commitment to preparing educators for rural Alaska. Courses are available on-site and by distance delivery through the Bethel (Kuskokwim), Dillingham (Bristol Bay), Interior-Aleutians, Kotzebue (Chukchi) and Nome (Northwest) campuses, as well as on the Fairbanks campus. Faculty research in cross-cultural studies, curriculum and instruction, language and literacy, and small rural schools, support the mission of the School of Education.

Priority for enrollment in field-based courses is given to students formally admitted to degree and licensure programs. All inquiries should be addressed to one of the rural campuses or to the School of Education Office of Certification and Advising.

Licensure Information

UAF education programs are approved by the Alaska State Board of Education as meeting National Association for State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) standards. For information about these programs contact the Office of Certification and Advising in the UAF School of Education, or contact the rural faculty at the nearest campus.

As of December 1, 1998, the State of Alaska requires that all initial applicants for a regular Type A certificate provide evidence of passing Alaska qualifying scores on the PRAXIS I; Academic Skills Assessment including the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) and/or the Computer-Based Academic Skills Assessment (CBT).

The state of Alaska requires the completion of 3 credits of approved course work in Alaska Studies and 3 credits in multicultural or cross-cultural education in order to receive an initial five-year teaching license. A two-year provisional license can be obtained without meeting this requirement. Contact the Office of Certification and Advising for a current list of approved courses.

Elementary Education

The bachelor of arts in Elementary Education is an undergraduate degree program in which students are assessed relative to national and state standards, including NCATE standards, the Alaska Teacher Standards, the Alaska Student Content Standards and the Alaska Standards for Culturally Responsive Schools. The degree provides students on the Fairbanks Campus and in rural remote sites with the coursework and classroom experiences necessary to be eligible for an elementary teacher license. The integrated major/minor degree requirements are designed to prepare students to meet standards that recognize, respect and build upon the unique cultural, linguistic and geographic factors specific to the Alaska context.

The degree requirements are interdisciplinary and provide breadth in the content areas necessary for successful teaching at an elementary level and depth in the opportunities to connect theory and practice in a variety of real classroom, school, and community contexts. Students completing this degree benefit from collaborative efforts with academic departments across campus and from School of Education partnerships with a wide range of Alaska's rural and urban schools and districts.

The central components of the degree include: (1) subject area coursework in the designated UAF core requirements; (2) additional subject area coursework in those areas important for successful teaching at an elementary level; (3) an integrated set of education courses and fieldwork experiences in schools and in the community, throughout the program, provide the foundation necessary for a successful professional internship year; and (4) a capstone year-long school internship with a mentor teacher, with concurrent enrollment in professional coursework that focuses on the integration and application of theory, research and practice in real school environments. Students follow the calendar of the school or district in which they complete their internship.

Degree and program requirements include multiple types of on-going assessments throughout the programs. There is a strong emphasis on performance assessment and portfolio development and evaluation relative to national and state standards.

Admission requirements - B.A. degree, Elementary Education

Admission to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, as a student seeking a B.A. degree in Elementary Education, provides students with the opportunity to enroll in and complete subject area courses and a series of education courses that provide a foundation for participation in the final Professional Internship year. All students, however, must submit the materials listed below and meet admission requirements as a prerequisite for participation in the Professional Internship year (i.e., prior to enrollment in professional year courses and prior to receiving an internship placement in a classroom). Declaring a B.A. in Elementary Education as one's major does not guarantee acceptance to the Professional Internship year.

Internships begin in August or September on the date when teachers return to school (this varies across districts). Since internship placements are arranged with principals and mentor teachers in the spring, all materials necessary for determining admission to the School of Education must be submitted by February 15. In order to make valid and reliable judgments about each applicant's knowledge, skills and dispositions prior to approval for the year-long internship in a classroom with elementary children, faculty in the School of Education use multiple criteria to make admission decisions.

The following information must be provided to the Office of Certification and Advising in the School of Education by February 15.

1. Transcripts from all institutions attended
2. Evidence of completion of all B.A. degree in Elementary Education degree courses (except for those required in the Professional Internship Year), with a minimum of a 2.75 overall GPA, a 2.0 in each major academic area, and a C or better in the UAF Core communication courses and in all required education and math courses. Students with less than a 2.75 overall GPA may be considered for conditional admission in special circumstances
3. Alaska passing scores from the Praxis I exams in reading, writing and math
4. Two letters of reference that address qualifications and potential as a teacher
5. A current and complete resume/curriculum vitae
6. Completion of two one-page essays on topics determined by the School of Education
7. Completion of the Elementary Teacher Education Academic Analysis Form and the Life Experiences Form to provide information on breadth and depth of prior coursework and/or documented life experiences relative to ten Alaska Student Content Standard areas.
8. Completion of a one-to-two-page autobiographical sketch (appropriate for presenting to prospective principals and mentor teachers)
9. Completion of extemporaneous writing sample
10. Evidence of technology competence at a level appropriate for the year-long internship
11. Evidence of successful experiences in teaching and learning situations based on evaluations from teachers or community members who participated in applicant's previous classroom and community fieldwork experiences
12. Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and respectfully in cross-cultural contexts
13. Submission of completed Alaska Student Teacher Authorization Packet (including fingerprint cards and criminal background check. Forms are available from the School of Education)
14. Interview, when appropriate
Note: Students are admitted for a specific academic year and must reapply if they do not enroll in the year in which they were reviewed.

Undergraduate Program

1. Complete the general university requirements. (As part of the core curriculum requirements, complete the following*: ANTH/SOC 100X, HIST 100X, PS 100X, MATH 107X*, ART/MUS/THR 200X, BIOL 100X or 104X, CHEM 100X or PHYS 115X**. Students who choose the language option to meet core perspectives on the human condition requirements can submit their language credits only for the ENGL/FL 200X and the core ethics requirements.)
2. Complete the following B.A. degree and program (major) requirements:
a. Complete the following mathematics requirements:*

MATH 205 -- Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I (3 credits)

MATH 206 -- Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II (3 credits)

GEOS 100X -- Introduction to Earth Science (4 credits)

GEOS 125X -- Humans, Earth and the Environment (4 credits)

PHYS 116X -- Physical Science II ** (4 credits)

ANTH 242 -- Native Cultures of Alaska (3 credits)

GEOG 101 -- Introductory Geography (3)
or GEOG 203 -- World Economic Geography (3) (3 credits)

HIST 131 -- History of the U.S. (3 credits)

HIST 461W -- History of Alaska (3)
or HIST 115 -- Alaska, Land and Its People (3) (3 credits)

PSY 101 -- Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)

PSY 245 -- Child Development (3 credits)

ENGL 271 -- Introduction to Creative Writing -- Fiction (3)
or ENGL 272 -- Introduction to Creative Writing -- Poetry (3)
or ENGL 314W,O/2 -- Technical Writing (3)
or JRN 311W -- Magazine Article Writing (3) (3 credits)

ENGL 306 -- Survey of American Literature:
Beginnings to the Civil War (3)
or ENGL 307 -- Survey of American Literature:
Civil War to Present (3)
or ENGL 308 -- Survey of British Literature:
Beowulf to the Romantic Period (3)
or complete another literature-focus course (3) (3 credits)

JRN 486 -- Media Literacy (3)
or JRN 308 -- Film and TV Criticism (3) (3 credits)

LING 101 -- Nature of Language (3)
or LING 303W,O -- Language Acquisition (3) (3 credits)

ED 110 -- Becoming a Teacher in the 21st Century (1 credit)

ED 201 -- Introduction to Education (3 credits)

ED 304 -- Literature for Children (3 credits)

ED 330 -- Assessment of Learning (3 credits)

ED 350 -- Communication in Cross-Cultural Classrooms (3)
or ED/ANS 420 -- Alaska Native Education (3) (3 credits)

ED 410W -- Foundations of Literacy Development (3 credits)

EDSE 422 -- Curriculum and Strategies II: high Incidence (3 credits)

EDSE 482 -- Inclusive Classrooms for All Children (3 credits)

ED 411 -- Reading, Writing. Language Arts: Methods and Curriculum Development (3 credits)

ED 412W -- Integrated Social Studies and Language Arts: Methods and Curriculum Development (3 credits)

ED 413 -- Mathematics and Science: Methods and Curriculum Development (3 credits)

ED 466 -- Internship and Collaborative Student Teaching (3 credits)

ED 467 -- Portfolio Development I (1 credit)

ED 310 -- Art, Music and Drama in Elementary Classrooms (3 credits)

ED 327 -- Physical Education and Health in Elementary Classrooms (3 credits)

ED 468O -- Internship and Student Teaching (6 credits)

ED 469 -- Portfolio Development II (1 credit)

** If PHYS 115X is completed for the core, a student cannot take PHYS 116X to fulfill the science requirement in the major.

Secondary Licensure -- Rural Program

1. Complete the following foundation/theory courses:*

ED 201 -- Introduction to Education (3 credits)

ED 330 -- Assessment of Learning (3 credits)

ED 375 -- The Exceptional Learner (3 credits)

PSY 240 -- Lifespan Developmental Psychology (3 credits)

Education foundation elective (ED 345, 346, 350, 380,
450, or ANS 420) (3 credits)

ED 402 -- Methods of Teaching in the Secondary School (2-3 credits)

ED 407 -- Reading Strategies for Secondary Teachers (3 credits)

ED 424 -- Small High School Programs

or ED 425 -- Community as an Educational Resource (3 credits)

ED 430 -- Multicultural Teaching Techniques (3 credits)

Note: Candidates who have successfully taught full-time in secondary schools may request a reduced student teaching experience. Contact the Office of Practica Experience for further information.

Minor

The General Education minor consists of two options. Option A is an education minor designed for students who intend to pursue a license in elementary education at the graduate level. Students who complete the Option A with a grade of C or better for each course, will be allowed to substitute this minor for ED 624, 625 and 626 in the post-baccalaureate Elementary Teacher Partnership Licensure (ETEP) Program available on the UAF campus.

Option B is designed for any student interested in education issues who does not intend to pursue a license in elementary education.

Option A*

ED 201 -- Introduction to Education (3 credits)

ED 304 -- Literature for Children (3 credits)

ED 330 -- Assessment of Learning (3 credits)

ED 350 -- Communication in Cross-Cultural Classrooms (3 credits)

ED 410 -- Foundations of Literacy Development (3 credits)

EDSE 482 -- Inclusive Classrooms for All Children (3 credits)

ED 201 -- Introduction to Education (3 credits)

ED 299 -- Practicum in Education (3 credits)

ED 350 -- Communication in Cross-Cultural Classrooms (3 credits)

PSY 240 -- Lifespan Developmental Psychology (3)
or PSY 245 -- Child Development (3) (3 credits)

Approved education electives*** (6 credits)

** Practicum may be required in each education course.

*** Contact the Office of Certification and Advising for list of approved elective courses.

Graduate Program

The Elementary Teacher Education Partnership (ETEP) program is a graduate level, intensive, year-long program designed to provide students with the coursework and internship experience necessary to meet the Alaska Teacher Standards and be eligible for licensure as a elementary teacher in Alaska. This classroom-based program is built upon the principle of partnership that is a cooperative effort between interns, mentor teachers, and university faculty partners.

Students begin the program in the summer with a 9 credit block of courses. Students who have completed an approved 18 credit undergraduate minor in education can use this to fulfill the summer requirements. During the academic year of the school district, students complete 2 more 9 credit integrated blocks while doing their internship.

At the end of the school year, if students have met all of the program requirements, they will be eligible to apply for an Alaska Type A Elementary License. Students who have completed the Alaska Studies course required by the Alaska Department of Education will be eligible for a five-year license. Others will be eligible for a two-year provisional license.

ETEP interns may choose to complete this licensure program as part of the M.Ed. degree in curriculum and instruction, however, application to the M.Ed. degree program must be made at the beginning of elementary post-baccalaureate coursework to avoid losing credits for the M.Ed. degree.

Admission and Application Information

It is recommended that students submit applications before December 15 to provide time to complete prerequisites if necessary. Applications will be reviewed as submitted. Deadline is March 1.

Admission includes meeting UAF graduate admissions requirements and the School of Education admissions requirements.

School of Education Post-Baccalaureate Elementary Licensure Program Application Process

1. Submit the following directly to the UAF Office of Admissions with a copy to the School of Education:
a. Official transcript of bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. A grade point average of at least 3.0 (B grade) in undergraduate degree is required but students with less than a 3.0 may be considered for conditional admission in special circumstances.
b. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores if required.
c. Three letters of reference that address qualifications and potential as a teacher.
d. A vitae/resume.
e. Four-to-five-page essay indicating: reasons for becoming a teacher, assessment of academic and personal strengths relative to teaching, future plans, and reasons for selecting the elementary post-baccalaureate program.
2. Submit the following information directly to the School of Education:
a. Alaska passing scores from the Praxis I exam in reading, writing and mathematics.
b. Completed academic analysis form to provide information on breadth and depth of prior coursework relative to 10 Alaska Student Content Standard areas. Additional coursework may be required. If additional coursework is required, it must be completed prior to beginning the program.
c. Extemporaneous writing sample, autobiography, evidence of technology competence, evidence of successful paid or volunteer teaching/learning experience, evidence of successful cross-cultural experience.
d. Completed Alaska Department of Education and Early Development authorization packet (fingerprint cards and criminal background check). Packet is available from the School of Education. Contact the School of Education for additional information.
Program Requirements

1. Complete the following for the post-baccalaureate elementary licensure program:

ED 624 -- Foundations of Education in Alaska: From Segregation to Standards (3 credits)

ED 625 -- Exceptional Learners and Child Development: Individual and Cultural Characteristics (3 credits)

ED 626 -- Teaching Reading, Writing and Language Arts (3 credits)

ED 627 -- Teaching to the Standards: Integrating Content, Pedagogy and Context, I (3 credits)

ED 628 -- Integrating Math, Science and Technology into the Elementary Classroom (3 credits)

ED 457 -- Classroom Teaching as a Partnership with Parents, Families and the Community (3 credits)

ED 458 -- Elementary Internship: Student Teaching (3 credits)

ED 629 -- Teaching to the Standards: Integrating Content, Pedagogy and Context, II (3 credits)

ED 642 -- Portfolio Preparation: Integrating Theory and Practice (3 credits)

Following completion of the year-long, graduate-level ETEP licensure program, ETEP students can pursue an M.Ed. degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Courses are available through UAF by distance delivery and on the Fairbanks campus. Students can enroll in courses throughout the year. Licensure and the master's degree requirements must be met within seven years.

Students who have completed an undergraduate general education minor Option A as part of their ETEP licensure program must complete additional graduate level coursework to receive a master's degree. Please contact the Office of Certification and Advising for additional information.

M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction

1. Complete all graduate-level, post-baccalaureate elementary licensure ETEP program requirements.
2. Complete the general university requirements.
3. Complete M.Ed. degree requirements.
4. Request permission from the candidate's graduate committee to use graduate-level ETEP coursework.
5. Complete the 12 core credits required for an M.Ed. (see section on M.Ed.).
6. Complete 1 graduate-level elective course approved by candidate's graduate committee (3 credits)
7. Minimum credits required* (36 credits)
* At least 30 credits must be at the 600-level.

Fairbanks Campus -- Secondary Post-Baccalaureate Licensure Program with M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction Option

The secondary post-baccalaureate program is an intensive, classroom-based graduate secondary licensure program that prepares baccalaureate graduates for secondary (grades 7-12) teaching positions. The program is specifically designed to prepare students to teach in multicultural settings and rural schools in Alaska. Content that addresses multicultural issues in general, and Alaska rural issues in particular, is contained specifically in ED 657 -- Multicultural Education and School-Community Relations, and is a fundamental component of the coursework within the program. In addition, a rural practicum is required of all secondary interns. Upon successful completion of a yearlong internship and coursework, students will be recommended for a teaching license. The program is accredited by NASDTEC and under NASDTEC standards until 2006.

Students who wish to simultaneously pursue teacher licensure and the M.Ed. curriculum and instruction degree may do so. Significant additional coursework will be required (See M.Ed. degree requirements).

Admissions Process and Requirements

Admission to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program includes meeting requirements of both the UAF Graduate School, and the School of Education.

Graduate School Requirements (submit the following directly to the UAF Office of Admissions):

1. UAF graduate application for admission and admission fee.
2. Official transcript of bachelor's degree from accredited institution.
3. Graduate Record Examination scores if undergraduate GPA is less than 3.0.
4. Three current letters of reference that address qualifications and potential as a teacher.
5. A vitae/resume.
6. A personal statement indicating reasons for becoming a teacher, assessment of academic and personal strengths relative to teaching, future plans, and reason for selecting the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program.
School of Education (submit the following directly to the UAF School of Education):

1. Alaska passing scores from the Praxis I exam in reading, writing and math.
2. Extemporaneous writing sample. Contact the School of Education advising office for date, time and location information.
3. Demonstrated evidence of technology competence or completion of ED 429 -- Computer Applications in the Classroom, or an equivalent course approved by the School of Education.
4. Demonstrated evidence of completion of degree in a content area suitable for teaching in a public secondary school. Additional content courses may be recommended. An evaluation of transcript for equivalency of an academic major may be requested through the School of Education to the appropriate academic department. Praxis II passing scores as set by the State of Alaska (currently available in mathematics, English, general science, French and German.) may be used to prove competency in these areas. The Department of Education and Early Development will add additional endorsement areas based on an 18 credit minor posted on intern's transcript.
5. Completed placement packet on acceptance.
Application Review Process

Applications are due on March 1 and are reviewed thereafter for admission in the summer semester. Applications of outstanding students may be considered through spring semester. A student may be admitted, not admitted, or admitted with stipulations. Stipulations are specified when additional development in particular areas is needed before beginning a secondary post-baccalaureate program.

The UAF School of Education will review and evaluate the candidate's qualifications, professional experiences and academic performance based on the contents of his/her application. The secondary post-baccalaureate program is a selective teacher education program. A comprehensive system, that includes more than one measure, is used to assess the personal characteristics, communication skills, and basic skills proficiency of candidates preparing to teach. Multiple assessment measures include a review of transcripts, content area strengths and/or Praxis II scores, personal statement and/or writing proficiency exams, Praxis I and/or GRE exams, and letters of reference. A personal interview will be required as part of the admission process.

Upon Acceptance to the Program

The School of Education has a systematic procedure for monitoring the progress of education students from admission through completion of their professional education program to determine if they should continue the program, be advanced to the secondary teaching internship, and eventually be recommended for a teaching license. In assessing student progress, faculty will review grades, observations, faculty recommendations, demonstrated academic competence, and recommendations from the appropriate professionals in the schools. Systematic approaches are used to assist education students who are making unsatisfactory progress in their programs, but still maintain potential for successful completion.

Specific criteria for entry to the secondary teaching internship are:

* Successful completion of summer program courses.
* Approval of faculty to enter the Secondary Education Internship.
* Placement information on file with the School of Education Advising Office by April 15.
* TB test submitted to the School of Education advising office by September 1.
* State of Alaska Certificate of Authorization packet, fingerprint cards and money order in the amount of $66 to the School of Education by April 15 (this fee is non refundable once submitted to the State of Alaska). These materials will be submitted to the State of Alaska for a criminal background check. Fees are subject to change. These materials will be provided to the student.
Program Requirements

1. Complete the following for secondary licensure:

ED 402 -- Methods of Teaching in the Secondary School (2-3 credits)

ED 407 -- Reading Strategies for Secondary Teachers (3 credits)

ED 415 -- Foundations of Modern Educational Practices (3 credits)

ED 614 -- Learning, Development and Special Needs Instruction (3 credits)

ED 657 -- Multicultural Education and School-Community Relations (3 credits)

ED 658 -- Classroom Organization and Management (3 credits)

ED 666 -- Secondary Teaching: School Internship I and Seminar (3 credits)

ED 667 -- Secondary Teaching: School Internship II and Seminar (3 credits)

ED 668 -- Secondary Education: Curriculum Group Seminar (1 credit)

ED 687 -- Alaska: Resources, People and Perspectives (3 credits)

Following the completion of the year-long secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program, students can pursue an M.Ed. degree in Curriculum and Instruction if they choose to do so. Fifteen graduate credits from the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program can be used to meet the M.Ed. degree Curriculum and Instruction requirements. Courses are available through UAF by distance-delivery and on the Fairbanks campus. Students can enroll in courses during summer and academic years. Program requirements must be met within seven years.

1. Complete all graduate-level, post-baccalaureate licensure program requirements.
2. Complete the general university requirements.
3. Complete M.Ed. degree requirements.
4. Request permission from the candidate's graduate committee to use graduate-level secondary licensure coursework.
5. Complete the 15 core credits required for an M.Ed. degree (see section on M.Ed. degree).
6. Minimum credits required* (30 credits)
*At least 30 credits must be at the 600-level

M.A.T. Degree -- Secondary (admission suspended)

Prospective teachers with bachelor's degrees may earn a master of arts in teaching.

Admission Requirements

Applications from prospective teachers are due on January 15 and are reviewed for admission for the following summer term. Faculty may vote to admit, not admit, or admit with stipulations.

1. Minimum requirements for admission to the M.A.T. program are:
a. Complete a bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
b. Meet the requirements for a licensable subject area.
c. Meet other admission requirements listed under the graduate secondary post-baccalaureate program.
Application Procedures

1. See applications procedures listed under the graduate secondary post-baccalaureate program.
Degree Requirements

The secondary M.A.T. degree program is for prospective teachers with bachelor's degrees. The degree program consists of two integral parts: (1) post-baccalaureate teacher licensure; and (2) required subject courses. A student may earn the teaching license first and finish the M.A.T. degree later within the 7-year limit for master's degree.

1. Complete the general university requirements.
2. Complete the master's degree requirements.
3. Complete the following M.A.T. degree requirements:
a. Complete 27 credits of education courses required for secondary licensure*. At least 15 credits must be at the 600 level to complete teaching license.
b. Complete 9 credits in subject area courses at the 600 level. The single subject areas are:
* English/language arts/world languages
* Mathematics
* Science/technology/skills for healthy life
* Humanities and social sciences (geography, government and citizenship, history, arts)
4. Minimum credits required with at least 24 credits at the 600 level (36 credits)
*Selected in consultation with the student's graduate advisory committee.

M.A.T. Degree -- Secondary Licensed Teachers

Licensed teachers with bachelor's degrees may earn a master of srts in teaching.

Admission Requirements

Applications from prospective teachers are due on January 15 or October 1 and are reviewed for admission for the following term. Faculty may vote to admit, not admit, or admit with stipulations.

1. Complete the following minimum requirements for admission to the M.A.T. program:
a. Complete a bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a current teaching license and an undergraduate grade point average of a minimum of 3.00.
b. Complete 1 year of satisfactory teaching or administrative experience in public schools. Alternative experience may be accepted.
2. Submit scores on the general Graduate Record Examination if undergraduate GPA is below 3.0.
Application Procedures for Applicants with a Teaching License

1. Complete and submit a UAF graduate application form to the UAF Office of Admissions by January 15 or October 1.
a. Submit 3 letters of recommendation.
b. Submit a 4-5 page statement of your goals indicating why you wish to study in the education program, your qualifications and educational experience.
c. Submit scores on the general Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
d. Submit a resume/vita.
e. Submit official transcripts.
f. Submit a copy of your current teaching certificate.
Degree Requirements

1. Complete the general university requirements.
2. Complete the master's degree requirements.
3. Complete 1 of the following M.A.T. degree requirements:

Licensed teachers with a bachelor's degree

Licensed teachers with a bachelor's of education degree

Students may earn an M.Ed. in one of three areas of specialization: Cross-Cultural Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or Language and Literacy. Licensed teachers who wish to add on to their Type A License an endorsement in Bilingual/Multicultural Education, Early Childhood Education, Native Language Education, Reading, or World Language Education, as part of their M.Ed program of study will need to contact the Coordinator of Graduate Programs in the School of Education for specific course requirements.

Admission requirements

Applications will be reviewed on March 1 and October 1 for admission in the following semester. Faculty may vote to admit, not admit or admit with stipulations. Stipulations are specified when additional development in particular areas is needed before beginning a graduate degree program.

1. Minimum requirements for admission to the M.Ed. program are:
a. Bachelor's degree and a 3.0 grade point average.
b. One year of satisfactory teaching or administrative experience. Alternative experience may be accepted.
2. Complete the following application procedures for the UAF Graduate School:
a. Submit a graduate application form to the UAF Office of Admissions.
b. Submit scores on the general Graduate Record Examination if undergraduate GPA is below 3.0.
c. Submit a 4-5 page essay which describes your career goals and educational philosophy, and how those goals and philosophy are relevant to the School of Education's mission and education graduate degree program.
d. Submit official transcripts.
e. Submit 3 letters of reference.
Degree requirements

1. Complete the general university requirements.
2. Complete the following education department requirements:
a. Complete at least 30 approved credits for the degree.
b. At least 24 credits must be completed at the 600-level.
c. A synthesizing paper, to demonstrate mastery of the student's program of study, is required in lieu of the university comprehensive examination requirement.
3. Complete the following M.Ed. core requirements:
a. Complete 1 of the following research courses:

CCS 601 -- Documenting Indigenous Knowledge Systems (3 credits)

ED 601 -- Introduction to Applied Social Science Research (3 credits)

ED/CCS 603 -- Field Study Research Methods (3 credits)

ED 689 -- Proseminar in Applied Educational Research* (3 credits)

ED 698 -- Research topic (3)
or ED 699 -- Thesis (3) (3 credits)

ED/CCS 610 -- Education and Cultural Processes (3 credits)

ED/CCS 611 -- Culture, Cognition and Knowledge Acquisition (3 credits)

ED 612 -- Cultural and Philosophical Foundations of Education (3 credits)

ED 616 -- Education and Socioeconomic Change (3 credits)

ED 620 -- Language, Literacy and Learning (3 credits)

ED/LING 621 -- Cultural Aspects of Language Acquisition (3 credits)

ED 631 -- Small Schools Curriculum Design (3 credits)

Guidance and Counseling M.Ed. degree:

Students may earn an M.Ed. degree in Guidance and Counseling. Refer to the Guidance and Counseling program section of this catalog for more information.

K-12 Reading Endorsement

The UA statewide system offers a K-12 reading endorsement developed as a cooperative effort across the three campuses. The reading endorsement consists of eight courses (seven core, one elective) to be completed in six consecutive semesters. UAF students enrolling in the program enter a cohort that begins together in a summer institute in Fairbanks and continues taking classes in a specific order through the completion of the required 24 credits. The K-12 reading endorsement is granted by UAA. Students may apply these credits to a UAF master of education M.Ed. degree in language and literacy. See the M.Ed. degree for information or contact the UAF School of Education graduate program.

Program Requirements

1. Complete the following admission requirements:*
a. Current elementary, secondary or K-12 teaching certificate.
b. GPA of 3.0 or higher.
c. Three years teaching experience.
d. Access to school/class for internship practicum (as demonstrated by letter of support from 1 or more schools).
e. Two letters of recommendation.
2. Complete the following K-12 Reading Endorsement requirements:

ED 669 -- Reading, Language and Culture (3 credits)

ED 670 -- Developing Literacy: ECE-12 (3 credits)

ED 671 -- Reading and Cognition (3 credits)

ED 672 -- Literature and Reading: Supporting Readers at All Levels (3 credits)

ED 673 -- Content Reading (3 credits)

ED 683 -- Instruction and Assessment I (3 credits)

ED 684 -- Instruction and Assessment II (3 credits)

Elective (3 credits)

Special Education Endorsement and M.Ed. Degree

The University of Alaska Anchorage's Statewide special Education Program offers a 24 credit Special Education Endorsement and a 24 credit M.Ed. in General Special Education or Early Childhood Special Education. UAA serves as the academic home base for this program with faculty members located on all three main University of Alaska campuses. Many courses will be offered both by distance delivery and on campus to provide candidates multiple options for meeting the requirements.

Note: Students must complete an application to the Special Education Program. For further information, please contact the UAA Special Education Program in Anchorage or the UA Special Education program coordinator office on the UAF campus.

Note: For descriptions of UAA courses, see current University of Alaska Anchorage catalog.

Type B License

A new UA systemwide Type B License program for those seeking school administrative licensure has been developed as a cooperative effort across the three campuses, with UAA serving as the academic home base for the program. Based on the current Alaska standards for school administrators, the program will include 4 core courses (3 credits each) and an academic year (2 semesters) internship/seminar for an additional 12 credits. The courses will be offered by distance education and on campus according to the following rotating schedule, so as to provide candidates from various circumstances (rural, urban, full-time, part-time) multiple options for meeting the prerequisite requirements and completing different components of the program in an appropriate sequence and a reasonable time frame.

Program Requirements

1. Complete the following Type B requirements:

ED F631 -- Small Schools Curriculum Design (3)
or ED A638 -- Instruction and Curriculum Leadership (UAA) (3) (3 credits)

ED A637 -- Educational Leadership and Organizational Behavior (UAA) (3 credits)

ED A639 -- Social and Political Foundations of Education (UAA) (3 credits)

ED A640 -- School Law and Ethics (UAA) (3 credits)

ED A641 -- Principal Internship (UAA)* (6 credits)

ED A642 -- Principal Seminar I (UAA)* (3 credits)

ED A643 -- Principal Seminar II (UAA)* (3 credits)

Note: Courses are offered as follows: ED F631 distance education (spring). ED A637 (fall) and summer (odd years). ED A639 distance education (spring) and summer (even years). ED A640 (spring) and summer (odd years). ED A641, A642 and A643 distance education (fall and spring). ED 638 summer (even years).

Note: Students must complete an application for the Type B program to be reviewed by a statewide admissions committee. For further information please contact the UAA Type B program coordinator office on the UAF campus.

Note: For course descriptions of UAA courses, see current University of Alaska Anchorage catalog.

Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Degree

Students wishing to further their education beyond a master of education degree may pursue an Interdisciplinary Ph.D. degree. For more information, refer to the program section on Interdisciplinary Studies -- Ph.D. degree.

Title II mandated annual report on
Teacher Education programs (April 2001)

Note: Total number of teacher preparation students enrolled during 1999-2000: 278. Number of students who were in programs of supervised student teaching during academic year 1999-2000: 93. Total number of supervising faculty for the teacher preparation program during 1999-2000:14. The student/faculty ratio was 6.6.

Note: The number of hours per week required of student participation in supervised student teaching in these programs was: 32-40 hours. The total number of weeks of supervised student teaching required is 12-18. The total number of hours required is 480-576 hours. (First number = student teachers; second number = interns.)

Note: Information about state approval or accreditation of teacher preparation programs: Is the UAF teacher preparation program currently approved or accredited by the state? Yes.

Note: Is the UAF teacher preparation program currently under a designation as "low-performing" by the state (as per section 208 (a) of the HEA of 1998)? No.

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