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Education School of Education B.A., Post-Baccalaureate Licensures, M.Ed., Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Degrees Minimum Requirements for Degree: 127 credits; UAF serves students from all of Alaska as well as from other states and nations. It is particularly committed to enhancing educational opportunities for the state’s rural and Native populations. UAF education programs prepare educators to work in urban and rural Alaska and to work with multicultural and minority—especially Alaska Native—students. Through its rural campuses, 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. The School of Education offers two degrees: a bachelor of arts in elementary education and a master of education. The school also offers post baccalaureate course work 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 are offered and faculty are located on the Fairbanks campus and at the branch campus centers, in keeping with the university’s commitment to preparing educators for rural Alaska. Courses are available on-site and by distance delivery through the Kuskokwim (Bethel), Bristol Bay (Dillingham and Naknek), Interior-Aleutians (Unalaska and rural education centers throughout the Interior), Chukchi (Kotzebue), and Northwest (Nome) campuses, as well as on the Fairbanks campus. Faculty research in cross-cultural studies, curriculum and instruction, language and literacy, and small rural schools supports the mission of the School of Education. Priority for enrollment in field-based courses is given to rural 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’s Student Services Office. 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 Student Services Office in the UAF School of Education, or contact the rural faculty at the nearest campus. Certification is awarded by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development in Juneau. Therefore, students must meet all requirements specified by AK-DOEED at the time of their application for the teaching certificate. In addition to completing an approved teacher training program, 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). DOEED also requires the completion of 3 credits of approved coursework 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 School of Education’s Student Services Office for a current list of approved courses. B.A. Degree, Elementary Education Students in the bachelor of arts in Elementary Education degree program are assessed relative to national and state standards, including National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards, the Alaska Teacher Standards, the Alaska Student Content Standards, and the Alaska Standards for Culturally Responsive Schools. Course work provides students on the Fairbanks campus and in remote sites with the experience 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 Alaska’s cultural, linguistic and geographic factors. The interdisciplinary degree requirements provide breadth in the content areas necessary for successful teaching at an elementary level. They provide depth in the opportunities to connect theory and practice in 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 degree has four central components: (1) subject area course work in the designated UAF core requirements; (2) additional subject area course work in those areas important for successful teaching at an elementary level; (3) an integrated set of education courses and fieldwork in schools and the community to provide the foundation for a successful professional internship year; and (4) a capstone year-long school internship with a mentor teacher, with concurrent enrollment in professional course work 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 Students admitted to the B.A. degree program in Elementary Education have the opportunity to enroll in subject area courses and education courses that provide a foundation for participation in the final Professional Internship year. However, prior to enrollment in professional-year courses and prior to receiving an internship placement in a classroom, all students must submit the materials listed below and meet admission requirements. Declaring a B.A. major in Elementary Education 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 1. In making 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 consider multiple criteria. Students must submit the following information to the School of Education’s Student Services Office by February 1:
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.
* Student must earn a C grade or better in each core communications,
mathematics and education course. Minor—General Education 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. 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*
Option B**
* Practicum required in each course. Elementary Post-Baccalaureate Licensure Program This program is offered through the Elementary Teacher Education Partnership (ETEP) program in Fairbanks and through the Rural Educator Preparation Partnership (REPP) program through distance delivery. The elementary teacher post-baccalaureate program is an intensive, year-long
program designed to provide students with the course work 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—a cooperative effort between
interns, mentor teachers, and university faculty partners. Students have
the option of completing the program at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Students choosing the graduate option begin the program in the summer with
a 9-credit block of courses. Please refer to the graduate degrees section
of this catalog for application and admission procedures and general information. At the end of the school year, if students have successfully 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 and the Multicultural Education/Cross-Cultural Communication courses 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. Undergraduate 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 (1) the undergraduate admission process; and (2) the School of Education admission requirements. Submit the following directly to the UAF Office of Admissions and a copy to the School of Education:
Submit the following information directly to the School of Education:
Program Requirements
Secondary Post-Baccalaureate Licensure Program Offered in Fairbanks or by distance delivery through the Rural Educator Preparation Partnership Program (REPP), this is an intensive, classroom-based secondary licensure program (33 credits) that prepares post-baccalaureate candidates for secondary (grades 7-12) teaching positions. The program is specifically designed to prepare candidates to teach in multicultural settings in Alaska. Content that addresses multicultural issues in general, and Alaska rural issues in particular, is contained specifically in EDSC 457, Multicultural Education and School-Community Relations, and is a fundamental component of the course work within the program. In a year when funding is available, a rural practicum is required of all secondary candidates completing their program. Upon request and successful completion of a yearlong internship, course work and state of Alaska licensure requirements, candidates are recommended for a teaching license. Candidates who have completed a state of Alaska approved Alaska Studies course will be eligible for a five-year Type A license. Others will be eligible for a two-year Type A provisional license. The program is accredited by NASDTEC and under NASDTEC standards until 2006. Admissions Process and Requirements Admission to the undergraduate secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program includes meeting requirements of the undergraduate admission process and the School of Education. Students will take their courses at the undergraduate (400) level and will NOT be able to apply these courses towards a Master of Education degree. Submit the following information directly to UAF Office of Admissions:
Submit the following information directly to the School of Education:
Application Review Process Applications are due on March 1 and are reviewed thereafter for admission in the summer semester. Applications of outstanding candidates may be considered through spring semester. A candidate may be admitted, not admitted, or admitted with stipulations. Stipulations are specified when additional development in particular area(s) is needed before beginning a secondary post-baccalaureate program. The UAF School of Education coordinates with appropriate academic departments the review and evaluation of 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 systemincluding 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 scores 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 candidate progress in knowledge, skills and disposition, 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 candidates 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:
Program Requirements
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