Application Review Process – see links below regarding admission process
Applications are due on March 1 and are reviewed thereafter for admission into 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 areas 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 system including multiple measures is used to assess personal characteristics, communication skills, and basic skills 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 exam scores, and letters of reference. A personal interview, in person or by audio conference, is 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.
The following are specific criteria for entry to the secondary teaching internship:
- successful completion of summer program courses,
- approval of faculty to enter the Secondary Education Internship,
- submission of negative TB test results to their placement schools (TB tests are sometimes available at the school site; some school districts may require candidates to submit a physical examination form),
- State Alaska Certificate of Authorization, fingerprint cards and money order in the amount of $66 to the School of Education by June 1st (this fee is non refundable once submitted to the State of Alaska). UAF School of Education provides these materials which will then be submitted to the State of Alaska for a criminal background check. Fees are subject to change.
Admission Information Pages:
- General Information (you are here)
- Graduate
- Undergraduate
- Application Packet Checklist (PDF file)
