Individuals interested in undergraduate elementary teacher preparation may obtain either a B.A. in Elementary Education with elementary teacher certification or Elementary Teacher Certification Only. The B. A. in Elementary Education is a professional degree. Unique features of the program include a strong liberal studies emphasis, integration of educational technology, and a year-long internship that follows the school district's calendar rather than the UAA calendar.
For more information about these program options, use the menu at the left or feel free to contact us using one of the methods below:
Information Packets and Applications
Contact Us
E-mail: eled@uaa.alaska.edu
Professional Studies Building, Room 224
Phone: 907-786-4481
Fax: 907-786-4473
Office Hours
Mon-Fri: 8am–5pm
Admission to the Department of Teaching and Learning, College of Education: Elementary Education Major
Admission to the Department of Teaching and Learning is a prerequisite for all education course work with the exception of EDFN A101 Introduction to Education and EDFN A300 Philosophical and Social Context of American Education. In order to be admitted to the Department, students must:
1. Complete an application the Department of Teaching and Learning by one of the following dates: March 1, August 1, or November 1
2. Complete a minimum of 60 liberal studies credits, including all General Education Requirements, required for the degree (transfer credits may be used).
3. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.00
4. Successfully complete the Praxis I exam. With the exceptions of EDFN A101 Introduction to Education and EDFN A300 Philosophical and Social Context of American Education, applicants may not enroll in education courses without passing this exam at the level established by the College of Education.
5. Provide Interested Person Report (information on menu at left under Background Check)
Application for admission to the Department of Teaching and Learning
Fill out top part of form and deliver to Student Services Office in PSB 209 for review and signature of Academic Success Coordinator.
Teacher certification internship information
Internship Application Guidelines
Praxis test registration information on menu at left under Test Information
