The College of Education recognizes academic advising to be a critical component of the educational experience of its students. Academic advising is provided by the Student Services Office and faculty advisors. We offer one-on-one and group advising regarding College of Education programs, and we provide information on resources and opportunities available on the UAA campus. We assist students in evaluating their progress toward the realization of their educational goals.

Undergraduate Advising
Click on the Undergraduate Advising link for information about undergraduate advising and descriptions about our programs leading to early childhood development certification/licensure and elementary and secondary teacher certification.

Graduate Advising
Click on the Graduate Advising link for information about our programs leading to graduate degrees in Education. The College of Education graduate programs offer eight master degrees and options for endorsements and certificates.

The College of Education offers 16 education programs, which are housed in three different departments. The College recently added new alternative certification options for Special Education and Secondary Education in an effort to assist school districts in recruiting more special educators and high school teachers in the high needs areas of science and math.

The Department of Educational Leadership (EDL) offers graduate-level programs in the following options: Principal, Superintendent, and Teacher Leadership. The Teacher Leadership option was initiated Spring 2008 in response to community and state demand. An M. Ed. in Adult Education is also offered, along with a certificate in e-Learning.

The Department of Counseling and Special Education (CASE) offers graduate-level programs in Special Education; Early Childhood Special Education; Counselor Education; and leveling courses for the affiliated M. S. in Speech, Language and Auditory Pathology via a UAA-MOA with East Carolina University.

The Department of Teaching and Learning (DTL) offers programs in the following options: Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Early Childhood Development; Bachelor of Arts (BAEC) and Post-Baccalaureate degrees in Early Childhood Education; Bachelor of Arts (BAEL) and Baccalaureate degrees in Elementary Education; Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) leading to secondary education; and two Occupational Endorsement Certificates in School-Ace Care, one for practitioners and one for administrators.

Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) facilitates professional development opportunities for educators. PACE works collaboratively with UAA academic units and partner organizations to provide responsive service and support for 500-level courses, CEU courses, workshops, conferences, institutes and academies. (907) 786-1932, 786-1933, toll free 888-822-8976, pace@uaa.alaska.edu