Advising for students enrolled in early childhood development programs and those students enrolled in programs leading to elementary and secondary teacher certification is provided by the Academic Success Coordinator in the Student Services Office located in Room 209 of the Professional Studies Building.
Please call the Student Services Office at 907-786-4401 for an appointment with Robin Brooks.
Contact:
Robin Brooks
Academic Success Coordinator
907-786-4404
907-786-4444 fax
robin.brooks@uaa.alaska.edu
Students residing in the Matanuska-Susitna area may contact:
Dr. Marc Robinson Assistant Professor of Education mrobinson@matsu.alaska.edu
University of Alaska, Matsu Campus
JKB 122B (907) 746-9328
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 - 4:00 or by appointment
Program descriptions are below. Click on the associated link for application information and program requirements.
Early Childhood Education (PreK-3)
The Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood prepares students to work with young children from the ages of birth to age eight years. The Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Early Childhood is a professional certificate for the individual who holds a baccalaureate degree and is seeking a career as a classroom teacher in grades Pre-K-3rd.
B.A. in Early Childhood Education Informational Packet
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Early Childhood Informational Packet
Elementary Education (K-6)
Individuals interested in undergraduate elementary teacher preparation may obtain either a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with elementary teacher certification or elementary teacher certification only through a certificate program.
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.
The Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Elementary Education is a program that provides excellent preparation for those individuals who have a baccalaureate degree and seek a career as an elementary classroom teacher.
B.A. in Elementary Education Informational Packet
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Elementary Education Informational Packet
Secondary Education (7-12)
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is an intensive experience for the exceptional graduate student who has both academic preparation in the content area taught in the public schools and significant life experience. The program integrates course work and field experiences to meet Alaska and national teacher education standards. Applicants for the MAT degree must meet subject area requirements for a certification endorsement.
Approved teaching endorsement areas for the MAT are listed below.
Initial Content Preparation Review Forms
APPLICATION INFORMATION - TEACHING MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL, AND K-12 OPTIONS
MAT Information Packets and Applications
- Application for Admission Word PDF
- Recommended Technology List PDF only
- Program Handbook PDF only
- Handbook Supplement (SBAs & Reflective Essays) Word PDF
| MAT Admission Timelines - Fall Admission
Currently working on bachelor's degree Word PDF
Already have bachelor's degree Word PDF
- Spring Admission
Currently working on bachelor's degree Word PDF
Already have bachelor's degree Word PDF MAT Program Timelines (Coursework) | |  | |
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