Bachelor of Arts in Special Education
The Bachelor of Arts in Special Education program prepares teacher candidates to develop and implement culturally responsive special education services for students with disabilities. The program focuses on the unique needs of: (a) children and youth with disabilities; (b) Alaska’s diverse Native and non-Native communities; and (c) Alaska’s remote, rural, and urban communities. Candidates who complete the B.A. in Special Education program can receive an Alaska Teaching Certificate with an Endorsement in Special Education (Grades K-12) from the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development.
Courses are offered at the Juneau campus and through e-Learning (online and via audioconference). The e-Learning option allows candidates who live and work in Alaska’s remote and rural communities to remain in their home communities while completing their degrees.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (2012-2013 CATALOG)
| Minimum Credit Hours | 120 | ||
| General Education Requirements (View) | 35 | ||
| BREADTH REQUIREMENTS | 22 | ||
| MATH | S205 | Mathematics for Elem School Teachers I | 3 |
| MATH | S206 | Mathematics for Elem School Teachers II | 3 |
| Select one from the following* (4 credits): | |||
| AKL | S105 | Elementary Tlingit I | 4 |
| AKL | S107 | Elementary Haida I | 4 |
| ASL | S101 | Beginning American Sign Language I | 4 |
| *Or any other language approved by the advisor | |||
| Select one from the following (3 credits): | |||
| PSY | S245 | Child Development | 3 |
| PSY | S250 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| Select one from the following (3 credits): | |||
| ALST | S300 | Alaska Studies | 3 |
| ___ | S___ | Advisor-approved elective* | 3 |
| *Must be Alaska Department of Education& Early Development approved course for Alaska Studies. | |||
| Select one from the following (3 credits): | |||
| ANTH | S200 | Alaska Native Cultures | 3 |
| ANTH | S225 | Artistic Expressions and Oral Narratives of Alaska Natives | 3 |
| ANTH | S342 | Arctic Ethnology | 3 |
| ANTH | S435 | Northwest Coast Cultures | 3 |
| ANTH | S458 | Alaska Native Economic and Political Development | 3 |
| ANTH | S475 | Alaska Native Social Change | 3 |
| ART | S263 | Northwest Coast Native Art History and Culture | 1-3 |
| ART | S282 | Beginning Northwest Coast Basketry | 1-3 |
| ART | S285 | Beginning Northwest Coast Carving | 1-3 |
| ENGL | S365 | Literature of Alaska: Native and Non-Native Perspectives | 3 |
| ENGL | S370 | Native American Literature | 3 |
| ___ | S___ | Advisor-approved elective | 3 |
| Select one from the following (3 credits): | |||
| ED | S304 | Literature for Children and Young Adults | 3 |
| ENGL | S305 | Children’s Literature | 3 |
| Major Requirements | 63 | ||
| ECE | S420 | Developing Literacy in the Early Years | 3 |
| ED | S122 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| ED | S222 | Orientation to the Teaching Profession | 3 |
| ED | S230 | Introduction to Educational Technology | 3 |
| ED | S302 | Foundations of Literacy and Language Development | 3 |
| ED | S333 | The Learner and the Learning Process | 3 |
| ED | S380 | Multicultural Education | 3 |
| ED | S448 | Elementary Classroom Management in K-8 Classrooms | 3 |
| ED | S452 | Student Teaching | 9 |
| EDSE | S410 | Assessment of Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| EDSE | S412 | Curriculum & Strategies: Low Incidence | 3 |
| EDSE | S422 | Curriculum & Strategies: High Incidence | 3 |
| EDSE | S482 | Inclusive Classrooms for All Children | 3 |
| EDSE | S483 | Language & Literacy: Assessment & Intervention | 3 |
| EDSE | S484 | Collaboration & Partnerships: Families & Professionals | 3 |
| EDSE | S485 | Transition Considerations for Secondary Students | 3 |
| EDSE | S494 | Special Education Practicum | 3 |
| EDSE | S492 | Special Education Seminar | 3 |
| EDSE | S495 | Professional & Ethical Practice | 3 |
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The UAS Career Services Office provides a current listing of internship opportunities available to UAS students. These internships are funded by Alaskan, federal, national and international organizations and businesses. Changes occur frequently. If you have an interest in internships please contact Career Services for assistance. If admitted to a degree program you can also speak with a faculty member if you are interested in an internship for academic credit.
CONTACT INFORMATION
University of Alaska Southeast
11120 Glacier Highway
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Ph: 907-796-6100
Ph: 877-465-4827 ext. 6350 (toll free)
Department website: uas.alaska.edu/education
Email: admissions@uas.alaska.edu