Elementary Education Credential Program

Distance-Delivered

The Credential program is a non-degree post baccalaureate program of study preparing students for an initial teaching certificate and is available in elementary education. UAS provides institutional recommendation to the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development which grants certification for grades K-8.

The credential program is only offered by distance delivery and is only available to students in urban and rural communities throughout the state of Alaska.

Candidates in this program must be self-directed learners, must have access to high speed Internet connections, and must schedule time during the school year to complete weekly intensive practicum assignments and a semester of student teaching in an elementary or middle school. Practicum courses are available only to students admitted to the elementary teacher credential program.

Courses are delivered via audio conference, DVD, computer conferencing, and correspondence. Students should be familiar with using email, the Internet, computer conferencing, and should have fax access. Credential students must receive approval of the local school district, as extensive practicum experiences are required.

Current Elementary Distance Students, please see information on the Elementary MAT Program..

Program Coordinator

Dr. Katy Spangler, Professor of Elementary Education
P.O. Box 773354
Eagle River, Alaska 99577
907-694-7019
907-694-8797 fax
katy.spangler@uas.alaska.edu

Program Assistant

Linda Smith
School of Education, HA1
University of Alaska Southeast
1120 Glacier Highway
Juneau, Alaska 99801
907-796-6533
907-796-6059 fax
linda.smith@uas.alaska.edu

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All education programs through the School of Education at University of Alaska Southeast are accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, a performance-based teacher accrediting body for schools, colleges, and departments of education recognized by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, the U.S. Department of Education, and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.