Application Procedures

Deadline: All application materials must be received by Monday, March 1, 2010, to be considered in the first round for the 2010-2011 program.

The following items are necessary for a complete application:

1. A completed graduate application with $60 processing fee; (Note: Admission status notices are mailed out by the School of Education. Conditional admission status may be granted. Conditions must be completed within time specified at admission. For information about online application visit UAS Admissions:)
2. An official transcript indicating baccalaureate degree and a GPA of 3.0;
3. Transcripts from all universities or colleges attended. These will be used for assessment of applicant's content preparation;
4. Two (2) recommendation forms addressing dispositions | .doc (292k) | .pdf (100k) |;
5. Student Information Sheet |.doc (300k) | .pdf (136k) |;
6. Information Release Waiver Statement | .doc (292k)|.pdf (72k) |:
7. An admissions writing assessment sample consisting of two parts:
   • statement of professional objectives,
   • and an impromptu writing sample; (Note: There are writing sample guidelines in the packet below for you to follow. Impromptu writing samples may be done at any location. You must contact the School of Education to arrange a time for the impromptu writing sample.) Writing Sample Guidelines | .pdf (148k) |
8. Praxis I exam results. (Note: You must TAKE the Praxis I test for admission. If you do not pass all sections of the test, you may retake it. You must PASS the Praxis I to complete the program.) Praxis I Information Sheet and Praxis II Information Sheet
9. Background Check: Once your graduate application has been received by our office you will be mailed a fingerprint packet.  Your application file will not be complete until the required fingerprint cards and Student Teaching Authorization application is received back to our office.

Send all application forms and information to:

Kent Kay School of Education Mailstop: HA1 University of Alaska Southeast 11120 Glacier Highway Juneau, AK 99801-8671 kent.kay@uas.alaska.edu

Phone: 907-796-6525 Fax: 907-796-6059 Toll free: 866-465-6424 Toll free fax: 866-465-5159

 

  

  

  

 Additional Information

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Selection Criteria

Teaching intern positions available in the program are limited. Criteria for full admission include:

• successful admission into graduate school
• a bachelor's degree (3.0 GPA*) with reasonable content breadth
• a "pass" on a review of the admission writing assessment sample
• evidence that you have taken the Praxis I tests. (Passing scores are Reading 175, Writing 174, Math 173. Passing scores are necessary to exit the program)
• an available public school intern position

*Conditional admission to the program may be considered for slightly lower GPAs or mitigating conditions.

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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.