Secondary Education

Although some of these classes are solely taught through e-learning, due to mandatory supervision requirements these programs are currently only available to candidates who live in Alaska. Candidates living outside Alaska are welcome to apply to this program, but should understand that this program is specifically designed to train teachers for the unique teaching conditions of various Alaskan communities and that applicants will need to reside in Alaska to complete the program.

See the following document for a list of cities in Alaska with Praxis testing centers: Alaskan testing locations. Students may need to travel to a different location to complete the Praxis tests if their town does not have a Praxis testing center.

Please note that students must pass the Praxis CASE/Core test prior to admission. If students do not pass all sections of the test, they must retake it.

At least one passing Praxis II score is required before students can be considered for admission to the program. Students should select the Praxis II exam most closely aligned with their undergraduate degree. 

See this list of current Praxis II content area exams and register online at ETS. You can also find preparation materials for various Praxis tests by selecting a Praxis test from the dropdown menu at the ETS Preparation Materials website. 

If you have questions about which Praxis II exam to take, please contact Program Coordinator Mischa Jackson. Please note that students must pass at least one Praxis II content area exam test prior to admission. If students do not pass it, they must retake it.

Candidates seeking the graduate certificate must submit documentation for the Qualifying Educational Credential (QEC). This documentation must verify at least one of the following criteria:

• A completed master’s degree in a relevant field (Content area discipline or education)
• Documented teaching experience*
• Coursework in education from an approved teacher preparation program
• Current Alaska Type A certification in elementary or special education
• Current certified position, or job offer from Alaskan school district (Verification required)

* In order to meet the criteria for teaching experience, applicants must provide documentation (evaluations, employment verification, lesson plans etc.) from a teaching position in a private school, an outdoor or experimental education program or an internal school. Substitute teaching or early childhood experience does not apply. The documentation should demonstrate that the applicant planned for instruction, facilitated learning, and completed all duties related to the teaching assignment.