Elementary Education BA

Campus Bachelor Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Bachelor

Introduction

Elementary Education BA is a Bachelor program taught at University of Alaska - Southeast, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education prepares students for initial teaching certification in grades K-8. It is designed for students in Alaska who want flexibility through an e-Learning program. Students can complete General Education and Breadth requirements at the Juneau campus or via distance delivery, while major requirements are offered via distance education only.

The program includes subject area coursework in UAS General Education Requirements (GERs), additional subject area coursework for K-8 teaching, and foundation courses in education with practical experiences in schools. In the senior year, students complete a 9-month intensive student teaching experience with mentorship from a host teacher and a university supervisor.

Modules

ED S222 Orientation to the Teaching Profession
ED S230 Introduction to Educational Technology
ED S302 Foundations of Literacy and Language Development
ED S333 The Learner and the Learning Process
ED S380 Multicultural Education
EDSE S482 Inclusive Education for Students with Disabilities
ED S405 Children's Literature in the Alaska Context
ED S416 Teaching Literacy in the K-8 Curriculum
ED S448 Classroom Management in K-8 Classrooms
ED S452 Student Teaching
ED S460 Integrated Curriculum and Instruction
ED S494A Applications of Teaching: Field Work

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Elementary Education BA at University of Alaska - Southeast for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by University of Alaska - Southeast.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Alaska - Southeast as pre-requiste for admission in Elementary Education BA.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Students are admitted to the program after admission to UAS and declaring their intention to pursue a Bachelor of Elementary Education degree.

Minimum GPA of 3.00.
Successful completion of all pre-senior year courses with grades of C- (1.70) or better.
Praxis Core/CASE or other basic competency exam scores meeting Alaska DEED cut scores.
UAS application for student teacher candidacy takes place in November of the junior year. This application includes a current resume, a letter of introduction to future host teacher and principal, and two letters of recommendation from someone other than an education professor speaking to the student's potential as a certified teacher.
DEED Student Teacher Authorization Packet, including fingerprint cards and criminal background check are due in February of the junior year. Forms are available from the School of Education.

Exit Criteria: 3.00 GPA and successful completion of all program courses with grades of C- (1.70) or better.