Elementary Education
Overview
The BA in Elementary Education is a UAA campus degree program offered at KPC. A student interested in K-6 teacher preparation may obtain a BA in Elementary Education (BAEE) with elementary teacher certification. The BA in Elementary Education is a professional degree nationally recognized by the Association of Childhood Education International (ACEI).
Unique features of the program include an emphasis on culturally responsive teaching in Alaska’s context; strong liberal studies focus; exposure to a range of teaching and curriculum design approaches, including integration of educational technology; and focused field experiences, developmentally sequenced and in a variety of school/classroom settings.
Students are encouraged to take EDFN A101, Introduction to Education (3 credits), to learn more about the field of education before declaring the major. Careful course sequencing is necessary in order to meet the requirements. Advising is required.
Degrees/Certificates
UAA School of Education
Degree Information UAA School of Education: Degree InformationKPC campuses offer courses which lead to completion of the UAA bachelor of elementary education degree. Careful advising is critical to staying on track and careful course sequencing is necessary in order to meet the requirements.
Advisors
Assistant Professor of Education and Early Childhood Education
rrdahlman@alaska.edu
(907) 262-0357
Walter E. Ward Building (WWB) 211
Web Page
Student and Enrollment Services Manager
kafrost2@alaska.edu
(907) 235-1621
Pioneer Hall (KBPH) 102B
Web Page Online Meeting Room
Advising and Support Services Specialist
nejohnson2@alaska.edu
(907) 235-1655
Pioneer Hall (KBPH) 110
Web Page Online Meeting Room
Faculty
Assistant Professor of Education and Early Childhood Education
rrdahlman@alaska.edu
(907) 262-0357
Walter E. Ward Building (WWB) 211
Web Page