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Nov 21, 2024
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2010-2011 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Education, B.A.
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Admissions
Admission to the Bachelor of Arts Degree Teacher Preparation Program involves several steps. The first step is admission to the university. The second step is to meet the prerequisite coursework listed below. Upon successful completion of ED 21400 and posting Alaska state qualifying scores for Praxis I, or other State-approved qualifying exams, the student submits an application for admission to the Teacher Preparation Program Committee.
K-8 classroom teachers require a broad liberal arts background and preparation in their undergraduate coursework in a variety of content areas; therefore, the Teacher Preparation Program is designed to build on the prerequisite areas.
To be considered for acceptance to the Bachelor of Arts Degree Teacher Preparation Program, a student must first meet the following requirements:
- Completion of 60 pre-acceptance credit hours including 9 courses of the 10 course General University Requirements (GUR’s)
- Completion of the major coursework with a grade of “C” (2.00 or better)
- A cumulative grade point average of 2.75
- Completion of the Praxis I, or other State-approved qualifying exam meeting Alaska qualifying score requirements required for certification
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General University Requirements
- Introduction to Active Learning (GS 13500 ) (4) †
- Written Communication (LL 10100 ) (4) †
- Speech Communication (CO 10000 ) (4) †
- Quantitative Reasoning (MT 21000 ) (4) †
- Humanities (HI 20100 and CS 22700 ) (4) † (4)
- Languages (LL) (4) †
- Laboratory Science (SC 10000 ) (4) †
- Social/Behavioral Science (4) †
- Ethical and Religious Values (4) †
Total Credit Hours: 4 -40
Total Credit Hours (minimum): 128
* Not required if used to satisfy requirements for acceptance into the Teacher Preparation Program; may also satisfy GUR’s.
** Junior Practicum Courses.
*** Prior to Student Teaching, the Praxis II Elementary Education Test: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment OR the Praxis II Elementary Education Test: Content Knowledge must meet State score requirements to become “highly qualified” as defined by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development.
† Credits are satisfied by Major Requirements. Note:
A GPA of 3.00 in professional education courses (ED prefix) and 2.75 overall is required for admittance to student teaching. Students must complete all methods courses with a grade of “C” or better to be recommended for Alaska Teacher Certification. Methods courses are not taught as independent studies or by correspondence. |
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