Certification
Special Education
Graduate certificates are available in: Early Childhood Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Education, Mathematics Education, Reading, Special Education.
Graduate certificates provide candidates with eligibility endorsements to an Alaska teaching certificate. All course work must be completed within a seven-year period immediately preceding the date the graduate certificate is granted. Graduate certificates are granted by the University of Alaska Southeast; UAS provides the institutional recommendation to the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development for endorsement.
The Graduate Certificate program in Special Education prepares teachers to develop and implement culturally responsive special education services for students with disabilities. The program focuses on the unique needs of: (a) children and youth with disabilities; (b) Alaska’s diverse Native and non-Native communities; and (c) Alaska’s remote and rural communities. Candidates can complete the Graduate Certificate program in Special Education in 12 months. Candidates who complete the Graduate Certificate program in Special Education can receive an endorsement in special education from the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. The Graduate Certificate in Special Education program is designed to accommodate practicing teachers, para-professionals, and other school-based professionals. Courses are, therefore, offered in the afternoons and evenings and in the summer. All courses are delivered via teleconference and augmented with online resources. This distance-delivered format allows candidates who live and work in Alaska’s remote and rural communities to remain in their communities while completing their graduate studies.
To view details of the program, visit the School of Education Website.
REQUIREMENTS (2007-2008 CATALOG)
| Required Courses |
27 |
| EDSE |
S605 |
Early Childhood Special Education |
3 |
| EDSE |
S610 |
Assessment of Students with Disabilities |
3 |
| EDSE |
S612 |
Curriculum & Strategies I: Low Incidence |
3 |
| EDSE |
S622 |
Curriculum & Strategies II: High Incidence |
3 |
| EDSE |
S677 |
Teaching Reading to Struggling Learners |
3 |
| EDSE |
S682 |
Inclusive Education for Students with Disabilities |
3 |
| EDSE |
S685 |
Transition Considerations for Secondary Students with Disabilities |
3 |
| EDSE |
S694 |
Special Education Practicum |
3 |
| EDSE |
S695 |
Special Education Portfolio |
3 |
| Exit Requirements |
- Satisfactory completion of required coursework with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all special education courses
- An approved Special Education Professional Development Portfolio
|
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Application for admission and $50 fee
- Copy of a current Alaska teaching certificate
- Official transcript(s) are required only for courses transferred in from another institution.
Call (907) 796-6424 (toll free: 1-866-465-6424) for application materials.
CONTACT INFORMATION
University of Alaska Southeast
Dr. Thomas Duke
11120 Glacier Highway
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Ph: 907-796-6029
Ph: 877-465-4827 ext. 6029 (toll free)
Dept Website: www.uas.alaska.edu/education
Email: thomas.duke@uas.alaska.edu
