Application Procedures
Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary

One year intensive; Juneau, Sitka, or other Alaskan communities.

Deadline: All application materials must be received by March 1, 2008, to be considered in the first round for the 2008-2009 program.

The following items are necessary for a complete application:

1. A completed graduate application with $60 processing fee; (Note: Admission status notices are mailed out by the School of Education. Conditional admission status may be granted. Conditions must be completed within time specified at admission. For information about online application visit UAS Admissions:)
2. An official transcript indicating baccalaureate degree and a GPA of 3.0;
3. Transcripts from all universities or colleges attended. These will be used for assessment of applicant's content preparation;
4. Two (2) recommendation forms addressing Academic Content and Dispositions;
   • Academic Content| .doc (292k) | .pdf (100k) |
   • Dispositions| .doc (292k) | .pdf (100k) |
5. Student Information Sheet |.doc (300k) | .pdf (136k) |;
6. Information Release Waiver Statement |.pdf (72k) |:
7. An admissions writing assessment sample consisting of two parts:
   • statement of professional objectives,
   • and an impromptu writing sample; (Note: There are writing sample guidelines in the packet below for you to follow. Impromptu writing samples may be done at any location. You must contact the School of Education to arrange a time for the impromptu writing sample.) Writing Sample Guidelines |.pdf (148k) |
8. Praxis I exam results. (Note: You must TAKE the Praxis I test for admission. If you do not pass all sections of the test, you may retake it. You must PASS the Praxis I to complete the program.) Visit the Praxis series online at ETS (http://www.ets.org/)

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