Effective January 2012, UAS is no longer accepting applications to any of our Early Childhood Education programs.
Early Childhood Education Certificate
This program is designed for students desiring intensive training in the occupational field of early childhood education and is available to first-time college students. The program leads to a paraprofessional certificate awarded by the University of Alaska Board of Regents.
Program Delivery
The program courses are generally offered via audio conference. The program is designed to take a full-year for full-time students. All courses apply to the major requirement for the A.A.S. Degree in Early Childhood Education. An additional three credits in the major and 15 credits in general education are required for the A.A.S. Degree.
Program Features
- training for employment in early childhood development centers
- field-based courses
- students enrolling in college for the first time or who desire retraining in this field
- offered via distance
All education programs through the School of Education at University of Alaska Southeast are accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, a performance-based teacher accrediting body for schools, colleges, and departments of education recognized by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, the U.S. Department of Education, and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.