University of Alaska Southeast


Name	University of Alaska Southeast
Address	11120 Glacier Highway Juneau, AK 99801
Phone	866-465-6424
Website	www.alaska.edu

Certifications

Certification	Early Childhood Education Certificate (Paraprofessional)

Accreditation Body

	NCATE

Program

Name	University of Alaska, Distance Learning Gateway - - School of Education
Website	www.uas.alaska.edu/distance
Description	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 is designed to take a full-year for full-time students. Program features training for (1) employment in early childhood development centers; (2) field-based courses; (3) students enrolling in college for the first time; or (4) who desire retraining in this field.
Total Credits Required	31 credit hours.

Prerequisites

Education	High School Diploma or GED; Must place into freshman english at the 111 level or have passed ENGL 111 with at least a C. Must also show competency at the DEV 055 Math level.

Contact

Name	Kathrin McCarthy, Advisor and Instructor

Communication

Telephone-Land	866-465-6424
E-Mail	kathrin.mccarthy@uas.alaska.edu

Articulation Agreements

Institution	All courses apply to the major requirement for the A.A.S. Degree in Early Childhood Education. This program is delivered in collaboration with the College of Rural Alaska and Community Development CRCD.

Notes

	For those who want to use college credits to obtain the CDA.