Special Education K-12 Postbaccalaureate Certificate of Completion

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Program Requirements for Certified Teachers

Minimum Requirements for Special Education K-12 Postbaccalaureate Certification: 24 credits

Credits
Postbaccalaureate Certificate Requirements
Complete the postbaccalaureate certificate requirements.
Corequisite Requirements 1
Inclusive Classrooms for All Children
Special Education K-12 Program Requirements
Complete the following:
EDSE F610Assessment of Students with Exceptionalities3
EDSE F612Curriculum, Management and Strategies I: Low Incidence3
EDSE F622Curriculum, Management and Strategies II: High Incidence3
EDSE F625Teaching Mathematics to Special Learners3
EDSE F632Special Education Law: Principles and Practices3
EDSE F677English Language Arts Assessment, Curriculum and Strategies for Special Learners3
EDSE F680Special Education Clinical Practice 2,33
Electives
Complete one of the following:3
Early Childhood Special Education
Social/Emotional Development, Assessment and Intervention
Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities: Communication and Social Interventions
Culturally Responsive Collaboration: Working with Parents, Colleagues and Paraprofessionals
Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Developmental Disabilities: Sensory and Behavioral Intervention
Understanding FASD: Diagnosis, Intervention and Strategies
Total Credits24
1

Complete the corequisite course before or during admittance to the program; or have a comparable transfer course from another university. 

2

Students pursuing a K-12 special education certificate must complete clinical practice in a public school setting.

3

Additional fee required. Charges are added to fee statements every semester.

Program Requirements for Initial Certification

Minimum Requirements for Special Education K-12 Postbaccalaureate Certification: 27 credits

Credits
Postbaccalaureate Certificate Requirements
Complete the postbaccalaureate certificate requirements.
Corequisite Requirements 1
Child Development
Inclusive Classrooms for All Children
Complete one of the following:
Introduction to Education
Foundations of Education in Alaska: From Segregation to Standards
Introduction to Secondary Education
Foundations of Modern Educational Practice
Special Education K-12 Program Requirements
Complete the following:
EDSE F610Assessment of Students with Exceptionalities3
EDSE F612Curriculum, Management and Strategies I: Low Incidence3
EDSE F622Curriculum, Management and Strategies II: High Incidence3
EDSE F625Teaching Mathematics to Special Learners3
EDSE F632Special Education Law: Principles and Practices3
EDSE F677English Language Arts Assessment, Curriculum and Strategies for Special Learners3
EDSE F678Special Education Clinical Practice: Initial 33
EDSE F680Special Education Clinical Practice 2,33
Electives
Complete one of the following:3
Early Childhood Special Education
Social/Emotional Development, Assessment and Intervention
Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities: Communication and Social Interventions
Culturally Responsive Collaboration: Working with Parents, Colleagues and Paraprofessionals
Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Developmental Disabilities: Sensory and Behavioral Intervention
Understanding FASD: Diagnosis, Intervention and Strategies
Total Credits27
1

Complete the corequisite courses before or during admittance to the program; or have comparable transfer courses from another university. 

2

Students pursuing a K-12 special education certificate must complete a clinical practice in a public school setting.

3

Additional fee required. Charges are added to fee statements every semester.

Note: Students who do not have a current Alaska teacher certificate must take 6 credits of clinical practice. Clinical practice courses are taken in the last two semesters of the program. To enter the clinical practice, students must apply for authorization from the State of Alaska. This includes fingerprinting and a background check. Fingerprint clearance may take up to six months to complete. Submit the clinical practice application two semesters prior to the desired placement. Failure to comply with the requirement, falsification of information, or evidence of a criminal conviction that is named in the law or the Professional Teaching Practices Commission is considered an ethics violation. This will result in denied access to field placement in Alaska school districts. Authorization is required before clinical practice can begin.

Admission Requirements

Complete the following admission requirements:

  • Application deadline: October 15 for spring semester; May 1 for summer semester; June 1 for fall semester. Applications will be reviewed following the deadlines.
  • Submit the following:

1. Graduate application to the UAF Office of Admissions

2. Four- to five-page essay that describes your career goals and educational philosophy, and how those goals and philosophy are relevant to the School of Education’s mission and education graduate degree program

3. Official transcripts

4. Three letters of reference from professional, academic or character sources

5. Resume

Additional Admission Requirements for Certified Teachers

  • Current teaching certificate or equivalent coursework towards an Alaska teaching certificate.

Prerequisite or corequisite: EDSE F482 or comparable transfer course from another institution

Additional Admission Requirements for Initial Certification

  • Baccalaureate degree along with the following prerequisites:
  1. Documented recent experience (minimum 12 hours) in an educational setting with children experiencing disabilities.
  2. UAF prerequisite or corequisite courses or comparable transfer courses. Courses may be completed prior to admission or during the program:
    Credits
    ED F245Child Development3
    EDSE F482Inclusive Classrooms for All Children3
    Complete one of the following:3
    Introduction to Education
    Foundations of Education in Alaska: From Segregation to Standards
    Introduction to Secondary Education
    Foundations of Modern Educational Practice
  3. Passing scores on the Praxis Academic Skills for Educators test (or Praxis CORE) or another test acceptable to the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development before or during the first semester of classes. Current test numbers and minimum scores can be found at the Basic Competency Examination Requirements page.
  4. Passing scores on the appropriate Praxis II Exam(s) required before entering EDSE F678. Current test numbers and minimum scores can be found on the Content Area Exam Information pdf. Candidates should consult the employing school district to determine preferred tests based on teaching assignment.
  5. Passing scores on the Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications Praxis Exam (test #5354) or another test acceptable to the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development before or during EDSE F680. Passing scores are required to complete EDSE F680 and graduate from the Special Education K-12 Postbaccalaureate Certificate of Completion.
  6. The following are recommended prior to admission or during the program. They are not required for the degree, but they are required for Alaska teacher certification:
    1. An Alaska studies course approved by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. See the Teacher Certification site.
    2. A multicultural education/cross-cultural communication course approved by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. See the Teacher Certification site.
  7. All prerequisite or corequisite courses must be completed with a minimum final grade of B. 

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Roadmaps

Roadmaps provide suggested semester-by-semester study plans for programs and are based on full-time enrollment, unless otherwise specified.

  • This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising sessions. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
  • Certain courses and milestones must be completed in the specified semester to ensure on-time graduation.
  • Transfer credits may affect the roadmap.
  • Requirements, course availability, and sequencing may change.
  • Courses marked with (*) are recommended.

Certified Teacher Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
EDSE F610203EDSE F612203EDSE F605, F624, F633, F640, F642, or F648263
EDSE F622203EDSE F677203EDSE F632203
 6 6 6
Second Year
FallCredits  
EDSE F625203  
EDSE F680203  
 6  
Total Credits 24

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

Initial Certification Concentration

First Year
SpringCreditsSummerCredits 
EDSE F605, F624, F633, F640, F642, or F648263EDSE F622203 
EDSE F612203EDSE F632203 
 6 6 
Second Year
SpringCredits FallCredits
EDSE F677203 EDSE F610203
EDSE F678203 EDSE F625203
 6  6
Third Year
  FallCredits
  EDSE F680203
   3
Total Credits 27

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes are specific, measurable statements that define the knowledge and skills students will gain by the end of the program.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate effective communication skills
  • Demonstrate disciplinary content knowledge
  • Demonstrate pedagogical knowledge (ability to effectively teach)
  • Demonstrate positive impact on student learning
  • Demonstrate professional dispositions aligned with the teaching profession
  • Demonstrate evidence of effectiveness in the workplace