Accreditation Status

The University of Alaska Anchorage supports a wide variety of specialized accreditations. The UAA School of Education has the following programs accredited through related organizations:

• The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
• The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
  • Educational Leadership
    • Masters in Educational Leadership
    • Graduate Certificate – Principal
  • Special Education
    • Graduate Certificate – Special Education

Recommendation for Licensure

The UAA School of Education is a state-approved Educator Preparation Program (EPP) with DEED provisional approval, recomending PK-3 licensure for currently enrolled students who complete all requirements of the BA in Early Childhood Education with PK-3 Licensure. Former students who graduated under prior NCATE or CAEP-approved programs can request State-Approved Program Verification Forms to verify completion.