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Distance-Delivered Early Childhood Education Associate of Applied Science Degree

Admission Application Process

Juneau Campus /

University of Alaska Southeast (UAS)

11120 Glacier Highway
Juneau, AK 99802
Toll free: 866-465-6424

This page provides information about how to apply to the University of Alaska Statewide Distance Early Childhood Associate of Applied Science Degree program for candidates who live in a town or city served by the Southeast campus of the University of Alaska.

Contact Kay McCarthy, advisor for the Southeast campus, prior to applying to the program.

To apply to the ECE/AAS program, complete the following steps:

Mail the following items to the Southeast campus:

  1. Application for Admission Form - print the paper form. Retain a copy for yourself. Fax or mail a copy to Kay McCarthy at 866-465-5159 (FAX) or 11120 Glacier Highway, Juneau, Alaska 99801.
  2. Check for $35 for a one-time non-refundable processing fee
  3. If you have a CDA certificate, send a copy.

Have the following items mailed directly to the Southeast campus:

  1. Official high school diploma or GED certificate
  2. Official transcripts from all other colleges attended

All UAS entering students and transfer students who have not completed freshmen composition requirements for their program will need to take an English placement test prior to registering for classes. Placement testing is done to ensure enrollment in courses consistent with your ability and experience.

You can take the test in person at the UAS campus or you may request off campus testing. If you choose the off campus option, you will need to find a proctor. For more information about placement tests at UAS, on or off-campus, visit the University of Alaska Southeast Learning Center's Placement Test page.

Contact Kay McCarthy if you have questions about placement testing.

Complete these steps with your ECE academic advisor

  1. Go over your official ECE/AAS course of studies academic checklist.
  2. Design your personal academic plan of study.

Completing Your Degree

Using your academic checklist, register for classes each semester see Course Schedule (.pdf). If your employer is paying your tuition, a letter of tuition authorization must be included with your registration form.

Contact Information

Kay McCarthy
Advisor and Instructor
UAS, Juneau Campus
Center for Teacher Education
11120 Glacier Hwy
Juneau, Alaska 99801
907-796-6283
866-465-6424
FAX 866-465-5159
Email: kathrin.mccarthy@uas.alaska.edu

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