Pathways Overview

Apprenticeship Pathways in Early Childhood Education

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SUNRAE 1

Certificate: Occupational Endorsement Certificate (OEC) in Infant and Toddler Development (18 Credits)

Apprenticeship: Childcare Development Specialist

Catalog Information: Occupational Endorsement Certificate (OEC)

Sample Plan

Approximate Time: 1 school year

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SUNRAE 2

Degree: Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development (60 Credits)

Apprenticeship: Early Childhood Educator

Catalog Information: Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development

General Education Requirements for AAS

Sample Plan

Approximate Time: 3 school years [OEC + 2 years]

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SUNRAE 3

Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education (120 Credits)

License: Type A Initial Teacher License, PreK-3

Apprenticeship: Pre-K - Third Grade Teacher

Catalog Information: Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education

General Education Requirements for the BA

Sample Plan

Approximate Time: 6 school years [AAS + 3 years]

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SUNRAE 5

Certificate: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Early Childhood Education (42 Credits)

License: Type A Initial Teacher License, PreK-3

Apprenticeship: Pre-K - Third Grade Teacher

Catalog Information: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Early Childhood Education

Sample Plan

Approximate Time: 2 school years [best to start in spring or summer]

Additional Apprenticeship Pathways at UAA

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SUNRAE 4

Degree: Associate of Arts (60 Credits)

Apprenticeship: Teaching Assistant

>>>> Continue the apprenticeship at UAS or UAF

Catalog Information: Associate of Arts

Sample Plan

Approximate Time: 3 school years

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SUNRAE 6

Certificate: Graduate Certificate, Educational Leadership (26 Credits)

Degree: Master of Education, Educational Leadership (35 Credits)

License: Type B Principal Provisional

Apprenticeship: K-12 Principal

Catalog Information: Graduate Certificate, Educational Leadership

Sample Plan

Approximate Time: 2 school years

**To determine approximate time to completion, a plan was created assuming the apprentice would take 3 classes per semester, plus one summer class.

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