Effective learning is best facilitated when teachers are aware of and respect diversities of gender, culture, language, learning styles, etc., in every student. We take pride in being a small, high quality program, providing more close, personal attention and support to each student. Internships are available in middle school for those who are interested. In the fall semester interns will be at their assigned school three full days a week and take coursework on campus two full days a week plus one evening. In the spring semester interns will be at their assigned schools four full days a week and take coursework on campus one full day a week plus one evening.
Interns take about a month in the spring to take on all teaching duties.
A one-month summer session that will draw on students' recent experiences and extend their professional knowledge. At the end of Phase Four, students will have completed all the coursework. To complete requirements for the M.A.T. degree and be eligible for an Alaska Teaching Certificate, students must pass a comprehensive graduate portfolio. Because this is a condensed, high-quality program at a graduate level, it is time consuming and intellectually demanding. Students should be prepared to devote their year to this professional development focus.