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2019-2020 AcademicCatalog
Table of ContentsAbout the University .......................................................................... 10
Accreditation ................................................................................ 11
Other Educational Opportunities .................................................. 14
UAA Campuses, Colleges, Centers & Institutes .......................... 15
Campus Life ................................................................................. 23
Academic Policies & Processes .......................................................... 24
Academic Standards & Regulations ............................................. 24
Academic Petition .................................................................. 24
Academic Rights of Students ................................................ 24
Academic Standing ................................................................ 27
Catalog Year .......................................................................... 28
Class Standing ....................................................................... 29
Course Information ................................................................ 29
Course Load ........................................................................... 33
Course Performance ............................................................... 34
Course Placement .................................................................. 34
E-mail Communications ........................................................ 35
Grading .................................................................................. 36
Graduation ............................................................................. 37
Nontraditional Credit Policies ............................................... 38
Registration ............................................................................ 44
Resident Credit ...................................................................... 47
Secondary Student Enrollment Policy ................................... 47
Transfer Credits ..................................................................... 47
Admissions ................................................................................... 48
General Interest/Non-Degree-Seeking Admissions ............... 49
Graduate Admissions ............................................................. 50
Post-Baccalaureate Admissions ............................................. 51
Secondary Student Admissions ............................................. 52
Undergraduate Admissions .................................................... 52
Advising & Academic Support .................................................... 56
Financial Aid ................................................................................ 56
Student Freedoms, Rights & Responsibilities .............................. 59
Student Code of Conduct & Student Conduct ReviewProcedures .............................................................................. 60
Student Dispute/Complaint Resolution Process ..................... 60
Tuition and Fees ........................................................................... 60
Fees ........................................................................................ 62
Financial Obligations & Payment .......................................... 64
Annual Notifications & Disclosures ................................................... 66
Course Descriptions ............................................................................ 71
Accounting (ACCT) ..................................................................... 71
Aerospace Science ROTC (AIRS) ............................................... 73
Agriculture (AGRI) ...................................................................... 74
Air Traffic Control (ATC) ........................................................... 74
Alaska Native Studies (AKNS) .................................................... 75
American Sign Language (ASL) .................................................. 78
Anthropology (ANTH) ................................................................. 79
Applied Environ Sci & Tech (AEST) .......................................... 85
Architect Engineering Tech (AET) .............................................. 86
Arctic Engineering (AE) .............................................................. 87
Art (ART) ..................................................................................... 88
Astronomy (ASTR) ...................................................................... 93
Auto/Diesel Technology (ADT) ................................................... 94
Aviation Maint Tech (AMT) ........................................................ 95
Aviation Tech/Admin/Mgmt (ATA) ............................................ 98
Aviation Tech/Prof Piloting (ATP) ............................................ 100
Aviation Technology (AT) ......................................................... 102
Biology (BIOL) .......................................................................... 102
Biomedical Program-WWAMI (BIOM) .................................... 110
Business Administration (BA) ................................................... 112
Career & Technical Education (CTE) ........................................ 121
Chemistry (CHEM) .................................................................... 121
Chinese (CHIN) .......................................................................... 125
Civic Engagement & Learning (CEL) ....................................... 125
Civil Engineering (CE) .............................................................. 126
COH Interprofessional (COHI) .................................................. 131
Communication (COMM) .......................................................... 132
Community Education (CED) .................................................... 134
Complex Systems (CPLX) ......................................................... 134
Computer & Networking Tech (CNT) ....................................... 134
Computer Info & Office Systems (CIOS) .................................. 136
Computer Info Systems (CIS) .................................................... 139
Computer Sci & Computer Eng (CSCE) ................................... 141
Computer Science (CS) .............................................................. 146
Computer Systems Engineering (CSE) ...................................... 147
Construction Management (CM) ................................................ 147
Counseling (COUN) ................................................................... 148
Creative Writing & Lit Arts (CWLA) ........................................ 148
Culinary Arts (CA) ..................................................................... 149
Dance (DNCE) ........................................................................... 150
Dental Assisting (DA) ................................................................ 152
Dental Hygiene (DH) ................................................................. 153
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) .................................... 155
Dietetics & Nutrition (DN) ........................................................ 156
Disability & Long-Term Support (DLS) .................................... 159
Economics (ECON) .................................................................... 160
ED: Early Childhood (EDEC) .................................................... 162
ED: Ed Dev & Leadership (EDL) .............................................. 165
ED: Educational Technology (EDET) ....................................... 166
ED: Elementary Education (EDEL) ........................................... 167
ED: Engaged Leadership (EDEN) ............................................. 168
ED: Foundations (EDFN) .......................................................... 169
ED: Research (EDRS) ................................................................ 171
ED: Secondary Education (EDSY) ............................................ 171
ED: Special Education (EDSE) .................................................. 172
ED: Speech Language Pathology (EDSL) ................................. 177
ED: Teaching and Learning (EDTL) ......................................... 178
Electrical Engineering (EE) ....................................................... 178
Electronics Technology (ET) ..................................................... 180
Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) .................................... 181
Engineering & Science Mgmt (ESM) ........................................ 182
Engineering (ENGR) .................................................................. 183
Engineering Science (ES) .......................................................... 183
English (ENGL) ......................................................................... 184
English as a Second Language (ESL) ........................................ 189
Environmental Studies (ENVI) .................................................. 190
Film (FLM) ................................................................................ 191
Fire Science (FIRE) ................................................................... 191
French (FREN) ........................................................................... 193
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) ..................................... 194
Geography (GEOG) ................................................................... 194
Geology (GEOL) ........................................................................ 195
Geomatics (GEO) ....................................................................... 202
German (GER) ........................................................................... 205
Guidance (GUID) ....................................................................... 205
Health (HLTH) ........................................................................... 206
Health Care Assisting (HCA) .................................................... 206
Health Science (HS) ................................................................... 206
History (HIST) ........................................................................... 209
Honors (HNRS) .......................................................................... 213
Hospitality Administration (HA) ................................................ 214
Human Services (HUMS) .......................................................... 215
Humanities (HUM) .................................................................... 218
Industrial Technology (ITEC) .................................................... 218
Interior Design (ID) ................................................................... 219
International Studies (INTL) ...................................................... 219
Japanese (JPN) ........................................................................... 220
Journalism & Public Comm (JPC) ............................................. 220
Justice (JUST) ............................................................................ 223
Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC) .................................................. 226
Legal Studies (LEGL) ................................................................ 226
Liberal Studies Integrated Cor (LSIC) ....................................... 228
Liberal Studies Integrated Sci (LSIS) ........................................ 228
Liberal Studies Social Science (LSSS) ...................................... 229
Library Science (LS) .................................................................. 229
Linguistics (LING) ..................................................................... 229
Logistics (LOG) ......................................................................... 229
Logistics Operations (LGOP) ..................................................... 230
Marine Technology (MT) .......................................................... 230
Mathematics (MATH) ................................................................ 230
Mechanical Engineering (ME) ................................................... 235
Medical Assisting (MA) ............................................................. 238
Medical Lab Tech (MEDT) ....................................................... 239
Medicine Doctorate (MD) .......................................................... 241
Microbiology (MBIO) ................................................................ 242
Military Science (MILS) ............................................................ 243
Music (MUS) ............................................................................. 244
Nursing (NURS) ......................................................................... 250
Nursing Science (NS) ................................................................. 253
Nursing Science Graduate (NSG) .............................................. 258
Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) ........................................ 261
Paralegal (PARL) ....................................................................... 263
Paramedical Technology (PMED) ............................................. 263
Petroleum Technology (PETR) .................................................. 264
Pharmacy Technology (PHAR) .................................................. 265
Philosophy (PHIL) ..................................................................... 265
Physical Ed & Recreation (PER) ............................................... 268
Physical Ed Professional (PEP) ................................................. 271
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) ........................................... 275
Physics (PHYS) .......................................................................... 276
Political Science (PS) ................................................................. 278
Preparatory English (PRPE) ....................................................... 280
Process Technology (PRT) ......................................................... 281
Project Management (PM) ......................................................... 282
Psychology (PSY) ...................................................................... 285
Public Administration (PADM) ................................................. 295
Radiologic Technology (RADT) ................................................ 297
Refrigeration & Heating (RH) ................................................... 298
Renewable Energy (RE) ............................................................. 299
Russian (RUSS) .......................................................................... 300
Social Work (SWK) ................................................................... 301
Sociology (SOC) ........................................................................ 306
Spanish (SPAN) ......................................................................... 308
Statistics (STAT) ........................................................................ 309
Surgical Technology (SURG) .................................................... 311
Technology (TECH) ................................................................... 311
Theater (THR) ............................................................................ 313
Undergrad Rsrch & Scholarshp (URS) ...................................... 315
University Studies (UNIV) ......................................................... 315
Veterinary Assisting (VETT) ..................................................... 316
Veterinary Technology (VTCH) ................................................ 316
Vocational Education (VE) ........................................................ 319
Welding Technology (WELD) ................................................... 319
Women's Studies (WS) .............................................................. 321
Writing (WRTG) ........................................................................ 322
Faculty/Administration ...................................................................... 324
Administration ............................................................................ 345
Board of Regents ........................................................................ 346
Faculty Emeriti ........................................................................... 347
Graduate Programs ............................................................................ 350
Graduate Degrees ....................................................................... 351
Graduate Degree Policies .................................................... 353
Graduate Certificates .................................................................. 358
Graduate Certificate Policies ............................................... 358
College of Arts & Sciences ........................................................ 360
Anthropology ....................................................................... 360
MA in Anthropology .................................................... 360
Biological Sciences .............................................................. 362
MS in Biological Sciences ............................................ 363
Creative Writing & Literary Arts ........................................ 364
MFA in Creative Writing & Literary Arts .................... 365
English ................................................................................. 366
MA in English .............................................................. 366
Geological Sciences ............................................................. 367
MS in Applied Geological Sciences ............................. 367
Psychology ........................................................................... 370
MS in Clinical Psychology ........................................... 371
Grad Certificate in Children's Mental Health ................ 372
PhD in Clinical-Community Psychology ...................... 372
College of Business & Public Policy ......................................... 375
Economics & Public Policy ................................................. 375
Master of Public Administration ................................... 375
Information Systems & Decision Sciences .......................... 377
MS in Global Supply Chain Management .................... 377
Management & Marketing ................................................... 378
MBA in General Management ...................................... 379
School of Education ................................................................... 381
Early Childhood Special Education ..................................... 383
MEd in Early Childhood Special Education ................. 384
Educational Leadership ........................................................ 385
MEd in Educational Leadership .................................... 385
Grad Certificate in Education Leadership: Principal ..... 386
Special Education ................................................................ 387
MEd in Special Education ............................................ 387
Grad Certificate in Special Education ........................... 388
Teaching & Learning ........................................................... 390
MEd in Teaching & Learning ....................................... 390
Grad Certificate in Language Education ....................... 391
College of Engineering .............................................................. 392
Applied Environmental Science & Technology .................. 392
Grad Certificate in Environmental Regulations &Permitting ...................................................................... 392
Arctic Engineering ............................................................... 392
MS in Arctic Engineering ............................................. 393
Civil Engineering ................................................................. 393
Master of Civil Engineering ......................................... 393
MS in Civil Engineering ............................................... 393
Mechanical Engineering ...................................................... 395
MS in Mechanical Engineering ..................................... 395
Project Management ............................................................ 397
MS in Project Management .......................................... 398
College of Health ....................................................................... 400
Dietetics & Nutrition ........................................................... 400
Graduate Certificate in Dietetic Internship ................... 401
Master of Science in Dietetics & Nutrition ................... 401
Health Sciences .................................................................... 404
MPH in Public Health Practice ..................................... 404
Dual Degree, Master of Social Work/Master of PublicHealth ............................................................................ 407
Nursing ................................................................................. 407
MS in Nursing Science ................................................. 408
Grad Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner ............... 411
Grad Certificate in Nursing Education .......................... 413
Grad Certificate in Psychiatric-Mental Health NursePractitioner .................................................................... 414
DNP in Nursing Science ............................................... 416
Social Work ......................................................................... 418
Master of Social Work .................................................. 418
Dual Degree, Master of Social Work/Master of PublicHealth ............................................................................ 407
Cooperative Graduate Programs ................................................ 421
Interdisciplinary Studies Degree ................................................ 423
Undergraduate Programs ................................................................... 426
Occupational Endorsement Certificates ..................................... 435
Undergraduate Certificates ......................................................... 435
Associate of Applied Science Degrees ....................................... 436
AAS Policies ....................................................................... 436
General Education for AAS Degrees ................................... 436
Associate of Arts Degree ........................................................... 436
Baccalaureate Degrees ............................................................... 437
Baccalaureate Degree Policies ............................................. 437
General Education Requirements (GERs) for BaccalaureateDegrees ................................................................................ 438
Post-Baccalaureate Certificates .................................................. 449
Post-Baccalaureate Policies ................................................. 449
College of Arts & Sciences ........................................................ 450
Associate of Arts ................................................................. 451
Alaska Native Studies .......................................................... 452
OEC in Alutiiq Language ............................................. 453
Minor in Alaska Native Studies .................................... 453
Anthropology ....................................................................... 454
BA in Anthropology ..................................................... 455
BS in Anthropology ...................................................... 456
Minor in Anthropology ................................................. 457
Art ........................................................................................ 457
BA in Art ...................................................................... 458
BFA in Art .................................................................... 459
Minor in Art .................................................................. 462
Biological Sciences .............................................................. 462
BA in Biological Sciences ............................................ 463
BS in Biological Sciences ............................................. 465
Chemistry ............................................................................. 468
BS in Chemistry ............................................................ 469
English ................................................................................. 470
BA in English ............................................................... 471
Minor in Creative Writing & Literary Arts ................... 472
Minor in English ........................................................... 473
Environment & Society ....................................................... 473
BA in Environment & Society ...................................... 474
BS in Environment & Society ...................................... 474
Minor in Environmental Studies ................................... 475
Geological Sciences ............................................................. 476
BS in Geological Sciences ............................................ 476
History ................................................................................. 478
BA in History ................................................................ 479
Minor in History ........................................................... 479
International Studies ............................................................ 479
BA in International Studies ........................................... 480
Minor in International Studies ...................................... 482
Journalism & Public Communications ................................ 482
BA in Journalism & Public Communications ............... 483
Languages ............................................................................ 484
BA in Languages .......................................................... 485
Minor in Languages ...................................................... 486
Mathematics & Statistics ..................................................... 486
BA in Mathematics ....................................................... 487
BS in Mathematics ........................................................ 488
Minor in Mathematics ................................................... 489
Music ................................................................................... 490
BA in Music ................................................................. 491
Bachelor of Music ......................................................... 492
Natural Sciences .................................................................. 494
BS in Natural Sciences ................................................. 495
Philosophy ........................................................................... 500
Certificate in Applied Ethics ......................................... 501
BA in Philosophy .......................................................... 501
Minor in Philosophy ..................................................... 502
Physics ................................................................................. 502
Minor in Physics ........................................................... 502
Political Science .................................................................. 502
BA in Political Science ................................................. 503
Minor in Political Science ............................................. 504
Psychology ........................................................................... 504
BA in Psychology ......................................................... 504
BS in Psychology .......................................................... 506
Minor in Children's Mental Health ............................... 508
Minor in Psychology ..................................................... 509
Sociology ............................................................................. 509
BA in Sociology ........................................................... 510
BS in Sociology ............................................................ 511
Minor in Sociology ....................................................... 511
Statistics ............................................................................... 512
Theatre & Dance ................................................................. 512
BA in Theatre ............................................................... 512
Minor in Dance ............................................................. 514
Women's Studies .................................................................. 515
Minor in Women's Studies ............................................ 515
College of Business & Public Policy ......................................... 515
Accounting & Finance ......................................................... 517
AAS in Accounting ....................................................... 518
BBA in Accounting ...................................................... 518
BBA in Finance ............................................................ 519
Minor in Accounting ..................................................... 520
Economics & Public Policy ................................................. 520
BA in Economics .......................................................... 520
BBA in Economics ....................................................... 521
Minor in Economics ...................................................... 522
Information Systems & Decision Sciences .......................... 522
AAS in Business Computer Information Systems ......... 522
BBA in Global Logistics & Supply Chain Management........................................................................................ 523
BBA in Management Information Systems .................. 524
Minor in Computer Information Systems ..................... 525
Management & Marketing ................................................... 526
OEC in Logistics & Supply Chain Operations .............. 527
Certificate in Logistics & Supply Chain Operations ..... 528
Certificate in Retail Management ................................. 528
AAS in General Business ............................................. 528
AAS in Logistics & Supply Chain Operations .............. 529
AAS in Small Business Administration ........................ 530
BBA in Management .................................................... 530
BBA in Marketing ........................................................ 531
Minor in Alaska Native Business Management ............ 532
Minor in Business Administration ................................ 532
Minor in Entrepreneurship ............................................ 532
Minor in International Business .................................... 532
Minor in Real Estate ..................................................... 533
School of Education ................................................................... 533
Early Childhood ................................................................... 535
AAS in Early Childhood Development ......................... 535
Special Education ................................................................ 536
Minor in Early Childhood Special Education ............... 536
Minor in Elementary Special Education ....................... 536
Minor in Secondary Special Education ......................... 537
Minor in Speech-Language Pathology .......................... 537
Post-Bacc Certificate in Speech-Language Pathology........................................................................................ 538
College of Engineering .............................................................. 538
Civil Engineering ................................................................. 540
BS in Civil Engineering ................................................ 541
Computer Science ................................................................ 543
BA in Computer Science .............................................. 544
BS in Computer Science ............................................... 545
Minor in Computer Science .......................................... 546
Computer Systems Engineering ........................................... 546
BS in Computer Systems Engineering .......................... 546
Minor in Computer Systems Engineering ..................... 548
Electrical Engineering ......................................................... 548
BS in Electrical Engineering ......................................... 549
Minor in Electrical Engineering .................................... 551
Geomatics ............................................................................ 551
Certificate in Geographic Information Systems ............ 552
AAS in Geomatics ........................................................ 552
BS in Geomatics ........................................................... 553
Minor in Geographic Information Systems ................... 556
Mechanical Engineering ...................................................... 556
BS in Mechanical Engineering ..................................... 557
Minor in Mechanical Engineering ................................ 559
Project Management ............................................................ 559
Minor in Project Management ...................................... 559
College of Health ....................................................................... 560
Center for Community Engagement & Learning ................. 560
Certificate in Civic Engagement ................................... 561
Center for Human Development .......................................... 561
OEC in Children's Behavioral Health ........................... 562
Dental Assisting ................................................................... 562
Certificate in Dental Assisting ...................................... 563
AAS in Dental Assisting ............................................... 564
Dental Hygiene .................................................................... 565
AAS in Dental Hygiene ................................................ 566
BS in Dental Hygiene ................................................... 566
Diagnostic Medical Sonography .......................................... 568
AAS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography ...................... 568
Dietetics & Nutrition ........................................................... 570
BS in Dietetics .............................................................. 570
Minor in Nutrition ......................................................... 572
Fire & Emergency Services Technology ............................. 572
AAS in Fire & Emergency Services Technology .......... 572
Health Sciences .................................................................... 574
BS in Health Sciences ................................................... 574
Minor in Public Health ................................................. 577
Health, Physical Education & Recreation ............................ 577
OEC in Fitness Leadership ........................................... 578
AAS in Outdoor Leadership ......................................... 578
BS in Physical Education .............................................. 579
Minor in Athletic Training ............................................ 581
Minor in Outdoor Leadership ....................................... 581
Human Services ................................................................... 582
OEC in Conflict Resolution .......................................... 582
AAS in Disability Services ........................................... 583
AAS in Human Services ............................................... 583
Bachelor of Human Services ........................................ 583
Minor in Human Services ............................................. 584
Justice .................................................................................. 585
BA in Justice ................................................................. 585
Minor in Justice ............................................................ 586
Legal Studies ....................................................................... 586
Certificate in Legal Nurse Consultant Paralegal ........... 587
AAS in Paralegal Studies .............................................. 588
BA in Legal Studies ...................................................... 590
Minor in Legal Studies ................................................. 592
Post-Bacc Certificate in Paralegal Studies .................... 593
Medical Assisting ................................................................ 595
OEC in Medical Office Coding .................................... 595
AAS in Medical Assisting ............................................ 596
Medical Laboratory Science ................................................ 597
OEC in Phlebotomist .................................................... 598
AAS in Medical Laboratory Technology ...................... 599
BS in Medical Laboratory Science ............................... 600
Nursing ................................................................................. 602
AAS in Nursing ............................................................ 603
BS in Nursing Science .................................................. 604
Paramedical Technology ...................................................... 609
AAS in Paramedical Technology .................................. 610
Pharmacy Technology ......................................................... 611
OEC in Pharmacy Technology ..................................... 611
Physical Therapist Assistant ................................................ 612
AAS in Physical Therapist Assistant ............................ 612
Radiologic Technology ........................................................ 613
OEC in Limited Radiology ........................................... 613
AAS in Radiologic Technology .................................... 614
Social Work ......................................................................... 615
Bachelor of Social Work .............................................. 616
Minor in Social Welfare Studies ................................... 618
Surgical Technology ............................................................ 618
Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology........................................................................................ 618
Community & Technical College .............................................. 619
Air Force ROTC .................................................................. 620
Minor in National Defense, Strategic Studies & Leadership:Air Force Emphasis ...................................................... 622
Applied Technologies Leadership ....................................... 622
BS in Applied Technologies Leadership ....................... 622
Apprenticeship Technologies ............................................... 623
AAS in Apprenticeship Technologies ........................... 624
Architectural & Engineering Technology ............................ 624
Certificate in Architectural Technology ........................ 625
Certificate in Civil Technology ..................................... 625
Certificate in Mechanical & Electrical Technology ...... 625
Certificate in Structural Technology ............................. 625
AAS in Architectural & Engineering Technology ......... 625
Army ROTC ........................................................................ 626
Minor in National Defense, Strategic Studies & Leadership:Army Emphasis ............................................................. 628
Automotive & Diesel Technology ....................................... 628
Certificate in Automotive Technology .......................... 629
Certificate in Diesel Power Technology ....................... 629
AAS in Automotive Technology .................................. 630
AAS in Diesel Power Technology ................................ 632
Aviation Technology ........................................................... 633
Certificate in Aviation Maintenance Technology, Airframe........................................................................................ 634
Certificate in Aviation Maintenance Technology,Powerplant ..................................................................... 635
AAS in Air Traffic Control .......................................... 636
AAS in Aviation Administration .................................. 637
AAS in Aviation Maintenance Technology .................. 638
AAS in Professional Piloting ........................................ 639
BS in Aviation Technology .......................................... 640
Minor in Air Traffic Control ......................................... 643
Minor in Aviation Technology ..................................... 644
Communication .................................................................... 644
Minor in Communication .............................................. 644
Computer Information & Office Systems ............................ 645
OEC in Office Foundations .......................................... 645
OEC in Office Support ................................................. 646
Computer Systems Technology ........................................... 646
AAS in Computer Systems Technology ....................... 646
Computer & Networking Technology ................................. 647
OEC in Cisco-Certified Network Associate .................. 648
Certificate in Computer & Networking Technology ..... 648
AAS in Computer & Networking Technology .............. 648
Construction Management ................................................... 649
AAS in Construction Management ............................... 650
BS in Construction Management .................................. 651
Corrections ........................................................................... 652
OEC in Corrections ....................................................... 652
Certificate in Corrections .............................................. 653
Culinary Arts ....................................................................... 654
AAS in Culinary Arts ................................................... 654
BA in Hospitality Administration ................................. 655
Industrial Process Instrumentation ....................................... 656
AAS in Industrial Process Instrumentation ................... 657
Industrial Technology .......................................................... 657
AAS in Industrial Technology ...................................... 658
OEC in Millwright ........................................................ 658
Occupational Safety & Health ............................................. 658
AAS in Occupational Safety & Health ......................... 659
BS in Occupational Safety & Health ............................ 659
Petroleum Technology ......................................................... 661
Certificate in Petroleum Technology ............................ 661
Process Technology ............................................................. 661
AAS in Process Technology ......................................... 662
Refrigeration & Heating Technology .................................. 663
OEC in Commercial Refrigeration Systems .................. 663
OEC in Residential & Light Commercial Heating &Ventilation ..................................................................... 664
Certificate in Refrigeration & Heating Technology ...... 664
AAS in Refrigeration & Heating Technology ............... 665
Technology .......................................................................... 666
Certificate in Welding ................................................... 666
AAS in Technology ...................................................... 667
Veterinary Assisting ............................................................ 668
OEC in Veterinary Assisting ........................................ 669
Welding & Nondestructive Testing Technology ................. 669
OEC in Advanced Welding .......................................... 670
OEC in Nondestructive Testing Technology ................ 670
OEC in Welding ........................................................... 671
Certificate in Welding Technology ............................... 671
AAS in Welding & Nondestructive Testing Technology........................................................................................ 672
University Honors College ......................................................... 673
Interdisciplinary Baccalaureates ................................................. 674
Index .................................................................................................. 676
10 About the University
About the UniversityUAA HistoryThe University of Alaska Anchorage traces its origins back to 1954,when Anchorage Community College (ACC) was founded. That year,ACC began offering evening classes to 414 students at ElmendorfAir Force Base—the first time that college-level courses were offeredin the Anchorage area. In 1962, ACC, along with other communitycolleges around the state, was incorporated into the University ofAlaska statewide system. Five years later, ACC began offering bothday and evening classes at the current campus location. ACC providedacademic study for associate degrees, the first two years of work towardbaccalaureate degrees, and a wide variety of adult learning, career andcontinuing education programs.
In the late 1960s, strong interest in establishing a four-year universityin Anchorage brought about the birth of the University of Alaska,Anchorage Senior College (ASC). While ACC administered the lower-division college, ASC administered upper-division and graduateprograms leading to baccalaureate and master’s degrees, as well ascontinuing education for professional programs. In 1971, the firstcommencement was held at Anchorage’s West High School, where265 master’s, baccalaureate and associate degrees were awarded. ASCmoved to the Consortium Library Building in 1973. The following year,when the first classroom and office facility was completed, daytimecourses were offered for the first time. In 1977, ASC became a four-year university and was renamed the University of Alaska, Anchorage(UA,A). Ten years later, ACC and UA,A merged to become what isnow known as the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA).
Today, some 20,000 students attend UAA, a growing and expandinguniversity of first choice. More than 200 programs, ranging fromcertificate programs to associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoraldegrees, are offered at the campus in Anchorage, community campuses,and extension centers throughout Southcentral Alaska.
UAA MissionThe mission of the University of Alaska Anchorage is to discoverand disseminate knowledge through teaching, research, engagementand creative expression. Located in Anchorage and on communitycampuses in Southcentral Alaska, UAA is committed to serving thehigher education needs of the state, its communities and its diversepeoples. UAA is an open-access university with academic programsleading to occupational endorsements; undergraduate and graduatecertificates; and associate, baccalaureate and graduate degrees in a rich,diverse and inclusive environment.
UAA Core ThemesThe UAA mission recognizes the university’s commitment toinstruction at a number of academic levels, success of all studentsregardless of their higher education goals, and service to the diversepeoples and communities of the state. It honors the community collegeand the baccalaureate, graduate and research roots of the institution.
Five core themes for UAA further define the mission. These corethemes are:
1. Teaching and Learning
2. Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity
3. Student Success
4. UAA Community
5. Public Square
This set of core themes has been approved by the Chancellor’s Cabinetand the Board of Regents.
International and Intercultural ValuesStatementUAA is committed to international and intercultural education. As partof UAA’s participation in the American Council on Education’s (ACE)Internationalization Laboratory, the following values were developedin consultation with faculty, students and staff. These values helpguide the development of international and intercultural programs andservices at UAA. UAA and its students aim to:
• Understand one’s own culture(s) within an Alaskan, national andglobal context.
• Apply knowledge and critical thinking to global and cultural issues,trends and systems, and use diverse frames of reference to addressproblems.
• Communicate and connect with people in other communitiesto extend one’s own access to information, experiences andunderstanding.
• Foster additional languages, including Alaska Native languages, asa component of the UAA experience.
• Develop an informed critical awareness and understanding ofcultural differences, similarities and ambiguities.
• Gain an Alaskan, national and international perspective on careers.
The above were approved by the International and Intercultural TaskForce on March 9, 2012, and approved by the provost and executivevice chancellor and the vice chancellor for Student Affairs on May 2,2012.
Diversity StatementUAA recognizes and values the diversity of our unique locationin Southcentral Alaska, the ancestral homelands of the Dena’inaAthabascan, Ahtna Athabascan, Alutiiq/Sugpiak and Eyak peoples.
We honor diverse experiences and perspectives—including differencesin ideas, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity,race, culture, nationality, age, disability, veteran and socioeconomicstatus—and strive to create welcoming and inclusive learningenvironments where all are treated with respect.
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At UAA, valuing diversity is integral to excellence. Diversitymaximizes our potential for creativity, innovation, educationalexcellence and outstanding service to our communities.
Accreditation
Institutional AccreditationThe University of Alaska Anchorage has been accredited by theNorthwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) since1974. This single accreditation status applies to all UAA campuses,including Anchorage, Kenai Peninsula College, Kodiak College,Matanuska-Susitna College and Prince William Sound College.
Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the NWCCUindicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment ofinstitutional quality evaluated through a peer review process. Anaccredited college or university is one which has available the necessaryresources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educationalprograms, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence thatit will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrityis also addressed through accreditation.
Accreditation by the NWCCU is not partial but applies to the institutionas a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or programoffered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it providesreasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available tostudents who attend the institution.
Inquiries regarding an institution’s accredited status by the NWCCUshould be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Formore information, see the Office of Academic Affairs website (https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/office-of-academic-affairs/institutional-accreditation/index.cshtml) or call (907) 786-1054.
Individuals may also contact:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (http://www.nwccu.org)8060 165th Ave. N.E., Suite 100Redmond, WA 98052Phone: (425) 558-4224
Program AccreditationWhen available, individual academic programs often seek verificationthat their program of study and student outcomes meet nationalstandards established by independent associations or governmentalagencies. That verification is documented as a program accreditation.Students who complete an accredited curriculum enjoy additionalconfidence that experts in that field have evaluated the program andtestified to its quality. Program accreditation may also enable studentsto more easily obtain professional certifications or registration.
The following programs have approval and/or accreditation fromagencies external to UAA.
Art
Bachelor of Artsin Art; Bachelor ofFine Arts in Art
National Association of Schools of Art andDesign (NASAD)
Automotive and Diesel Technology
UndergraduateCertificate inAutomotiveTechnology;Associate ofApplied Sciencein AutomotiveTechnologywith options ingeneral automotiveand GeneralMotors ASEP;UndergraduateCertificate in DieselPower Technology;Associate of AppliedScience in DieselPower Technology
ASE Education Foundation
Business Administration
Bachelorsof BusinessAdministrationin Accounting,Economics, Finance,Global Logisticsand Supply ChainManagement,Management,ManagementInformationSystems, andMarketing;Bachelor of Artsin Economics;Master of BusinessAdministrationin GeneralManagement;Master of Science inGlobal Supply ChainManagement
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools ofBusiness (AACSB International)
Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Sciencein Civil Engineering
Engineering Accreditation Commission ofABET, www.abet.org (http://www.abet.org)
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Clinical-Community Psychology
Doctor ofPhilosophy inClinical-CommunityPsychology (jointlyoffered with theUniversity of AlaskaFairbanks)
American Psychological Association (APA)
Computer Science
Bachelor of Sciencein Computer Science
Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET,www.abet.org (http://www.abet.org)
Computer Systems Engineering
Bachelor of Sciencein ComputerSystems Engineering
Engineering Accreditation Commission ofABET, www.abet.org (http://www.abet.org)
Construction Management
Associate ofApplied Sciencein ConstructionManagement;Bachelor of Sciencein ConstructionManagement
American Council for Construction Education(ACCE)
Culinary Arts
Associate of AppliedScience in CulinaryArts
Accrediting Commission of the AmericanCulinary Federation Education Foundation(ACFEF)
Dental Assisting
UndergraduateCertificate in DentalAssisting
Commission on Dental Accreditation of theAmerican Dental Association (CODA)
Dental Hygiene
Bachelor of Sciencein Dental Hygiene
Commission on Dental Accreditation of theAmerican Dental Association (CODA)
Dietetic Internship
Graduate Certificatein DieteticInternship
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutritionand Dietetics (ACEND)
Dietetics
Bachelor of Sciencein Dietetics
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutritionand Dietetics (ACEND)
Education
Minor in EarlyChildhood SpecialEducation (advancedpreparationtrack); GraduateCertificates inSpecial Education(K-12, advancedpreparation track)and in EducationalLeadership (K-12):Principal; Masters ofEducation in EarlyChildhood SpecialEducation (advancedpreparation track),Special Education(K-12, advancedpreparation track),and in EducationalLeadership (K-12)
National Council for Accreditation ofTeacher Education (NCATE)/Council for theAccreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Associate ofApplied Science inEarly ChildhoodDevelopment
National Association for the Education ofYoung Children (NAEYC) Commission onthe Accreditation of Early Childhood HigherEducation Programs
Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Sciencein ElectricalEngineering
Engineering Accreditation Commission ofABET, www.abet.org (http://www.abet.org)
Geomatics
Bachelor of Sciencein Geomatics
Applied Science Accreditation Commission ofABET, www.abet.org (http://www.abet.org)
Human Services
Associate of AppliedScience in HumanServices; Bachelorof Human Servicesin Human Services
Council for Standards in Human ServiceEducation (CSHSE)
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Legal Studies
Bachelor of Artsin Legal Studies;Minor in LegalStudies; Associateof Applied Sciencein Paralegal Studies;Post-BaccalaureateCertificate inParalegal Studies;UndergraduateCertificate in LegalNurse ConsultantParalegal
Approved by the American Bar Association(ABA)
The American Bar Association approves paralegal programs.Accreditation is reserved for law schools.
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Sciencein MechanicalEngineering
Engineering Accreditation Commission ofABET, www.abet.org (http://www.abet.org)
Medical Assisting
Associate of AppliedScience in MedicalAssisting
Commission on Accreditation of Allied HealthEducation Programs (CAAHEP) upon therecommendation of the Medical AssistingEducation Review Board (MAERB)
Medical Laboratory Science
Bachelor ofScience in MedicalLaboratory Science
National Accrediting Agency for ClinicalLaboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
Medical Laboratory Technology
Associate ofApplied Science inMedical LaboratoryTechnology
National Accrediting Agency for ClinicalLaboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
Music
Bachelor of Arts inMusic; Bachelor ofMusic in Music
National Association of Schools of Music(NASM)
Nursing
Associate ofApplied Science inNursing; Bachelor ofScience in NursingScience; Master ofScience in NursingScience; GraduateCertificate in FamilyNurse Practitioner;Graduate Certificatein NursingEducation; GraduateCertificate inPsychiatric andMental Health NursePractitioner
Accreditation Commission for Education inNursing (ACEN)
Doctor of NursingPractice in NursingScience
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education(CCNE)
Paramedical Technology
Associate ofApplied Sciencein ParamedicalTechnologydelivered at UAA'sMatanuska-SusitnaCollege
Commission on Accreditation of AlliedHealth Education Programs (CAAHEP) uponthe recommendation of the Committee onAccreditation of Educational Programs forthe Emergency Medical Services Professions(CoAEMSP)
Associate ofApplied Sciencein ParamedicalTechnologydelivered at UAA'sKenai PeninsulaCollege
Letter of Review by the Committee onAccreditation of Educational Programs forthe Emergency Medical Services Professions(CoAEMSP Executive Office)
More information about the above for the ParamedicalTechnology AAS is available here (https://catalog.uaa.alaska.edu/undergraduateprograms/coh/paramedicaltechnology).
Physical Therapist Assistant
Associate of AppliedScience in PhysicalTherapist Assistant
Commission on Accreditation in PhysicalTherapy Education (CAPTE)
Project Management
Master of Science inProject Management
Global Accreditation Center for ProjectManagement
Public Health Practice
Master of PublicHealth in PublicHealth Practice
Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
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Social Work
Bachelor of SocialWork in SocialWork; Master ofSocial Work inSocial Work
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
Surgical Technology
Associate of AppliedScience in SurgicalTechnology
Commission on Accreditation of Allied HealthEducation Programs (CAAHEP) upon therecommendation of the Accreditation ReviewCouncil on Education in Surgical Technology andSurgical Assisting (ARC/STSA)
Other Educational Opportunities
Study ExchangesStudents are encouraged to explore educational experiences througha number of education abroad and national or international studentexchange opportunities.
Students Going Abroad (http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/ed-abroad)Education Abroad CoordinatorAdministration & Humanities Building, Room 101Q(907) 786-4348
uaa_oiia@alaska.edu
The education abroad coordinator serves out-bound students, helpingthem identify international education opportunities that meet theirgoals. Early in their studies, students should seek counsel from theiracademic advisors as well as the education abroad coordinator toidentify programs that offer the best fit academically and personally.For more information, go to the Education Abroad website (https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/office-of-academic-affairs/study-abroad/index.cshtml).
International Exchange Students Coming to UAA(http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/international-student-services)Office of AdmissionsUniversity Center3901 Old Seward HighwayAnchorage, AK 99503(907) 786-1573
uaa.international@alaska.edu
UAA International Student Services (ISS) serves in-bound exchangestudents. The Office of Admissions is the liaison between theUniversity of Alaska Anchorage, the Department of State and U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement agencies with the responsibilityfor issuing required documentation for incoming international students.
National Student Exchange (http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/records/national-student-exchange.cfm)Office of the RegistrarUniversity Center3901 Old Seward HighwayAnchorage, AK 99503(907) 786-1069
The National Student Exchange is a unique, not-for-profit consortium ofnearly 200 accredited, baccalaureate granting colleges and universitieswithin the United States, Canada, Guam, Virgin Islands and PuertoRico. For more information, contact the UAA Office of the Registrar orvisit the NSE website (http://www.nse.org).
Military ProgramsUAA supports military personnel and their families throughout theUAA service area through UAA Military Programs. With two locationson Joint Base Elmendorf/Richardson (JBER), UAA offers courses foractive-duty, National Guard and Reserve personnel; their spouses anddependents; and Department of Defense civilian personnel.
Course offerings support completion of Community College of the AirForce degrees and courses leading to degrees offered by UAA. Classesare offered in a variety of classroom and e-learning formats.
UAA is a GoArmyEd school and participates in the Air ForceEducation Portal and the My Career Advancement Program offered tospouses. UAA accepts DSST and CLEP exams and evaluates militarytraining for degree-seeking students.
Courses at Elmendorf are offered at:
JBER-Elmendorf4109 Bullard Ave., Suite 107JBER-Elmendorf, AK 99506(907) 753-0204
Courses at Fort Richardson are offered at:
JBER-RichardsonBuilding 7 Chilkoot Ave.JBER-Richardson, AK 99505(907) 428-1228
Professional Development andContinuing EducationProfessional and Continuing Education (PACE)(https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/college-of-education/professionals/pace.cshtml)(907) 786-1933pace@alaska.edu
Quality professional learning enriches the knowledge and skills ofeducators and improves the educational experiences of all students.Therefore, the PACE Office partners with UAA academic units,schools, professional societies and other organizations to support
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learning opportunities such as 500-level courses and academies. Theflexible structure of PACE allows for rapid response to the dynamiclearning needs of educators and related services professionals aroundthe state.
Secondary ProgramsCareer and Technical EducationUAA partners with school districts throughout Southcentral Alaskato articulate high school technical coursework with specific UAAtechnical courses that lead to a UAA certificate or degree. Aftermatriculating into UAA as a certificate or degree-seeking student,students may apply for nontraditional transfer credit, providing thecourses were articulated and approved at the time of completion. Toreceive this credit, students must submit the appropriate form fromthe list of non-traditional credit forms (https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/registrar/registrarforms.cshtml) to the Office of the Registrarand pay an administrative fee.
Students with questions about articulated career and technicaleducation courses should contact the Office of the Registrar at (907)786-1480 or uaa.transfer@alaska.edu (uaa.registration@alaska.edu).
Dual Credit and Concurrent EnrollmentStudents who are registered simultaneously in an approved course at asecondary institution and at UAA are concurrently enrolled. The coursefollows the UAA syllabus and is taught by a high school instructorapproved by the UAA program. Students must meet all prerequisites inorder to register for the course, and they must meet all UAA deadlines,including registration and withdrawal deadlines. Students are subjectto all UAA standards, including the UAA Student Code of Conduct(https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/deanofstudents/studentconduct/code.cfm)guidelines for academic integrity. Credit received through concurrentenrollment will be considered resident credit and will be included inthe student’s UAA grade point average (GPA). Concurrent enrollmentcredit results in a permanent transcript notation, which can haveimplications for, among other things, admission to a post-secondaryinstitution, transfer, scholarships, and financial aid eligibility. Studentspay a concurrent enrollment fee.
Students with questions about concurrent enrollment registrationshould contact the Office of the Registrar at (907) 786-1480 oruaa.registration@alaska.edu.
UAA Campuses, Colleges, Centersand Institutes
UAA CampusesAnchorage Campus3211 Providence DriveAnchorage, AK 99508(907) 786-1480
Experience the Big Wild Life in Anchorage, population 300,000.UAA’s campus (http://www.uaa.alaska.edu) maintains closeconnections with Anchorage-based government, business and
nonprofit employers, giving students a wide range of opportunities forinternships, research and real-world experience.
The Anchorage campus offers a full complement of programs andcourses, including in high-demand fields such as engineering, health,business and education, as well as in the liberal arts and sciences. UAA career and technical education programs are closely aligned withAlaska’s core industries, such as aviation, oil and gas. Many courses aredesigned with flexibility to accommodate students who work or have afamily, and the campus houses a range of student success and supportcenters.
UAA’s cozy campus is connected to 250 miles of trails where studentscan enjoy wooded seclusion, mountain vistas and ocean views. Butstudents don’t have to sacrifice urban amenities to live in the LastFrontier. Anchorage provides a bounty of museums, movie theaters,shopping, live music, professional sports and hundreds of restaurants.Students will feel right at home at UAA.
The following locations are administered under the Office ofAcademic Affairs.
Chugiak-Eagle River Campus (https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/institutional-effectiveness/departments/chugiak-eagle-river)
(907) 786-7600, Fax (907) 694-1491
JBER-Elmendorf (https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/institutional-effectiveness/departments/military-programs/index.cshtml)
4109 Bullard Ave., Suite 107JBER-Elmendorf, AK 99506(907) 753-0204, Fax (907) 753-8390
JBER-Richardson (https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/institutional-effectiveness/departments/military-programs/index.cshtml)
7 Chilkoot Ave.JBER-Richardson, AK 99505(907) 428-1228, Fax (907) 428-1002
Kenai Peninsula College156 College RoadSoldotna, AK 99669(907) 262-0330 or (877) 262-0330
Kenai Peninsula College (KPC) (http://www.kpc.alaska.edu) is locatedsouth of Anchorage at two campuses in Soldotna and Homer and atan extension sites in Seward. KPC delivers Associate of Arts andAssociate of Applied Science degrees, as well as courses leadingto vocational certificates. Some courses leading to baccalaureatedegrees can be obtained entirely at KPC. A number of four-year degreeprograms are available at KPC via distance delivery through other UAAcampuses. KPC has a robust e-learning program reaching studentsacross Alaska.
The college offers academic advising, transfer information, financialaid assistance, career counseling and free tutoring. The college alsoserves students needing adult basic education, general equivalency
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diploma (GED) tutoring and testing, and English as a second languageand literacy instruction.
Kenai River Campus
156 College RoadSoldotna, AK 99669(907) 262-0330(877) 262-0330
Perched on the banks of the Kenai River (home of the world-record king salmon), the campus is conveniently located betweenthe communities of Kenai and Soldotna. This campus servesmore than 2,000 students, or 70 percent of the students of KPC.The campus sits on more than 300 wooded acres and includesclassrooms, library, laboratories, computer labs, vocational shops,media center, bookstore, art gallery, career center, learning center,food cafe, commons area, and outdoor walking and ski trails.Housing is available in a dormitory with 96 single-bedroom, four-person apartment suites.
Kachemak Bay Campus
533 E. Pioneer Ave.Homer, AK 99603(907) 235-7743(877) 262-0330
KPC’s Kachemak Bay Campus is located on three acres in thecoastal community of Homer. On the shores of Kachemak Bayand overlooking a vista of glaciers, Homer is one of the top smallart towns in the U.S. and a recreational and maritime center ofAlaska.
The campus provides programs and services on the southernKenai Peninsula, serving more than 750 students. The campusdelivers a wide variety of degree and continuing education coursesand programs of excellence in a friendly, personalized setting.It consists of two buildings with classrooms, bookstore, sciencelaboratories, art studio, computer lab, commons, library, learningresource center and student services center.
Resurrection Bay Extension Site
P. O. Box 1049Seward, AK 99664(907) 224-2285
KPC also offers classes in Seward. Various General EducationRequirement (GER) courses and personal enrichment classes aredelivered utilizing high school classrooms. KPC has an onsitecoordinator at Seward High School, and about 10 classes areoffered each semester.
Kodiak College117 Benny Benson DriveKodiak, AK 99615(907) 486-4161
Kodiak College (http://www.koc.alaska.edu), located 250 miles southof Anchorage on Kodiak Island, serves the city of Kodiak, seven ruralcommunities and the nation’s largest U.S. Coast Guard base. Kodiak
College provides face-to-face and distance education courses leadingto occupational endorsement and undergraduate certificates, associateand baccalaureate degrees, and college preparatory developmentaleducation, adult basic education and GED preparation.
In addition to supporting for-credit college-level courses, the collegealso supports community-based instruction by providing servicessuch as tutoring, research and testing for special interest, dual credithigh school/college-level courses, and continuing professionaleducation, vocational training and workforce development. The campusprovides a support network for students taking e-learning courses fromother college campuses. The campus is also a cultural center in thecommunity that sponsors events such as readings by current authors,lectures, seminars, art shows and exhibits.
Matanuska-Susitna College8295 E. College DrivePalmer, AK 99645(907) 745-9774
Matanuska-Susitna College (Mat-Su College) (http://matsu.alaska.edu)is a community campus of the University of Alaska Anchorage. TheMat-Su campus houses a comprehensive library; science, computer,career and technical labs; a student advising center that includesfinancial aid assistance, veterans services, and career and academicadvising; a learning center; modern classrooms; snack bar; and artgallery for student and faculty shows.
Located off Trunk Road on College Drive, 40 miles north of Anchorageand about halfway between Wasilla and Palmer, Mat-Su Collegeserves nearly 2,000 students per semester and continues to experiencestrong growth rates. The Mat-Su Borough is the fastest growing areaof the state. To meet the academic, career and technical needs ofthis expanding population, Mat-Su College delivers occupationalendorsement certificates, undergraduate certificates, associate degreesand several levels of cooperative degrees with other University ofAlaska campuses. Mat-Su College graduates leave prepared to enter theAlaska workforce or pursue further academic studies.
Prince William Sound College303 Lowe StreetP.O. Box 97Valdez, AK 99686(907) 834-1600
Prince William Sound College (PWSC) (http://pwsc.alaska.edu)serves the Valdez, Glennallen, and Cordova regions. From theprimary location in Valdez, about 300 miles southeast of Anchorage,PWSC provides access to a variety of educational and trainingopportunities in a geographically rich, culturally diverse, and inclusiveenvironment. The extension sites focus on dual enrollment opportunitiesfor high school students, as well as workforce training and specialinterest courses throughout Prince William Sound, and serve as aresource for potential students in rural communities who want to pursueor continue a pathway into the University of Alaska System.
PWSC attracts people with an adventuresome spirit who want tocombine the love of outdoor activities with the opportunity to achieve
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their academic and career goals. The College offers the Associate ofArts (general transfer), an Associate of Applied Science in OutdoorLeadership, a variety of professional development and workforcetraining courses and certifications, and adult basic education, English asa Second Language, citizenship, and GED preparation. PWSC plays aunique role in protecting the Prince William Sound ecosystem throughits extensive offerings of Fishing Vessel Training and related safety andpreparedness training opportunities. Our Health & Fitness Center andthe Whitney Museum provide recreational and cultural opportunitiesfor students, community members, and visitors. In partnership with theBureau of Land Management, Alyeska Pipeline Services, ProvidenceValdez Medical Center and numerous other local employers, PWSCprovides internship and career pathway options. PWSC maintains threeapartment-style residence buildings offering a variety of affordable,independent living options for residential students.
Copper Basin Extension Site
9998 Aurora DriveP.O. Box 730Glennallen, AK 99588(907) 822-3673
Cordova Extension Site
100 Fisherman AvenueP.O. Box 1248Cordova, AK 99574(907) 424-7598
UAA CollegesCollege of Arts and Sciences (https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/college-of-arts-and-sciences)(907) 786-1707, Fax (907) 786-4630Dr. John Petraitis, Interim DeanSocial Sciences Building (SSB), Room 335
School of Education (https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/college-of-education)
(907) 786-4613, Fax (907) 786-4445Dr. Claudia Dybdahl, Interim DirectorProfessional Studies Building (PSB), Room 234
College of Business and Public Policy (https://business.uaa.alaska.edu)(907) 786-4121, Fax (907) 786-4131Dr. Karen Markel, DeanEdward and Cathryn Rasmuson Hall (RH), Room 301
College of Engineering (https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/college-of-engineering)(907) 786-1900, Fax (907) 786-1079Dr. Kenrick Mock, Interim DeanEngineering and Industry Building (EIB), Room 403
College of Health (https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/college-of-health)(907) 786-4406, Fax (907) 786-4440Jeffrey Jessee, DeanProfessional Studies Building (PSB), Room 205
Community and Technical College (https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/community-and-technical-college)(907) 786-6400Dr. Denise Runge, DeanSocial Sciences Building (SSB), Room 214
University Honors College (https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/honors-college)(907) 786-1086, Fax (907) 786-1060Dr. John Mouracade, DeanEdward and Cathryn Rasmuson Hall (RH), Room 105
UAA Centers and InstitutesA center or institute is created on approval by the University ofAlaska (UA) president and Board of Regents for the promotion ofadvanced study, research, economic or business development, and/or instruction in specified fields. Generally, a center or institute willserve to coordinate the participation of several academic disciplines orprograms in a unified endeavor. While centers and institutes may havevaried missions, they may not offer degree programs.
Alaska Center for Rural Health and HealthWorkforce/Alaska’s Area Health Education Center(ACRHHW/AHEC)(907) 786-6591
The Alaska Center for Rural Health and Health Workforce (https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/college-of-health/departments/ACRHHW/acrh-ahec) oversees Alaska’s Area Health EducationCenter (ACRHHW/AHEC) system and is housed within the Collegeof Health. The ACRHHW/AHEC has an affiliation agreement withthe School of Nursing in the College of Health and works closely withhealth programs across the UA system. The mission of ACRHHW/AHEC is to strengthen Alaska’s primary care workforce. It achievesthis mission through an industry-university partnership that improvesthe distribution, supply and quality of healthcare personnel in Alaska.Activities span the workforce spectrum and focus on engaging highschool students into health career pathways, broadening the experienceof existing health care students, and helping to retain a quality healthcare workforce with continuing education and professional developmentopportunities that address the health needs of Alaskans. ACRHHW/AHEC also conducts applied research in the realm of workforce.
The Alaska AHEC program has six regional centers hosted by AlaskaPrimary Care Association, Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation,Foundation Health Partners, Ilisagvik College, Southeast RegionalResource Center, and Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation. Inaddition to partnerships with UA health programs, ACRHHW/AHECworks closely with several health associations and state agencies
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and participates as a core member of the Alaska Health WorkforceCoalition.
Program activities include immersion experiences for potential andcurrent health care students (both Alaskan and out-of-state), trainingcamps for high schoolers, provision of a health care track in partnershipwith the ANSEP program, support to other UAA programs andindustry trainers to develop and deliver Continuing Education andProfessional Development training, and management of the AlaskaCACHE: Clearinghouse for Alaska’s Continuing Health Education(http://www.akcache.org) and the Health Careers in Alaska website(https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/college-of-health/departments/ACRHHW/acrh-ahec/healthcareerswebsite/index.cshtml).
Alaska Center for Conservation Science (ACCS)(907) 786-6350
The Alaska Center for Conservation Science (http://accs.uaa.alaska.edu)is Alaska’s clearinghouse for information on plant and animal speciesof conservation concern, natural communities of conservation concern,aquatic ecology baseline conditions, and invasive non-native plantand animal species. The center collects, validates, and distributesthis information, and assists natural resource managers and others inapplying it effectively. The center is part of NatureServe, and its dataare linked to similar programs in all 50 states, Canadian provinces andmany Latin American countries.
The center's fields of expertise include zoology, botany, aquaticecology, vegetation and conservation planning.
The zoology program synthesizes information concerning rare andpotentially endangered vertebrate species. The center conducts birdsurveys, maintains a database on non-native animals and, throughthe U.S. Geological Survey’s Gap Analysis Program, is modeling thedistribution of all birds and mammals in Alaska.
The botany program conducts inventories and ecological andevolutionary research on rare plants and lichens and non-nativeplants of Alaska. The center synthesizes and serves data from othercollaborators to the public. The center maintains one of the largest,spatially explicit non-native plant databases in the country, with over95,000 non-native plant occurrences from Alaska and the YukonTerritory, which is used to facilitate research and early detection as wellas rapid response actions.
The aquatic ecology program investigates the influences of naturaland human processes on the structure and function of freshwaterecosystems. The major focus of the aquatic ecology program has beenthe establishment of baseline biological conditions and the developmentof tools to monitor the biological health of Alaska’s streams.
The vegetation ecology program’s main objective is to describe themajor ecosystems and plant communities within the state of Alaska.Field projects include land cover mapping, describing all plantcommunities and identifying those that are rare, and understandingecosystem succession.
The conservation planning section addresses important managementquestions identified by land managers by developing distribution
maps for key resource values, documenting potential impacts fromenvironmental change agents, and providing baseline data for futuremanagement decisions.
In addition to serving conservation data to the public, the AlaskaCenter for Conservation Science also mentors, employs and providesscholarships for undergraduate and graduate students, who work on awide array of projects.
Alaska Small Business Development Center(Alaska SBDC)(907) 786-7201 or toll free (800)-478-7232
The Alaska Small Business Development Center (https://aksbdc.org)is a cooperative program of the Small Business Administration (SBA)accredited by the Association of Small Business Development Centersand hosted by UAA. The Center is housed in the Business EnterpriseInstitute.
The Alaska SBDC fosters, promotes and assists growth anddevelopment of small businesses in Alaska through a family of services.The Alaska SBDC provides Alaska’s businesses and entrepreneurs within-depth, high-quality business counseling and training. The AlaskaSBDC helps businesses with management, marketing, sales, finance,accounting and other disciplines required for small business growth,expansion and innovation.
The Alaska SBDC is represented throughout Alaska with regionaloffices and corresponding satellite locations. The Alaska SBDCalso focuses on business growth in rural Alaska through the RuralOutreach Program for Entrepreneurs (ROPE). Three additionalprograms for Alaska businesses are also available. The ProcurementTechnical Assistance Center (PTAC) provides support for businessesseeking opportunities in government contracting. The Buy Alaskaprogram offers free in-state sourcing for buyers and sales referralsthrough a comprehensive online site (http://www.buyalaska.com). TheTechnology Research and Development Center of Alaska (TREND)provides Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) proposalassistance and technical database searches.
All Alaska SBDC network services encourage involvement of theuniversity within the public square and serve as a direct conduit fromthe University of Alaska to business communities throughout the state.
Business Enterprise Institute (BEI)(907) 786-5444
The Business Enterprise Institute (BEI) (http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/business-enterprise-institute) links economic developmentprograms across the University of Alaska System and supportsbusinesses and entrepreneurial capacities across Alaska. BEIprovides a platform for high-level consultancy between industriesand UAA. Providing economic development-related research andtechnical assistance, high-level professional education, small businessdevelopment services and economic ecosystem enhancement forAlaska, BEI serves as a bridge to expertise and talents throughout UAA.
The Business Enterprise Institute consists of the Alaska Small BusinessDevelopment Center, the UA Center for Economic Development,
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the Alaska Procurement Technical Assistance Center, the AlaskaCooperative Development Center, the Alaska Minority BusinessDevelopment Center, the Center for Corporate and ProfessionalDevelopment, the Applied Environmental Research Center, and theCenter for Strategic Partnerships and Research.
Center for Alaska Education Policy Research(CAEPR)(907) 786-5494CAEPR@alaska.edu
The Center for Alaska Education Policy Research (http://www.iseralaska.org/CAEPR) is a division of the Institute of Social andEconomic Research. CAEPR addresses the need for Alaska-specificresearch through supporting, co