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