Bachelor of Arts in Special Education

The Bachelor of Arts in Special Education program prepares teacher candidates to develop and implement culturally responsive special education services for students with disabilities. The program focuses on the unique needs of:

Children and youth with disabilities; Alaska’s diverse Native and non-Native communities; and Alaska’s remote, rural, and urban communities.

Candidates who complete the B.A. in Special Education program can receive an Alaska Teaching Certificate with an Endorsement in Special Education (Grades K-12) from the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development.

Putting students first through innovative teaching, individualized support, and responsive service to community needs.

Kodiak College is part of the University of Alaska statewide system of public higher education. In 1987 it changed from its previous designation as a community college to an extended college of the University of Alaska Anchorage.

Mission

With a local focus and global connections, Kodiak College is a student-centered, vibrant community of learners.

Vision

Kodiak College, UAA, puts students first through innovative teaching, individualized support, and responsive service to community needs.

Academics

Kodiak College offers numerous academic credit courses that lead to occupational endorsement and undergraduate certificates and associate degrees and may be transferred to other colleges. In addition to traditional campus courses, there are a variety of alternative course formats including web-based, self-paced, and synchronous e-learning courses. Academic, vocational, recreational, and personal enrichment courses provide a wide array of choices for Kodiak College students. Kodiak College also provides outreach services to the U.S. Coast Guard, Kodiak Senior Center, local schools, and the rural communities of Kodiak.

Coordination with other agencies broadens the programs of instruction available to local adults. Specialized courses and workshops are provided in cooperation with agencies such as the Kodiak Island Borough School District, Kodiak Area Native Association, the Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center, the U.S. Coast Guard, Women’s Resource and Crisis Center, Chamber of Commerce, and others.