Master of Education with a concentration in Elementary Education at University of Alaska Fairbanks

University of Alaska Fairbanks

United States of America, Fairbanks

University Rank:#901

International students can study the Education with a concentration in Elementary Education at University of Alaska Fairbanks across its UAF main campus and Anchorage campuses in Fairbanks , United States of America. This Master degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 2 years and is offered across its UAF main campus and Anchorage campuses. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 28, 2026.

About Master of Education with a concentration in Elementary Education

Earn your master's in elementary education from anywhere in Alaska. You can also become a certified elementary teacher in one year and continue working on your master's degree while you are employed in your own classroom. This program gives you maximum flexibility, and specialized training to teach in rural and urban Alaska.

Our master's in elementary education (with K-8 teacher certification) is grounded in local knowledge and experience. That means you'll gain a deeper understanding of who your students are and where they live, growing your skills as a teacher in the process. You'll also have a variety of opportunities to apply your learning in the classroom, through fieldwork experiences and an internship guided by a mentor teacher.

Requirements for the Master's Degree in Elementary Education

The elementary education master's degree includes post-bachelor teacher licensure. When you apply to the postbaccalaureate program you can also apply for the master's degree. Or, you can complete your licensure and then pursue your master's degree when you're ready.

Completing your postbaccalaureate certification gives you 15 graduate-level credits toward the master's in elementary education. Designed with working teachers in mind, you have up to six years to complete the master's degree.

Admissions requirements for the elementary education master's degree

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Education with a concentration in Elementary Education at University of Alaska Fairbanks

Entry Requirements

Certificate/Associate Degree Programs

at least 18 years old, or
have a high school diploma, or
have a General Educational Development (GED) diploma.

Bachelor Degree Programs

Have a high school diploma, and
Pass the 16-credit high school core curriculum with at least a 2.5, and
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5, and
Submit ACT or SAT test scores
- If you are applying to UAF for the academic years 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 or summer 2025, your ACT and SAT scores will be waived.

If you don't meet these requirements, contact an admissions counselor. You may have options to begin a degree or certificate program, such as starting as a pre-undeclared student or as a non-degree student.

The admission qualifications for international applicants are the same as domestic applicants with the addition of:

Proof of English Proficiency
Official diploma for institutions who do not list a degree and graduation date on the transcript

Please refer to the other student types (Freshmen, Transfer or Graduate) for program qualifications.

Minimum required English proficiency:

A minimum TOEFL score of 79.
A minimum IELTS score of 6.5.
Completion of secondary education in Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia or Canada (excluding Quebec).

Requests for exception to this policy may be submitted via email to the Office of Admissions. Acceptable grounds for waiving this requirement may include:

Successful completion (C or higher) of a college-level, non-ESL English composition course.
A comparable score on another approved exam such as the ACT, SAT or EdReady exam.

International Transcripts: Send official secondary school and/or university transcripts to World Education Services (WES) and request a comprehensive course-by-course credential report. Transcripts from Canadian institutions (excluding Quebec) are exempt from this requirement; they may be sent directly from the issuing institution.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Fee Information

Application Fee 75

How to Apply

To start your adventure at UAF, your first step will be to apply for admission. We offer a fast and convenient online application.

Once you are admitted into a degree program at UAF, we’ll start preparing your I-20 — the form needed to apply for the F-1 student visa and to enter the U.S. in student status. This process can take up to 7-10 business days once all documents have been received.

You'll also send your official secondary school and/or university transcripts to a NACES-approved evaluation service and request a comprehensive course-by-course credential report. Transcripts from Canadian institutions (excluding Quebec) are exempt from this requirement; they may be sent directly from the issuing institution.

SpanTran is a NACES-member company that has created a custom application for UAF students. We recommend using the UAF SpanTran Evaluation Request Form to ensure you get the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate.

In order to issue your immigration documents, we must receive the UAF Financial Statement for International Students (PDF) and supporting documentation. We’ll also need a copy of your passport identification page.

Your immigration documents will be mailed to the address you provided, along with your official letter of acceptance and information about applying for your visa and travel to Alaska.

You must have a student visa to study in the United States. UAF offers documents for two student visa types (F and J) depending on the type of program you attend. As part of the application process, you’ll also need to schedule a visa interview.

Master of Education with a concentration in Elementary Education at University of Alaska Fairbanks

University of Alaska Fairbanks

United States of America, Fairbanks