Earn a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education K-8
Degree Requirements for BA in Education K-8

Education is the future of Alaska's people. With the RANA Distance Education Program, students can earn a BA online while living and working in their Alaskan communities.

The BA degree is comprised of:

• General University Requirements (GURs)
• Major courses specifically focused on educational methods and standards
• A minimum of 128 credits

Unique to APU, students have the opportunity to study "Education Innovations" focusing on comprehensive school restructuring, standards-based education, and quality school models. 

From one of our graduates:  "Being able to work in the villages and take my student teaching in bush Alaska helped me fit right in and set up my classroom." She also says she is glad she learned about online resources. "Because if you can't find what you need for the curriculum, just get on the Internet, and you're all set."

Earn an Associate of Arts Degree in Education K-8
Degree Requirements for AA in Education K-8

Paraprofessionals are crucial in Alaskan schools - these professionals carry on tradition and provide cultural leadership.

The AA degree allows paraprofessionals and other individuals who want to begin their Education studies to capitalize on their strengths and contribute to the success of their schools. Students can earn an AA degree online while living and working in their Alaskan communities.  Once completed, the AA degree can lead right into the BA.

The AA degree is comprised of:

• General University Requirements (GURs)
• Major courses specifically focused on educational methods and standards
• A total of 64 credits

As with the BA, AA students have the opportunity to study "Education Innovations" focusing on comprehensive school restructuring, standards-based education, and quality school models.