Dean’s Message

Christine Sorensen, Dean

In the College of Education, we are committed to using innovative and cutting-edge research and teaching to further the field of education and to prepare educators to contribute to a just and democratic society. In the College of Education, we have a sense of purpose and a sense of place.

We invite you to explore our web site. See the exciting initiatives underway, learn about our excellent faculty and staff, investigate the many learning opportunities available, and discover how you can get involved.

We serve over 1,500 students on Oahu, on the other Hawaiian islands, and on islands across the Pacific in baccalaureate, post-baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral programs as well as serving many more students through non-degree oriented professional development opportunities.

We have programs in elementary education, secondary education, early childhood education, Hawaiian education, special education, physical education, kinesiology, rehabilitation counseling, curriculum studies, educational administration, educational psychology, educational technology, educational foundations, and more. In addition our Center on Disability Studies (CDS) and our Curriculum Research and Development Group (CRDG) conduct a wide range of research and development projects targeted to improving education in Hawai'i and across the Pacific.

The College of Education is nationally accredited and is ranked among the top one hundred graduate schools of education in U.S. News and World Report. We are committed to serving our state and to positively influencing the future. As we look forward, we will focus on creative ways to prepare education professionals and to develop a stronger and more responsive College of Education. We are dedicated to:

  • A culture of continuous improvement,
  • Conducting research targeted to improving education,
  • Establishing environments that are conducive to learning,
  • Developing alliances and partnerships with others,
  • Integrating technology,
  • Exploring innovative programs,
  • Building a vision for the future and a positive image for education,
  • Serving the educational needs of our Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations,
  • And embracing diversity in all its forms

The College of Education has a proud history of providing students with outstanding educational opportunities and of developing exceptional educational leaders. We invite you to come to campus and visit us soon.

In the meantime, we hope that you find the resources here helpful in providing information about our programs, our faculty and staff, our students, and our graduates.