Initial Teacher Licensure

Here at OSAS, we strive to offer our students guidance and assistance in the process of applying, registering for courses, graduating, and obtaining teacher licensure. In our efforts to meet students' needs across our state and around the world, we offer remote options for advising that include advisors on the neighbor islands of Hawaii and online advising via Skype or Elluminate.

OSAS processes the applications for Initial Teacher Licensure programs. We are your resource for applications and admission requirements for each program. Visit How to Apply for detailed information on applying for our Bachelor of Education, Post Baccalaureate Certifications, and Master of Education in Teaching programs.
 
OSAS also processes applications for the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health and Exercise Science from the department of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science. The BS degree does not lead to a license to teach.

When applying to the College of Education's Initial Teacher Licensure programs or the BS degree in Health and Exercise Science, one of the first things to do is set up an appointment with an advisor. Whether you have questions about our online options or how to register for classes here at the University, our advisors are available for face-to-face or online appointments. Find out more about our Advising Services
Need program sheets, application materials, or handouts? See OSAS's Online Resource Center on the Student Wiki.

The Office of Student Academic Services (OSAS) believes that academic advising is a developmental teaching process to assist students to clarify their life/career goals and develop meaningful educational plans to help them attain these goals.   OSAS supports the College of Education students in a continual process of clarification and evaluation.  Through the questioning and exchange of information, OSAS guides students through decision-making processes which will enable them to gain critical insights and make sound decisions.
 
OSAS Goals

1. Empower and guide students to develop a realistic educational plan consistent with their career goals.
2. Assist students in understanding the University’s and College’s policies and procedures.
3. Ensure that all COE students have access to OSAS advising services throughout the year.

1. Students will identify their career goals and formulate an educational plan that will assist them in achieving their goals.
2. Students will be able to identify College and University policies that affect their educational experience.
3. Students will utilize OSAS advising services in any of the following ways:  in-person, phone, Skype, Elluminate, weekend, evening, or satellite advising sessions.
4. Students will arrive at advising sessions with prepared questions and forms properly completed.