FAQ

For whom is this program designed?

• Licensed teachers seeking further professional development (Most who enter the program hold a teaching license.)
• Teachers interested in seeking National Board Certification.
• Persons interested in studying education at an advanced level.

What are the program requirements?

• 30 credits including 12 credits in the EDCS core and 18 credits in the specialization
• Completion of either a Plan A research thesis or a Plan B project. The Plan B requirement may be met by preparing a portfolio for National Board Certification.

Will I receive a teaching license in Hawai'i if I complete this program?
No. The program is primarily designed for already-licensed teachers seeking professional development. Completion of courses within the program may lead to re-licensing. Some students take the EDCS program for other purposes, knowing it will not lead to a license.
The COE does have a masters program that satisfies part of the requirement for an initial teaching license in Hawai'i. The program is called the Master of Education in Teaching (MEdT).

Where can I get advising from the Curriculum Studies department?

Contact Dr. Neil Pateman at (808) 956-4413 or pateman@hawaii.edu

Where do I send my transcripts?

Transcripts for the Masters and Doctoral programs are sent to the Graduate Admissions office, 2540 Maile Way, Spalding Hall 354, Honolulu, HI 96822.

Where do I send my supplemental forms for admissions?

Masters students send their supplemental forms to the Curriculum Studies office. Doctoral students send their forms to the Educational Foundations office.

How do I get to be an unclassified graduate?

A Post-Baccalaureate Unclassified (PBU) student is one who holds a bachelor's degree and who enrolls at UHM without seeking a specific degree. Unlike degree-seeking (classified) students, PBU students are not admitted to a specific degree program.

Beginning with the admission cycle for the 2008-09 academic year, the Graduate Admissions Office will offically process applications for post-baccalaureate unclassified (PBU) programs. To be eligible to apply for admission as a PBU student, an applicant needs to possess a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or an equivalent degree from a recognized non-U.S. institution of higher education.

How do I register for classes?

1. Find the classes you want to take at http://myuh.hawaii.edu/uhdad/avail.classes?i=MAN and write down their Course Reference numbers
2. Log on to MyUHPortal at http://myuhportal.hawaii.edu/ Use your UH username and password to login.
3. Click the "Add/Drop" courses link on the left side of the page.
4. Select the semester you wish to register for
5. Scroll down until you see the "Add Classes Worksheet" section.
6. For each class, select the institution where the class is held and write in the Course Reference numbers for each class you wish to register for.
7. Click the "Submit Changes" button.

Why can't I register?

Please check the Registration timetable for the exact dates Graduate students can register. Remember to check if you are a "continuing" studentt or "new" student, as dates for those students differ. Also, some students have holds on their record, such as a medical or financial hold. Check the MyUHPortal to see if any holds on on your record. Students cannot register until they receive notification that they are officially accepted into the program.

How do access MyUHPortal?

Visit http://myuhportal.hawaii.edu/ to access MyUHPortal. Students need their UH username and password to login. If you have not received a UH username and password, visit the UH ITS site for more information.

Where can I get a list of available courses for the semester?

http://myuh.hawaii.edu/uhdad/avail.classes?i=MAN

Where can I get a list of course descriptions?

http://www.catalog.hawaii.edu/courses/description-index.htm

When do I apply for graduation?

http://manoa.hawaii.edu/commencement/