Departments & Units

The Department of Curriculum Studies (EDCS) offers two advanced degrees at the master's level in Curriculum Studies and Early Childhood Education, and a specialization in the college-wide doctoral degree, in curriculum and instruction (PhD).

Educational Administration (EDEA) provides preparation at the master's and doctoral levels for a broad range of education-related administrative positions in K-12, community college, higher education and other settings.

Educational Foundations (EDEF) offers a master’s degree and doctoral specialization. It takes an interdisciplinary approach to the critical examination of educational issues by focusing on explaining and interpreting education—asking and responding to the “why” questions.

Educational Psychology (EDEP), offering both a master's and PhD program, promotes inquiry in human learning and development within the context of a diverse society. Specifically, the major areas of study include human learning, human development, research methodology, statistics, measurement, and assessment & evaluation.

Educational Technology (ETEC) provides a dynamic program for educators seeking innovative ways to integrate emerging technologies for teaching and learning purposes. A master's degree and doctoral specialization are available.

The Institute for Teacher Education (ITE) offers undergraduate degrees in elementary and secondary education (BEd), a post-baccalaureate certificate in secondary education (PBCSE) and the Master of Education in teaching (MEdT). All programs result in eligibility for teaching licensure at the elementary or secondary levels. Those at the elementary or secondary level programs prepare future teachers to serve the ethnically diverse students of Hawaii.

Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science (KRS) offers Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Master of Science (M.S.) and Master of Education (M.Ed.) degrees. Students declaring Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science as an undergraduate major can choose from two degrees: Health and Exercise Science, and Health and Physical Education. Graduate Degrees offer specialization in Health and Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Counseling. The college-wide PhD in Education includes a specialization in Kinesiology.

The vision of the Special Education Department (SPED) is that of an inclusive society in which all individuals are afforded equal access and opportunities that improve the quality of life.