Master of Education in Teaching
Multiple Specialization Tracks Available
Typical Length 2 years
Delivery Varies
Nationally Accredited
Licensure
Stipends Available
About MEdT
The Master of Education in Teaching (MEdT) program is a State Approved Teacher Education Program (SATEP) that allows candidates to earn their master’s degree in addition to a state license through the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board, which allows the licensee to teach in public and charter schools in the State of Hawaii.
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The MEdT program is a two-year, field-based program designed for those pursuing a career in teaching who have earned baccalaureate degrees in fields other than education.
- Longstanding Success: We have been preparing teachers since 1991 and our program envisions confident, well-prepared educators who have a critical role in creating and implementing quality experiences for all children. Our alumni include three Hawai‘i State Teachers of the Year, a National Teacher of the Year finalist, a Milken Award winner, and a National Milken Educators of Hawai‘i Teacher of Promise. MEdT graduates are employed in a variety of educational institutions, both public and private, at all levels: K through 12, postsecondary (community colleges and universities).
- Strong Local Partnerships: The program works in collaboration with public, charter, and private school partners to offer both a high-quality K–12 teacher licensure program and graduate education that supports the simultaneous renewal of K–12 schools and teacher education. The MEdT program has long standing partnerships with the Waipahu complex, Stevenson Middle, Ke Kula Kaiapuni o Pūʻōhala, Ke Kula Kaiapuni ʻo Ānuenue, and many other schools across the state.
- Committed to Equity and Excellence: MEdT candidates are Agents of Change who:
- who are independent, critical thinkers that are active and responsible for their own professional learning;
- who plan, reflect, co-construct, and learn about teaching in collaboration with others,
- who utilize an inquiry mode of problem solving;
- and who are thoughtful, self-critical, and have reflective attitudes toward their professional practice.
Tracks
Prerequisites
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- None
Note: Although not required at the time of application, admitted candidates will need to submit their Content Knowledge Verification prior to enrolling in the student teaching semester. For Elementary, there are two options for meeting this requirement:
- Test Option – Applicants may choose to verify their content knowledge by submitting a passing score on the licensure test adopted by the Board in the content field. Submit official scores to University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, institution code 4867.
- Coursework Option – A minimum of thirty-six semester hours of coursework from an accredited institution of higher education with at least nine (9) semester hours in each of the following four core content areas: language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. At least three (3) semester hours in each of the core content areas must be upper division (300 or 400 level). Submit an elementary content coursework inventory worksheet: http://tiny.cc/inventory-elementary
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Professional Specialization Coursework
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- Elementary Teaching Methods I: Topics may include Reading, Writing, Social Studies, English Language Learner (ELL), Science Technology Engineering & Math (STEM).
- Special Education 444
- Elementary Teaching Methods II
Prerequisite
- Content Knowledge Verification
- Test Option – Applicants may choose to verify their content knowledge by submitting a passing score on the licensure test adopted by the Board in the content field. Submit official scores to University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, institution code 4867.
- Coursework/Major Option – Applicants have three options for demonstrating content knowledge using their coursework:
- Content major consisting of a minimum of thirty semester hours in the content field for a bachelor’s degree awarded by an accredited institution of higher education; OR
- A minimum of thirty semester hours in the content field from an accredited institution of higher education, at least fifteen of which must be upper division level; OR
- A master’s, specialist, or doctoral degree in the license field awarded by an accredited institution of higher education.
Professional Specialization Coursework
- Secondary Teaching Methods 1 & 2: The fall focuses on teaching methods specific to the candidate’s secondary subject area. The spring focuses on incorporating literacy with the secondary content.
- Special Education 445
Prerequisite
- Content Knowledge Verification
- There is no Praxis exam available for Hawaiian Language. Therefore, Hawaiian Language Immersion applicants must be fluent speakers of Hawaiian as demonstrated by a B or better in HAW 402 (UHM) or KHAW 404 (UHH) and have 30 credits of content knowledge.
- In addition, refer to either Elementary or Secondary Track details regarding track-specific prerequisites for your chosen licensure level
Professional Specialization Coursework
The Dual Hawaiian Language Immersion coursework will include the same coursework as those pursuing the Elementary or Secondary track option, although some program seminars are taught in ‘olelo Hawai‘i. Dual Immersion candidates also have the option to pursue K-12 licensure, which would include completing two semesters of student teaching, one in each of the licensure levels.
Prerequisite
- SPED 304: Foundations of Inclusive Schooling
- In addition, refer to either Elementary or Secondary Track details regarding track-specific prerequisites for your chosen dual licensure level
Note: Enrolled candidates will need to take the Special Education Praxis exam prior to beginning their final semester of student teaching. More information will be shared after enrollment.
Professional Specialization Coursework
- Fall I
- SPED 611: Methods and Strategies for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
- SPED 485: Classroom Organization and Management
- STE 404: Teaching in the Subject Field
- Spring I
- SPED 613: Advanced Assessment and Curriculum Development
- SPED 626: Field Experience in Special Education
- Summer 1
- SPED 621: Language Arts Strategies – Students with Mild/Moderate Support Needs
- Fall II
- SPED 620: Strategies Across Content Areas
- Spring II
- SPED 627: Student Teaching in Special Education
Contact Information
Each MEdT cohort has cohort coordinators who provide guidance and resources to support candidate success from beginning to end.
Prospective students should complete our contact form: http://tiny.cc/medtinfo to get in touch with an advisor.
