This program is not available online.

Time to completion will vary by candidate, however, most candidates finish between 5-7 years. All graduate degrees at the University of Hawaii must be completed within 7 years.

Submit letters of recommendation preferably from an academic advisor/university professor and supervisors/employers. Letters of recommendation should address the applicant’s potential to succeed as a graduate student in the PhD in Education program. Letters should be: On organizational letterhead Include the relationship to the applicant and the length of time reference has known the applicant Describe … read more of What kind of letters of recommendation should I submit?

Upon acceptance into the doctoral program, you may meet with your interim advisor to discuss possible waiver or substitution of courses based on prior coursework. Keep in mind that your advisor’s main responsibility is to set you up for success in this advanced program. They will work with you to ensure that you build core … read more of I already have a Master’s Degree, will any of my courses count towards this PhD program?

This is an add-a-field certificate so if you come into the program without an initial license, it will NOT enable you to teach in a public PreK. You should seek a program that offers you an initial license instead. If you are interested in an initial license, please visit the Bachelor of Education, Elementary Education … read more of If I don’t have an initial teaching license, will this help me teach in a public PreK?

Yes, but only if you already have an initial license in another field before entering the program. The add-a-field track is a state approved teacher preparation program (SATEP) that recommends candidates to add a PK-K or PK-3 field to their initial license. If your baccalaureate was not in a license program, the certificate will NOT … read more of Will the ECED GCERT allow me to teach in a public PreK?

Tuition and fees vary depending on a number of factors, such as resident or non-resident status. The most recently posted tuition and fee rates are available on the University of Hawaii at Manoa Outreach College website.  

If you are not working in a birth through 5 setting, you will need to find appropriate settings where you can carry out field embedded assignments for your courses. The program is offered in a way that allows working professionals to earn a certificate. You will be enrolled in 2 courses each term. Each class … read more of Do I need to be working in an ECE setting while I am in the ECED GCERT program?

Transfer credits are NOT applicable toward graduate certificate requirements. However, up to six UHM Post-Baccalaureate Unclassified (PBU) credits may be applied.

Yes, it is possible. Three of the courses required for the ECED GCERT are foundational courses that fulfill pre-requisites for the MEd – ECED. Two additional courses can be applied towards your MEd-ECED course requirements. You may pursue both graduate certificate and MEd-ECED degrees if you fulfill the requirements for both. The ECED GCERT is … read more of Is it possible to pursue an ECED GCERT and an MEd-ECED?