Is it possible to pursue a Graduate Certificate and the Master of Education in Curriculum Studies or Second Language Studies?
You may pursue both graduate certificate and MEd-CS and/or MEd-SLS degrees if you fulfill the requirements for both.
FAQs
Do the courses that I take in EDCS count in advancing in the HI-DOE salary schedule?
While our students in the past have been able to apply the credits they earned in the program towards reclassification on the HI-DOE pay schedule, applicants need to check with their Reclassification Department Officer within the HI-DOE to confirm. Reclassification and/or advancement on the HI-DOE pay scale is not determined by the University of Hawaiʻi-Mānoa-College … read more of Do the courses that I take in EDCS count in advancing in the HI-DOE salary schedule?
Is there an additional cost to apply for National Board Certification?
Yes. The cost of applying for National Board Certification is not covered by the tuition for the program. Please refer to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards website for information regarding National Board Certification: https://www.nbpts.org/national-board-certification/
What type of NBC supports will I receive during the program?
The courses are designed to provide you with ongoing support and guidance to develop a NBC portfolio and to formally apply for NBC if you wish. Our faculty will continue to provide NBC supports for our graduates.
Am I required to formally apply for National Board Certification as part of the program?
No. Applying for National Board Certification is optional. Students who choose not to apply for formally National Board Certification will create a mock-NBC portfolio for the plan b requirement.
Do National Board Certified teachers in the Hawaii-Department of Education receive a pay increase?
Information regarding this may be found at https://www.hsta.org/national-board-certification/
Are there opportunities for me to apply for financial aid?
Yes. We have provided some financial aid information for you to explore. We encourage you to apply early.
What does it mean to be in a cohorted program?
You will journey through the MEd program and the National Board Certification process with the same group of students and a dedicated team of faculty. You will be a part of a vibrant-learning community that is committed to supporting each other through the program and beyond.
What is the time commitment during the summer session?
The 2-summer courses will meet face-to-face during a three-week block of time in June/July. The exact dates of the courses will be developed with the program participants. We will typically run Monday-Friday from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Is the National Board Certification MEd (Aloha Kumu) available to students outside Hawaiʻi?
Yes. Currently the program is being offered online as a result of the COVID pandemic, therefore we are accepting students from outside of Hawaiʻi.