This handbook (Themes 1-5) provides general information for Prospective and New Students about the Master of Education in Curriculum Studies Program, Add-a-Fields, and Graduate Certificates at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and summarizes relevant policies and procedures of the University.  The handbook (Theme 6) also covers topics relevant to continuing and graduating students, which includes an at-a-glance listing of CS course offerings for students to see what CS courses are offered per semester.

The information in this handbook may not be complete. Additional information about the Program can be found in the current University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa General and Graduate Information Catalog, or visit the COE Website. The University reserves the right to change or delete, supplement, or otherwise amend at any time the information, requirements, and policies contained in this handbook.

You may also download  PDF versions of the handbook for  Prospective and New Students and Continuing and Graduating students.

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  Theme 1
  Department of Curriculum Studies

  Overall info for all CS students, including program Tracks, policies, and financial assistance

  5 topics

  1. Topic 1.1 Department Vision and Mission
     1.1
  2. Topic 1.2 Program Goals, Objectives and Standards
     1.2
  3. Topic 1.3 General Information
     1.3
  4. Topic 1.4 HIDOE Teacher Reclassification Course Credits
     1.4
  5. Topic 1.5 Tuition and Financial Aid information
     1.5
  6. Document Application and Registration Process Step-by-Step Guide
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  Theme 2
  Graduate Certificates

  Information on the Graduate Certificates offered through the CS department.

  7 topics

  1. Topic 2.1 Ethnomathematics
     2.1
  2. Topic 2.2 Literacy Leader: Literacy Specialist Graduate Certificate (with or without MEd-CS)
     2.2
  3. Topic 2.3 *Literacy Leader: Reading K-12 Graduate Certificate (with or without MEd-CS)
     2.3
  4. Topic 2.4 Early Childhood Education (ECED) Graduate Certificate
     2.4
  5. Topic 2.5 Sustainability and Resilience Education Graduate Certificate
     2.5
  6. Topic 2.6 Teacher Leader Graduate Certificate
     2.6
  7. Topic 2.7 Multilingual Multicultural Professional Practice Graduate Certificate
     2.7
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  Theme 3
  Master's Programs: School Level Tracks

  Information on the School Level track and Master's Programs offered in the CS department.

  2 topics

  1. Topic 3.1 MEd Curriculum Studies: Program Requirements
     3.1
  2. Topic 3.2 MEd Curriculum Studies: Core Courses
     3.2
  3. Document CS Course Offerings
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  Theme 4
  Master's Programs: Content Area Tracks

  Information on the content area tracks and Master's Programs offered in the CS department.

  8 topics

  1. Topic 4.1 MEd Curriculum Studies: Program Requirements
     4.1
  2. Topic 4.2 MEd Curriculum Studies: Core Courses
     4.2
  3. Topic 4.3 Art Education
     4.3
  4. Topic 4.4 Language Arts/ Literacy
     4.4
  5. Topic 4.5 Mathematics Education
     4.5
  6. Topic 4.6 Multicultural Education
     4.6
  7. Topic 4.7 * Reading K12 (with or without Reading K12 Graduate Certificate)
     4.7
  8. Topic 4.8 Social Studies Education
     4.8
  9. Document CS Course Offerings
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  Theme 5
  Master's Programs: Interdisciplinary Tracks

  Information on the interdisciplinary tracks and Master's Programs offered in the CS department.

  9 topics

  1. Topic 5.1 MEd Curriculum Studies: Program Requirements
     5.1
  2. Topic 5.2 MEd Curriculum Studies: Core Courses
     5.2
  3. Topic 5.3 Aloha ʻĀina Education and Leadership
     5.3
  4. Topic 5.4 Interdisciplinary Education
     5.4
  5. Topic 5.5 Literacy Specialist, with Literacy Leader G-Certificate
     5.5
  6. Topic 5.6 National Board Certification Teacher Leader
     5.6
  7. Topic 5.7 PACMED
     5.7
  8. Topic 5.8 Place-based and Sustainability Education
     5.8
  9. Topic 5.9 Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Social Sciences, and Sense of Place (STEMS²)
     5.9
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  Theme 6
  Continuing and Graduating Students

  This portion of the Handbook is for continuing and graduating students.

  10 topics

  1. Topic 6.1 The Semester You Plan to Graduate
     6.1
  2. Topic 6.2 MEd-CS Plan A and B
     6.2
  3. Topic 6.3 Plan A and Plan B Research Projects
     6.3
  4. Topic 6.4 Writing in Advance Degree Programs, Finding Your Voice as a Scholar
     6.4
  5. Topic 6.5 Your Literature Review
     6.5
  6. Topic 6.6 APA Formatting
     6.6
  7. Topic 6.7 Final Examination (Oral) for the Plan B Project or Paper
     6.7
  8. Topic 6.8 Formatting for a Plan B (Research Paper)
     6.8
  9. Topic 6.9 Formatting for a Plan B (Project)
     6.9
  10. Topic 6.10 CS Graduation Dates & Reminders
      6.10
  11. Document Plan B Title Page Layout
  12. Document Plan B Title Page Layout (Digital Format)
  13. Document Plan A Thesis Style and Policy Guide
  14. Document Leave of Absence Form
  15. Document Student Advising Document
  16. Document CS Course Offerings