College of EducationCSPrograms Overview

Language Arts/Literacy

MEd, Curriculum Studies

Now Accepting Applications

Typical Length 2 years

Delivery Campus-Based

Nationally Accredited

The MEd-CS Language Arts/Literacy is a minimum 30-credit coure of study that focuses on teaching, learning, curriculum, evaluation and policy in English Language Arts/Literacy education, including all or any grade level/s K-12.

Who should consider this program

K-12 Educators, Educational Leaders, and Informal Educators

Common Careers

Graduates of this program are positioned to become leaders at their school, district, state, and beyond in English Language Arts/Literacy. They are also prepared to conduct research on English Language Arts/Literacy in their schools and districts.

Admission Requirements

Must have graduated from an accredited, four-year institution of higher education recognized by the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM), prior to beginning the MEd, Curriculum Studies: Language Arts/Literacy program.

An Undergraduate Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

A transcript from each post-secondary institution attended.

A written statement of objectives as part of your application.

Your resumé or CV.

Three (3) letters of recommendation

Applicants who are not native English speakers may need to take the TOEFL or IELTS, or Duolingo (Academic) tests. For more information view the Graduate Division website.

International students that have been admitted are required to submit a copy of their Identification documents (i.e. Passport or Identification Card)

International applicants need to show proof of sufficient funding to cover all educational and living expenses


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Application Deadlines
Starting Semester General Admission International Students Admission
Fall March 1 *

We are currently not admitting international students residing outside of the US into our hybrid or online programs due to legal and tax implications. For more information, please contact Graduate Division at gradss@hawaii.edu.


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Tuition & Funding

For the most current information, always refer to the Graduate Division website, UHM regular Tuition & Fees or UHM Outreach College Tuition & Fees.

Financial assistance may be found at:

Department

  • Department of Curriculum Studies Merit-based Giving Tree Scholarship (Notices come out in March)

College of Education

University of Hawaiʻi

Community/State

Federal

Delivery & Format

Students in these programs are un-cohorted and focus on the in-depth study of a particular content. Students from different content areas share common core coursework and have the flexibility to take specialization electives determined by their discipline/content area. CS programs offer a diverse array of course delivery. Courses may be offered on-campus in the evening or as hybrid online courses. See the UH Mānoa Catalog for details.

Coursework

The MEd-CS is a 30-credit graduate program consisting of the following:

  • 4 core courses (12-credits)
    • EDCS 622G: Curriculum Leadership (3)
    • EDCS 606: Introduction to Research (3)
    • EDCS 632: Qualitative Research Methods (3) or approved alternative research methods course
    • EDCS 667G: Seminar in Curriculum Issues (3)
  • Minimum 6 specialization courses (18-credits) – required and/or recommended course of study in a specialization area. Course work should be chosen in consultation with advisor.
  • Plan A Thesis or Plan B Paper/Project

For a full listing of courses, see the MEd-CS Handbook: Language Arts/Literacy.

Advising & Faculty

Our faculty and staff will provide you with guidance and resources to support your success from beginning to end. You will receive a dedicated faculty advisor to partner with you on your journey. 

Program Coordinator
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Amanda Smith

Associate Professor of Literacy Education