The program does NOT lead to initial teacher licensure, but students may add-a-field of Teacher Leader to an existing HTSB-teacher license.

Yes, any graduate certificate can be taken with any masters program. The Department has five graduate certificates, but is currently offering four graduate certificates in Ethnomathematics, Literacy, Sustainability & Resilience Education and Teacher Leadership that range from 15-18 credits. You may pursue both graduate certificate and MEd-CS degree if you fulfill the requirements for both.

Students need to check with their Reclassification Department Officer to find out if any course that they take advances them in their schedule. For teachers already in the Hawai‘i DOE system, it depends on their field of expertise and their school assignment responsibilities. From the UH side, the course needs to be within a degree granting program, and the course content needs to be related to the teacher’s field of expertise. Applications must be filled out with the Hawai‘i DOE Reclassification Department.

Yes. Classes are typically offered during the evening hours of 4:30 – 7pm or are offered online to accommodate working professionals. Some programs offer coursework during the summer when the K-12 school session is on summer break.

Yes, you must have 3 years of K-12 teaching experience.

Yes, our program is online so we welcome students from diverse geographic locations. Candidates residing outside of Oahu, please inquire about travel stipends and accommodations for orientations and professional development days.

You will journey through a cohorted MEd program with the same group of students and a dedicated team of faculty. It means that you will begin the program at the same time as a group of students. Your cohort will go through all of the courses together. You will be a part of a vibrant-learning community that is committed to supporting each other through the program and beyond.

Since this program is offered through Outreach College and is completely online, Hawaii resident, Non-resident, and International student tuition is the same.

Please see Tuition and Funding for information on financial aid.  We encourage you to apply early so that you have time to complete paperwork to apply for grants, scholarships, and loans.