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

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.

A requirement for admission is the completion of a four-year bachelor’s program with a 3.0 GPA or better. While you can apply for the MEd-CS Progressive Philosophy and Pedagogy prior to the completion of your bachelors degree (i.e., in the fall or spring of your senior year) your transcript must demonstrate expected completion of your bachelor’s degree prior to the start of the Progressive Philosophy and Pedagogy program.

Yes, our program is hybrid (online & Face-to-Face) so we welcome students from diverse geographic locations.

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.

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.

Please contact Program Directors, Chad Miller at chadmill@hawaii.edu and Amber Makaiau at amakaiau@hawaii.edu.