This cohort program requires that all students take and complete all 64 credits in the same sequence.

A master’s degree from an accredited institution is required; educational background is preferred.

As noted, students will attend class/meetings five times per semester (academic year) and 4-5 weeks during the summer. All courses are delivered in person. Preparation for class, contributions to group consultancy project, and dissertation work will primarily occur outside of the class/meeting times and can represent more than 70% of the total time commitment to … read more of What is the time commitment to the program?

Summer 2023.

25-30 students.

No. WASC approval is required to offer the EdD as a distance program (25 miles or more from the campus). Remote participation is not possible at this time.

Yes, folks living on a neighbor island will travel into O’ahu for class or meetings. During the academic year, these occur five time per semester on Saturdays, from 9 am to 4 pm (approximately). During the summer, students will attend classes/meetings for 4-5 weeks.

The deadline for applications to University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Office of Graduate Division and supporting material is November 01, 2022. Applicants must ensure that all documents have been received and are on file by the deadline. Incomplete files will not be considered.

Yes. The degree was provisionally approved by the Board of Regents on January 20, 2011, and by the WASC Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities on November 09, 2012. We are a recognized affiliate of the Carnegie Project for the Education Doctorate (CPED).