This pathway is well suited for those interested in entry and mid-level administrative positions in higher education (e.g. student services, housing, financial aid, and admissions).

Students can initially qualify for the program at the beginning of their junior year or in their second to last year prior to completion of their undergraduate studies.

Applicants must:

1.       Have declared Ethnic Studies as an undergraduate major.
2.       Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
3.       Students must complete ES 480 – Oceanic Ethnic Studies: Theory & Methods with a grade of B or better at the beginning of their junior year or in the second to last year prior to completion of their undergraduate studies.

Application materials:

•       Submit a Graduate Application
  • Select Program: Educational Administration – MEd (Fall)
  • Note: Deadline Display is incorrect, you can apply until March 1, 2025
•       Complete all four sections
  • Personal Information
  • Academic History
  • Supporting Information
    • ‘Documents’ section: Choose “I am not Adding Any Documents”
  • Program Materials
    • Supplemental Material #1: Upload your Supplemental Information Form
    • Supplemental Material #2: Upload your statement of professional objectives and educational background/experience.
    • Supplemental Material #3: Upload your résumé or curriculum vitae

Request Three Letters of Recommendation

Request three letters of recommendation from your professional references. Two letters must come from professors with whom applicant has taken Ethnic Studies or Educational Administration courses. The third letter may be from a professor, instructor, or supervisor in a community or educational setting. Have your references email their recommendation letters to edadmin@hawaii.edu