Courses
The courses are cohorted and provided in a specific sequence spread across four semesters. Coursework is offered at the UH Mānoa campus during the day. All coursework is designed, reserved, and sequenced specifically for this cohort and can be completed in two years.
In addition, general UHM Focus Requirements (i.e., E, H, O, W) are built into the program and prerequisites to ensure program candidates do not need to take additional coursework to graduate.
Fall I (18 credits)
| Coursework |
Fieldwork |
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| ESEE 310 (O) (3 cr) Learner in the Environment I: Social & Cultural Context for Learning |
ESEE 350 (4 cr) Field Experience I: RtI Intervention |
| ESEE 320 (3 cr) Assessment I: Foundations of Assessment |
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| ESEE 330 (W) (3 cr) Planning & Instruction: Introduction to Inclusive Teaching |
ESEE 351 (2 cr) Field Experience I: Rounds |
| ESEE 340 (W) (3 cr) Literacy I: Teaching Children to Read in Inclusive Settings (K-3) |
Spring I (16 credits)
| Coursework | Fieldwork |
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| ESEE 311 (E) (3 cr) Learner in the Environment II: Classroom & Behavior Management |
ESEE 352 (3 cr) Field Experience II + Assistive Technology Lab |
| ESEE 331 (3 cr) Planning & Instruction: Science |
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| ESEE 332 (3 cr) Planning & Instruction: Math |
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| ESEE 341 (W) (3 cr) Literacy II: Teaching Children to Read in Inclusive Settings (Grades 4-6) |
Fall II (16 credits)
| Coursework | Fieldwork |
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| ESEE 321 (W) (3 cr) Assessment II: Formal Assessment |
ESEE 353 (4 cr) Field Experience III |
| ESEE 333 (3 cr) Planning & Instruction: STEM |
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| ESEE 334 (O) (3 cr) Planning & Instruction: Integrating Social Studies & the Performing Arts |
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| ESEE 342 (W) (3 cr) Literacy III: Integrating Writing & Visual Arts |
SPRING II (12 credits)
*Student Teaching Fieldwork
ESEE 354C (5 cr)
Student Teaching: General education or inclusion classroom with teacher candidate effect on student learning
ESEE 354S (5 cr)
Student Teaching: General education or inclusion classroom with teacher candidate effect on student behavior
ESEE 355 (2 cr)
Seminar
*Student teaching is full time, Monday – Friday. Candidates must pass Praxis Subject Exam in Special Education prior to starting their student teaching semester.
Fall I (18 credits)
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Coursework | |
| ESEE 310 (O) Learner in the Environment I: Social & Cultural Context for Learning |
3 |
| ESEE 320 Assessment I: Foundations of Assessment |
3 |
| ESEE 330 (W) Planning & Instruction: Introduction to Inclusive Teaching |
3 |
| ESEE 340 (W) Literacy I: Teaching Children to Read in Inclusive Settings (K-3) |
3 |
| Fieldwork | |
| ESEE 350 Field Experience I: RtI Intervention |
4 |
| ESEE 351 Field Experience I: Rounds |
2 |
Fall I (18 credits)
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Coursework | |
| ESEE 310 (O) Learner in the Environment I: Social & Cultural Context for Learning |
3 |
| ESEE 320 Assessment I: Foundations of Assessment |
3 |
| ESEE 330 (W) Planning & Instruction: Introduction to Inclusive Teaching |
3 |
| ESEE 340 (W) Literacy I: Teaching Children to Read in Inclusive Settings (K-3) |
3 |
| Fieldwork | |
| ESEE 350 Field Experience I: RtI Intervention |
4 |
| ESEE 351 Field Experience I: Rounds |
2 |
Several courses fulfill Focus Requirements for general UHM graduation:
| Course + (Focus Requirement) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| STE 312 | Introduction to Teaching (W) | 3 |
| STE 313 | Principles and Methods of Reading Instruction (W) | 3 |
| STE 314 | Principles and Methods of Writing Instruction (W) | 3 |
| STE 320 | Instructional & Assessment Methods for Multilingual Learners | 3 |
| STE 322 | Social Studies, Elementary (W) | 3 |
| STE 323 | Science, Elementary | 3 |
| STE 324 | Mathematics I, Elementary | 3 |
| STE 325 | Mathematics II, Elementary | 3 |
| STE 326 | Visual Arts, Elementary | 3 |
| STE 329 | Performing Arts Expression (O) | 3 |
| STE 317 | Field Experience, two semesters | 6 |
| STE 390B | Student Teaching, semester 4 | 10 |
| STE 391B | Student Teaching Seminar, semester 4 (W)(E) | 2 |
All the Courses Listed
Coursework in both Health and Physical Education provide the foundation of knowledge that is to be applied across several different types of field experiences (e.g., peer teaching, group teaching, and solo teaching). There are a total of 120 credits (in both General Requirements and Academic Major) needed to graduate. For coursework information, review the program sheet.
Students should follow the University General Education (GE) Core requirements, as outlined in the University catalog and in sequence for program. As part of these requirements, the following classes must be completed, with a minimum grade of C-, to meet specific GE core requirements and KRS Prerequisites before admission into the HPETE program:
- KRS 113 (DB)
- PHYS 100/100L or 151/151L (Highly Recommended) [Lecture = DP, Lab = DY)]
Sport Proficiency (6 cr): Min of B- is required
- KRS 181: Sport Proficiency I
- KRS 182: Sport Proficiency II
Basic Science (11 cr): Min of C- is required
- KRS 353: Structural Kinesiology
- KRS 354: Exercise & Sport Physiology
- KRS 354L: Exercise & Sport Physiology Lab
- KRS 463: Sport Biomechanics
Health Education (15 cr): Min of B- Required
- KRS 302: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
- KRS 401: Current Trends in Health
- KRS 471: K-12 Teaching Methods in Health
- KRS 484: Drug Abuse, Violence, & Injury Prevention
- KRS 485: Healthy Sexuality Education K-12
Physical Education (24 cr): Min of B- is Required
- KRS 270: Intro to Health and Physical Education
- KRS 271: Performance Based Assessment in Health and PE
- KRS 371: Teaching Techniques – Elementary
- KRS 372: Teaching Techniques II – Secondary
- KRS 443: Diversity & Disability
- KRS 470: Fitness for Life
- KRS 477: Mortor Development & Learning
Professional Education (6 cr): Min of B- is Required
- EDEP 311: Psychological Foundations
- KRS 473: Sociocultural Issues in Health and Physical Activity
Professional HPETE (9 cr): Min of B- Required
- KRS 402 (S): Teaching Practicum
- KRS 402 (E): Teaching Practicum
- KRS 404: Teaching Methods in PE
Secondary or Elementary Licensure = 1 Semester (12 cr) K-12 = 2 Semesters (24 cr)
Please note, students who pursue a licensure track must have a min B GPA, current NEA Membership, and First Aid/CPR Certification
- KRS 405: Teaching Residency
- KRS 406: Semester in Teaching Residency
Other Tables
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| Priority (General) | September 1 | February 1 |
| Regular (General) | October 1 | March 1 |
| International Students | September 1 | January 5 |
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