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Current Programs
The following types of graduate programs are offered at the
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa . For a list of current graduate
programs at UHM, see List
of Graduate Programs in the Graduate Division's Web site
for prospective students.
Master's Degrees
Master's degrees are awarded for ‘mastering' an academic
discipline or completing an advanced program of professional
preparation.
Doctor of Philosophy
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest degree awarded
by the University. It recognizes both the ability to carry
out independent research and the completion of a scholarly
academic program.
Graduate Certificates
Graduate certificates offer a distinct program of study and
provide graduate students with a concentrated and intellectually
coherent set of courses. Graduate certificates have two broad
purposes: 1) to complement the education of students within
disciplinary graduate programs; and 2) to provide the training
necessary for professional certification.
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