University of Hawaii at Mānoa Graduate Studies
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University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
Department of Educational Administration
1776 University Avenue
Wist 220
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-7843
Fax: (808) 956-4120
Web: www.hawaii.edu/edea/

Ron Heck, PhD
Graduate Chair
E-mail: rheck@hawaii.edu

 
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EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
 

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Application Deadlines
 
Fall Spring
I — January 15
D — March 1
I — August 1
D — September 1
 
I = international applicants
D = U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents
 
 
Admissions Requirements
 

Click here for link to online application or to download paper application. Applicants need to meet:
1) Graduate Division admissions standard and documentation requirements, and
2) program specific admissions criteria and documentation requirements
    (see below).

 
  • a minimum of nine undergraduate credits in professional education or appropriate work experience to demonstrate familiarity with teaching or educational organizations*
  • graduate program supplemental information form (download form)
  • statement of objectives (download form)
  • official TOEFL scores — 600/250/100 or above (Required of most non-native speakers of English. Click here for information on exemptions.)

* Applicants with degrees in disciplines other than education may meet this requirement by completing appropriate course work in addition to the degree requirements.

 

Submission of Program Specific Documentation Requirements
With the exception of TOEFL and GRE scores, all program specific documentation requirements should be sent directly to the graduate program.

If required, official TOEFL and GRE scores should be sent to the Graduate Admissions Office. Please note that GRE scores may be required by the graduate program (see above) or by the Graduate Division (more info.)

 
 
Program Overview
 

The Department of Educational Administration at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa (UHM) offers graduate programs leading to the MEd in educational administration for both lower (K-12) and higher education, and to the PhD with a specialization in educational administration. The department offers both introductory courses and advanced seminars in the following areas of study:

  • theory, policies and practices, and principles of educational administration;
  • research;
  • organizational theory and behavior; legal/financial factors; and
  • educational leadership and management (e.g., program planning and management).

Students in the programs have the opportunity to study in a multicultural setting that includes students from the Pacific and Asia, as well as from private and public schools. The department's focus on both higher and lower education provides students the opportunity to explore a wide range of national and international issues of importance to education and to specialize in an area of interest.

Graduates typically work as educational administrators and supervisors for a broad range of education-related administrative positions, which include elementary and secondary school administrators, higher education staff positions, and department and grade-level chair at lower and higher education institutions.

 
 
Degree Requirements
 

All graduate students at UHM need to meet degree requirements set by the Graduate Division and their graduate programs. For general Graduate Division requirements, see Degree Requirements. Below is an overview of the degree requirements for this graduate program.

 

Students may select Plan A (thesis) or Plan B (non-thesis).

  • Plan A requires 36 credits (including six credits of thesis research), a written thesis and defense of the thesis.
  • Plan B requires 36 credits and a directed research project.

Courses
To view a listing of courses offered, visit www.catalog.hawaii.edu/courses/departments/edea.htm.

 
 
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Graduate Admissions Office
2540 Maile Way Spalding 354 Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8544 Fax: (808) 956-4261
Email: admissions@grad.hawaii.edu

 
2008-04-14
 
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