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The College of Education at the University of Hawai'i at
Mānoa (UHM) promotes human development within the context
of a multicultural society. The mission of the college is
as follows:
- to prepare and provide ongoing professional development
of teachers, administrators, counselors, and related professionals
at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
- to generate, synthesize, and apply knowledge in education
and related fields through teaching, research, and other
scholarly activities; and
- to provide service and support to the local, national,
and global educational and related communities.
The College of Education is accredited by the Western Association
of Schools and Colleges (WASC). It is also accredited by the
State of Hawai'i under the State Approval of Teacher Education
(SATE) process, applying standards established by the National
Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification
(NASDTEC). SATE approval qualifies education graduates for
reciprocal teaching license and certification in at least
40 other states and the District of Columbia. In practice,
education graduates qualify for certification in all states.
The college is one of 19 institutions in the United States
that have formally established a working school and university
partnership as members of the Goodlad National Network for
Educational Renewal. The college is also a member of the Holmes
partnership of research universities and is dedicated to upgrading
and improving the quality of its teacher education programs.
The college is committed to the integration of computers into
the educational programs of teachers and students in Hawai'i.
A microcomputer laboratory (Microlab) has been created to
afford students, faculty, and staff direct access to computers
for instruction, management, and research in education.
The college offers a PhD in Education — a college-wide
degree awarded for distinguished academic preparation for
professional practice and research in the field of education.
The program is designed to enhance and facilitate educational,
social, and economic growth locally, nationally, and internationally
with a pool of highly qualified educational scholars and leaders.
The PhD program is currently available in the following areas
of concentration:
Specialization in Curriculum and Instruction
This specialization develops educational leaders in curriculum
development, teaching, curriculum evaluation, and/or teacher
education and professional development.
Specialization in Educational Administration
The primary purpose of this specialization is to develop
educational leaders in elementary, secondary, and higher
education settings. Areas of emphasis within the program
include management and leadership, organizational theory,
policy and governance, organizational socialization, and
research methods.
Specialization in Educational Foundations
This specialization prepares educational professionals with
an understanding of the historical, philosophical, cultural,
social, and political contexts of education so that they
can make informed and wise decisions about educational problems
and policy issues. Graduates with the PhD are expected to
exert leadership in the field of education and deal with
those aspects and problems in society that need to be taken
into account in advancing educational thought, policy development,
and practice, especially where these concern the social
role of the school and other educational agencies.
Specialization in Educational Policy Studies
Educational policy studies consists of a multidisciplinary
program of study and research concerned with identifying
and ameliorating significant educational problems. It draws
upon concepts and research methods from a variety of fields
(including the social sciences, history, law, and philosophy)
in defining problems and formulating solutions. The purpose
of this specialization is to prepare professionals from
diverse backgrounds for effective informed engagement in
this process. At the same times, it prepares such persons
to pursue research and service agendas geared toward lifting
policy analysis, discourse, and action to new levels.
Specialization in Exceptionalities
This specialization prepares professionals to work as leaders
in the education and support of individuals who have unique
needs, often due to disabilities. The field is broad, addressing
life span concerns and involving such services as advocacy,
family support, community services, vocational training
and support, and special education. Graduates of the program
are expected to assume leadership roles addressing local,
regional, national, and international issues related to
research and higher education and/or program development
and evaluation.
Except for students who specialize in educational foundations, all doctoral students in education may designate educational technology as their doctoral cognate. The cognate consists of two core and three elective courses in educational technology. Students interested in this option should consult with their advisors at an early stage of their doctoral program.
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