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Contact Information
 

University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
College of Education
1776 University Avenue
Everly 224
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-7913
Fax: (808) 956-9905
Website

Helen Slaughter, EdD
Graduate Chair
E-mail: slaughte@hawaii.edu

 
Degrees Offered
 

PhD in education

 
Graduate Faculty
 

Curriculum Studies

Educational Administration

Educational Foundations

Educational Psychology

Educational Technology

Kinesiology & Rehabilitation Science

Special Education

Teacher Education

 
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Application Deadlines
 
Fall Spring
I — January 15
D — February 1
No spring admission
 
Individual graduate programs may have priority consideration deadlines. Applicants are advised to contact the graduate programs for such dates. Any available funding support is limited and often awarded well in advance of the application deadlines.

Applicants who apply after the application deadlines MUST consult with the graduate programs before submitting an application. Application fees are non-refundable and may not be used for an application submitted at a later date.

I = international applicants
D = U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents
 
 
Admissions Requirements
 

Ways to Apply
Apply online or download PDF application forms.

Applicants need to meet:
1) Graduate Division admissions standard and documentation requirements, and 2) program specific admissions criteria and documentation requirements. Send all program specific documentation requirements directly to the graduate program.

GRE Scores
Refer to program specific requirements (see link above) to determine if the GRE is required by the graduate program. Click here for information on the GRE and when it is required by the Graduate Division. Official GRE scores must be sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office.
TOEFL Scores - 600/100 or above
TOEFL is required of most applicants who are non-native speakers of English. Click here for information on exemptions. Official TOEFL scores must be sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office.
 
 
Program Overview
 

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:

  • Curriculum Studies
  • Educational Administration
  • Educational Foundations
  • Educational Foundations - Policy Studies
  • Educational Technology
  • Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science
  • Special Education
 
 
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.

 

Specific degree requirements vary by area of specialization. In general, the PhD program requires the following:

  • general and specialization courses,
  • field project or internship,
  • comprehensive exam,
  • dissertation,
  • final oral exam / defense of dissertation.

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

 
 
Related Program(s)
 
curriculum studies, counseling and guidance, early childhood education, educational administration, educational foundations, educational psychology, educational technology, kinesiology and rehabilitation science, special education, teaching
 
 
 

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© University of Hawai'i at Mānoa Graduate Division

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

 
2009-11-16
 
This Web site is intended solely to provide general information. The UHM Graduate Division makes no representation and accepts no liability for the accuracy, correctness or completeness of information found in this site. Viewers of this site are advised to contact the appropriate offices for the most up-to-date information.