University of Hawai'i at Hilo

Education (MEd)

University of Hawai'i at Hilo

Degree:Master
Field of Study:Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Cost per year:*
National: $36,381

Cost is an approximation converted to Canadian dollars.



Description:

The Master of Education degree is a 30 semester-hour program designed to foster professional growth and renewal of practicing educators and licensed teachers. It is a cohort-based program that requires two years of part time coursework and research to complete. Courses are offered through a primarily distance-based learning format. While the teaching force on Hawai?i Island is a natural target population, the M.Ed. is designed for licensed teachers throughout the state and in select areas of the Pacific Rim. The program promotes teacher leaders who will engage in school renewal and reform through curriculum development, school decision-making, and community outreach.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*75
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    An applicant must:

    • Have earned a baccalaureate from an accredited institution or from a nationally recognized foreign institution
    • Present evidence of eligibility for an Initial Basic License to teach
    • Have a grade point average of 3.0 (4.0-A scale) or the equivalent in the last 60 semesters credits of undergraduate and/or in all post-baccalaureate work
    • Submit a copy of their passport
    • Baccalaureate degree transcripts from international institutions must be submitted to an independent transcript evaluation service. More information can be found at International Graduate Student Information
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Letter(s) of Reference
    • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
    • Statement of Research Interests

    Applicants are also required to have the following:

    • Personal statement: In narrative form, describe your personal objectives for graduate study and your long-term professional goals
    • Evidence of eligibility to teach
    • Resume/CV
    • Three professional letters of recommendation. Ensure that three letters of recommendation are submitted from references who have observed or supervised the applicant’s performance and are able to comment on the quality of the applicant’s teaching experience, ability to pursue graduate study, and general character

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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