The Master of Arts in Indigenous Language and Culture Education further prepares mauli ola educators as applied researchers who advance the development of Hawaiian and Indigenous culture-based education through three distinct emphasis: - Indigenous Medium Education,
- Hawaiian Language and Literature, and
- Indigenous and Minority Languages Revitalization.
The program offers a Plan A thesis track and a Plan B applied research track. Students will automatically be admitted into the Plan B applied research track. If interested in the Plan A thesis track, please meet with the College Graduate Program Coordinator. |
| 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: - B.A. or B.S. degree from a regionally accredited institution or from a nationally recognized foreign institution
- 30 credits in Hawaiian Language, Hawaiian Studies, and/or Linguistics at the 300- or 400-level with no grade lower than a 3.0 (B)
- GPA of 3.0 (4.0 = A scale) or the equivalent in the last four semesters of approximately 60 semester credits of undergraduate and/or in all post- baccalaureate work
- Successful completion of KHAW 490 (not required for Indigenous and Minority Languages Revitalization Emphasis)
- 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
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Statement of Research Interests
Applicants are also required to have the following: - Personal Statement
- Sample undergraduate academic paper (by preference written in Hawaiian)
- Three letters of recommendation which should address the applicant’s background and potential in their field of interest including any service to the Hawaiian or indigenous language/culture community
- Interview
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* 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.