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College of EducationUndergraduate ProgramsThe college offers the bachelor of education (BEd) degree in elementary education (with early childhood, Hawaiian education, and special education dual preparation available), in secondary education by academic major, and the bachelor of science (BS) degree in health and physical education, and in kinesiology and rehabilitation science (KRS). Specific degree requirements for these undergraduate programs and General Education Requirements are available in the Office of Student Academic Services (OSAS), Everly Hall 126 or on the web. For program requirements for the BEd, see the Institute for Teacher Education section of the Catalog. For program requirements for the BS in KRS, see the Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science section of the Catalog. The BEd in Elementary Education is offered on campus at UH Manoa and statewide through distance education. Admissions Requirements for Undergraduate MajorsStudents applying for admission to the bachelor of education (BEd) and the bachelor of science (BS) programs must meet all UH Manoa admission requirements and complete the COE online Major Declaration Form. Majors should follow specific General Education Requirements listed on their program sheets. Please consult an advisor. During the admission process, applicants may be referred to, or interviewed by, appropriate faculty members regarding their qualifications and potential as educators. The behavior of applicants should reflect high ethical and professional standards at all times. Behavior may be evaluated on the basis of past experience and current interaction with college personnel. To declare a major, see makalei.coe.hawaii.edu/student. Admission requirements are subject to change. Call OSAS for updated information. Additional Requirements for Licensure Track/State Approved Teacher Education Programs (SATEPs)The college offers licensure track/state approved teacher education programs (SATEPs) that qualify program completers to apply for licensure with the Hawai'i Teacher Standards Board (HTSB). The college also offers a prelicensure track for students who wish to declare an education major. However, participation in the prelicensure track does not guarantee admission to a SATEP. Students pursuing a teaching license also must meet the following criteria or those in effect due to HTSB actions at the time of application:
Admission requirements are subject to change. Call OSAS for updated information. Applicants should be aware that admission to a SATEP does not guarantee admission to clinical placements, including practicum, student teaching, internship, or teaching residency. Students' progress in state approved teacher education programs will be evaluated at transition points throughout the program. Also required for clinical placement:
The HTSB also requires passage of the appropriate content test (e.g., Praxis II, ACTFL) prior to student teaching, internship, or teaching residency. Please see a COE academic advisor for more details. Requests for Reconsideration of Negative Admissions DecisionsStudents who are denied admission to a College of Education degree program or SATEP may request reconsideration of their application from the Director of OSAS. However, only students who have achieved a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 and who attain the minimum qualifying passing score on the Praxis I may request reconsideration for admission to a SATEP. In addition, students must show strong evidence of future potential in the field and a strong record of recent scholarship. Application Procedures and Deadlines
Application for degree programs follows UH Manoa deadlines. For SATEP application, priority deadline is February 1, and final deadline is March 1 for fall admission; priority deadline is August 1 and final deadline is September 1 for spring admission. Be aware that not every program admits every semester. Deadlines are subject to change. Call OSAS for updated information. All students in the BEd and BS programs should make an appointment for a graduation check with an academic advisor in June or July for the September 15 graduation deadline and in November or December for the February 15 deadline. No late applications will be accepted. SATEP participants should check with an advisor to ensure compliance with all completion requirements. OSAS will not recommend candidates to the HTSB for licensure until all requirements are satisfied. Field and Clinical ExperiencesThe College of Education plans, arranges, and supervises all required field and clinical experiences, including student teaching, at the elementary and secondary levels in public and private schools. Since student teaching is a full-time experience, students may not register concurrently for other courses and are strongly advised not to undertake employment during any required student teaching. Check with the advisors for additional prerequisites related to classified status, course completion, grade requirements, GPA requirements, Praxis II content knowledge tests, and required forms before registering for student teaching. Please be aware of deadlines, particularly those after which no late applications will be accepted. Those undertaking field and clinical experiences, including student teaching or teaching residency as part of a SATEP, must have met the following prerequisites:
There is typically no student teaching or teaching residency during the summer session. The HTSB requires passage of the Praxis II content examination or other approved options or demonstrating content knowledge prior to student teaching. Students should check with their academic advisor concerning specific requirements. EDUC Courses |
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