2.
Recreation and Leisure Science: Designed to provide students with
professional preparation in recreation leadership and management and for
entry-level programming and management positions. In addition, this
option will prepare students to take the Certified Leisure Professional
Examination administered by the National Recreation and Parks
Associations National Certification Board. The Universitys General
Education Core of 53-64 credits has been modified to prepare students
for the special demands of this option. The number of credits for the
academic major and related courses is 66-69, including 10 credits of
fieldwork. A total of 119- 133 credits is required for graduation.
3. Athletic Training: A discipline within sports medicine that relates
to the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of
athletics-related injuries and illnesses. This specialization prepares
students for the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)
qualifying examination, which is required to become a certified athletic
trainer. The University core of 53-64 credits has been modified to
prepare students for the science-oriented demands of this option. The
number of credits for the academic major and related courses is 73,
including 16 credits of practicum. A total of 126- 137 credits is
required for graduation.
4. Health/Exercise Science: Designed to prepare students to (a) assume
professional placement in science-based health/ fitness promotion
programs within corporate, commercial, clinical, or similar community
settings; (b) assume positions as health educators or health specialists
in government, voluntary, or private health agencies; or (c) pursue
graduate study in exercise science. The General Education Core of 53-64
credits has been modified to prepare students for the science-oriented
demands of this option. The number of credits for the academic major and
related courses is 73. A total of 126-137 credits is required for
graduation.
Graduation Requirements
1. Fulfill all University requirements;
2. Complete the College of Education undergraduate curriculum in
physical education, recreation and leisure science, athletic training,
or health/ exercise science;
3. Complete a minimum of 126 credit hours;
4. Have a cumulative GPA not less than that required for admission to
the recreation program; and
5. File for graduation and pay the required fee at least one semester
prior to the intended graduation date.
Special Education
Wist 120
1776 University Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-7956
Fax: (808) 956-4345
Faculty
*P. J. Edelen-Smith, EdD
(Chair)--mild/moderate disabilities, language/cognitive strategies,
transition, collaboration
Q. Avery, PhD--mild/moderate disabilities, administration, diversity
studies, family/school relations
*R. S. Black, EdD--mental retardation, transition, students at-risk,
research design
*A. A. Jenkins, PhD--mild/moderate disabilities, content strategies,
inclusive education, collaboration
*L. P. McCormick, PhD--early education, communication disorders,
behavioral disorders, severe disabilities
*D. McDougall, PhD--general special education, mild/moderate
disabilities, behavior disorders
*M. J. Noonan, PhD--moderate and severe disabilities, early intervention
*C. M. Ornelles, PhD--mild/moderate disabilities, students at risk,
integration of services, collaboration
*M. A. Prater, PhD--mild/moderate disabilities, effective teaching
strategies, students at-risk, multicultural special education
*B. Salas, PhD--general special education, learning disabilities,
transition, cultural/linguisitic differences, learning strategies
*T. W. Sileo, EdD--mild/moderate disabilities, multicultural education,
family involvement, educational collaboration
*G. J. Smith, EdD--interdisciplinary team development, transition/career
vocational special education
*R. A. Stodden, PhD--mental retardation, career/vocational special
needs, adolescent/adult services
Cooperating Graduate Faculty
R. K. James, PhD--industrial/organizational psychology,
transition/educational statistics
*Graduate Faculty
Degrees Offered: Basic teacher licensure in
general education and special education, MEd in special education, EdD
in exceptionalities, dual teacher preparation in elementary/special
education, dual teacher preparation in secondary/special education,
post-baccalaureate dual preparation on secondary and special education
The Academic Program
Special education (SPED) is a component of general
education. Its basic purpose is to assist individuals who do not benefit
from traditional educational programs. Special educators teach and help
others teach persons who have special learning needs. They individualize
and adapt instruction to help individuals with special needs become
independent and contributing members of society.
Faculty in the Department of Special Education prepare
students at the undergraduate and graduate levels to work in both school
and non-school settings. Professional roles include teacher, resource
manager, consultant, infant specialist and transition specialist. The
program is field-based.
Accreditations
The special education program is accredited by the
State of Hawaii 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). The
master of education degree program is accredited by the Council of
Exceptional Children (CEC).
Advising
Advising of students in the undergraduate and
post-baccalaureate dual preparation in secondary and special education
program is the responsibility of the Office of Student Academic
Services, College of Education.
Upon acceptance to special education graduate
programs, students are assigned to a faculty adviser. Advisers review
program requirements and progress, plan program course work, complete
departmental preregistration forms for the next semester, and sign
course registration materials. Program advisers may waive course work
(based on courses taken previously) on an individual basis. Advisers
have the responsibility of reviewing and individualizing students
programs to complement their needs. Advisers ensure that students have
appropriate knowledge and applied skills to perform as competent special
educators. Given this responsibility, advisers may require additional
course work and/ or practicum experience for certain students. Changes
made in students programs must be approved by their advisers. |