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College of Education

Undergraduate Programs

The college offers the bachelor of education (BEd) degree in elementary education (with early childhood, Hawaiian education, and special education options available) and in secondary education, and the bachelor of science (BS) degree in kinesiology and rehabilitation science (KRS). Specific degree requirements for these undergraduate programs, including copies of the General Education Core Requirements are available in the Office of Student Academic Services, Everly Hall 126. 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 Elementary Education program is offered statewide, as well as at UH Mânoa.

Note: The second language requirement for the College of Education’s BEd programs (elementary and secondary education) and the BS program is waived for students admitted into these programs after Fall 2003.

Admission Requirements

Students applying for admission to the bachelor of education program must have achieved upper division status by completing a minimum of 55 credit hours from an accredited college. BS majors in KRS follow specific General Education Core Requirements listed on their program sheet. Students also must meet the following criteria:

1. Cumulative GPA of 2.75 for all postsecondary institutions attended.
   
2. In addition, secondary education majors, GPA of 2.75 in the content major. Students pursuing a secondary major in mathematics or science may be considered for admission with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 and a major cumulative of at least 2.50.
3. Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST/C-PPST): Minimal state passing scores in reading, writing, and mathematics subtests.
4. Applicants must demonstrate oral and non-verbal communicative competence through the successful completion of a Personal Admissions Interview(s). The purpose of the interview is to assess fluency of oral communication, interest in teaching, student motivation and suitability to the profession.
5. Completion of pre-education core requirements (i.e., General Education Core Requirements specified for education majors). Applicants who have completed an articulated AA degree from a UH Community College are considered to have met the COE pre-education core with possible exceptions (see an academic advisor).
6. A minimum of 40 hours of documented current active involvement with a group of school-age children at the grade level of most interest in future teaching.

Admission requirements are subject to change. Call the Office of Student Academic Services for updated information.

Qualified students who are off-island during the semester of application may be granted a telephone interview.

Students who are denied admission to the College of Education may request reconsideration of their application from the Director for Student Academic Services. However, only students who have achieved a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 and who attain the minimum qualifying passing score on the PPST/C-PPST may request reconsideration. In addition, students must show strong evidence of future potential in the field and a strong record of recent scholarship.

During the admission process, applicants may be referred to, reviewed by, 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 will be evaluated on the basis of past experience and current interaction with college personnel.

Applicants should be aware that admission to the college does not guarantee admission to student teaching (teaching residency). Students’ progress in teacher education programs will be evaluated at several points throughout the program.

Also required for field placement:

1. Original TB certificate clearance as required by Hawai‘i Department of Education school regulations. Contact the Department of Health for more information.
2. Liability insurance.
3. Hawai‘i Department of Education fingerprinting and background check.
4. Transportation to and from the school sites is the student’s responsibility.

Application Procedures

1. Submit a current College of Education application form (coe.hawaii.edu/admissions/initial/apply) with official transcripts of all previous college work to the appropriate place.
   a. Classified UH Mânoa undergraduate students submit the College of Education application to the Office of Student Academic Services, College of Education.
   b. Undergraduate applicants from other campuses, classified/unclassified UH Mânoa graduate students, and unclassified UH Mânoa undergraduate students submit the College of Education application to the Office of Student Academic Services and send a completed UH application form and transcripts to the appropriate UH Mânoa Office of Admissions.
2. Make arrangements for the interviews and the PPST/C-PPST.

Application Deadlines

Priority deadline is February 1; final deadline is March 1 for fall admission. Priority deadline is August 1; final deadline is September 1 for spring admission. Elementary undergraduate majors apply only for fall admission–Priority deadline is February 1, final deadline is March 1. Deadlines are subject to change. Call the Office of Student Academic Services for updated information.

Student Teaching

The College of Education plans, arranges, and supervises student teaching experiences at the elementary and secondary levels in public and private schools within the state of Hawai‘i. 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 student teaching.

Prerequisites for registering for student teaching, which is offered on a mandatory CR/NC basis, and seminar, in which a student receives a letter grade (A-F), include the following:

1. Enrollment in the College of Education as a classified student and completion of all course work;
2. Completion of the required foundations and methods courses with a grade of C (not C-) or better;
3. A cumulative GPA of not less than that required for admission to the college;
4. Student Teaching Application–A student must complete a student teaching application form from the Office of Student Academic Services or online, and then make an appointment for a graduate check with an academic advisor in June or July for the September 15 deadline and November or December for the February 15 deadline. No late applications will be accepted. (There is no student teaching during the summer session.)
5. Liability insurance;
6. Hawai‘i Department of Education fingerprinting and background check.

Students should check with their academic advisor concerning specific requirements.

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