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16 Master's degrees offered by the university
Educational Foundations
In this Educational Foundations program offered by University of Hawaii at Manoa, students take core courses in the areas of philosophy of education, history of education, social and cultural contexts of education, and comparative/international education.
Clinical Research
The Clinical Research programme at the University of Hawaii at Manoa is a specialised postgraduate degree designed for aspiring medical investigators. This full-time Master's course provides rigorous training in quantitative health sciences. Students develop essential skills in trial design and data analysis over a two-year duration.
Special Education
The MEd Special Education program at University of Hawaii at Manoa is a 30-credit online program designed for professionals who wish to increase their knowledge and skills in providing services to individuals with disabilities.
Curriculum Studies - Literacy Specialist
The Curriculum Studies - Literacy Specialist is offered at University of Hawaii at Manoa as a partnership between the Curriculum Studies and Special Education Departments. The program prepares literacy specialists to ensure all students achieve their maximum potentials as readers, writers, listeners, speakers, and practitioners of 21st Century literacies (e.g., digital, media, visual, critical).
Learning Design and Technology
For nearly half a century, the Department of Learning Design and Technology (LTEC) at University of Hawaii at Manoa has provided a dynamic and high quality program for educators seeking innovative ways to integrate the latest technologies for teaching and learning.
Educational Psychology: Measurement, Statistics, and Evaluation
The Educational Psychology: Measurement, Statistics, and Evaluation is a 30-credit Master's level program at University of Hawaii at Manoa intended to prepare students for job positions in applied research settings in educational agencies, testing organizations, and profit/non-profit institutions.
Curriculum Studies - Interdisciplinary
University of Hawaii at Manoa's MEd-CS Curriculum Studies - Interdisciplinary is a minimum 30 credit track with two options: (1) the independent study of an area of concentration based on the student’s choice or (2) a set thematic course of study with a cohort of students.
Curriculum Studies: K-12 School Level
The Curriculum Studies: K-12 School Level programme at the University of Hawaii at Manoa is a 30-credit Master of Education degree. Designed for completion in two years, this campus-based course offers flexible hybrid and online study modes to prepare experienced educators for advanced administrative and supervisory roles.
Interdisciplinary Education - Aloha 'Aina Education and Leadership
The University of Hawaii at Manoa - MEd-CS Interdisciplinary Education - Aloha 'Aina Education and Leadership is a 30-credit program for Aloha ʻĀina educators and leaders. The track focuses on Aloha ʻĀina (Love for homeland, patriotism) as a foundation for relationships, education, leadership, well-being, and research in Hawaiʻi.
Teaching
The Teaching programme at the University of Hawaii at Manoa is a two-year, field-based Master of Education in Teaching. Designed for those with non-education degrees, this full-time course offers campus-based or hybrid study modes, leading to state licensure for public and charter schools across Hawaii.
Music Education
The Music Education programme at the University of Hawaii at Manoa is a comprehensive Master of Arts degree. This postgraduate course offers two distinct tracks for current teachers or music graduates seeking licensure. Students engage in advanced pedagogical study through full-time or part-time learning at this accredited institution.
Early Childhood Education
This Early Childhood Education program at University of Hawaii at Manoa offers professional development and leadership training for students who work in programs serving all children (including those with disabilities) between infancy and 5 years old.
Online Learning and Teaching
The graduate level Certificate in Online Learning and Teaching (COLT) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is offered fully online and requires the completion of 15 credits (5 courses). Although targeted for Hawaii’s educators, this program will also appeal to online educators throughout the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
Educational Psychology
The MEd program in Educational Psychology offered by University of Hawaii at Manoa is directed toward increasing the student’s competence in educational inquiry.
Educational Administration: K-12
The Educational Administration: K-12 programme at the University of Hawaii at Manoa is a 30-credit Master of Education degree. Designed for experienced educators, this two-year course offers flexible study modes including online, hybrid, and campus-based learning to prepare professionals for advanced school leadership roles.
Educational Administration: Higher Education
The Educational Administration: Higher Education programme at the University of Hawaii at Manoa is a 30-credit M.Ed. degree. This campus-based course typically spans two years of study. It is designed for those seeking mid-level administrative roles, offering a flexible curriculum through online, hybrid, and in-person delivery.