Department of Educational Administration

Wist 220
1776 University Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-7843
Fax: (808) 956-4120
Web: coe.hawaii.edu/edea/

Faculty

*C. Lucas, PhD (Chair)—professional development, leadership theories, partnerships
*E. Chang, PhD—community-based research, critical race and ethnic studies, digital sociology, learning and leadership development
*W. Kahumoku III, PhD—leadership development, indigenous research and educational approaches, educational policy
*N. A. S. Reyes, EdD—indigeneity in higher education, critical race theories, postsecondary success for students of color
*D. Taira, PhD—history of American education, history of Hawaiʻi’s school system, 20th century Native Hawaiian history
*E. K. Wright, PhD—indigeneity in higher education, indigenous research methodologies, student affairs leadership

Cooperating Graduate Faculty

*M. Benham, EdD—leadership and higher education
*L. Ideta, EdD—qualitative research, Asian culture, women’s leadership

*Graduate Faculty

The Academic Program

The department offers graduate programs leading to the MEd in educational administration (EDEA) for both K-12 and higher education and the PhD with a track in educational administration. The educational administration program includes both introductory courses and advanced seminars in the following areas of study:

Theories, policies, principles, and practices of educational administration;
Organizational theory and change;
Legal/financial issues;
Educational leadership (problems, strategies, and solutions); and
Research and data utilization

The educational administration program prepares educational administrators and supervisors for a broad range of education-related administrative positions. These positions include elementary and secondary school administrators, higher education staff positions, and department and grade-level chair at PK-12 and higher education institutions.

Participants in the educational administration program will have the opportunity to study in a multicultural setting that includes students from Hawaiʻi, the Pacific, and the continental U.S., as well as from private and PK-12 schools. The department’s focus on both higher and lower education provides students the opportunity to explore a wide range of national and international issues of importance to education and to specialize in an area of interest.

Graduate Study

Master of Education in Educational Administration

Please see “Programs” section below for more information about this program.

BAM Program: Dual Enrollment Program

The Department offers a dual-enrollment program with the UH Mānoa Department of Ethnic Studies, leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies and a MEd in Educational Administration. During their senior year, BAM students will be enrolled in the two programs, taking nine credits that count for both the BA and MEd. They will complete a master’s thesis or Plan B paper, working with an EDEA faculty member.

Ethnic Studies, BA/Educational Administration, MEd (Non-Thesis)
Ethnic Studies, BA/Educational Administration, MEd (Thesis)

Admission Requirements

In addition to the application requirements described in the previous section on prospective MEd students, prospective BAM students also need to submit three letters of references and must have received a B or better in ES 480. Candidates should apply in their junior year for admission in their senior year. Interested students should contact Dr. Roderick Labrador (labrador@hawaii.edu or (808) 956-6915), Professor and Chair, Department of Ethnic Studies for advising before submitting their MEd application.

Doctoral Degree

Please see “Programs” section below for more information about this program.

Programs

Master’s

Educational Administration, MEd

Doctorate