Secondary Education, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

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College Requirements

Admission Requirements

Spring admission only
Submit an application to the College of Education no later than the following:
- October 1 for spring semester (September 1 priority deadline)
  Apply: makalei.coe.hawaii.edu
Submit an application to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa no later than the following:
- October 1 for spring semester (September 1 priority deadline)
  Apply: manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/
- Pay non-refundable $70 Application Fee
- Submit official non-UH transcript(s) reflecting conferral of bachelor’s degree and any graduate level course work
2.75 cumulative and content major GPA; 2.50 cumulative and content major GPA for mathematics, health and physical education, and science content areas
Content Knowledge Verification requirement as defined by the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board
40 hours of documented current group leadership involvement with secondary-aged youth
Personal admissions interview

Content Areas

Art, Dance, English Language Arts, English Language Learners/Multilingual, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Music, Science, Social Studies, Theatre, World Languages

Major Requirements

Minimum grade of C or better is required in all courses

Program (36 credits)

No other course work can be taken during teaching residency.

Additional courses may be required for those applying to Art, Music, Health and Physical Education, World Languages, and Social Studies

EDEF 610 - Foundations of Educational Theory Credits: 3
EDEP 631 - Adolescence and Education Credits: 3
STE 401 - Principles & Methods of Literacies Within and Across the Disciplines (6-12) Credits: 3
STE 402N - Teaching Practicum: interdisciplinary Credits: V
STE 402 - (Alpha) Teaching Practicum Credits: V
STE 404 - (Alpha) Teaching in the Subject Field Credits: 3
STE 405 - (Alpha) Teaching Residency Credits: V
STE 406 - Seminar in Teaching Residency Credits: 3
STE 440 - Multicultural and Social Justice Education Credits: 3
SPED 445 - Educating Exceptional Students in Regular Classrooms–Secondary Credits: 3

Required Graduation Grade Point Averages

2.75 cumulative and content major GPA or higher; 2.50 cumulative and content major GPA or higher for mathematics, health and physical education, and science content areas

Notes

This was prepared to provide information and does not constitute a contract. Meet regularly with your College of Education advisor to ensure you are on track with your major requirements.

College of Education, Office of Student Academic Services

Everly 126; (808) 956-7915; osas@hawaii.edu; coe.hawaii.edu

Director: Denise Nakaoka; Everly 126; (808) 956-4274; nakaoka@hawaii.edu

Associate Director: Denise Abara; Everly 126; (808) 956-5192; dabara@hawaii.edu

Education Faculty Advisors:
Jolene Muneno; Everly 126; (808) 956-4268; jsmuneno@hawaii.edu
Michelle Tagorda-Kama; Everly 126; (808) 956-5371; tagordam@hawaii.edu
Courtney Tsumoto, Everly 126, (808) 956-6695, catsumot@hawaii.edu

Puʻuhonua: Hale for Native Hawaiian Student Support, puuhonua@hawaii.edu
Puahia: First Year & Transfer Student Support, puahia@hawaii.edu
Tinalak: Filipino Student Support, tinalak@hawaii.edu

2-Year Plan

This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan.

Year 1

Spring

STE 401 - Principles & Methods of Literacies Within and Across the Disciplines (6-12) Credits: 3
STE 402N - Teaching Practicum: interdisciplinary Credits: V
STE 440 - Multicultural and Social Justice Education Credits: 3

Credits 9

Summer

EDEF 610 - Foundations of Educational Theory Credits: 3
EDEP 631 - Adolescence and Education Credits: 3

Credits 6

Total Credits 15

Year 2

Fall

STE 402 - (Alpha) Teaching Practicum Credits: V
STE 404 - (Alpha) Teaching in the Subject Field Credits: 3
SPED 445 - Educating Exceptional Students in Regular Classrooms–Secondary Credits: 3

Credits 9

Spring

STE 405 - (Alpha) Teaching Residency Credits: V *
STE 406 - Seminar in Teaching Residency Credits: 3

Credits 12

Total Credits 36

Notes:

Additional Admission Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree from a UHM recognized instituion, GPA: 2.75; minimum cumulative GPA and content major GPAfor mathematics, health and physical education, and science content areas: 2.50; content knowledge; 40 hours of documented experience; interview.
Minimum grade of C or better is required in all courses. Required for graduation: 2.75 cumulative GPA or higher; 2.5 cumulative and content major GPA or higher for mathematics, health and physical education, and science content areas.
Additional courses may be required for those applying to Art, Music, Health and Physical Education, World Languages, and Social Studies.
Please see a COE OSAS advisor for the latest information.