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2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog
Elementary Education: Early Childhood & Early Childhood Special Education Specialization, BEd
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Admissions: Selective
Process: Application
Min. Total Credits: 120 (109 in core & major + 11 in electives)
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UHM General Education Core Requirements
Written Communication (FW)
(3 credits) Quantitative Reasoning (FQ)
Note: This requirement changed in Fall 2018. If you entered the UH System prior to that, please see your college/school advisor. Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FG)
(FGA, FGB, FGC; 6 credits) - Group A (FGA) courses cover the time period prehistory to 1500
- Group B (FGB) courses cover the time period 1500 to modern times
- Group C (FGC) courses cover the time period prehistory to modern times
Diversification
* See degree, college and major requirements for courses that can also fulfill these Arts (DA), Humanities (DH), and Literatures (DL)
(6 credits from 2 categories) - Arts (DA*)
- Humanities (DH*)
- Literatures (DL*)
Natural Sciences
- Biological Science (DB*; 3 credits)
- Physical Science (DP*; 3 credits)
- Laboratory (science) (DY*; 1 credit )
UHM Graduation Requirements
Focus
**The STAR Degree Check indicates Focus classes by “E,” “H,” “O,” and “W.” Class Availability indicates Focus sections with “ETH,” “HAP,” “OC,” and “WI.” Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Issues (H)
(H or HAP**; 1 course, any level) Contemporary Ethical Issues (E)
(E or ETH**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Oral Communication (O)
(O or OC**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Writing Intensive (W)
(W or WI**; 5 courses, at least two of which are at the 300- or 400-level) Hawaiian Or Second Language (HSL)
- The Hawaiian or Second Language requirement is not required for students admitted to the College of Education
Credit Minimums
- 120 total applicable
- 30 UH Mānoa credits
- 45 upper division (300+ level) credits
Grade Point Average
- 2.0 cumulative or higher (Note: Other GPAs may be required)
- To graduate from COE, students must meet the College’s higher GPA requirement(s).
- Good academic standing
Licensure Track Admission Requirements
- Fall admission only, every other year.
- Submit an application no later than the following:
- 2.75 cumulative GPA in all post-secondary institutions
- 55 credits
- Completion of all UHM General Education Core and any additional Licensure Track Prerequisites.
- Applicants who have completed an articulated A.A. degree from a UH Community College are considered to have met the UHM General Education Core Requirements with possible exceptions (see an academic advisor).
- Once you are admitted to the College of Education, you are required to verify with a College of Education OSAS advisor when you have completed one of the following degrees (if applicable):
- AAT or AST from Leeward Community College
- AS in Early Childhood Education from Maui College
- AA in Liberal Arts-Concentration in Education from Kapiʻolani Community College
- Second Language Teaching Program (AS in SLT; AA-COTESOL; AA-CEE and CO-TESOL) from Kapi’olani Community College
- AS in Early Childhood Education- Preschool Option from Honolulu Community College
- AS in Early Childhood Education from Kauaʻi Community College
- AS in Early Childhood Education from Hawaiʻi Community College
- 40 hours of documented current group leadership involvement with elementary-aged youth.
- Personal admissions interview.
- Completion of two (2) Writing Intensive (W) courses with a grade of C (not C-) or better prior to the start of the Licensure Track courses.
- Non-UH System transfer students must complete two (2) English Composition or Literature courses with a grade of C (not C-) or better prior to the start of the Licensure Track courses
Licensure Track Prerequisites
Required Graduation Grade Point Averages
- 2.75 cumulative GPA or higher
Note
This was prepared to provide information and does not constitute a contract. Meet regularly with your department’s undergraduate advisor to ensure you are on track with your major requirements. Major Requirements for BEd in Early Childhood & Early Childhood Special Education
- Specialization: Early Childhood & Early Childhood Special Education
- Admission to Licensure Track: Complete all General Education and Licensure Track prerequisites.
- Application: Deadlines = Fall entrance only. February 1-priority; March 1-final.
- Min. major credits: 78
- Min. C grade (not C-) in all Licensure Track Core and Pre-licensure courses.
Pre-licensure Track Courses (9 credits)
For pre-licensure and licensure students Licensure Track Prerequisites
(required for Admission to Licensure Track) Licensure Track Core Courses (69 credits)
The following courses are block-scheduled for cohorts: Required Courses
**If these courses are taken prior to the start of the program, you will not need to take them during the licensure track program. SPED 390 & STE 391 /SPED 391 : concurrent registration required. Content knowledge verification must meet one of the HTSB-approved options in order to submit a Student Teaching Application. Electives (optional)
***PHIL 492 includes field experience with children that may be used for field experience admission requirement to the licensure track program. Suggested Elective Courses: 4-Year Plan
This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan. Spring
Submit Application in January Fall
Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education Cohort Semester 1 Spring
Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education Cohort Semester 2 Summer
Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education Cohort Fall
Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education Cohort Semester 3 Spring
Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education Cohort Semester 4 Summer
Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education Cohort Total Credits 120
Notes: Additional Admission Requirements: 40 hours of documented experience; interview; 55 credits.
Summer course work is required for the cohort program.
Students must incorporate all focus requirements and either Breadth or Depth requirements into this plan.
Please see a COE OSAS advisor for the latest information.
*If these courses are taken prior to the start of the cohort program, you will not need to take them during the cohort program.
Minimum 45 upper division (300+ course) credits are required. |
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