Elementary Education, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

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Admissions: Selective

Process: Application

Min. Total Credits: 31 credits

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 coursework
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited and UHM-recognized four-year institution of higher education
2.75 cumulative GPA
40 hours of documented current group leadership involvement with elementary-aged youth (grade K to 6) within the last five years
Personal admissions interview

Prerequisite (3 credits)

Minimum grade of C (not C-) or better is required

SPED 304 - Foundations of Inclusive Schooling Credits: 3

Major Requirements

Program (31 credits)

Minimum grade of C (not C-) or better is required in all courses

Content knowledge verification must meet one of the HTSB-approved options in order to submit a Student Teaching Application.

STE 402 - (Alpha) Teaching Practicum Credits: V
STE 402 - (Alpha) Teaching Practicum
Credits: V
STE 404B - Teaching in the Subject Field: visual and performing art Credits: 3
STE 404D - Teaching in the Subject Field: language arts Credits: 3
STE 404G - Teaching in the Subject Field: mathematics Credits: 3
STE 404H - Teaching in the Subject Field: science Credits: 3
STE 404I - Teaching in the Subject Field: social studies Credits: 3
STE 404N - Teaching in the Subject Field: interdisciplinary Credits: 3
STE 405 - (Alpha) Teaching Residency Credits: V
SPED 444 - Educating Exceptional Students in Regular Classrooms–Elementary Credits: 3

Required Graduation Grade Point Averages

2.75 cumulative GPA or higher

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 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

Summer or Fall

Submit Application in August

Prerequisite:

SPED 304 - Foundations of Inclusive Schooling Credits: 3

Credits 3

Spring

STE 402 - (Alpha) Teaching Practicum Credits: V
STE 404D - Teaching in the Subject Field: language arts Credits: 3
STE 404G - Teaching in the Subject Field: mathematics Credits: 3
STE 404N - Teaching in the Subject Field: interdisciplinary Credits: 3

Credits 11

Total Credits 11

Year 2

Fall

STE 402 - (Alpha) Teaching Practicum Credits: V
STE 404H - Teaching in the Subject Field: science Credits: 3
STE 404I - Teaching in the Subject Field: social studies Credits: 3
SPED 444 - Educating Exceptional Students in Regular Classrooms–Elementary Credits: 3

Credits 11

Spring

STE 404B - Teaching in the Subject Field: visual and performing art Credits: 3
STE 405 - (Alpha) Teaching Residency Credits: V

Credits 9

Total Credits 31

Notes:

Admission Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree from a UHM recognized institution; minimum cumulative GPA: 2.75; 40 hours of documented experience; interview.
Minimum grade of C (not C-) or better is required in all courses.
Required for Graduation: 2.75 cumulative GPA.
Content knowledge verification must meet one of the HTSB-approved options in order to submit a Student Teaching Application.
Please see a COE OSAS advisor for the latest information.