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2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog
Secondary Education, Social Studies Specialization, BEd
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Admissions: Selective
Process: Application
Min. Total Credits: 120 (97 in core & major + 23 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. (FQ; 3 credits) replaces Symbolic Reasoning (FS; 3 credits) effective Fall 2018 Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FG)
Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FGA)
Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FGB)
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
- Spring admission.
- Submit an application no later than the following:
- October 1 for spring semester
(Sept 1 priority deadline) - 2.75 cumulative GPA in all post-secondary institutions
- 2.75 cumulative GPA in academic major
- 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):
- AA in Liberal Arts-Concentration in Secondary Education from Kapiʻolani Community College
- AS in Natural Science (ASNS)-Certificate of Achievement in STEM Education from Kapiʻolani Community College
- AAT or AST from Leeward Community College
- 40 hours of documented current group leadership involvement with secondary-aged youth.
- Personal admissions interview.
- Completion of academic major courses
Required Graduation Grade Point Averages
- 2.75 cumulative GPA or higher
- 2.75 GPA or higher in the major
Diversification Notes
**GEO 101 *DP or GEO 102 is required for the major. If GEO 102 is taken, a DP course must be taken. 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 Secondary Education
- Specialization: Social Studies
- Admission to Licensure Track: Complete all General Education, Licensure Track prerequisites, and academic major.
- Application: Deadline = October 1 for Spring entrance
- Min. major credits: 84
- Min. C grade (not C-) in Education courses
Professional Education Core Courses (36 credits)
Required Courses
STE 402J & STE 404I : concurrent registration required and courses are only offered in the Fall. STE 405I & STE 406 : concurrent registration required. Demonstrate content knowledge in subject area(s) in order to submit a Student Teaching Application. Academic Major and Related Social Studies Courses in Teaching Field (48 credits)
Place-Hawaiʻi
6 credits (two courses) required: Civics/Political Science
6 credits (two courses) required: Economics
6 credits (two courses) required: Geography
6 credits (two courses) required: History
18 credits (6 courses) required: Social Science/Humanities
6 credits (2 courses) required: 4-Year Plan
This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan. Summer
Submit Application in July Fall
- HIST 300+ Credits: 3
- Social Sci/Humanities/Hawaiʻinuiakea Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
Total Credits 120
Notes: Additional Admission Requirements: 40 hours of documented experience; interview; 55 credits.
ES 101 , GEO 101 *, HIST 151 , HIST 152 , HWST 107 , POLS 110 or POLS 130 ,are required major courses that also fulfill Foundation and Diversification requirements.
*GEO 101 or GEO 102 is required for the major. If GEO 102 is taken, a Diversification Physical Science (DP) course must be taken.
Students must incorporate all focus requirements into this plan. Focus designations (i.e., W, E, O, H) are CRN specific & semester specific.
Please see a COE OSAS advisor for the latest information.
Minimum 45 upper division (300+ course) credits are required. |
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