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2026-2027 UH Mānoa Catalog [DRAFT]
Secondary Education: General Science 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*)
Laboratory (science) (DY)
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) - 2.50 cumulative GPA in all post-secondary institutions
- 2.50 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
Licensure Track Prerequisites
Required Graduation Grade Point Averages
- 2.50 cumulative GPA or higher
- 2.50 GPA or higher in the major
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: General Science
- Admission to Licensure Track: Complete all General Education, Licensure Track prerequisites, and academic major courses.
- Application: Deadline = October 1 for Spring entrance
- Min. major credits: 82 (97 with related requirements)
- Min. C grade (not C-) in Education courses
Professional Education Core Courses (36 credits)
Required Courses
STE 402H & STE 404H : concurrent registration required and courses are only offered in the Fall. STE 405H & STE 406 : concurrent registration required. Demonstrate content knowledge in subject area(s) in order to submit a Student Teaching Application. General Science Academic Major and Related Courses in Teaching Field (46-49 credits)
ʻĀina and Sustainability
6 credits required Life Sciences
7 credits required Earth/Space Science
11-12 credits required Engineering and Technology***
2-4 credits required Please consult your advisor for current list of approved Engineering and Technology courses. Science Elective
3 credits required - Course at 200+ level in DB/DP/DY Credits: 3
Literacy and Language***
6 credits required Please consult your advisor for current list of approved Literacy and Language courses. Physical Sciences
8 credits required Nature/Practice of Science***
3 credits required Please consult your advisor for current list of approved Nature/Practice of Science courses. Secondary Education: General Science Specialization, BEd 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
- Weather and Climate Credits: 4
- Engineering and Technology Credits: 3
- Nature/Practice of Science Credits: 3
- Science Elective Credits: 3
- Elective 300+ Credits: 3
- DB 200+ in Life Science Credits: 3
Total Credits 120
Notes: Additional Admission Requirements: 40 hours of documented experience; interview; 55 credits.
Students must take placement exams to be able to register for CHEM 161 and MATH 215 or MATH 241 . TFC = Teaching Field Concentration
Please see a COE OSAS advisor for the latest information.
Minimum 45 upper division (300+ course) credits are required.
Students must incorporate all focus requirements into this plan. Focus designations (i.e., W, E, O, H) are CRN specific & semester specific. ***The list of approved courses is available on the department website or from the Office of Student Academic Services. |
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