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MEd in Curriculum Studies with Middle Level Emphasis (MLMED)

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The MEd in Curriculum Studies with a Middle Level Emphasis (MLMED) in the University of Hawai'i at Manoa College of Education is developing a solid, local knowledge base, and leadership cadre in early adolescent education. (Check out the article: This We Believe: Educators of Young Adolescents are Just Like the Students - as Learners!) The MLMED is based on the Professional Standards for Teachers of Early Adolescents which call for developmentally and culturally appropriate educational practices for early adolescents (10-15 year olds). The MLMED applies and demonstrates the best of middle level educational practice (MLMED Portfolio)

Because of the cohort structure, unlike other emphasis areas in the MEd-CS, admission to our campus program only occurs during even-numbered years, except by special arrangement (see the MLMED Program Description).

MLMED Online Program

In addition to our MLMED program that is delivered traditionally in on-campus classes we will begin our first ever online cohort July 2009 to December 2011 (see Online MLMED Brochure). The principles of Middle level education that have been the foundation of our program will continue to drive the online program as well.

The M.Ed. in Curriculum Studies with a Middle Level Emphasis is open to: teachers, administrators, counselors, etc.; elementary, middle, intermediate, high, secondary, post-secondary, public, private, schools, etc. Applicants from Hawai‘i’s Neighbor Islands, mainland US, Australia, New Zealand, Samoa & the entire

User-Friendly Online System

  • Delivery systems: Elluminate (audio, video, chatting & software-sharing); Laulima-Sakai (file storage/download).
  • Tech requirements: Computer; internet access (dial-up is OK but not preferable).
  • Classes run in a combination of modes: synchronous (everyone online together) & asynchronous (on own).

Admission Requirements

You are invited to apply for admission to the MLMED Program. Starting dates for each cohort are announced prior to the beginning of the starting semester of the program.
 
Application to the MLMED is a 3-part process, requiring the student to meet criteria each of the following:

  1. the UH Graduate Division,
  2. the EDCS Dept. Master of Education Degree Program; and
  3. the Middle Level Emphasis Area (MLMED).

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree, and must submit:

  1. all higher education transcripts;
  2. a statement of objectives; and
  3. three letters of recommendation.

We strongly suggest that you write your statement of objectives after consulting the MLMED's Professional Standards for Educators of Early Adolescents (see program description). No standardized test, e.g., GRE, is required for admission.
 
Complete application materials may be obtained from the Department of Curriculum Studies by calling 956-4401 or emailing the Paul Deering at deering@hawaii.edu. Application dates for the next cohorts and dates of review of applications may be sought from the department.