How to Apply - Master’s in Teaching

Applicants to the MEdT Program seek to earn a teaching license at the elementary (K-6) or secondary levels (7-12) and engage in a program of research and inquiry consistent with a graduate degree. At the secondary level the program only accepts candidates interested in teaching English (Language Arts), Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies.

Application to the MEdT program is open to candidates with an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in a field other than education.

Applicants need to have a commitment to becoming a highly qualified educator, but need no previous teaching experience before applying.

Applicants must be willing to live on Oahu as this program is not offered on any other islands at this time and is not an online program.

Applicants must be willing to complete their field component in a public school anywhere on Oahu and to cover all transportation costs to the school sites. Applicants cannot choose the location or grade level of their placements for the field component but are assigned placements by the program leadership or the DOE personnel office.

Admissions Requirements:

• Approval of the Graduate Division at the University of Hawai‘i Manoa
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0. Those with GPAs of at least 2.70 will be considered only after those with the higher GPA are reviewed.
• Submission of passing Praxis Scores. The GRE is not required.
• Early processing deadline is February 1, 2009
• Application deadline is March 1, 2009.

Note: Completed applications received by February 1 will be processed early and receive preference in admissions.

There are two distinct but required paths to the application process. Both must be followed.

1. Graduate Admissions Procedures

The candidate must first apply for admission to graduate school through the Graduate Division at the University of Hawai‘i Manoa. To complete this path, submit the following:

• (a) Graduate Division application form
• (b) Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended

Items (a) and (b) above should be sent to:
University of Hawai‘i Graduate Admissions Office
2540 Maile Way
Spalding Hall 354
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96822

2. COE Application Procedures

The candidate must first apply for admission to graduate school through the Graduate Division at the University of Hawai‘i Manoa. To complete this path submit the following:

• (c) Three letters of recommendation (academic, work or character references)
• (d) Online Application | MEdT Application Instructions
• (e) Praxis Test Scores | More info about Praxis
• (f) Interview with program faculty. (see instructions below)

Items (c) and (e) above should be sent to:
Office of Student Academic Services
College of Education, Attn: MEdT
Everly Hall, Room 126
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96822

After items (a) thru (e) have been submitted, all applicants must schedule an interview. Interviews for those meeting the early application deadline of February 1 may have their interviews scheduled before March 1.

For applicants meeting the March 1 deadline interviews will be scheduled before April 12.

To Schedule an Interview:

Professional Development Schools applicants should call 956-5513.

Ho'okulaiwi applicants should call 956-8918.

Teach For America applicants are not required to complete an MEdT interview.

Please call 956-7915 with all questions concerning the admissions process.