M.Ed. Admission Requirements
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Admission
is based upon previous preparation and requires previous completion of
a bachelor's degree and evidence of eligibility for the initial basic
license to teach as defined by the UH Hilo Education Department. Generally,
an applicant must have earned a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (4.0=A
scale) or the equivalent in the last four semesters or approximately 60
semester credits of his/her undergraduate record and in all post-baccalaureate
work. Applications are available at the Education Department or UH Hilo
Admissions Office. Contact the Education Department at 808-974-7582 for
more information.
An application form plus the Letter of Recommendation (3 are required) plus the Statement of Objectives and a detailed description of requirements are available from the Education Department or from the UH Hilo Admissions Office. Following are the major requirements for admission:
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution;
- A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 = A scale) or the equivalent in the last four semesters or approximately 60 semester credits of his/her undergraduate record and in all post-baccalaureate work;
- Evidence of eligibility for an Initial Basic License to teach*;
- Three letters of recommendation from references who have observed or supervised the applicant's performance and are able to comment on the quality of the applicant's teaching experience, ability to pursue graduate study, and general character;
- Resume
Applicants who do not hold a license to teach should meet with an Education Department Advisor (808-974-7582 for appointment) prior to submitting documentation of eligibility for an initial basic license.
* These applicants will be considered for acceptance into the program on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must submit evidence of their eligibility by documenting:
- Development of knowledge, skills, and dispositions described in the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board's Teacher Performance Standards,
- Experience teaching and,
- Ability to participate in the study of education at the level of sophistication required in a graduate program.
The UH Hilo Education Department M.Ed. Admissions Committee will evaluate evidence submitted as one of the components in the M.Ed. application. Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed.
Foreign applicants must also provide verification of financial status. An official TOEFL score report might be required.