Master in Secondary Education and Teaching (Master's)

Applications for the Oct 2026 intake close on Sep 11, 2026. Tuition is Please visit the Graduate Cost of Attendance webpage for tuition rates and fees..

This online program prepares teachers for licensure in Hawai‘i through a 18-month format with five months of in-person student teaching. It offers specializations in early childhood, elementary, secondary, and special education with subject-specific training. The curriculum emphasizes practical teaching methods, classroom leadership, and inclusive education. Students engage in coursework and field experiences aligned with state licensure requirements.

Focus areas include Early Childhood Education Montessori (PK–K), Early Childhood Education (PK–3), Elementary Education (K–6), Secondary Education (6–12), Special Education (PK–3, K–6, K–12, 6–12).

The program requires 36 to 39 credit hours, depending on the concentration. It includes coursework in teaching methods, educational foundations, and student teaching, with a focus on subject-specific instruction and classroom practice.

Graduates enter teaching roles in public or private schools across Hawai‘i, including positions in elementary, secondary, and special education settings.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Required documents include official transcripts, a resume, a program essay, references, and a completed application.

The programme totals about 39 credit hours. 100% online coursework with five months of in-person student teaching; designed for completion in 18 months; full-time format. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 93% of applicants.