Alternative routes

Alternative teacher certification in Hawaii

Hawaii reports 16 alternative routes to Title II. Alternative routes let people who did not complete a traditional education degree earn a teaching credential, often while teaching.

Credential rules change. Confirm current requirements with Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.

Brigham Young University Post Baccalaureate Elementary Teacher Education Program

Run by: Private organization
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 2
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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Brigham Young University Post Baccalaureate Secondary Teacher Education Program

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 2
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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Chaminade University Master's Degree

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 3
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / No

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Hawaii Pacific University - Master of Education in Teaching Elementary Education

Run by: Other
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 2
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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Hawaii Pacific University - Master of Education in Teaching Secondary Education

Run by: Other
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 2
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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iteachHawaii

Run by: Other
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 3
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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Kahoiwai

Run by: Private organization
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 3
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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Kahuawaiola Indigenous Teacher Education Program

Run by: Other
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 3
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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Leeward Community College-Alternative Certification for CTE and SpEd Licensure Program

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: Not reported
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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Teach Away

Run by: Other
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 3
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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Teach for America-Hawaii

Run by: Private organization
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 3
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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University of Hawaii- Hilo Post Baccalaureate Elementary Teacher Education Program

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 1
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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University of Hawaii- Hilo Post Baccalaureate Secondary Teacher Education Program

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 1
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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University of Hawaii-Manoa Master of Education in Teaching

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 2
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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University of Hawaii-Manoa Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Elementary/Secondary Education

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 2
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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University of Hawaii-Manoa Special Education Master's Degree and Post Baccalaureate Certificate

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 2
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

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