Hawaii alternative route

Hawaii Pacific University - Master of Education in Teaching Secondary Education

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

Requirements

Bachelor's degree	Yes
Bachelor's in the subject	No
Pedagogy coursework	Yes
Credit hours	Yes
Minimum GPA	Yes
Tests	Yes
Employment as a teacher	No
Clinical experience	Yes
Professional development	No
Mentoring	Yes
Service requirement	No
High-need schools	Not reported
Shortage areas	Not reported
Limited to some grades or subjects	Yes
Designed for shortage areas	Yes

Sec. Ed. Grades 6 - 12, English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, TESOL

Secondary English, Math, TESOL, and any others designated as critical shortage areas by the state.

Secondary English 6 -12

Secondary Math 6 - 12

Secondary Science 6 - 12

Secondary World Languages 6 - 12

Candidates enroll in:

ED 6500, Teaching Internship (Summer or Winter) - 3 credits

ED 6500, Teaching Internship (Fall or Spring) - 6 credits

ED 6510, Teaching Internship Seminar - 3 credits

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