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

Credential rules change. Confirm current requirements with Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.
Run by
College or university
Teach while completing
Yes
Max years to complete
2
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Requirements

Bachelor's degreeYes
Bachelor's in the subjectNo
Pedagogy courseworkYes
Credit hoursYes
Minimum GPAYes
TestsYes
Employment as a teacherYes
Clinical experienceYes
Professional developmentNo
MentoringYes
Service requirementYes
High-need schoolsNo
Shortage areasYes
Limited to some grades or subjectsYes
Designed for shortage areasYes

Grade or subject limits

Master's Degree:

Secondary Education Content Field (6-12) and Special Education Mild/Moderate (6-12) Dual Preparation

Post Baccalaureate Certificate:

Special Education, Mild/Moderate Disabilities (PK-3, K-6, 6-12)

Special Education, Severe/Autism (PK-3, K-6, 6-12)

Shortage design

special education

Credential issued

License Fields:

Secondary Education Content Field (6-12) and Special Education Mild/Moderate (6-12) Dual Preparation

License Fields:

Special Education, Mild/Moderate Disabilities (PK-3, K-6, 6-12)

Special Education, Severe/Autism (PK-3, K-6, 6-12)

Clinical experience

Two semesters of field experience and one semester of full-time student teaching or two semesters of full time internship (on-the-job)

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