Master of Education

Master of Education (MEd) Overview

One of the joys of the field of education is there is always more to learn. More theory to consider. More cutting-edge research to apply. In our master’s of education program, you’ll join a robust community of scholars seeking to not only build on and apply new skills in their practice but gain a greater understanding of educational theory and child development. Courses are available online.

$5,000 Graduate Scholarship

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Entry Terms

Spring 2021
Begins April 12, 2021
Apply by March 26, 2021

Summer 2021
Begins July 6, 2021
Apply by June 18, 2021

Washington Post “2016 Principal of the Year”

To close the achievement gap across all socioeconomic groups, Ryan Tauriainen relies on a rigorous curriculum and student-centered approach. When he began as the AppleTree Institute principal, only 66 percent of students met target goals for language and literacy. In his second year, 95 percent made the grade.

Ryan Tauriainen, TFA ’08, MEd ’10

2019-20 White House fellow

Milken Family Foundation 2018 Teacher of Promise

Since starting at Stevenson Middle School, Ken Kakesako has founded the school’s Wrestling League, partnered with McKinley High School students to create the ROOTS (Responsible Open-Minded Operations Through Science) program at Stevenson, started a science Olympiad team and in 2018 was awarded the Milken Teacher of Promise Award.

Ken Kakesako, MEd ’15

Science Teacher, Stevenson Middle School

2018 Hawaii National Distinguished Principal

A true 21st-century leader, Stevenson Middle School’s Linell Dilwith was named the 2018 Hawaii National Distinguished Principal. Within the past six years at Stevenson, Dilwith has led changes in the school’s culture, focusing on student voices and redesign, yielding amazing results.

Linell Dilwith ’98, MEd ’08

Complex Area Superintendent, Hawaii State Department of Education
Former Principal, Stevenson Middle School

2016 Hawaii State Teacher of the Year

By serving as a positive role model, Stephanie Mew helps at-risk students develop into happy, peaceful and well-educated citizens. She personifies “the good person” by demonstrating truth, love and nonviolence. Mew’s dedication to making a difference earned her a statewide award that set her apart from more than 11,000 of her peers.

Stephanie Mew, MEd ’04

3rd Grade Teacher, Kapunahala Elementary School

Program Highlights
Concentrations
Curriculum
Accreditation
Tuition
Resources

Program Delivery

100% online

Time to Completion

In as few as 18 months

Total Credit Hours

30 Credits

Online Instruction

Child Development
Educational Leadership
Instructional Leadership
Montessori Emphasis
Teacher Leader

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the M.Ed. in Child Development, students will be able to:

Analyze his/her own professional and intellectual development and its relationship to best practices in Child Development.
Critique major learning theories, education literature and research methodologies in Child Development.
Compose academic prose for a variety of audiences.
Promote academic and professional dialogue within a community of learners.
Use strategies aligned with education research to make informed decisions for adaptation and change.
Employ professionalism and ethical standards of conduct.

Required Courses

EDUC 600 Introduction to the Master’s Degree
EDUC 722 Cognitive Development Theory to Practice
EDUC 723 Language Development: Theory to Practice
EDUC 724 Social-Emotional Development: Theory to Practice
EDUC 790 Issues of Peace, Justice, & Educational Reform
EDUC 795 Education Research I: Introduction to Education Research
EDUC 796 Education Research II
EDUC 797 Education Research III
EDUC 798 Education Research IV
Choose four courses (with advisor approval):
- EDUC 608 Montessori Development
- EDUC 649 Montessori Philosophy
- EDUC 652 Multicultural Education and Diversity
- EDUC 660 Introduction to Exceptional Children
- EDUC 712 Learning Styles and Learning Theories
- EDUC 726 Children’s Literature
- EDUC 764 Culturally Appropriate Practices & Montessori Methods
- EDUC 765 Development of the Senses & Montessori Methods
- EDUC 766 Language Arts & Montessori Methods
- EDUC 767 Math & Montessori Methods
- EDUC 768 Place-Based Education for the Young Child**
- EDUC 769 Nurturing the Spirit of the Child**
- EDUC 770 Integrated Curriculum & Montessori
- EDUC 771 Advanced Leadership & Guidance in Education*
- EDUC 772 Advanced Leadership & Montessori*
- EDUC 773 Child Development in Cultural Context

*Courses transferred from Castle Colleague credits
**Courses transferred from Montessori Summer Institute credits

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, students will be able to:

Describe the impact of socio-economic, legal, and ethical factors at an educational setting that promotes service, justice, and peace in a multicultural learning environment.
Synthesize best practices and evidence-based research into the effective operations of a campus that are relevant, integral, and essential to the success of a school.
Define a vision for a school and organizational change processes that work towards providing an excellent education, promoting student learning, and the development of the whole person.
Examine effective skills in promoting a positive school culture for all and the means for adaptation and change.
Articulate collaboration and communication with various internal/external stakeholders associated with a school setting.

Core Courses

EDUC 741 Introduction to Educational Administration
EDUC 742 Leadership for Educational Administrators
EDUC 743 Education Law
EDUC 744 Managing Communication & Personnel Issues
EDUC 745 School Community Relations
EDUC 746 Financial Management for School Administrators
EDUC 747 Curriculum Administration

Required Courses

EDUC 749 Research in Educational Administration
EDUC 790 Peace, Social Justice, & Educational Reform
EDUC 794 Culminating Experience

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the M.Ed. in Instructional Leadership, students will be able to:

Analyze his/her own professional and intellectual development and its relationship to best practices in education.
Critique major learning theories, education literature and research methodologies.
Compose academic prose for a variety of audiences.
Promote academic and professional dialogue within a community of learners.
Use strategies aligned with education research to make informed decisions for adaptation and change.
Employ professionalism and ethical standards of conduct.

Required Courses

EDUC 600 Introduction to the Master’s Degree
EDUC 795 Education Research I: Introduction to Education Research
EDUC 796 Education Research II
EDUC 797 Education Research III
EDUC 798 Education Research IV
Advisor-approved courses to reach a minimum of 30 credits total

Learning Outcomes

Analyze his/her own professional and intellectual development and its relationship to best practices in Montessori education.
Critique major learning theories, education literature and research methodologies in Montessori education..
Compose academic prose for a variety of audiences.
Promote academic and professional dialogue within a community of learners.
Use strategies aligned with education research to make informed decisions for adaptation and change.
Employ professionalism and ethical standards of conduct.

Required Courses

EDUC 600 Introduction to the Master’s Degree
EDUC 790 Issues of Peace, Justice, & Educational Reform
EDUC 795 Education Research I: Introduction to Education Research
EDUC 796 Education Research II
EDUC 797 Education Research III
EDUC 798 Education Research IV
Choose seven courses (with advisor approval):
- EDUC 608 Montessori Development
- EDUC 649 Montessori Philosophy
- EDUC 652 Multicultural Education and Diversity
- EDUC 660 Introduction to Exceptional Children
- EDUC 712 Learning Styles and Learning Theories
- EDUC 722 Cognitive Development Theory to Practice
- EDUC 723 Language Development: Theory to Practice
- EDUC 724 Social-Emotional Development: Theory to Practice
- EDUC 726 Children’s Literature
- EDUC 764 Culturally Appropriate Practices & Montessori Methods
- EDUC 765 Development of the Senses & Montessori Methods
- EDUC 766 Language Arts & Montessori Methods
- EDUC 767 Math & Montessori Methods
- EDUC 768 Place-Based Education for the Young Child**
- EDUC 769 Nurturing the Spirit of the Child**
- EDUC 770 Integrated Curriculum & Montessori
- EDUC 771 Advanced Leadership & Guidance in Education*
- EDUC 772 Advanced Leadership & Montessori*
- EDUC 773 Child Development in Cultural Context

*Courses transferred from Castle Colleague credits
**Courses transferred from Montessori Summer Institute credits

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the M.Ed., Teacher Leader, students will be able to:

Analyze how a collaborative culture supports educator development and student learning.
Explain how research is used to improve practice and student learning.
Evaluate ways to promote professional learning for continuous improvement.
Describe and assess possible improvements in instruction and student learning.
Develop strategies to promote the use of assessments and data for institutional improvement.
Design programs to promote student learning, improve community outreach, and collaboration with various school stakeholders.

Required Courses

EDUC 633 Diverse Learners
EDUC 701 Educational Research and Design
EDUC 703 Introduction to Action Research
EDUC 712 Learning Styles and Learning Theories
EDUC 714 Integrated Curriculum
EDUC 740 Current Issues in Education
EDUC 745 School Community Relations
EDUC 747 Curriculum Administration
EDUC 790 Peace, Social Justice, and Educational Reform
EDUC 794 Culminating Experience

$4,950*

Per Term
(4 terms a year)

30 Credits

Total Credit Hours

18 Months

Time to Completion
(full-time student)

*2020-2021 cost above is based on full-time status of six credits (typically two courses) at $825 per credit hour, effective July 1, 2020. Does not include fees, books and supplies.

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