Associate in Science in Teaching (62 credits) will provide you with the first two years of a baccalaureate program in elementary or secondary education (as a transfer degree) or can prepare you for employment as a paraeducator (as a terminal degree). With a locally centered curriculum, graduates will be prepared for work as culturally responsive educators with skills in creating, analyzing and implementing developmentally appropriate instruction and standards-based lesson plans to ensure growth for learners of various backgrounds and abilities. Requirements for the Associate in Science Degree

Certificate of Competence, Alternative Certification in Teaching (Track I) (14 credits) equips candidates who have content knowledge in career and technical education with the pedagogy necessary to become effective secondary teachers in CTE classrooms. This alternative pathway post-baccalaureate program applies to the following license fields to teach CTE in middle school and high schools: Arts and Communications (6-12), Business (6-12), Health Services (6-12), Industrial and Engineering Technology (6-12), Natural Resources (6-12), and Public and Human Services (6-12). Requirements for the Certificate of Competence

Certificate of Competence, Alternative Certification in Teaching (Track II) (20 credits) equips candidates who have content knowledge in career and technical education with the pedagogy necessary to become effective secondary teachers in CTE classrooms. This alternative pathway post-baccalaureate program applies to the following license fields to teach CTE in middle school and high schools: Arts and Communications (6-12), Business (6-12), Health Services (6-12), Industrial and Engineering Technology (6-12), Natural Resources (6-12), and Public and Human Services (6-12). Requirements for the Certificate of Competence

Certificate of Competence, Culturally Responsive Teaching (13 credits) prepares you for work as culturally responsive paraeducators or teachers versed in Hawaiian and indigenous knowledge, pedagogy and worldview. The certificate will provide a micro-credential and preparation for students planning careers in teaching as well as professional development/career advancement for current in-service teachers. Requirements for the Certificate of Competence

Certificate of Competence, Special/Inclusive Education (16 credits) will provide you with opportunities to pursue positions as paraeducators or enhance skills as already certified teachers with a focus on Special and Inclusive Education. You will be equipped with the skills to plan and deliver general curriculum that is inclusive of children with disabilities, as well as gain the knowledge for assessing developmental milestones and applying evidence-based practices to assess student learning. Requirements for the Certificate of Competence

Certificate of Competence, Special Education II (16 credits) is designed to provide more specialized and comprehensive preparation in special education law, IEP development, assessment, educational technology, literacy intervention, and professionalism for those pursuing a teaching degree in special education or wishing to increase their knowledge in the field of special education. Requirements for the Certificate of Competence

Advanced Professional Certificate in Special Education, PK-12 (19 credits) is designed for those with a bachelor-level degree in any field that leads to recommendation for licensure to teach SPED. You will gain the skills and knowledge to explain and practice special education policies, understand the effects of disabilities on social and emotional development, as well as design and implement individualized education plans for students with disabilities. Requirements for the Advanced Professional Certificate