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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: Cultural Arts, Media, and Entertainment (6-12), Business Management, Finance, and Marketing (6-12), Health Services (6-12), Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (6-12), Education (6-12), Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation (6-12), Law and Public Safety (6-12), Information Technology and Digital Transformation (6-12), Building and Construction (6-12), Advanced Manufacturing (6-12), Energy (6-12), Architectural Design and Engineering (6-12), and Transportation Service (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: Cultural Arts, Media, and Entertainment (6-12), Business Management, Finance, and Marketing (6-12), Health Services (6-12), Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (6-12), Education (6-12), Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation (6-12), Law and Public Safety (6-12), Information Technology and Digital Transformation (6-12), Building and Construction (6-12), Advanced Manufacturing (6-12), Energy (6-12), Architectural Design and Engineering (6-12), and Transportation Service (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
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Michael Cawdery, Professor CC, Teacher Education Program; BA Sociology, University of Buffalo (SUNY); MA Education Policy and Leadership, University of Maryland; PhD Education, University of Hawai‘i.
Jeffrey Judd, Professor CC, Teacher Education Program, BS, Post Bac Secondary Science, University of California at Davis, MEd, PhD, Educational Psychology, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Christina Keaulana, Assistant Professor CC, Teacher Education Program; BA, English and Asian Studies, Brandeis University, MA; MEd, Special Education, PhD, Education, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Brittni Ramos, Instructor CC, Teacher Education Program; BS, Elementary Education; MEd, Instructional Leadership, Chaminade University of Honolulu.
Lilian Rebamonte-Smith, Instructor CC, Teacher Education Program; BS, Early Childhood Education; MEd, Special Education, University of Nevada at Las Vegas
Cameron Rivera, Academic Advisor, Teacher Education Program; BBA, Marketing; MEd, Educational Technology, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Jaydene Kale‘a Silva, Professor CC, Teacher Education Program; BA, Hawaiian Studies, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa; MEd, Secondary Education, Chaminade University; PhD Curriculum Studies, University of Hawai‘i Mānoa
Jean StavRue-Pe‘ahi, Counselor, Teacher Education Program; Assistant Professor, CC Counselor; BA, Hawai‘i Pacific University; MS, Chaminade University
Erin Yagi, Instructor CC, Teacher Education Program; BEd, Secondary Science Education; MEd, Educational Psychology, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Sheri T. Fitzgerald, Instructor CC, Teacher Education Program; BS, Biology, Washington State University; MEd, Secondary Science Education, Chaminade University; MS, Integrative Nutrition, Bastyr University; PhD Curriculum Studies, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.
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- AAQEP-Accredited Teacher Education Programs
- Alternative Certification for Career and Technical Education
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Special Education