Program Overview
The Curriculum Studies: Elementary School Level at University of Hawaii at Manoa is a MEd programme in Humanities over 30 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Curriculum Studies: Elementary School Level programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 30 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 24,512 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,192 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Honolulu, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Curriculum Studies: Elementary School Level programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Development and Improvement of Curriculum in Early Childhood Education
- Introduction to Research
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Seminar in Curriculum (Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Education)
- Early Childhood Foundations and Curriculum
- Early Literacy and Language Development
- Early Childhood Education: Advanced Topics (Inclusion in Early Childhood Settings)
- Function of Play in Early Childhood Education
- Seminar Inclusion in Early Childhood Settings
- Seminar in Issues in Early Childhood Education (repeatable)
- Instructional Psychology focuses on the application of the CREDE
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- completed Graduate Admissions Application
- application fee
- one transcript for each post-secondary institution attended
- standardized exam scores
- Residency Declaration Form
- official TOEFL or IELTS exam scores
- proof of sufficient funding
- Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited institution (any field) or recognized non-US institution of higher education
- Adequate successful coursework and/or experience related to the concentration area selected
- Student teaching, teaching, or experience designing and/or implementing curriculum in educational settings
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 24,512 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,192 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 24,512 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,192 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Hawaii at Manoa directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, United States
University of Hawaii at Manoa is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-29
- Language English
- Duration 30 months