Hawai‘i Teacher Licensure Programs
See the “Curriculum Studies,” “Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science,” “School of Teacher Education,” and “Special Education” sections within the College of Education for more details on BEd, post-baccalaureate, MEd-ECE and MEdT options for initial teacher licensure and MEd-CS and MEd-ECE for “Add-a-Field” options for licensure.
Research Units
Center on Disability Studies
1410 Lower Campus Road, Bldg 171F
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-5850
Email: cdsinfo@hawaii.edu
Web: coe.hawaii.edu/cds/
The Center on Disability Studies (CDS) is a UH Board of Regents recognized organized research unit (ORU) focused on interdisciplinary education, community service and technical assistance, research and evaluation, and information dissemination. CDS was established in 1988 as the Hawai‘i University Affiliated Program, and now the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) authorized under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (DD Act). It houses two of the 67 UCEDDs across the nation. This national network of university centers focuses on education, research, and service activities, which impact the quality of life of persons with disabilities across the nation. Beginning in 1988 with core funding of only $250,000 and a staff of four, CDS has leveraged resources to its current level of funding of almost 10 million dollars and 30 projects, with more than 100 faculty and staff.
CDS conducts a wide range of education, research, and service activities in collaboration with other academic disciplines (e.g., Public Health, Law, Social Work, Business, Psychology, Political Science, etc.). These activities are centered around several initiative areas: school and community inclusion; special health needs; transition, postsecondary education, and employment; mental health; and Pacific outreach. These initiative areas reflect a commitment to evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary cooperation within academic, community, and family contexts. Activities strive to be culturally sensitive and demonstrate honor and respect for individual differences in behavior, attitudes, beliefs, and interpersonal styles. CDS activities reflect an organizational commitment to the communities we serve through excellence and evidence-based practices. Faculty and staff are mentored, supported, and encouraged to excel.
Each year, CDS sponsors the Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity (Pac Rim), to promote international collaboration and to impact the lives of persons with disabilities. Pac Rim focuses on disseminating information on promising practices, evidence-based research, and emerging issues with the communities it serves. This conference has been held annually for the past 38 years, with an attendance of approximately 1,000 from the state, region, nation, and international communities. Special efforts are made to provide support to enable persons with disabilities, self-advocates, parents, and family members of persons with disabilities to attend.
CDS publishes an international scholarly publication in the field of disability studies, Review of Disability Studies: An International Journal (RDS). RDS is an internationally-focused academic journal in the field of Disability Studies, containing research articles, essays, bibliographies, and reviews of materials relating to the culture of disability and people with disabilities. It also publishes forums on disability topics brought together by forum editors of international stature. RDS is published four times a year in electronic format.
CDS Disability Studies Certificate and Course work
CDS offers an interdisciplinary graduate Certificate in Disability and Diversity Studies, a 15-credit interdisciplinary program to promote effective, efficient, and culturally sensitive services for persons with disabilities of all ages. Students participate in diverse learning experiences with the goals of acquiring skills in joint planning, decision-making, and goal setting and of understanding contemporary disability issues, research, and effective practices from a social, political, cultural and historical context. CDS also offers undergraduate students courses in disability studies, disability culture, and creating universally designed environments.
Certificate Faculty
D. Delise, MAS, MEd—healthcare quality, health equity, disability justice, equity-focused quality improvement, and organizational change
C. Hitchcock, PhD—evidence-based strategies for literacy/multilingual learners, video self-modeling, culturally responsive education
L. Lum Ho, EdD, MSW—intersectionality, instructional design, accessible technology, disability studies
H. Manaseri, PhD—disability studies, culturally responsive teaching and learning, educational leadership development, inclusive practices, and community and family
K. L. Murphy, DPE, CAPE—physical education pedagogy, adapted physical education
R. Raphael, PhD—film, disability studies, educational technology, oral history, inclusive education
K. Takahashi, PhD—learning disabilities, assistive technology, multiculturalism, international issues
Curriculum Research & Development Group
Castle Memorial 132
1776 University Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-7961
Fax: (808) 956-9486
Email: crdg@hawaii.edu
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/crdg/
The Curriculum Research & Development Group (CRDG) is an organized research unit in the College of Education at UH Mānoa that contributes to the body of professional knowledge and practice in teaching and learning, curriculum development, program dissemination and implementation, evaluation and assessment, and school improvement. CRDG conducts research and creates, evaluates, disseminates, and supports educational programs that serve students, teachers, parents, and other educators.
CRDG work influences change in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and school systems by creating programs and practices that result in improved student learning. CRDG concerns itself with the P–20 continuum of education, including those who receive and those who deliver educational programs and services. CRDG assembles teams of academic scholars, teachers, design specialists, evaluators, and others to create instructional programs and professional development services that improve learning, teaching, and assessment.
While CRDG faculty are concerned with and address current needs, their primary focus is on creating innovations that by their very nature are intended to go beyond current practice to investigating and creating quality programs and materials for the future. Support for CRDG work comes from a mix of funding sources including the UH, other state of Hawai‘i agencies, federal governmental granting agencies, private foundations, and pro bono services from the academic community, locally, nationally, and internationally.
CRDG conducts its work in partnership with schools that are a part of the Hawai‘i Department of Education system as well as schools nationwide.
Student Organizations
The College of Education Student Association (CESA) is open to all persons interested in teacher education. CESA members participate in college committees and projects and sponsor various activities for education students. CESA is an affiliate of the Student National Education Association. For more information, call (808) 956-7849 or email at cesa@hawaii.edu.
All master’s students are eligible to participate in the College of Education Master’s Student Association (COEMSA). COEMSA focuses on student support and involvement, community networking, research opportunities, and building pilina in the College between students, faculty, and staff. COEMSA can be contacted at email: uhmcoemsa@hawaii.edu.
All doctoral students are eligible to participate in the College of Education Doctoral Student Association (COEDSA). COEDSA sponsors activities and workshops on matters of concern to doctoral students.
For information regarding additional student groups and organizations, please visit coe.hawaii.edu/student-groups/.
Honors and Scholarships
Each semester, the College of Education recognizes the scholastic performance of students who achieve a GPA of 3.5 or better by placing them on the Dean’s List. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must successfully complete at least 12 credits during the semester and not receive grades of W, I, F, or NC. Additionally, the college awards the distinction of being student marshals at commencement exercises to those students who demonstrate high scholastic achievement, outstanding character, and extraordinary potential for teaching. Exemplary students also are invited to join the College of Education’s chapter of Pi Lambda Theta, a national education honorary society.
The College of Education makes scholarship support available to classified undergraduate and graduate students. In 2021-2022, 224 students received scholarships totaling over $352 ,000. For information, visit the College of Education’s Tuition & Funding website at: www.coe.hawaii.edu/funding.