Course variations

Course summary

The specialization in Educational Foundations provides education professionals with an understanding of the historical, philosophical, cultural, social, and political contexts of education so that they can make informed and wise decisions about educational problems and policy issues. Graduates with the Ph.D. are expected to exert leadership in the field of education and deal with those aspects and problems in society that need to be taken into account in advancing educational thought, policy development, and practice, especially when these concern the social role of the school and other educational agencies. The program of study varies in the number of credits required, depending on the candidate’s qualifications, and includes two 12-credit hour semesters (not necessarily consecutive); college and department course requirements; course work focused on an area of emphasis in history, philosophy, or comparative or social foundations of education; courses outside the department; a field project/internship or an apprenticeship in teaching; qualifying and comprehensive examinations; and the dissertation.

Entry requirement for international students

Applicants are required to submit one current official transcript or academic record from each institution of higher education attended, including any study abroad or exchange programs, summer programs, and non-degree work and extension programs. Transcripts or academic records must be sent to the Graduate Admissions Office directly from the issuing institution(s), or in sealed institutional envelopes if submitted with the application. For applicants from certain regions (see below), the Graduate Admissions Office accepts only official academic records sent directly from the issuing institution(s).Most applicants whose native language is not English are required to take either the TOEFL or the IELTS. Official scores should be sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office. The Educational Testing Service (ETS) code for UHM is 4867. Test scores cannot be more than two years old. International applicants need to show proof of sufficient funding to cover all educational and living expenses, including expenses for any accompanying spouse or children. Upon admission to UHM, only international applicants with proof of funding will receive visa documents.

Qualification

Doctoral

Awarding body

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA

Department name

College of Education, Department of Educational Foundations