Master's Degree Programs in Hawaii

The Master of Education in Curriculum Studies (MEdCS) degree is a 30-credit program designed to serve licensed teachers and other educators who wish to explo…

Develops cybersecurity professionals with a strong foundation of technical knowledge in computer security, network security, and information security to prot…

A comprehensive program immersing students in cutting-edge technology and methodology for advanced data science applications, including data wrangling, machi…

The MADGS program prepares students for professional careers in the civilian, military, or government sector, offering a flexible pace, multiple capstone opt…

The MADMS program prepares students for advanced study and professional careers in history, political science, and international relations, emphasizing the r…

The MEdT dual licensure program in Secondary & Special Education is a statewide, two-year, field-based program designed for those pursuing careers in teachin…

The Departments of Curriculum Studies and Special Education in the College of Education and the Department of Human Development Family Studies in the College…

Candidates are accepted from undergraduate majors in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. Incoming students normally are expected to have comp…

The MA candidate may select either the Plan A (thesis) or Plan B (non-thesis) program; Plan A must have the approval of the Graduate Chair. The MA in Korean …

An MA student must be in residence for at least two semesters, and all work must be completed within seven years of admission. A student following normal pro…

The Master of Education programs provide advanced training for experienced educators in the areas of Instructional Leadership, Educational Leadership, Child …

The Master of Education degree (M.Ed.) program prepares teacher leaders to serve their schools and communities in Hawaii and throughout the Pacific Rim. The …

To be admitted, students must meet Graduate Division admissions requirements. There are two program emphases: K-12 administration and higher education admini…

The department offers programs of graduate study leading to a MEd in educational foundations, informed by history of education, philosophy of education, soci…

The MA in Educational Leadership is designed for educators aspiring to administrative roles in educational settings, equipping candidates to navigate complex…

Prepares graduates to become administrative leaders in classrooms, schools, and higher education institutions through an inquiry-oriented curriculum that int…

The MEd program in Educational Psychology is directed toward increasing students' competence in educational inquiry. In general, the domain of inquiry encomp…

The Master of Education in Teaching (MEdT) Program is designed for individuals who have previously earned a baccalaureate degree and who are seeking a field-…

Plan A (thesis) and Plan B (non-thesis) options are offered. In addition to the general degree requirements set by Graduate Division, the following requireme…

BAM is a fast-track program designed to allow qualified students to receive both Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Science (MS) degrees in 5 years by al…

Electrical Engineering: Systems and Data Science, BS/Electrical & Computer Engineering: Systems and Data Science, MS BAM is a fast-track program designed to …

The HPU School of Education master's program in elementary education prepares candidates for licensing in Hawai'i and 49 other states in grades K-6 through a…

Graduates of the MA program in English have taught in secondary schools, community colleges, and universities. Some have pursued doctoral work; others have c…

The MS degree program is offered under either Plan A (thesis) or Plan B (non-thesis). A total of 30 credit hours are required for each degree option. An advi…

MEM is a course-driven professional degree that requires a total of 36 credits. Students are required to declare a concentration from one of four possible co…

The MS in food science offers areas of concentration in food safety and quality, food processing and engineering, food chemistry and biochemistry, food micro…

The department offers a Plan A (thesis) program. In consultation with an advisory committee, the candidate plans a coherent program of study drawn from depar…

In collaboration with the Shidler College of Business, the Global Environmental Science (GES) program offers a combined Bachelor of Science in Global Environ…

In collaboration with the Department of Public Health Sciences, the program offers a combined Bachelor of Science in GES and Master of Public Health, Epidemi…

Global Environmental Science, BS/Urban and Regional Planning, MURP In collaboration with the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, the program offers a …

Effective Fall 2021, in collaboration with the College of Education, Kawaihuelani offers a combined Bachelor of Arts in Hawaiian (HAW) and Master of Educatio…

Students must complete 33 credits with a GPA of 3.0 or better and must include at least 24 credits at the 600 level or higher. With pre-approval from the gra…

Effective Fall 2021, in collaboration with the College of Education, Kamakakūokalani offers a combined Bachelor of Arts in Hawaiian Studies (HWST) and Master…

The Master of Arts degree in Hawaiian Studies builds on the BA program's areas of concentration and features an interdisciplinary curriculum that draws from …

The M.A. in Heritage Management is for students who seek careers in a multitude of governmental agencies, private-sector consulting firms, and in education, …

Intended candidates for the MA degree must present a minimum undergraduate preparation of 18 upper division credit hours in history or a closely allied field…

The Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) degree caters to individuals who are seeking to expand their knowledge in the field of human resources. The pr…

The Master of Arts in Indigenous Language and Culture Education further prepares mauli ola educators as applied researchers who advance the development of Ha…

Information & Computer Science, BA/Master of Library and Information Science, MLISc The combined BA/MLISc is intended to allow students who wish to apply the…

The MSIS degree is designed to provide advanced managerial and technology knowledge and skill sets that graduates need to meet demand for highly skilled info…

Interdisciplinary Studies: Sustainability, BA/Geography and Environment, MA Combined Bachelor's & Master's Degree (BAM) pathway affords a way for highly moti…

A minimum of 30 credits is required for the MS degree, depending on program specialization. Of these, 6 credits are required for the Plan A Thesis or Plan B …