Master's Degree Programs in Hawaii

The MS in nutritional sciences prepares students to understand the scientific basis of nutrition, its application to health and fitness, and the skills neede…

The Master's of Science program in Ocean and Resources Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, (www.abet.org). The MS …

All students pursuing a degree program must take OCN 620, OCN 622, and OCN 623. For non-biological students, the sequence is completed by taking OCN 621. Bio…

The Department of Pacific Islands Studies offers a BA+MA Pathway that helps students earn a combined bachelor's and a master's degree within 5 years. BA stud…

On entry, or before graduation, students are required to have a second-year level of competence in an indigenous language of the Pacific, or a pidgin/creole …

The Department of Indo-Pacific Languages & Literatures (IPLL) and the Department of Asian Studies offer a five-year BA/MA pathway that helps students earn a …

The MA program can be completed either entirely through course work or through a combination of course work and thesis preparation. Admission Requirements St…

Students wishing to complete their formal education with the MS degree generally select Plan A (thesis) so as to gain some research experience, as well as fo…

The Department of Political Science offers a Combined Bachelor's & Master's Degree (BAM) Pathway for highly motivated undergraduate majors who wish to comple…

The department offers MA Plan A (thesis) and Plan B (culminating experience) degrees that can be tailored to a student's interests and needs. The MA program …

Students may apply for a dual-credit program leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master's of Education in Educational Psychology. In their seni…

The master's degree program includes a thesis and at least 30 credit hours of courses specified by the department and specific program areas. Detailed descri…

In order to become effective public and nonprofit leaders, students must develop a solid foundation in the theories and skills applicable to the public and n…

Minimum of 42 credit hours, 18 or more in courses numbered 600-798 One graduate seminar Required and core MPH courses Other courses as designated by the stud…

MS students follow a Plan A (thesis) degree program with a specialization in epidemiology. MS Requirements Minimum of 32* credit hours for epidemiology, 18 o…

The graduate program will prepare graduates with skills for successful careers in clinical research and health data sciences and research support in academia…

Religious Traditions and Ancient Civilizations, BA/Religious Traditions of Asia and the Pacific: Ancient Civilizations, MA 5-Year Plan This is a sample acade…

Religious Traditions and Ancient Civilizations, BA/Religious Traditions of Asia and the Pacific: Religious Traditions, MA 5-Year Plan This is a sample academ…

The department has two graduate program plans leading to the MA degree: a thesis-based track (Plan A) and a project-based track (Plan B). Both plans are desi…

The main goal of the Master of Arts degree program is to serve the needs of prospective and practicing teachers, administrators, and researchers in the area …

The MSW curriculum prepares students for professional advanced practice and requires 57 credit hours. The course work must be completed within a 4-year perio…

The MA curriculum in sociology (Plan A) should prepare students for positions involving expertise in social research. In addition, preparatory training is pr…

The Department of Sociology offers a combined Bachelor's and Master's in Sociology pathway (Plan A and Plan B) that will allow a student to earn a BA and an …

The Department of Sociology offers a combined Bachelor's and Master's in Sociology pathway (Plan A and Plan B) that will allow a student to earn a BA and an …

LLEA offers an MA in Spanish that combines the study of language, literature, language education and other forms of cultural expression across the regions of…

The MEd in special education is available statewide and offers a program for candidates who wish to engage in a graduate course of study in the field of spec…

The MA offers three concentrations: (a) Dance (Plan A emphasis on Culture and Performance Studies and Plan B emphasis on Dance Education; (b) Performance Stu…

The MFA plan B emphasizes creative and or performance work in two concentrations: Dance and Theatre MFA students in both concentrations will take a minimum o…

The MS is a 30-credit program. Both Plan A (thesis) and Plan B (non-thesis) options are available.

The intended study of the MS Plan A program is to further a student's graduate studies leading to the PhD degree or successful entry to careers as researcher…

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…

Students enter the MURP program from a variety of fields, usually the social sciences, architecture, engineering, public health, social work, and, increasing…

Thesis (Plan A) and non-thesis (Plan B) programs leading to the MS degree in zoology are available. Thesis (Plan A) In addition to the thesis, Plan A require…