M.Ed. Admissions Process
Applications are accepted throughout the year from students with a bachelor's degree and a solid academic background. Entry terms are summer and fall.
The admissions process for the teacher education program consists of multiple factors, which are designed to assess the candidates' knowledge of their content area, their control of basic communication skills, and their attitudes and dispositions toward the profession.
Factors considered in the admissions process include:
- Passing scores on the PRAXIS I: Pre-Professional Skills Tests
- Previous academic performance as indicated by an acceptable cumulative GPA and major GPA (last 60 credit hours)
- Personal statement and essay question
- Recommendations
- Outcome of an interview with a graduate program faculty member either in person or by telephone
A holistic approach is used to evaluate applicants. The University is seeking students who have demonstrated the ability and motivation to do graduate level work.
All applicants must submit the following documents to the address shown below:
- A signed and completed application form.
- U.S. $50.00 nonrefundable application fee
- An official/certified transcript from every college or university attended, showing course work, grades, and conferral of bachelor's degree. Official transcripts must be sent directly from the college or university to Hawai'i Pacific University. Applicants may also submit official transcripts in unopened envelopes sealed by the college and university.
- Two original and current letters of recommendation
- Personal statement and essay question (included in the application)
- Official PRAXIS test scores for the PRAXIS I: Pre-Professional Skills Tests
- Applicants to Hawai'i Pacific University's Education program who have taken the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) should have their scores sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office.
Students may apply for admission to Hawai'i Pacific University's M.Ed. program by DOWNLOADING and printing our application or by applying online:
Printed applications and required materials may be mailed to the address listed below:
Hawai'i Pacific University
Graduate Admissions Office
1164 Bishop Street, Suite 911
Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813
Tel: (808) 544-1135
Toll free: (800) 669-4724, ext. 2 (U.S. and Canada)
Additional Requirements for International Students:
- Mail certified copies or have official copies of transcripts sent directly from your postsecondary school or testing authority, including an English translation.
- Submit a completed and signed Hawaii Pacific University Statement of Financial Sponsorship Form.
- Submit an original or certified copy of a bank statement or letter showing that you, your sponsor, or guardian (s) have an account which provides sufficient funds to cover at least one year of study at HPU. (This is a requirement of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.)
- Official acceptance into HPU graduate programs requires the following minimum English language test scores:
TOEFL internet-based test (iBT) - 80 overall and at least 25 in writing
TOEFL computer-based test (cBT) – 213 overall and at least 5 in TWE
TOEFL paper based test (pBT) – 550 overall and at lest 5 in TWE
International English Language Training System (IELTS) – 6 overall and at least 6.5 in writing
Students admitted to the Teacher Education program will be required to fulfill Hawaii Department of Education's Professional Fitness Requirements (to download procedures, please click here).
