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    Early Childhood Education (MEd)

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    Honolulu, USMEdHybrid30 months
    $42,060.00
    Tuition
    over 30mo
    30
    Credits
    $100.00
    App fee

    Early Childhood Education (MEd) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is a 30-credit, 30-month, hybrid MEd program based in Honolulu, US. Tuition is $42,060.

    About the program

    Interdisciplinary 30-credit program focusing on children birth to 8 years and their families, offered by departments of Curriculum Studies, Special Education, and Human Development & Family Studies. Prepares graduates for teaching and leadership positions with options for non-license, initial license, or add-a-field license tracks.

    Focus: both
    US News #57 (College of Education)
    Part-time option

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    12 months OPT (US) (STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on the program’s CIP code on the STEM Designated Degree Program List and your degree details).

    $15,216.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Early Childhood Education (MEd) at University of Hawaii at Manoa cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Early Childhood Education (MEd) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is $42,060 across 30 required credits.
    Is Early Childhood Education (MEd) at University of Hawaii at Manoa online or in-person?
    Early Childhood Education (MEd) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is offered hybrid.
    How long does Early Childhood Education (MEd) at University of Hawaii at Manoa take to complete?
    Early Childhood Education (MEd) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is structured around 30 months and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Early Childhood Education (MEd) at University of Hawaii at Manoa?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0
    What work-permit options follow Early Childhood Education (MEd) at University of Hawaii at Manoa?
    Post-completion work rights for Early Childhood Education (MEd) at University of Hawaii at Manoa: 12 months OPT (US) (STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on the program’s CIP code on the STEM Designated Degree Program List and your degree details).