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    Educational Foundations (MEd)

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    Honolulu, USMEdIn-person30 months
    $42,060.00
    Tuition
    over 30mo
    30
    Credits
    $100.00
    App fee

    Educational Foundations (MEd) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is a 30-credit, 30-month, in-person MEd program based in Honolulu, US. Tuition is $42,060.

    About the program

    The program examines educational issues through history, philosophy, sociology, and comparative/international education, focusing on transformative education, policy, and social change. It prepares students for leadership in schools, universities, non-profits, and community organizations by analyzing how education is shaped by historical, sociocultural, technological, and political conditions.

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    US News #67 (tie) Best Education Schools
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Oct 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min Minimum scores vary for each graduate program
    IELTS
    optional
    Min Minimum scores vary for each graduate program

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $20,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Educational Foundations (MEd) at University of Hawaii at Manoa cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Educational Foundations (MEd) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is $42,060 across 30 required credits.
    Is Educational Foundations (MEd) at University of Hawaii at Manoa online or in-person?
    Educational Foundations (MEd) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is offered in-person.
    How long does Educational Foundations (MEd) at University of Hawaii at Manoa take to complete?
    Educational Foundations (MEd) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is structured around 30 months and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Educational Foundations (MEd) at University of Hawaii at Manoa?
    Per the program's published guidance: Undergraduate Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
    What work-permit options follow Educational Foundations (MEd) at University of Hawaii at Manoa?
    Post-completion work rights for Educational Foundations (MEd) at University of Hawaii at Manoa: 12 months OPT (US)