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Associate in Science in Teaching Degree

The 62-credit Associate in Science in Teaching (AST) degree program seeks to improve equity and access to teacher education for underrepresented groups and non-traditional students. The program seeks to address the critical teacher shortage in the state of Hawai`i by providing quality pre-service teachers who are locally educated and culturally sensitive to schools in their own communities. The degree is considered terminal as graduates are prepared to enter the Hawai`i Department of Education (HIDOE) as highly qualified para-educators (Educational Assistants, Part-time teachers, paraprofessional tutors). The degree is also considered transfer as graduates enter bachelor's degree programs at the university level.
Description
The Associate in Science in Teaching (AST) degree program seeks to improve equity and access to teacher education for underrepresented groups and non-traditional students. The program seeks to address the critical teacher shortage in the state of Hawai`i by providing quality pre-service teachers who are locally educated and culturally sensitive to schools in their own communities. The degree is considered terminal as graduates are prepared to enter the Hawai`i Department of Education (HIDOE) as highly qualified para-educators (Educational Assistants, Part-time teachers, paraprofessional tutors). The degree is also considered transfer as graduates enter bachelor's degree programs at the university level.
Program learning outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to do the following:
  • The successful candidate will be collaborative: able to analyze, collaborate in and value learning communities to ensure learner growth and evaluate his/her own effectiveness.
  • The successful candidate will be student-oriented: able to analyze, implement, and value developmentally appropriate instructional and assessment strategies and positive learning environments to ensure growth for all learners and evaluate his/her own effectiveness.
  • The successful candidate will be relevant: able to analyze, design, implement, assess, and value standards-based lesson plans that are contextually, culturally, and technologically relevant to reach all learners and evaluate his/her own effectiveness.
  • The successful candidate will be effective: able to reflect on, demonstrate, and use as a model his/her own professional development to ensure growth for all learners and evaluate his/her own effectiveness.
Program Requirements
Academic Advising Sheet
Program Length
The average time to complete this degree varies from 4 to 6 semesters. 
Tuition & Fees
Costs: tuition and fees
Counseling & ADvising
To learn more about the program contact:
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Jean Stavrue-Peahi
Counselor
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Cameron Rivera
Academic Advisor
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Kale'a Silva
AST Program Coordinator
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