Associate in Arts in Teaching (AST) Program

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​Associate in Science in Teaching (62 credits) will provide you with the first two years of a baccalaureate program in elementary or secondary education (as a transfer degree) or can prepare you for employment as a paraeducator (as a terminal degree). With a locally centered curriculum, graduates will be prepared for work as culturally responsive educators with skills in creating, analyzing and implementing developmentally appropriate instruction and standards-based lesson plans to ensure growth for learners of various backgrounds and abilities
Certificate of Competence, Culturally Responsive Teaching (13 credits) prepares you for work as culturally responsive paraeducators or teachers versed in Hawaiian and indigenous knowledge, pedagogy and worldview. The certificate will provide a micro-credential and preparation for students planning careers in teaching as well as professional development/career advancement for current in-service teachers.

Special Education Program

Registered Behavioral Technician Training Credential (1 credit) is based on the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Task List which is part of an internationally recognized 40-hour RBT training that equips professionals with the highest level of Applied Behavior Analytic training.
​The program is offered independent of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). As the number of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) continues to increase so does the need for specially trained and credentialed (certified) professionals and caregivers in the area of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The training covers measurement, assessment, skill acquisition, behavior reduction, documentation and reporting, and professional conduct and scope of practice. In addition to the 40-hour training, students will complete a competency assessment administered by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) which involves an interview and direct-observation of competencies based on the RBT Task List. Upon completion of this course, students will be eligible to apply for the RBT Examination for their RBT Credential.
Advanced Professional Certificate in Special Education, Mild/Moderate PK-12 (19 credits) is designed for those with a bachelor-level degree in any field that leads to recommendation for licensure to teach SPED. You will gain the skills and knowledge to explain and practice special education policies, understand the effects of disabilities on social and emotional development, as well as design and implement individualized education plans for students with disabilities.

​Certificate of Competence, Special/Inclusive Education (16 credits) will provide you with opportunities to pursue positions as paraeducators or enhance skills as already certified teachers with a focus on Special and Inclusive Education. You will be equipped with the skills to plan and deliver general curriculum that is inclusive of children with disabilities, as well as gain the knowledge for assessing developmental milestones and applying evidence-based practices to assess student learning.


Certificate of Competence, Special Education II (16 credits) is designed to provide more specialized and comprehensive preparation in special education law, IEP development, assessment, educational technology, literacy intervention, and professionalism for those pursuing a teaching degree in special education or wishing to increase their knowledge in the field of special education.

​Bachelors of Science in Special Education 3+1 Program is for students transferring from Leeward Community College. It is designed to prepare you for special education careers in diverse and multicultural schools. Graduates of this program can be licensed to teach Special Education K-12, K-6, or 6-12.

Career & Technical Education (CTE) Program

Certificate of Competence, Alternative Certification in Teaching (Track I) (11 credits) equips candidates who have content knowledge in career and technical education with the pedagogy necessary to become effective secondary teachers in CTE classrooms. This alternative pathway post-baccalaureate program applies to the following license fields to teach CTE in middle school and high schools: Arts and Communications (6-12), Business (6-12), Health Services (6-12), Industrial and Engineering Technology (6-12), Natural Resources (6-12), and Public and Human Services (6-12).

​Certificate of Competence, Alternative Certification in Teaching (Track II) (17 credits) equips candidates who have content knowledge in career and technical education with the pedagogy necessary to become effective secondary teachers in CTE classrooms. This alternative pathway post-baccalaureate program applies to the following license fields to teach CTE in middle school and high schools: Arts and Communications (6-12), Business (6-12), Health Services (6-12), Industrial and Engineering Technology (6-12), Natural Resources (6-12), and Public and Human Services (6-12).
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