Curriculum and Instruction

Minimum score: 61

Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

• Honolulu, United States

Disciplines

Education

Overview

The program includes a variety of tracks including Curriculum and Instruction.

The Curriculum and Instruction track at University of Hawaii at Manoa develops educational leaders in curriculum development, teaching, curriculum evaluation, and/or teacher education and professional development.

Features

The program varies in the number of credit hours required, depending upon the candidate's qualifications, and includes courses required for all doctoral students enrolled in the College of Education; courses in an area of focus, such as issues and trends in curriculum, teaching and learning, curriculum and program evaluation, and research on teacher education and professional development; breadth courses; a field project or an internship in college teaching; and the dissertation.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

• Curriculum and Instruction Advanced Research Methods
• Curriculum and Instruction Core Courses
• Emphasis Area
• Breadth or Electives
• Field Study or Teaching Internship

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

• GRE: The GRE General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments. Required

English requirements

• TOEFL iBT: Minimum score 61

Other requirements

General requirements

• Applicants must have graduated, or will graduate, from a UHM recognized, accredited, master's degree program prior to beginning the PhD, Education: Curriculum & Instruction program.
• The GRE is Optional, but not required for admission to this program. Scores may be submitted as supplementary documentation if desired.
• A transcript from each post-secondary institution attended.
• A written statement of objectives as part of your application.
• Your resumé or CV.
• A sample of scholarly writing as part of your application.
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• Applicants who are not native English speakers may need to take the TOEFL or IELTS (Academic) tests. For more information view the Graduate Division website.
• International students that have been admitted are required to submit a copy of their Identification documents

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International (International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.) — Non-residents: 63,291 AUD / year ≈ 44,864 USD / year
• Out-of-State — 63,291 AUD / year ≈ 44,864 USD / year
• Domestic (Tuition fee for the domestic students.) — In-State: 29,343 AUD / year ≈ 20,800 USD / year

Living costs

Honolulu, United States: 2,314-3,527 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships: Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Curriculum and Instruction. You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

• Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) — Grant 72000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026
• Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026
• Other Scholarships For Graduate Students — Grant Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
• Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam — Grant 40000 USD, Deadline 31 Mar 2027
• Next 100 (Kitas 100) — Grant 25600 USD, Deadline Not specified
• Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students — Grant 20000 USD, Deadline 31 Mar 2027
• Veterans' Fund Indigenous Scholarships (Merit-based) — Grant 40000 AUD, Deadline 30 Sep 2026
• The Fulbright Program — Grant Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
• Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies — Grant 300000 HKD, Deadline 30 Sep 2026
• Fulbright-Masaryk Award — Grant Various benefits, Deadline 01 Nov 2026
• Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships — Grant 30000 USD, Deadline Not specified
• International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs — Grant 30000 USD, Deadline Not specified
• Hope For Addiction Scholarship (Merit-based) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 28 Feb 2027
• Hope for Humanity Scholarship (Merit-based) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 10 Feb 2027
• The Marietta Blau Grant — Grant 1580 EUR, Deadline Not specified
• The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship (Merit-based) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 08 Feb 2027
• The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship (Merit-based) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
• Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Jan 2027
• Saving Smiles Scholarship (Merit-based) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 02 Dec 2026
• Tatra Banka Scholarship — Grant 5000 EUR, Deadline 30 Jun 2027
• Uplifting Communities Scholarship (Merit-based) — Grant 1500 USD, Deadline 28 Sep 2026
• Dedicated Volunteer Scholarship (Merit-based) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 07 Dec 2026
• International Peace Scholarship Fund (Need-based) — Grant 12500 USD, Deadline 15 Dec 2026
• Don't Text and Drive Scholarship (Merit-based) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Sep 2026
• Building Bridges Scholarship (Merit-based) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Sep 2026
• ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026
• OAS Academic Scholarship Program (Merit-based) — Grant 10000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
• ACES Scholarships — Grant 3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026
• Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility (Merit-based) — Grant Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
• Monthly Scholarship Series — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline Anytime
• Fulbright Master's And PhD Grants - Türkiye (Merit-based) — Grant 50000 USD, Deadline Not specified
• The Higher Foundation Grant (Merit-based) — Grant 500 USD, Deadline Anytime
• Community Leaders Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 02 Feb 2027
• Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C. $1,000 Scholarship (Merit-based) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
• The Higher Foundation Scholarship (Merit-based) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline Anytime
• Young Scholar's Award — Grant 400 USD, Deadline 15 Oct 2026
• College JumpStart Pay It Forward Scholarship (Merit-based) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Sep 2027
• The Fulbright U.S. Student Program (Merit-based) — Grant Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
• Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship (Merit-based) — Grant 1250 USD, Deadline 15 Oct 2026
• Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC Volunteer Service Scholarship (Merit-based) — Grant 2500 USD, Deadline 15 Dec 2026
• InclusiveSkies Foundation Bessie Coleman Scholarship (Merit-based) — Grant 2500 USD, Deadline 15 Jan 2027
• P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) — Grant 12500 USD, Deadline 15 Dec 2026
• Amberscholar Scholarship (Merit-based) — Grant 6000 USD, Deadline 31 Jan 2027
• From Conflict to Growth Scholarship (Merit-based) — Grant 2500 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026
• General Named Endowed Scholarships (Merit-based) — Grant Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
• Young Legal Professionals Scholarship (Merit-based) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 15 Feb 2027
• Providing Support to Young Entrepreneurs Scholarship (Merit-based) — Grant 2500 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026
• Design Competition Awards — Grant 125 USD, Deadline 28 Feb 2027
• Lehigh Valley Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C. Essay Competition – $500 Scholarship (Merit-based) — Grant 500 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
• Aaliyah Lee Scholarship (Merit-based) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026
• Keynote Emerging Artists of Promise (KEAP) Awards — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 15 Oct 2026
• Centro Legal Hispano de Las Vegas Drive Smart, Live Safe Scholarship (Merit-based) — Grant 2500 USD, Deadline 01 Apr 2027
• Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund — Grant 10000 USD, Deadline 19 Mar 2027
• Staten Island Accident 2026 $1,000 Scholarship Essay Competition (Merit-based) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
• George Garrett Award (Merit-based) — Grant 2000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026
• Anidjar & Levine Community Service Scholarship (Merit-based) — Grant 2500 USD, Deadline 01 Oct 2026
• Auger & Auger Disabled Scholar Award — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Jul 2027
• The Haque Law Wings of Expression Scholarship (Merit-based) — Grant 3000 USD, Deadline 01 Apr 2027
• Military Family Background – "Life Opportunities & Hardships" Scholarship (Merit-based) — Grant 2500 USD, Deadline 01 Oct 2026
• STEM Supplemental Award (Merit-based) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline Not specified
• $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship (Merit-based) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026
• Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027
• Dream Chaser Scholarship (Merit-based) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027
• Scholarship for students with disabilities (Need-based) — Grant 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
• Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios — Grant 40000 USD, Deadline Not specified
• CouponBirds "Help to Save" Scholarship (Need-based) — Grant 3000 USD, Deadline 10 Oct 2026
• The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant 1500 USD, Deadline Not specified
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant 12000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027