Distance Learning Programs at UH Hilo

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What is Distance Learning?

Distance Learning (DL) , also called distance education, e-learning and online learning, is a form of education that utilizes the use of various technologies (such as cable, Interactive Video (ITV) and Internet) to facilitate student-instructor and student-student interactions without having to be physically present in the same location. Students across the Big Island and the State of Hawaiʻi are invited to review all of the online opportunities for programs and courses offered by the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and across the University of Hawaiʻi system.

Online Programs Offered at UH Hilo

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

For those nurses wishing to improve and transform health care through an advanced level of nursing science.

• Program information (MSN to DNP)
• DNP Admission Checklist
• Contact for DNP Program

Kahuawaiola Indigenous Teacher Education Program (by videoconferencing)

The Kahuawaiola Indigenous Teacher Education Program is a three-semester post-baccalaureate program, delivered primarily through the medium of Hawaiian, specifically designed to prepare Mauli Ola Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian identity nurturing) teachers of the highest quality to teach in Hawaiian language medium schools, Hawaiian language and culture programs in English medium schools, and schools serving students with a strong Hawaiian cultural background.

• Kahuawaiola Mission, entrance requirements, and graduation requirements

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (by videoconferencing)

The Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology is a 60-semester-hour, two-year program that is designed to provide multicultural, student-centered training in counseling psychology with a specialization in clinical mental health counseling. The graduates are eligible to become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Hawaii and elsewhere. The program is offered through the Department of Psychology.

• Mission and program information
• Distance Education information and policy
• Contact for MA in Counseling Psychology Program

Master of Arts in Indigenous Language & Culture Education (by videoconferencing)

Designed for indigenous language and culture education practitioners.

• Provides students with the tools to carry out indigenous language and culture education in their language of focus
• ICLE M.A. Mission, entrance requirements, and graduation requirements

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

This high-quality program is uniquely designed for working teachers and features online classes, small class sizes, professors who care about student learning and a supportive cohort learning community which enhances success.

• Program requirements and how the program will work
• M.Ed Application (PDF)
• Contact for M.Ed. Program

Registered Nursing (RN) to Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN)

For the working RN wishing to get a BS in Nursing.

• Program information for the RN to BSN
• Contact for RN to BSN Program

Former Program - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

For students seeking information about the former BA in Psychology program.

UH Distance Programs @ UH Hilo

In an effort to strengthen UH Hilo's impact on the community, Island and state of Hawaiʻi (Strategic Plan: Goal 5), UH Hilo provides our island residents the opportunity to access our UH sister institutions' distance learning programs.

Below are the UH Distance Learning Programs that are offered by interactive video (ITV) on the UH Hilo campus.

Program and contact information

• Masters of Human Resource Management, offered by UH Mānoa
• Masters in Library and Information Science Program, offered by UH Mānoa
• Masters of Science in Nursing, offered by UH Mānoa
• Masters in Social Work offered by UH Mānoa