Higher
Education/
Degree and Certficate Programs

The UH Uehiro Academy’s initiatives in higher education focus on courses at the University to enhance understanding of p4c Hawai’i and the theoretical and applied aspects of the approach. The Executive Director of the Uehiro Academy for Philosophy and Ethics in Education, Dr. Thomas E. Jackson is a full time Specialist in the UHM Philosophy Department. In addition, other faculty in the Uehiro Academy work closely with the department on the development of programming, as course instructors, and as committee members for graduate degrees.

Philosophy with Children (PHIL 492) serves as an introductory course to philosophy for children Hawai‘i and examines the theory and practice of doing philosophy in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms. Teaching Philosophy (PHIL 493) is a supervised practicum in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms for students who wish to learn how to facilitate philosophical inquiry with students. Philosophy of Childhood (PHIL 725) is a graduate level course focusing on the conceptual interrelations among philosophy, childhood and education. PHIL 699 is a directed readings course on specific topics related to both the theory and practice of p4c Hawai’i. Learn more about the study opportunities and programs offered by the UHM Philosophy Department:

• http://hawaii.edu/phil/​

Dr. Amber Strong Makaiau and Dr. Chad Miller are full time Associate Specialists in the UHM College of Education Institute for Teacher Education Secondary Program. In addition, other faculty in the Uehiro Academy work closely with the COE (in a wide array of departments) on the development of programming, as course instructors, and as committee members for graduate degrees. Click here to learn more about the study opportunities and programs offered by the UHM College of Education:

• https://coe.hawaii.edu/

• p4cHI Graduate Certificate

• PPP3 Degree Program