Master of Education in Curriculum Studies – Pioneering Community-based Education (PACMED)

Contribute to the potential of the Pacific region with our innovative education program designed to drive workforce and economic development. Through industry-aligned training, cutting-edge curriculum, and strong partnerships with local businesses, we empower individuals with the skills needed to thrive in high-demand sectors. Our program fosters entrepreneurship, sustainable practices, and technological advancement, creating pathways to economic resilience and regional growth. Join us in building a stronger, more prosperous future—one skilled professional at a time.

Who should consider this program

Community leaders and pK-20 educators (teachers, administrators, counselors) who wish to positively impact community-based workforce and economic development. PACMED has current cohorts across the Hawaiian Islands, and in American Samoa, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei and Yap.

International Student Visa

International students enrolled in fully online or primarily online degree or certificate programs are not eligible for issuance of the Form I-20 required to apply for an F-1 student visa to study in the United States. Students participating in online programs must complete their coursework from outside the United States unless they hold another valid immigration status that permits study in the U.S.

For the purposes of international student visa eligibility, a “primarily online” program refers to a program in which the majority of coursework or instructional delivery is conducted online or through distance education methods, even if the program may include limited in-person, hybrid, residency, or short-term on-campus components.