The program is specifically aimed at those who wish to re-specialize or to update their training to include recent developments in the field. The Graduate Faculty of the program is the same as that for the PhD in Second Language Acquisition. Up to 9 credits of prior course work can be transferred into the program according to standard procedures for transfer of credits. Financial support for certificate students is not available. There is no fixed deadline for application for admission, although the final date by which applications must be received for consideration for fall 2000 admission is July 15.
Procedures are distinct for two kinds of students.
For those students who are already enrolled in graduate programs at the University of Hawaii, a new application form is not required, and transcript review by the admissions committee can be done within the admissions and records office files already present for the applicant. Applications for admission from outside the University should be submitted, with fees, to the Graduate Admissions office according to the application form.