Associate in Arts in Hawaiian Studies
The Associate in Arts in Hawaiian Studies is a 60-credit degree that is a foundational degree in Hawaiian knowledge and culture. The AA degree is patterned after Windward CC’s current liberal arts AA degree, and is an option for students seeking an associate degree and subsequent entry into most baccalaureate programs at UH Mānoa, UH Hilo and UH-West O‘ahu. The degree is also a pathway for entrance into either UH Mānoa or UH Hilo Hawaiian Studies Programs. The AAHS also provides students with qualifications that will be useful in the workforce where understanding of the host culture or application of Hawaiian knowledge is desired.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Associate in Arts degree in Hawaiian studies, the student will be able to:
- Describe aboriginal Hawaiian linguistic, cultural, historical, and political concepts.
- Apply aboriginal Hawaiian concepts, knowledge and methods to the areas of science, humanities, arts, and social sciences—in academics and in other professional endeavors.
- Engage, articulate, and analyze topics relevant to the aboriginal Hawaiian community using college-level research and writing methods.
Graduation Requirements: Oral Communication
Choose 3 credits from the courses listed under OC on the Graduation Requirements page.
Graduation Requirements: Hawaiian Studies Requirements
- Hawaiian Studies Core Requirements (6 credits)
- Hawaiian Language Requirements (8 credits)
Foundation Requirements: Written Communication (FW)
Foundation Requirements: Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FG)
Required: A total of 6 credits; from 2 different groups.
Note: GEOG 102 if taken at Windward CC Fall 2015 or later
Foundation Requirements: Quantitative Reasoning (FQ)
Required: A total of 3 credits.
Diversification Requirements (18 credits)
Electives
Required: A total of 13 credits numbered 100 or above.