The Hawaiian Knowledge Innovation Certificate is meant to give students an introductory grounding in Hawaiian traditional technologies as well as contemporary digital technologies and entrepreneurship. By combining these knowledge sets students will be uniquely positioned to contribute to Hawaiian innovation because they’ll have the skills required in innovation sectors today. In the final semester students complete a capstone project that demonstrates their learning about how Hawaiian culture-based innovation can be carried into a digital future.
After completing this program, graduates will:
- Compare and contrast Hawaiian cultural practices, technologies, ethics, values, or knowledge.
- Use appropriate technologies and standards to effectively communicate.
- Use digital technologies to effectively communicate or showcase traditional Hawaiian cultural practices, technologies, ethics, values, or knowledge
This certificate consists of a minimum of 27 credits.
Required Courses (15 credits)
Student must work directly with a Windward Community College faculty member to complete a project that showcases the use of traditional Hawaiian knowledge with contemporary digital technologies while enrolled in IS 295A Hawaiian Knowledge Innovation Capstone.
Elective Courses (12 credits)
At least one course from each Area (A and B).
Area A: Hawaiian Studies Elective Credits
Select at least one course from Area A
Area B: Information and Computer Science Elective Credits
Select at least one course from Area B