Hawaiian Studies: Associate in Arts
Description
The Associate in Arts in Hawaiian Studies (AAHS) provides a focused pathway for students pursuing an AA degree and transferring to a Hawaiian Studies or other baccalaureate degree program within the UH System. The AAHS also provides students with beneficial qualifications for Hawaiʻi’s workforce, where knowledge of the host culture or alternative approaches to problem-solving are desirable. The degree integrates Hawaiian knowledge and values into the curriculum, and thus nurtures a sense of place; defines personal, community and global responsibilities; and builds connections between all who call Hawaiʻi home.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to do the following:
- Describe aboriginal Hawaiian linguistic, cultural, historical and political concepts.
- Apply aboriginal Hawaiian-based concepts, knowledge and methods in other areas of inquiry such as to the areas of sciences, 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.
Contact Information
Program Coordinator: Lu'ukia Archer
Location: DH E 108E
Phone: (808) 455-0660
Email: archer@hawaii.edu
Discipline Coordinator: John Kalei Laimana
Location: DH E 108B
Phone: (808) 455-0343
Email: johnlaim@hawaii.edu
Associate in Arts (AA) Info at a Glance
Program: Hawaiian Studies, Liberal Arts
Associate in Arts (AA)
Program Requirements
General Education Requirements (Foundation)
Foundations - Written Communications (FW)
Total Credits: 3
Students must complete ENG 100, ENG 100E, or any approved FW course.
Foundations - Quantitative Reasoning (FQ)
Total Credits: 3
Foundations Quantitative Reasoning (FQ)
Foundations - Global Multicultural Perspectives (FG-6cr)
Total Credits: 6
Students must complete two courses - each course must be from a different group (FGA, FGB, FGC).
FGA
FGB
FGC
General Education Requirements (Diversification)
Diversification Arts, Humanities, and Literatures (DA, DH, DL-AA-HWST-E2022)
Total Credits: 6
Six credits are required from two different groups.
Diversification Arts (DA)
Diversification (DH)
Diversification Literature (DL)
Diversification Social Sciences (DS-AA-HWST-E2022)
Total Credits: 6
Six credits are required from two different disciplines.
Diversification Natural Sciences (DB, DP, DY-AA-HWST-E2022)
Total Credits: 7
A total of seven credits are required.
Three credits must be from the biological science area (DB) and three credits must be from the physical science area (DP). In addition, the student must take a science laboratory/field trip course (DY) that matches one of the chosen science courses*.
*ERTH101L may be taken with ERTH 103.
Diversification Biological Science (DB)
Diversification Physical Science (DP)
Diversification Natural Science Lab (DY)
HWST Core Requirements
Hawaiian Focused Electives
Choose 11 or more credits of electives to add up to 60 credits total.
ʻĀina (Environmental Science) (E2022)
Total Credits:
Hawaiian Focused Electives are required from the following groups: ʻĀina (Environmental Science), Hana Noʻeau (Arts), Hoʻoulu Lāhui (Nation Building), Moʻolelo (History/Literature), and ʻŌlelo (Language and Literature). Elective credits may not be used to fulfill Diversification, Foundation or Hawaiian Studies Core Requirements. Elective courses may come from a single topic or combination of topics.
Hana Noʻeau (Arts) (E2022)
Total Credits:
Hawaiian Focused Electives are required from the following groups: ʻĀina (Environmental Science), Hana Noʻeau (Arts), Hoʻoulu Lāhui (Nation Building), Moʻolelo (History/Literature), and ʻŌlelo (Language and Literature). Elective credits may not be used to fulfill Diversification, Foundation or Hawaiian Studies Core Requirements. Elective courses may come from a single topic or combination of topics.
Hoʻoulu Lāhui (Nation Building) (E2022)
Total Credits:
Hawaiian Focused Electives are required from the following groups: ʻĀina (Environmental Science), Hana Noʻeau (Arts), Hoʻoulu Lāhui (Nation Building), Moʻolelo (History/Literature), and ʻŌlelo (Language and Literature). Elective credits may not be used to fulfill Diversification, Foundation or Hawaiian Studies Core Requirements. Elective courses may come from a single topic or combination of topics.
Moʻolelo (History/Literature) (E2022)
Total Credits:
Hawaiian Focused Electives are required from the following groups: ʻĀina (Environmental Science), Hana Noʻeau (Arts), Hoʻoulu Lāhui (Nation Building), Moʻolelo (History/Literature), and ʻŌlelo (Language and Literature). Elective credits may not be used to fulfill Diversification, Foundation or Hawaiian Studies Core Requirements. Elective courses may come from a single topic or combination of topics.
ʻŌlelo (Language and Literature) (E2022)
Total Credits:
Hawaiian Focused Electives are required from the following groups: ʻĀina (Environmental Science), Hana Noʻeau (Arts), Hoʻoulu Lāhui (Nation Building), Moʻolelo (History/Literature), and ʻŌlelo (Language and Literature). Elective credits may not be used to fulfill Diversification, Foundation or Hawaiian Studies Core Requirements. Elective courses may come from a single topic or combination of topics.
Graduation Requirements
Focus Requirements (5 courses)
Focus Course for HWST (ETH)
Total Credits:
One (1) Contemporary Ethical Issues (ETH) focus course.
**Courses designated "ETH" fulfill the E-focus requirement at Leeward CC, but not at UH Mānoa . UH Mānoa requires a 300-level E-focus course for graduation. All approved E-Focus courses from UH Mānoa , UHWO, or any community college, will meet the Leeward CC E-focus graduation requirement.
Focus Course for HWST (HAP)
Total Credits:
One (1) Hawaiian/Asian, Pacific (HAP) focus course.
Focus Course for HWST (OC)
Total Credits:
One (1) Oral Communication focus course.
Notes
Admission into the AAHS program is open to all students. The target groups for this program are, (1) students who intend to transfer into a baccalaureate program in Hawaiian Studies at UH Mānoa, UH Hilo or UH West Oʻahu, and (2) students intending to major in other fields at the baccalaureate level who desire a foundation in Hawaiian knowledge before entering their chosen field.
Hawaiian Focused Electives are required from the following groups: ʻĀina (Environmental Science), Hana Noʻeau (Arts), Hoʻoulu Lāhui (Nation Building), Moʻolelo (History/Literature), and ʻŌlelo (Language and Literature). Elective credits may not be used to fulfill Diversification, Foundation, or Hawaiian Studies Core Requirements. Elective courses may come from a single topic or combination of topics.
Students must achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher for all courses applicable to the degree.
A maximum of 48 transfer credits earned at other colleges may be applied towards the degree.
A minimum of 12 credits of courses numbered 100 or above must be earned at Leeward CC.