The Certificate of Achievement in Accounting at Kapiʻolani Community College prepares students for entry-level advanced clerical, junior paraprofessional, or professional accounting positions in small business, public accounting, private industry, nonprofits and governmental organizations. Students get practical, hands-on experience practicing workplace-relevant skills and techniques.

The Certificate in Digital Marketing provides students and marketing professionals with the knowledge and skills required to thrive in the dynamic field of digital marketing. The certificate curriculum covers key areas including digital advertising strategies, email and mobile marketing, social media management, web analytics, and digital campaign creation and implementation. Upon completion of the certificate, students will have a strong understanding of current digital marketing platforms, tools, and techniques. With this certificate, graduates will be prepared to create and manage successful digital marketing campaigns and establish an effective online presence for brands and organizations.

The certificate in Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (DPEM) provides students and practitioners in the field of disaster preparedness and emergency management with a broad range of administrative skills and knowledge required in the growing and challenging areas of disaster preparedness, emergency management, and homeland security. The certificate can be earned as a self-standing credential and may also be used as a part of a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration at the University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu.

All courses meet national standards as established by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Higher Education Project.

The Certificate in Hawaiian & Indigenous Health & Healing strives to create an opportunity for non-traditional students and current healthcare professionals to add knowledge and value to their existing professional credentials. The certificate will also function as a pathway for the dissemination of traditional healing knowledge and skill that will serve as a model for other indigenous groups.

Training will consist of theoretical courses that focus on epidemiology and health disparities and practical courses in the Native Hawaiian traditional healing practices (hoʻoponopono or conflict resolution, lomi lomi or massage, and lāʻau lapaʻau or herbal medicines).

An overarching goal is to work towards eliminating health disparities in Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander and other underserved communities by creating a collaboration between Traditional and Western Medicine. As a student-centered certificate, Hawaiian & Indigenous Health & Healing seeks to promote the integration of underserved and underrepresented students into an academic and cultural milieu that supports educational achievement and economic success.

The Hawaiian Language certificate focuses on building language proficiency and is awarded upon completion of the 400-level Hawaiian Language courses (HAW 401 and 402). Required coursework consists of two years (15 credits) of upper-division Hawaiian Language courses and an advanced Hawaiian Language conversational course, with prerequisite elementary and intermediate courses (100- and 200-level), or demonstrated proficiency. Required courses build proficiency in Hawaiian Language and cultural knowledge, establishing a cultural base and language identity in which students can center and ground themselves in a Hawaiian worldview, to better relate to other languages and cultures around the world. Certificate students are encouraged to apply Hawaiian Language and Cultural knowledge in all aspects of daily life at home or throughout the workforce.

The certificate in Health Care Administration provides students and health care practitioners with a broad range of administrative skills and knowledge needed in the dynamic and growing health care field. For those who are already employed in the health care field, this certificate enhances their qualifications and skills for more effective job performance and greater career mobility. The certificate may also be used as part of a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration at the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu or for students who are majoring in other fields. The certificate is the only upper division, stand-alone, Board of Regents approved degree in the State of Hawaiʻi that addresses the growing workforce demand for more certified health care professionals.

Turn Your Work Experience Into Power: Earn a Certificate in Labor Studies

Looking to make a difference at work, in your community, or in your future career? The 15-credit Labor Studies Certificate at UH West Oʻahu gives you the tools to understand how labor shapes society—and how you can shape it too.

Hawaiʻi has one of the highest union membership rates in the country. From plantation struggles to today's campaigns for equity and fair wages, organized labor has been central to building democracy and justice in the islands. This program invites you to explore that history and step into that legacy.

You'll take interdisciplinary courses that connect the dots between work and real life—race, gender, media, politics, economics, and the future of jobs. Learn how labor law affects your rights, how collective bargaining works, and how workers have organized across time and place.

Whether you're interested in advocacy, public service, law school, union work, or research, Labor Studies offers a flexible academic pathway with real-world relevance. You'll also develop critical thinking, public speaking, and policy analysis skills—plus get exposure to labor's global dimensions and Hawaiʻi's unique role in it.

Stand up. Speak out. Start here.

The certificate in Long-Term Care provides students and health care practitioners with a broad range of administrative skills and knowledge needed to work in the growing field of long-term care. For those who are already employed in the health care field, including long-term care, this certificate enhances their qualifications and skills for more effective job performance and greater career mobility. The certificate may also be used as part of a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration at the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu or for students who are majoring in other fields.

A certificate in Risk Management and Insurance provides training in risk management for personal and commercial lines of insurance, and prepare students for the CPCU examinations and other professional certifications. Courses cover personal property and liability insurance, life and health insurance, retirement planning, business law, loss prevention, risk retention, self insurance, and risk financing techniques. Students completing the certificate in risk management and insurance will be better prepared to obtain an insurance license and pass the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) examination and course of study. UH West Oʻahu worked in partnership with Hawaiʻi's insurance industry to create this Risk Management and Insurance certificate specifically to address the growing need for skilled insurance professionals locally and nationwide.

Conferral of a Certificate in Risk Management and Insurance does not result in professional licensure. The State Insurance Commissioner requires candidates to pass an examination that measures the applicant's qualifications and competence. For more information on the various types of licensure examinations, please consult the Hawaiʻi Insurance Candidate Licensing Handbook.

The 18-credit certificate program in Social Science Health and Medicine fosters a transdisciplinary perspective on health and medicine where students learn from a broad range of disciplines how to gather, analyze and interpret data using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies techniques and together with social science health related theories, apply them to complex health questions at the individual and community level. The study of research design, data analysis, statistics and theory in the context of health helps strengthen the critical thinking skills vital for complex decision-making in health.

The acquisition of these skills place students in a competitive position in a labor market that requires not only the mastery of specific skill sets, but also the flexibility to respond to changing jobs and job requirements. The certificate enhances students’ primary degree by preparing them for graduate-level social science research on health and medicine related topics as well as students interested in applying for medical school with their MCAT exam or pursue careers in public health, nursing, health policy, health related non-profit organizations, substance abuse/mental health and allied health care services in Hawaiʻi or the wider Pacific.

The certificate in Substance Abuse and Addictions Studies (SAAS) is primarily an online, internet-based program designed to help students meet the State education requirements for certification as substance abuse counselors and to provide continuing education opportunities for professionals in the addictions field. Although not required for certification, students are strongly encouraged to concurrently complete the Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences with a concentration in Psychology.

Conferral of a certificate in Substance Abuse and Addiction Studies (SAAS) does not result in professional licensure. For State licensure, the Department of Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division requires that candidates who hold a BA degree and SAAS certificate complete 4000 hours of supervised substance abuse counseling work and pass an examination that evaluates the applicant's qualifications and competence. For more information on becoming a Hawaii State Certified Substance Abuse Counselor please contact the Department of Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division at (808) 692-7506.

Global society is at a critical crossroads. Biodiversity loss, climate destabilization, food insecurity, social inequity and resource scarcity collectively pose an existential threat to human welfare and social stability. Recognizing these global challenges, international and regional institutions have responded in identifying strategic goals and programming to begin the transition to a more sustainable society. This certificate focuses on the analysis of key ecological and social issues in sustainability from the regional to the global scale.

The Sustainability Issues certificate at UH West Oʻahu will develop students with the following key competencies: systems thinking; ability to work in diverse communities; work across disciplines; ethical decision-making; innovation; leadership and management skills. Through a holistic study of sustainability, the Sustainability Issues certificate aims to develop highly skilled and civic-minded graduates prepared to advance the green economy through new businesses and social enterprises, their chosen career path and preparing students for graduate-level training in disciplines such as Education, Hawaiian Studies, Anthropology, Agriculture and Natural Resource Management, Political Science or Urban and Regional Planning.

Hawaiʻiloa, an online Hawaiian Studies program, will take you on a journey together as a cohort, and through the breadth of connections, give you multiple ways of understanding and connecting. It is an immersive, accelerated experience in ʻike (knowledge) and ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) leading to the Associate in Arts in Hawaiian Studies degree.

• 8-week online asynchronous cohort; two classes taken at a time (four per semester) for two years
• Two cohort pathways:
  • Traditional - those with no previous coursework
  • Modified – those who have prior college experience

The Associate in Arts in Hawaiian Studies (AAHS) provides a focused pathway for students pursuing an AA degree and transferring to a Hawaiian Studies, Hawaiian Language or other baccalaureate degree program within the University of Hawaiʻi (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. Current UH System articulation policies allow students who have completed this degree at any of the community colleges to meet the general education core requirements at any of the four-year UH institutions.

The Associate in Arts (AA) degree in Liberal Arts is designed to give students the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to transfer to a four-year college / university, seek employment, contribute to their communities, and pursue lifelong learning. These skills, knowledge, and attitudes include creative problem solving, clear communication, analytical thinking, informed decision making, ethical judgment, teamwork and collaboration, and strong leadership. Please contact the academic advisor for information on transfer and current baccalaureate degree requirements at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

Earn your degree on your schedule — from anywhere.
Leeward Community College's Liberal Arts (Online) Associate in Arts (AA) Degree is a fully online program designed for students who want flexibility without sacrificing quality. Whether you're planning to transfer to a four-year university or advance your career, this 60-credit program (approximately 20 courses at the 100–200 level) is your gateway to long-term success.

The Flex Track is specifically designed for flexibility and convenience. Currently, it's the only available track, offering a variety of course options. You can choose from 16-week traditional online courses, 5-week accelerated courses, or 8-week accelerated courses. Alternatively, you can mix and match these formats to create a schedule that works best for you. Best of all, the entire program is fully online, so there are no campus visits required. You’ll have access to all your classes and materials from anywhere at any time.

This concentration within the Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts is designed for students who intend to transfer to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Shidler College of Business. This AA concentration fulfills the current Kapiʻolani Community College AA Liberal Arts requirements while paying particular attention to the admission requirements to UHM's baccalaureate program.

The AA degree in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Human Development and Family Studies prepares students to transfer to four-year institutions. This 60-credit program satisfies all of the requirements for the AA degree in Liberal Arts and also provides students with solid knowledge and skills to be successful in entering a university Human Development and Family Studies program. This concentration will provide students with the foundation understanding of ecological systems-based study of lifespan development and family resource management to prepare them for curriculum that further emphasizes the study of child, adolescent, adult development; family development (such as marriage and parenting); family resource management (such as consumer and family economics and family management); community needs; and leadership in human services occupations.

The AA degree in Liberal Arts, with a Concentration in Social Work, satisfies all of the requirements for the AA degree in Liberal Arts. This concentration provides students with the foundation to be successful in entering university Bachelor of Science programs and future careers in Social Work.

The purpose of the concentration in Social Work is to create a clear pathway for students interested in transferring to a 4-year institution with a Bachelor's degree in the area of Social Work. Entry-level positions in the workplace are practiced in a wide variety of settings. Settings range from hospitals and clinics, schools, public welfare departments, and family and child welfare agencies to counseling agencies, mental health clinics, gerontology and geriatric programs, and immigrant/refugee centers.

The three-year hybrid program is ideal for students who wish to complete their veterinary technology training while they continue working in a veterinary facility. The Certificate of Achievement in Veterinary Assisting and Associate in Science in Veterinary Technology are stackable credentials. The first year of the program is the three-semester Certificate of Achievement in Veterinary Assisting, designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills required to perform effectively as a vet assistant in the veterinary field. The second/third year Associate in Science degree in Veterinary Technology prepares students for the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) to become a credentialed vet tech.

This baccalaureate program delivered through Distance Education has been established as a transfer program for students who have completed the first two years of coursework (freshman and sophomore) in-person or online at UH Maui College, from a community college in the UH system, or from an accredited institution outside of the UH System.

The Applied Business & Information Technology (ABIT) program, leading to a baccalaureate degree, offers options to students seeking preparation in small to mid-sized business management, information technology, and related or integrated career opportunities. The mission of the program is to prepare graduates to be productive professionals who can make responsible business decisions and use information technology wisely in a changing world. The curriculum emphasizes business, cyber security, and data science and stresses the effective use of information technology. The program also includes a strong interdisciplinary liberal arts program with courses in the humanities, social sciences, English, communication, and statistics.

This baccalaureate program delivered through Distance Education has been established as a transfer program for students who have completed the first two years of coursework (freshman and sophomore) in-person or online at UH West Oʻahu, from a community college in the UH system or from an accredited institution outside of the UH System.

The Hawaiian and Indigenous Health and Healing concentration strives to create a pathway for the dissemination of traditional healing knowledge and skill that will serve as a model for other indigenous groups. Training in the Native Hawaiian traditional healing practices will focus on hoʻoponopono (conflict resolution), lomilomi (massage), and lāʻau lapaʻau (herbal medicines). An overarching goal is to work towards eliminating health disparities in Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and other underserved communities by creating a collaboration between Traditional and Western Medicine. This student-centered concentration promotes the integration of underserved and underrepresented students into an academic and cultural environment that supports educational achievement and economic success.

This baccalaureate program delivered through Distance Education has been established as a transfer program for students who have completed the first two years of coursework (freshman and sophomore) in-person or online at UH West Oʻahu, from a community college in the UH system or from an accredited institution outside of the UH System.

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting could help students obtain a career in governmental accounting, public accounting, forensic accounting, and private accounting. The degree also aligns with the educational requirements of the CPA (certified public accountant), CMA (certified management accountant), and CGFM (certified government financial manager); however, each certificate has further requirements that should be completed after graduation. For more details on the CPA licensure in the State of Hawaii, visit the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs website.

This baccalaureate program delivered through Distance Education has been established as a transfer program for students who have completed the first two years of coursework (freshman and sophomore) in-person or online at UH West Oʻahu, from a community college in the UH system or from an accredited institution outside of the UH System.

The study of Finance analyzes the process of obtaining and allocating financial capital (funds) for the purchase of real capital (plant and equipment). One of the main areas of focus is the risk-return relationship and the maximization of return for a given level of risk. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance will have a strong knowledge of analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills to assess the financial performance of a firm and design risk reducing strategies.

This baccalaureate program delivered through Distance Education has been established as a transfer program for students who have completed the first two years of coursework (freshman and sophomore) in-person or online at UH West Oʻahu, from a community college in the UH system or from an accredited institution outside of the UH System

General Business Administration prepares students for management roles in small to multinational organizations. Students receive a solid foundation in business objectives and processes and are provided with an understanding of perspectives that form the context of business including: ethical and global issues; the influence of political, social, legal, regulatory, environmental, and technological issues; and the impact of demographic diversity on organizations.

This baccalaureate program delivered through Distance Education has been established as a transfer program for students who have completed the first two years of coursework (freshman and sophomore) in-person or online at UH West Oʻahu, from a community college in the UH system or from an accredited institution outside of the UH System.

The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Hospitality and Tourism at UH West Oʻahu prepares students for managerial positions with a local and global perspective of the industry; students have the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the service-oriented economics and concepts of hospitality and tourism.

This baccalaureate program delivered through Distance Education has been established as a transfer program for students who have completed the first two years of coursework (freshman and sophomore) in-person or online at UH West Oʻahu, from a community college in the UH system or from an accredited institution outside of the UH System.

The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Management prepares students for management occupations and today’s increasingly complex competitive business environment. In addition to receiving a strong foundation in business objectives and processes, studies are provided with an understanding of management principles as it applies to business ethics, entrepreneurship, human resources and operations. The Management concentration addresses the growing demand for management professionals globally, nationally and in the state of Hawaiʻi.

The study of management prepares students in two broad areas: working with people - hiring, training, coordinating, and creating an effective environment for the attainment of a business objectives and providing the skills and knowledge to become a manager of a business or organization where strategy and decision-making skills are important.

Management students will gain critical thinking skills necessary for effective managerial decision making in dynamic and diverse work environments.

This baccalaureate program delivered through Distance Education has been established as a transfer program for students who have completed the first two years of coursework (freshman and sophomore) in-person or online at UH West Oʻahu, from a community college in the UH system or from an accredited institution outside of the UH System.

The study of Marketing involves analyzing processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners and society at large. Marketing students learn to evaluate and develop advertising, public relations, and direct mail campaigns as well as examine the science of consumer behavior and business in the context of promotion and publicity. Students pursuing a concentration in Marketing will be exposed to an interdisciplinary business curriculum including finance, economics, information systems, accounting and management.

This baccalaureate program delivered through Distance Education has been established as a transfer program for students who have completed the first two years of coursework (freshman and sophomore) in-person or online at UH West Oʻahu or from a community college in the UH system.

Integrating various media domains, such as design, storytelling, and technology, the general creative media concentration provides study and extended practice in the student’s chosen area of competence. Course requirements address development and maintenance of existing artistic skills; foster support for a broader understanding of related disciplines including humanities and technology; and provide experience in working in multidisciplinary teams on realistic problems.

The BA in Economics provides students with an intensive knowledge of the theory and practice of economics, with an emphasis on the analysis of contemporary policy challenges of Hawaiʻi and the U.S. in the Asia-Pacific region. Majors study a wide range of current economic policy issues and learn theoretical and empirical methods for analyzing these issues.

From raising living standards to designing policies that preserve the environment, economics provides powerful tools for understanding the most pressing policy issues of the day. Graduates go on to rewarding careers in academia, business, and the public sector. An economics degree is also excellent preparation for a range of career objectives, including graduate degrees in business, planning, public policy, and the law. The program’s mission is to provide a high-quality educational experience that enables students to understand the range of economic challenges facing Hawaiʻi, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific region.

This baccalaureate program delivered through Distance Education has been established as a degree completion program for students who have ideally completed the first two years of coursework (freshman and sophomore) in-person or online at a community college in the UH system or from an accredited institution outside of the UH System.

As an option for students with no college credits, the College of Social Sciences Aloha Pathways Online program allows a student to complete the first two years of general education requirements online through a partnership with the Leeward Community College. The program allows students to smoothly transfer into the BA program at UHM and complete the major requirements. Qualifying students can have dual admissions and dual enrollment with UHM through the UH Kaʻieʻie Program.

This baccalaureate program delivered through Distance Education has been established as a transfer program for students who have completed the first two years of coursework (freshman and sophomore) in-person or online at UH West Oʻahu, from a community college in the UH system, or from an accredited institution outside of the UH System.

The UH West Oʻahu Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree with a concentration in Middle-level Education, grades 6-8, prepares knowledgeable, skillful, responsive educators for a global society. Studies encompass an innovative, field-based teacher preparation program, as well as public service activities that support West Oʻahu communities. Middle-Level areas of concentration are designed for teacher candidates who wish to specialize in teaching English language arts, social studies, math, and/or general science in grades 6-8. A strong liberal arts curriculum supports candidates' excellent knowledge of content in the chosen discipline.

Throughout their program of study, teacher candidates participate in over 630 hours of field-based coursework, including the early field experience, service learning, Introduction to Middle-level and Secondary Education, and two practicums taken concurrently with content methods courses. The program culminates in a 15-week, full-time professional student teaching semester in the chosen field. Field placements occur in grades 6-8 in middle schools island-wide and especially in Central and Leeward Oʻahu and on the Waiʻanae Coast. Faculty deliver courses on-campus and online, while maintaining flexible scheduling to accommodate teacher candidates' busy lives.

Upon successful of their program of study, the Education Division recommends the B.Ed graduate for licensure by the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board. UH West Oʻahu Middle-level Education courses have not been determined to meet specific requirements for licensure or licensure preparation in states other than Hawaiʻi. If you intend to work in another state, we recommend contacting the state to find out what their certification requirements are and if you can work there. Online courses and programs at UH West Oʻahu do not lead to teacher certification. However, all of our courses and programs are fully accredited and course credits may transfer to university programs that may lead to state professional licensure. Additional licensure information can be found on the NC-SARA webpage.

This baccalaureate program delivered through Distance Education has been established as a transfer program for students who have completed the first two years of coursework (freshman and sophomore) in-person or online at UH West Oʻahu, from a community college in the UH system, or from an accredited institution outside of the UH System.

The UH West Oʻahu Bachelor of Education degree with a concentration in Secondary Education, grades 6-12, prepares knowledgeable, skillful, responsive educators for a global society. Studies encompass an innovative, field-based teacher preparation program, as well as public service activities that support West Oʻahu communities. This area of concentration is especially designed for teacher candidates who wish to specialize in teaching English language arts, social studies, math, general science, and/or biology at both middle and high school levels, grades 6-12. A strong liberal arts curriculum supports candidates' excellent knowledge of content in the chosen discipline.

Throughout their program of study, teacher candidates participate in over 630 hours of field-based coursework, including the early field experience, service learning, introduction to middle-level and secondary education, and two practicums taken concurrently with content methods courses. The program culminates in a 15-week, full-time high school student teaching semester in the chosen field. Field placements occur in middle and high schools island-wide and especially in Central and Leeward Oʻahu and on the Waiʻanae Coast. Faculty deliver courses on-campus and online, while maintaining flexible scheduling to accommodate teacher candidates' busy lives.

Upon successful of their program of study, the Education Division recommends the B.Ed graduate for licensure by the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board. UH West Oʻahu Secondary Education courses have not been determined to meet specific requirements for licensure or licensure preparation in states other than Hawaiʻi. If you intend to work in another state, we recommend contacting the state to find out what their certification requirements are and if you can work there. Online courses and programs at UH West Oʻahu do not lead to teacher certification. However, all of our courses and programs are fully accredited and course credits may transfer to university programs that may lead to state professional licensure. Additional licensure information can be found on the NC-SARA webpage.

This baccalaureate program delivered through Distance Education has been established as a transfer program for students who have completed the first two years of coursework (freshman and sophomore) in-person or online at UH West Oʻahu, from a community college in the UH system, or from an accredited institution outside of the UH System.

The concentration in English offers students the opportunity to critically and creatively examine literature; artistic expression; cultural, social, and rhetorical analyses; and a wide array of reading and writing practices. Students begin their studies with survey courses that introduce UH West Oʻahu's four emphasis fields: literary studies, creative writing, rhetoric and composition, and cultural studies. After exploring a range of disciplinary approaches, upper-level students then move on to develop disciplinary depth in emphasis field(s) of their choice, selecting from a range of coursework influenced by cultural and rhetorical theory; drama and film studies; media theory; language and composition studies; literary criticism; and writing workshops. Finally, students apply this knowledge in a culminating senior project or practicum that engages the English studies emphases of their choice from original, critical, and transdisciplinary perspectives.

This baccalaureate program delivered through Distance Education has been established as a transfer program for students who have completed the first two years of coursework (freshman and sophomore) in-person or online at UH West Oʻahu, from a community college in the UH system or from an accredited institution outside of the UH System.

Hawaiian-Pacific Studies is the study of the Hawaiian and Pacific Island peoples and cultures. Hoʻokahi paena o ka moana nui ʻakea. At the foundation of the Hawaiian-Pacific Studies program is the perspective and understanding that a single ocean connects the islands and the peoples of the Pacific and Hawaiʻi. The societies of the Pacific have their own unique histories, languages, cultures, literature, arts, social structure, architecture, and contemporary issues. The Hawaiian-Pacific Studies concentration offers a wide array of courses on Hawaiʻi and the Pacific Islands, giving students an overview of Pacific Island peoples and an in-depth knowledge of specific aspects of the cultures of Hawaiʻi and the Pacific. The curriculum provides a good foundation of knowledge, including art, history, language, literature, and contemporary issues of all Oceania (including Australia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia) with Hawai‘i at its core.

This baccalaureate program delivered through Distance Education has been established as a transfer program for students who have completed the first two years of coursework (freshman and sophomore) in-person or online at UH West Oʻahu, from a community college in the UH system or from an accredited institution outside of the UH System.

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities with a concentration in History will learn about the causes of significant events in history; examine historical developments in Europe, the Americas, Asia, Hawaiʻi, and the Pacific; assess the role of major actors on the world stage; and foster the skills necessary to discover and express effectively an understanding of the past.

Our Fully Online BA Degree Completion Program in the Social Sciences of Oceans is designed to train you in social science approaches to tackle complex problems related to oceans and island societies. Dive into topics such as governance and nationhood, resource management and development, and the movements of people and cultural forms. The interdisciplinary nature of this degree offers a broad perspective of the lands, waters, cultures, and peoples of Oceania. Embark on this journey of discovery and understanding, all from the comfort of your own home.

Major required upper division courses span across seven departments in the College of Social Sciences at the University of Hawaiʻi - Mānoa, including Anthropology, Economics, Ethnic Studies, Geography and Environment, Political Science, Sociology, and Urban and Regional Planning.

This online degree program will open doors to various career paths, including urban or rural planners, environmental consultants, cultural educators, policy analysts, grant writers, economists, and researchers. It is also well-suited for positions within non-profit or governmental organizations that focus on issues in Oceania.

Designed for working adults, this accelerated online BA degree is offered in five week segments. This program is flexible and focused. If you have prior college credits equivalent to an AA degree, you will earn this online Bachelor of Arts degree in less than two-and-a-half years.

As an option for students with no college credits, the College of Social Sciences Aloha Pathways Online program allows a student to complete the first two years of general education requirements online through a partnership with the Leeward Community College. The program allows students to smoothly transfer into the BA program at UHM and complete the major requirements. Qualifying students can have dual admissions and dual enrollment with UHM through the UH Kaʻieʻie Program.

This baccalaureate program delivered through Distance Education has been established as a degree completion program for students who have ideally completed the first two years of coursework (freshman and sophomore) in-person at a two (2) year college such as Kapiʻolani Community College in the UH system, or from an accredited institution outside of the UH System.

The BS in Medical Technology is designed to be offered in an online format to meet the needs of working professionals, those in the neighboring islands, and others interested in careers in Medical Technology in Hawaiʻi and across the Pacific. The online program does not include any clinical labs because admitted students have to be working in the lab to obtain their clinical rotation experience.

Medical laboratory science is a health-care profession in which medical technologists (Medical Laboratory Scientists - MLS) perform laboratory procedures for the promotion of health and diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of diseases. The Department of Medical Technology offers a major to educate and train future MLS professionals. Scientific technical skills needed to carry out MLS tasks include microscopy, venipuncture, manipulation of various labware and operation of automated instruments. Results of these procedures are essential to the delivery of quality health care. The field is broad and involves several disciplines such as Chemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology (blood banking), Immunology, and Microbiology.

This baccalaureate program delivered through Distance Education has been established as a transfer program for students who have completed the first two years of coursework (freshman and sophomore) in-person or online at UH West Oʻahu, from a community college in the UH system or from an accredited institution outside of the UH System.

Students studying Community Health will be equipped with a diverse set of skills in the areas of community engagement, community health education and promotion, and community action research necessary for improving the health of communities. Current health professionals may broaden their knowledge of techniques for engaging communities in health across sectors. The program provides students training in becoming leaders in the field of community health, promoting health, advancing health equity, and improving health in communities where they live, learn, work, and play.

Community Health may be suitable for those interested in future careers in nursing, medicine, research and biomedical related fields. The concentration prepares students for professional schools such as medical school, physician assistant school, nursing school and graduate public health programs.

This baccalaureate program delivered through Distance Education has been established as a transfer program for students who have completed the first two years of coursework (freshman and sophomore) in-person or online at UH West Oʻahu, from a community college in the UH system or from an accredited institution outside of the UH System.

The study of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management provides students with a broad range of administrative skills and knowledge that are ideally suited to meet the critical needs of emergency management administrators. All courses meet the national standards as established by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Higher Education Project. The disaster preparedness and emergency management concentration is the only upper division disaster management program in the State of Hawaiʻi.

This baccalaureate program delivered through Distance Education has been established as a transfer program for students who have completed the first two years of coursework (freshman and sophomore) in-person or online at UH West Oʻahu, from a community college in the UH system or from an accredited institution outside of the UH System.

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration with a concentration in General Public Administration learn to apply the principles of effective public sector management and identify and evaluate problems, policy dilemmas, and solutions in public administration. This program will also assist those who are already employed with the city, state, and federal government to advance their careers, and to more fully develop management, legal, behavioral and communication skills for more effective job performance. Students will receive a solid foundation in public sector practices and processes complemented by coursework in the social sciences. All General Public Administration students will receive a fundamental understanding of, and appreciation for, public sector management practices and administrative procedures.

This baccalaureate program delivered through Distance Education has been established as a transfer program for students who have completed the first two years of coursework (freshman and sophomore) in-person or online at UH West Oʻahu, from a community college in the UH system or from an accredited institution outside of the UH System.

The UH West Oʻahu Health Care Administration concentration is designed to further a studentʻs understanding of central concepts of health care systems as well as analyze and provide solutions to health care challenges. The program provides students with the essential skills and knowledge to work as health care administrators in hospitals, ambulatory care centers, and long-term care facilities. This concentration will also assist those who are already employed in the health care field to fully develop management, legal and behavioral skills for more effective job performance. The UH West Oʻahu Health Care Administration program is the only undergraduate degree of its kind in the state of Hawaiʻi.

This baccalaureate program delivered through Distance Education has been established as a transfer program for students who have completed the first two years of coursework (freshman and sophomore) in-person or online at UH West Oʻahu, from a community college in the UH system or from an accredited institution outside of the UH System.

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration with a concentration in Justice Administration will learn to apply the principles of justice administration to local, state and federal judicial systems, as well as identify and evaluate problems, policy dilemmas and solutions.

This baccalaureate program delivered through Distance Education has been established as a transfer program for students who have completed the first two years of coursework (freshman and sophomore) in-person or online at UH West Oʻahu, from a community college in the UH system, or from an accredited institution outside of the UH System.

This baccalaureate program delivered through Distance Education has been established as a transfer program for students who have completed the first two years of coursework (freshman and sophomore) in-person or online at UH West Oʻahu, from a community college in the UH system or from an accredited institution outside of the UH System.

Political science at UH West Oʻahu is distinctive in the inclusiveness of its concerns. It differs from the other social sciences in drawing from all the disciplines, from psychology and anthropology to history and philosophy, in offering a 'big picture' perspective on our public and private lives. The discipline goes beyond simply understanding the way things are, to an ethical consideration of 'what could and should be.' In this sense a political science education is transformational, enlightening the political culture and strengthening democracy. Today the big picture allows us to see our most pressing local problems as increasingly influenced by global economic and environmental forces in a world where multinational corporations are becoming more powerful than nation-states. At the same time there is a move back to localism in all its positive and negative aspects from place-based community building and identity politics to xenophobic ethnic nationalism and militant sectarianism. New electronic information technologies and social media are giving individuals and non-governmental organizations unprecedented access to the global stage in shaping politics. The goal of the program is to offer students an in-depth understanding of this rapidly changing landscape as a frame for self-understanding. In so doing, it helps students cultivate the motivation, skills, and creativity necessary for constructive participation in public life through civic engagement. Teaching strategies are personalized and promote holistic, democratic, active, service and multi-cultural modes of learning. All of this makes Political Science at UH West Oʻahu central to a well-rounded education. This also gives the degree wide application in most areas of public, personal, and work life.

This baccalaureate program delivered through Distance Education has been established as a transfer program for students who have completed the first two years of coursework (freshman and sophomore) in-person or online at UH West Oʻahu, from a community college in the UH system or from an accredited institution outside of the UH System.

Psychology is the study of mind and behavior. UH West Oʻahu offers a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences with a concentration in Psychology that integrates practical mental health applications with current theory. Students select courses from four clusters: human development; social psychology; experimental psychology; and clinical and applied psychology. The program culminates with a final senior seminar capstone course that is designed to guide students in the research and writing of a review paper on a topic of psychology. Through these course offerings, students will gain a strong understanding of psychological theory and methodology, while developing effective analytical and interpersonal skills.

This baccalaureate program delivered through Distance Education has been established as a transfer program for students who have completed the first two years of coursework (freshman and sophomore) in-person or online at UH Mānoa, from a community college in the UH system or from an accredited institution outside of the UH System.

The Bachelor of Education in Special Education program allows candidates to earn their bachelor's degree along with teacher licensure in special education. The Mild/Moderate (6-12) specialization track for those looking to become special education teachers in middle and high schools. This cohort program is offered statewide and is a series of coursework taken as the final two years of the bachelor's degree in education.

Funding may be available to cover almost all tuition costs in return for teaching at least three years as a special education teacher in Hawaii public schools after graduation.

This baccalaureate program delivered through Distance Education has been established as a degree completion program for students who have ideally completed the first two years of coursework (freshman and sophomore) online at UH Mānoa, a community college in the UH system, or from an accredited institution outside of the UH System.

The Bachelor of Education in Special Education program allows candidates to earn their bachelor's degree along with teacher licensure in special education. The Severe Disabilities and Autism (PK-12) specialization track are for those looking to specialize in working with students who have more comprehensive needs, often teaching in preschool, fully self-contained, or community-based instruction settings at any grade level.

This cohort program is offered statewide and is a series of coursework taken as the final two years of the bachelor's degree in education. Funding may be available to cover almost all tuition costs in return for teaching at least three years as a special education teacher in Hawaii public schools after graduation.

The BA in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies provides students a thorough background in contemporary interdisciplinary scholarship in feminist and gender studies. The Department of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is proud to offer an interdisciplinary approach to the study of women, gender, and sexuality issues. Our department emphasizes multicultural and global education and innovative feminist research on issues of gender, sexuality, ethnic and national diversity, and social justice with a focus on women in Hawaiʻi, Asia, and the Pacific.

This baccalaureate program delivered through Distance Education has been established as a degree completion program for students who have ideally completed the first two years of coursework (freshman and sophomore) in-person or online at a community college in the UH System or from an accredited institution outside of the UH System.

As an option for students with no college credits, The College of Social Sciences, Aloha Pathways Online program allows a student to complete the first two years of general education requirements online through a partnership with the Leeward Community College. The program allows students to smoothly transfer into the BA program at UHM and complete the major requirements. Qualifying students can have dual admissions and dual enrollment with UHM through the UH Kaʻieʻie Program.

The GCERT in Applied Computer, offered through the UH Mānoa Outreach College, is designed for students from non-computer science backgrounds, equipping students with practical, career-focused Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science skills. Courses emphasize real-world applications, including local case studies that address Hawaiʻi's unique challenges in healthcare, environmental science, digital marketing and cybersecurity.

The GCERT is open to anyone with a bachelor’s degree and working professionals seeking to upskill or transition into tech roles. Students who excel in the GCERT program may apply to the new Professional Master's in Computer Science (PMCS) degree before completing the program, allowing credits transferring upon admission. To be eligible for the GCERT, applicants must demonstrate foundational programming experience in a primary modern programming language such as Python or Java. Students should have successfully completed an introductory programming course in Python or Java at an accredited two or four-year college or university, or have at least three years of work or project experience that reflects competency in Python or Java.

The graduate level Certificate in Online Learning and Teaching (COLT) is offered fully online and requires the completion of 15 credits (5 courses). Although targeted for Hawaiʻi's educators, this program will also appeal to online educators throughout the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. The certificate program provides those who desire to deliver learning materials at a distance with the foundational knowledge and skills required to design, develop, and implement effective materials for online learning.

Throughout this completely online certificate program, participants will have numerous opportunities to integrate their professional experiences into their learning, apply their course assignments to their current professional activities, and actively engage with other professionals in the development of these proficiencies.

The Professional Master's in Computer Science (PCMS), offered through UH Mānoa Outreach College, builds on the Graduate Certificate in Applied Computing foundation and offers a deeper dive into Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data science. Designed for those with a background in computer science or those who are in the process of completing the GCERT with strong academic performance, the two-year PMCS provides advanced technical training and the opportunity to build a competitive portfolio. The program’s hybrid, flexible design supports students balancing careers and other commitments.

The MEd in Counseling with a concentration in School Counseling is an online program that prepares candidates to work with students PreK-12. Candidates will develop comprehensive knowledge of the counseling profession, including its history, structure, and theories. They will learn to apply evidence-based strategies tailored to students' diverse needs, utilize multiple data points for assessment, and implement comprehensive programs prioritizing equity and cultural competence.

The program emphasizes the development of skills in collecting and communicating outcome measures, conducting ethical and culturally responsive services, and maintaining high professional standards. School counseling candidates will learn to advocate for students, promote human development, and collaborate with families and agencies to foster systemic change and quality services.

Through a combination of rigorous online coursework, supervised practicum, and internship experiences, students will gain the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to address the academic, career, and social/emotional needs of all students. This online format offers flexibility for working professionals while ensuring thorough preparation for a career in school counseling. Graduates will be equipped to design and implement data-informed, equitable school counseling programs that promote student success and well-being in diverse educational settings.

This professional experience is designed to assist students in making the transition from the undergraduate dietetic curriculum to the world of the working professional. Critical within this graduate program are the requirements for students to develop flexibility, initiative and resourcefulness, creative problem solving, and the ability to work well with others. The program also makes extensive use of technology.

Access to a top-tier legal education at the UH Mānoa William S. Richardson School of Law doesn’t have to be limited to campus. We recognize that talented law students can come from anywhere and shouldn’t be bound by location, family, or professional obligations. That’s why we created the Hawaiʻi Online JD, a part-time program delivered fully online

The Hawaiʻi Online JD program is designed to be completed in 4 years, when and where it is most convenient for you. There is no need to put your career on pause to earn your degree. In this flexible learning format, students interact with their peers and instructors in a blended synchronous (on a set schedule, Hawaiʻi Standard Time) and asynchronous (on your schedule) educational environment.

Designed for working professionals, the Hawaiʻi Online JD Flex program combines rigorous academics with the hallmark Socratic method. Through lectures, seminars, and small-group discussions, you will examine law and legal institutions as vital parts of broader social, political, economic, and ecological systems