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.