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Jun 07, 2025
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2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog
Food Science and Human Nutrition, Food Science Option, Culinology Track, BS
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 Return to: College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience
Admissions: Freshmen = Open / Transfer = Min. Criteria
Process: Declaration
Min. Total Credits: 120
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UHM General Education Core Requirements
Written Communication (FW)
(3 credits) Quantitative Reasoning (FQ)
Note: This requirement changed in Fall 2018. If you entered the UH System prior to that, please see your college/school advisor. Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FG)
(FGA, FGB, FGC; 6 credits) - Group A (FGA) courses cover the time period prehistory to 1500
- Group B (FGB) courses cover the time period 1500 to modern times
- Group C (FGC) courses cover the time period prehistory to modern times
Diversification
* See degree, college and major requirements for courses that can also fulfill these. Arts (DA), Humanities (DH), and Literatures (DL)
(6 credits from 2 categories) - Arts (DA*)
- Humanities (DH*)
- Literatures (DL*)
Laboratory (science) (DY)
Social Sciences (DS)
(DS*; a total of 6 credits from 2 different departments) UHM Graduation Requirements
Focus
**The STAR Degree Check indicates Focus classes by “E,” “H,” “O,” and “W.” Class Availability indicates Focus sections with “ETH,” “HAP,” “OC,” and “WI.” Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Issues (H)
(H or HAP**; 1 course, any level) Contemporary Ethical Issues (E)
(E or ETH**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Oral Communication (O)
(O or OC**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Writing Intensive (W)
(W or WI**; 5 courses, at least two of which are at the 300- or 400-level) Hawaiian Or Second Language (HSL)
- The Hawaiian or Second Language requirement is not required for students admitted to the Food Science and Human Nutrition program.
Credit Minimums
- 120 total applicable
- 30 UH Mānoa credits
- 45 upper division (300+ level) credits
Grade Point Average
- 2.0 cumulative or higher (Note: Other GPAs may be required)
- Good academic standing
CTAHR Required Set of Interrelated Courses
Credit Minimums
- 120 total applicable
- Students must complete 300 contact hours in Product or Research and Development. The hours must be documented and may be fulfilled through the FSHN 492 - Field Experience course, as well as paid and nonpaid experiences.
Note
This was prepared to provide information and does not constitute a contract. See below for major requirements. Meet regularly with your major advisor. Major Requirements for BS in Food Science and Human Nutrition
- Application: Freshmen = NA; Transfer = Must meet with FSHN advisor.
- Min. major credits: Culinology Option = 21
- Must have an A.S. degree in Culinary Arts with a specialization in Institutional Food Service Management from Kapiolani Community College.
Food Science and Human Nutrition Required Supporting Courses (12 credits)
Food Science Courses for Culinology Option (24 credits)
All of the following: Culinology Electives (12 credits; see department for other approved courses)
4-Year Plan
This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan. Year 1-2
2-year academic plan at KCC for Institutional Food Management AS Degree Total Credits 120
Notes: Students must take placement exams to be able to register for CHEM 161 .
Students must incorporate all focus requirements into this plan. Focus designations (i.e., W, E, O, H) are CRN specific & semester specific.
Minimum 45 upper division (300+ course) credits are required. |
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