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Jun 07, 2025
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2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog
Hawaiian Studies, BA
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Admissions: Open
Process: Declaration
Min. Total Credits: 120 (82 in core & major + 38 in electives)
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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. (FQ; 3 credits) replaces Symbolic Reasoning (FS; 3 credits) effective Fall 2018 Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FGA/FGC)
(FGA, FGC; 3 credits) - Group A (FGA) courses cover the time period prehistory to 1500
- Group C (FGC) courses cover the time period prehistory to modern times
Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FGB)
Diversification
* See degree, college and major requirements for courses that can also fulfill these. Arts (DA), Humanities (DH), and Literatures (DL)
Natural Sciences
- Biological Science (DB*; 3 credits)
- Physical Science (DP*; 3 credits)
- Laboratory (science) (DY*; 1 credit)
Social Sciences (DS)
(DS*; a total of 6 credits from 2 different departments) UHM Graduation Requirement
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)
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
Grade Point Average
- 3.0 GPA for all school requirements
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 BA in Hawaiian Studies
- Admission: Open
- Application: NA
- Min. major credits: 29 (60 with school and related requirements)
- Min. exit GPA: 3.0 in the major
- Min. C grade (not C-) in the prerequisite courses is required for continuation.
Hawaiian Studies Related Requirements (16 credits)
Hawaiian Studies Major Requirements: Core Courses (15 credits)
Area of Concentration (12 credits in ONE of the following five areas. See approved list of courses.)
Approved courses in one of five areas of concentration: - Hālau o Laka
- Mālama ‘Āina
- Kumu Kahiki
- Mo’olelo ‘Ōiwi
- Kūkulu Aupuni
Hawaiian Studies Major Requirements:
4-Year Plan
This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan. Spring
- Elective 300+ Credits: 3
- Elective 300+ Credits: 3
- Elective 300+ Credits: 3
- Elective 300+ Credits: 3
- Elective 300+ Credits: 3
Total Credits 120
Notes: Students may progress more quickly through their Hawaiian language sequence by taking a placement exam and/or summer courses.
See HWST advisor for areas of concentration and list of approved courses.
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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