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2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog
Interdisciplinary Studies: Sustainability, BA
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 Return to: Institute for Sustainability and Resilience
Admissions: Selective
Process: Application
Min. Total Credits: 120 (88 in core & major + 32 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 (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
Arts (DA), Humanities (DH), and Literatures (DL)
(6 credits from 2 categories) - Arts (DA*)
- Humanities (DH*)
- 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 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)
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
Degree Requirements
- 36 credits
- Minimum exit GPA: 2.5 in the major equivalent
- Minimum C grade (not C-) in courses
- Senior capstone project
- Mandatory advising
Credit Maximums
- 8 KRS activity
- 9 Directed Reading / Research
- 12 Practicum / Internship
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 Interdisciplinary Studies: Sustainability
- Admission: Open.
- Application: Not applicable
- Min. major credits: 45
Major Prerequisites (choose one from each or equivalent with approval, 9 credits)
Major Foundation Course Requirements (choose from 2 colleges/ 6 credits; at least 3 credits must be at 200-level)
- SUST 112 - Introduction to the Environment, Climate Change, & Sustainability Credits: 3
OR - OCN 102 - Introduction to the Environment, Climate Change, & Sustainability Credits: 3
OR - GES 102 - Introduction to the Environment, Climate Change, & Sustainability Credits: 3 *DB
- SUST 114 - Sustainable Cities Credits: 3
OR - PLAN 101 - Sustainable Cities Credits: 3
- SUST 115 - Sustainability in a Changing World Credits: 3
OR - OCN 105 - Sustainability in a Changing World Credits: 3
- SUST 116 - Humans and the Environment Credits: 3
OR - ERTH 106 - Humans and the Environment Credits: 3 * DP
- SUST 157 - Global Environmental History Credits: 3
OR - HIST 157 - Global Environmental History Credits: 3
- SUST 170 - Religion and the Environment Credits: 3
OR - REL 170 - Religion and the Environment Credits: 3
- SUST 204 - Historical Ecology of Hawaiʻi Credits: 3
OR - ANTH 204 - Historical Ecology of Hawaiʻi Credits: 3
- SUST 210 - Introduction to Environmental Science Credits: 3
OR - NREM 210 - Introduction to Environmental Science Credits: 3
OR - PEPS 210 - Introduction to Environmental Science Credits: 3
- SUST 211 - Agriculture, Environment, and Society Credits: 3
OR - TPSS 200 - Agriculture, Environment, and Society Credits: 3 *DB
- SUST 217 - Hawaiian Perspectives in Ahupuaʻa Credits: 3
OR - HWST 207 - Hawaiian Perspectives in Ahupuaʻa Credits: 3
- SUST 222 - Hawaiians Credits: 3
OR - ES 221 - Hawaiians Credits: 3
- SUST 250 - Introduction to Sustainability from Social Science Perspectives Credits: 3
- SOC 230 - Introduction to Sustainability from Social Science Perspectives Credits: 3
OR - TAHR 250 - Introduction to Sustainability from Social Science Perspectives Credits: 3 * DS
- SUST 251 - Scientific Principles of Sustainability Credits: 3
OR - NREM 251 - Scientific Principles of Sustainability Credits: 3
OR - TPSS 251 - Scientific Principles of Sustainability Credits: 3
- SUST 260 - Introduction to Environmental Humanities Credits: 3
OR - IS 260 - Introduction to Environmental Humanities Credits: 3
Upper Division Major Core Courses (12 credits)
Major Electives: Select 2 Areas of Concentration (15 credits)
Sustainable Environmental Policy
Food, Energy, and Water (FEW) Systems
From Global Issues to Local Action
- SUST 314 - Global Environmental Issues Credits: 3
OR - GEO 302 - Global Environmental Issues Credits: 3
- SUST 322 - Globalization and Environment Credits: 3
OR - GEO 322 - Globalization and Environment Credits: 3
- SUST 324 - Global Environmental Politics Credits: 3
OR - POLS 324 - Global Environmental Politics Credits: 3
- SUST 326 - Geography, Environment, and Society Credits: 3
OR - GEO 325 - Geography, Environment, and Society Credits: 3
- SUST 330 - Culture and Environment Credits: 3
OR - GEO 330 - Culture and Environment Credits: 3
- SUST 332 - Economics of Global Climate Change Credits: 3
OR - GEO 332
- SUST 333 - Climate Change and Cultural Response: Past, Present, and Future Credits: 3
OR - GEO 333 - Islands and Archipelagos Credits: 3
- SUST 340 - Human Values and the Environment Credits: 3
OR - IS 340 - Human Values and the Environment Credits: 3
- SUST 360
OR - ECON 360
- SUST 401 - History of the Indian Ocean World Credits: 3
OR - HIST 401 - History of the Indian Ocean World Credits: 3
- SUST 426 - Environment, Resources and Society Credits: 3
OR - GEO 426 - Environment, Resources and Society Credits: 3
- SUST 420 - Community and Natural Resource Management Credits: 3
OR - ERTH 420 - Beaches, Reefs, and Climate Change Credits: 3
- SUST 461 - Global Ethnic Conflict Credits: 3
OR - ES 460 - Global Ethnic Conflict Credits: 3
- SUST 304 - Global and Local Perspectives on Severe Weather Credits: 3
OR - GES 304 - Global and Local Perspectives on Severe Weather Credits: 3
OR - ATMO 304 - Global and Local Perspectives on Severe Weather Credits: 3
Sustainable Island Ecosystems
Environmental Justice, Values, and Ethics
- SUST 316 - Environmental Ethics Credits: 3
OR - NREM 306 - Environmental Ethics Credits: 3
- SUST 318 - Race, Indigeneity, and Environmental Justice Credits: 3
OR - ES 308 - Race, Indigeneity, and Environmental Justice Credits: 3
- SUST 335 - Society and Environment Credits: 3
OR - ANTH 335 - Society and Environment Credits: 3 *DS
- SUST 338 - Inter-woven Structures Credits: 3
OR - ANTH 338 - Historical Ecology Credits: 3
- SUST 340 - Human Values and the Environment Credits: 3
OR - IS 340 - Human Values and the Environment Credits: 3
- SUST 367 - Sustainability, Technoscience, and Social Justice Credits: 3
OR - SOC 367 - Sustainability, Technoscience, and Social Justice Credits: 3
OR - WGSS 367 - Sustainability, Technoscience, and Social Justice Credits: 3
- SUST 414 - The Ethics of Climate Change and Geoengineering Credits: 3
OR - OCN 411 - The Ethics of Climate Change and Geoengineering Credits: 3
- SUST 439 - Installation/Performance—Material in Context Credits: 3
OR - ART 439 - Installation/Performance-Material in Context Credits: 3
- SUST 455 - Hawaiian Sovereignty in Pacific Context Credits: 3
OR - ES 455C - Topics in Comparative Ethnic Conflict: Hawaiian sovereignty in Pacific context Credits: 3
- SUST 456 - Natural Resource Issues and Ethics Credits: 3
OR - HWST 458 - Natural Resource Issues and Ethics Credits: 3
- SUST 461 - Global Ethnic Conflict Credits: 3
OR - ES 460 - Global Ethnic Conflict Credits: 3
- SUST 482 - Anthropology and the Environment: Culture, Power, and Politics Credits: 3
OR - ANTH 482 - Anthropology and the Environment: Culture, Power, and Politics Credits: 3
- SUST 484 - Contemporary Art and Ecology Credits: 3
OR - ART 484 - Contemporary Art and Ecology Credits: 3
Notes
Note: Refer to the Courses section in the Catalog for prerequisite information. Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) Program: Sinclair 108; (808) 956-7297; manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/is
For degree advising, contact isp@hawaii.edu. 4-Year Plan
This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan. Fall
- FW (or FQ) Credits: 3
- FG (A/B/C) Credits: 3 *
- DS Credits: 3
- Major Prerequisite Credits: 3 *
- H/SL 101 Credits: 3
Spring
- FQ (or FW) Credits: 3
- FG (A/B/C) Credits: 3
- DB Credits: 3
- Major Prerequisite Credits: 3
- H/SL 102 Credits: 3
Fall
- Major Foundation Credits: 3
- Major Prerequisite Credits: 3
- DA/DH/DL Credits: 3
- H/SL 201 Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
Spring
- Major Foundation Credits: 3
- DA/DH/DL Credits: 3
- DS Credits: 3
- DY Credits: 3
- H/SL 202 Credits: 3
Fall
- Major Core 300+ Credits: 3
- Major Core 300+ Credits: 3
- Elective 300+ Credits: 3
- Elective 300+ Credits: 3
- Elective 300+ Credits: 3
Spring
- Major Core 300+ Credits: 3
- Major Core 300+ Credits: 3
- Major Elective (Area 1) Credits: 3
- DP Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
Fall
- Major Elective (Area 1) Credits: 3
- Major Elective (Area 2) Credits: 3
- Major Elective (Area 2) Credits: 3
- Elective 300+ Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
Spring
- Major Elective (Area 1 or 2) Credits: 3
- Capstone Credits: 3
- Elective 300+ Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
Total Credits 120
Notes: Students must incorporate all focus requirements into this plan. Focus designations (ie., W, E, O, H) are CRN specific & semester specific.
Minimum 45 upper division (300+ course) credits are required. |
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