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Apr 27, 2026
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2026-2027 UH Mānoa Catalog [DRAFT]
Environmental Earth Sciences, Earth Science Education Track, BA
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Admissions: Open
Process: Declaration
Min. Total Credits: 120 (105 in core & major + 15 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. Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FGA/FGB/FGC)
Diversification
* See degree, college and major requirements for courses that can also fulfill these.1Students not pursuing the BAP in Earth Science Education/Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Teacher Education may replace these courses with other DS courses. Arts (DA), Humanities (DH), and Literatures (DL)
(6 credits from 2 categories) - Arts (DA*)
- Humanities (DH*)
- Literatures (DL*)
Laboratory (science) (DY)
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 School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology. Credit Minimums
- 120 total applicable
- 30 UH Mānoa credits
- 45 upper division (300+ level) credits
Grade Point Average
- 2.0 cumulative or higher
- Good academic standing
Bachelor of Arts: Math and Science Requirements
Exit Requirements
- Submit the Graduation Worksheet to the SOEST Student Academic Services Office at least two semesters preceding the award of the degree.
- Exit interview by SOEST Student Academic Services Office.
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 Environmental Earth Science: Earth Science Education
- Specialization: Earth Science Education
- Admission: Open
- Application: NA
- Min. major credits: 60-61 (89-90 with required support courses)
- Min. C grade (not C-) in all courses
Environmental Earth Science Required Support Course (25 credits)
Environmental Earth Science and Other Core Courses (48-49 credits)
Science Electives (12 credits)
List of approved science electives: Environmental Earth Sciences, Earth Science Education Track, BA 4-Year Plan
This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan. Total Credits 120
Notes: Students must take placement exams to be able to register for CHEM 161 and MATH 241 .
Students must incorporate all focus requirements into this plan. Focus designations (i.e., W, E, O, H) are CRN specific and semester specific.
Minimum 45 upper division (300+ course) credits are required.
The following may fulfill ERTH elective courses: any UD ERTH course; GEO 405 ; NREM 477 ; OCN 320 , OCN 331 , OCN 457 ; TPSS 304 .
*Either ERTH 200 or ERTH 201 can satisfy this requirement (taking both is recommended). Whichever is not taken can be replaced by an elective. |
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