Abridged 2014-2015 University Catalog
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2014-2015 University Catalog This printed catalog is an abridged version. For the complete catalog, please see the online version at http://hilo.hawaii.edu/catalog/ Prospective students who have questions may contact: University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Admissions Office 200 W. Kāwili Street, Hilo, HI 96720-4091 University main exchange: (808) 932-7446 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.uhh.hawaii.edu/ This publication is available in alternate format upon request: please contact University Disability Services Office at (808) 932-7623 or 932-7002 (TTY). It is the goal of the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo to publish a University catalog that provides both an introduction and a practical, comprehensive guide to the programs, courses, policies, and related information regarding the University. Please direct any omissions or inaccuracies to: Catalog Editor, Division of Student Affairs, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, 200 W. Kāwili Street, Hilo, HI 96720-4091; (808) 932-7447 or [email protected]. Disclaimer This document is published for informational purposes only. It provides general information about the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo’s programs and services and summarizes major policies and procedures as they relate to students. Because this university catalog, however, is published annually or less frequently, it may not always reflect the most recent information concerning programs, courses, services, regulations, policies, procedures, and other matters contained herein. Students should check with their advisors to obtain the most recent academic information regarding their depart- ments, courses, and programs. Students should check with appropriate student affairs professionals for updated information about other facets of campus student life. 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This right extends to tuition and fee charges which are subject to change in accordance with Hawai‘i state law and/or actions by the Board of Regents or University administration. 1 University of Hawai‘i at Hilo General Catalog 2014-15 • Table of Contents Table of Contents Campus Maps ....................................inside front & back covers Natural Science .......................................................................... 63 Nursing ...................................................................................... 64 Degrees and Certificates ..........................................................3 Pacific Islands Studies Certificate ................................................ 66 Academic Calendar ..................................................................4 Performing Arts ........................................................................... 67 Performing Arts Certificate .................................................. 69 Services and Resources ............................................................5 Philosophy ................................................................................. 67 Admissions ...............................................................................6 Physics ....................................................................................... 70 Tuition and Fees .....................................................................10 Political Science ......................................................................... 71 International Studies Certificate (International Relations) .... 71 Financial Aid ..........................................................................12 Pre-Pharmacy Program ............................................................... 72 Academic Regulations ............................................................15 Psychology ................................................................................. 72 Sociology ................................................................................... 73 Institutional Information and Policies ....................................22 Women’s Studies Certificate ....................................................... 73 Baccalaureate Degree Requirements .....................................25 College of Business and Economics ........................................74 College of Agriculture, Forestry, Business Administration ............................................................. 74 and Natural Resource Management .......................................31 Accounting ................................................................................ 75 Animal Science—Livestock Production Speciality ...................... 31 Business Administration Certificate .................................... 76 Animal Science—Pre-Veterinary Speciality................................. 31 International Studies Certificate (Tourism) .......................... 76 Aquaculture Specialty ................................................................ 32 Economics ................................................................................. 77 Tropical Plant Science and Agroecology Specialty ...................... 33 Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy ...................................78 Tropical Horticulture Specialty ................................................... 34 Bachelor of Arts in Pharmacy Studies ......................................... 78 Agriculture Minor ....................................................................... 34 Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘eliko¯lani Beekeeping Certificate................................................................ 35 College of Hawaiian Language ...............................................79 Forest Resource Management and Conservation ......................... 35 Hawaiian Studies ....................................................................... 79 Plant Tissue Culture Certificate ................................................... 35 Hawaiian Language Certifcate ............................................ 80 Tropical Farming Certificate ........................................................ 35 Hawaiian Culture Certificate .............................................. 80 College of Arts and Sciences ..................................................36 Multidisciplinary Hawaiian Studies Certificate ................... 81 Administration of Justice ............................................................. 36 Linguistics Program .................................................................... 81 Anthropology ............................................................................. 37 Contemporary Indigenous Multilingua Certificate .............. 82 Global Engagement Certificate ........................................... 37 College of Continuing Education and Community Service .....83 Art .............................................................................................. 38 Summer Session ......................................................................... 83 Astronomy.................................................................................. 39 Travel Study Programs ................................................................ 83 Biology ...................................................................................... 40 North Hawai‘i Education and Research Center (NHERC) ............ 83 Chemistry ................................................................................... 43 Fitness for Life ............................................................................ 84 Communication ......................................................................... 45 SeniorNet ................................................................................... 84 Computer Science ...................................................................... 46 English Language Institute (ELI) ................................................... 84 Computer App Development Specialization Certificate ...... 46 Database Management Certificate ...................................... 47 Undergraduate Courses .........................................................85 E-Commerce Technology and Business Certificate .............. 47 Graduate Programs ..............................................................133 Education ................................................................................... 47 Graduate Admissions Policies & Procedures ............................. 133 Engineering ................................................................................ 48 Graduate Tuition and Fees ........................................................ 135 English ....................................................................................... 49 Graduate Registration and Degree Requirements ...................... 137 Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate ............ 49 China-U.S. Relations ................................................................ 142 Environmental Studies/Science ................................................... 50 Counseling Psychology ............................................................ 143 Environmental Studies Certificate ....................................... 51 Education ................................................................................. 144 Geography ................................................................................. 52 Teaching................................................................................... 145 Planning Certificate ...........................................................