2017-18 UH WEST O’AHU GENERAL CATALOG 5 Table of Contents
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2017-2018 General Catalog UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I – WEST O‘AHU Available online at www.uhwo.hawaii.edu/catalog This catalog contains general information about the program offerings at the University of Hawai‘i - West O‘ahu for the period of August 2017 to July 2018. This document summarizes applicable policies and programs of UH West O‘ahu, and is subject to change. Although every effort is made to keep this catalog correct and current, inevitably there will be some changes in courses and program requirements. It is highly recommended that you consult your faculty and/ or Student Services Academic Advisors for the most current information. This catalog is not intended as a full compilation of regulations, policies, or programs, and should not be regarded as a legal contract between UH West O‘ahu and the student. For further information, students should check with the University for details concerning other policies which could affect their specific enrollment or registration status. The University reserves the right to make changes to the dates and policies contained herein, including changes in tuition, fees, courses and programs; to cancel classes where necessary; to set maximum limits for enrollment in certain classes; and to discontinue services without prior notice. Notice of such changes will be given when possible. All photos by UH West O‘ahu. University of Hawai‘i – West O‘ahu General Catalog 2017-2018 91-1001 Farrington Highway, Kapolei, HI 96707 CAMPUS MAP 91-1001 FARRINGTON HIGHWAY KAPOLEI, HAWAI‘I 96707 MAIN: (808) 689-2800 SECURITY: (808) 689-2911 CAMPUS SECURITY 689-2911 GREAT LAWN F B FIRE LANE (NO PARKING) CENTRAL PLAZA COURTYARD ADMISSIONS E OVERFLOW LOT MAIN CASHIER’S OFC. DINING CREDIT UNION C FIRE LANE (NO PARKING) 15 MPH 15 MPH D ORGANIC GARDEN & HALE F ARRINGTON HWY HALAWAI PERMIT PARKING 5 MPH BEFORE 5:00 PM (M-F) . STUDENT & VISITOR FIRE LANE (NO PARKING) PARKING GROUND LEVEL C.L.E.A.R. LEGEND: B B: LIBRARY AND RESOURCE CENTER RESTROOM NO‘EAU C: CAMPUS CENTER CENTER ELEVATOR D: CLASSROOM BUILDING STAIRS E: LABORATORY BUILDING STUDENT EMERGENCY PHONE F: MAINTENANCE BUILDING SERVICES E MULTI- BOOKSTORE BICYCLE RACK PURPOSE ROOM C BUS STOP STUDENT LOUNGE AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AED) D ACCESSIBLE PARKING FUEL EFFICIENT VEHICLE/LOW-EMISSION VEHICLE (FEV/LEV) UPPER LEVEL 072015 4 www.uhwo.hawaii.edu Aloha mai kākou! Welina Mai! Welcome to the 2017-2018 Academic Year at the University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu. Advancing a community of skilled professionals and leaders is a vital mission of UH West Oʻahu. To ensure that we meet this mission our faculty and staff continue to cultivate unique and differentiated learning opportunities through advancing an integrated and interdisciplinary curriculum of dynamic learning and teaching, discovery and innovation, and engagement with our community partners. On behalf of the faculty and staff at UH West Oʻahu, I welcome you to embrace the opportunities in front of you to learn, discover, and engage. By living into these values, we form a legacy of great prosperity. As we continue to invest and innovate, our collective efforts will strengthen the educational ʻauwai for the communities and families in Leeward and Central Oʻahu. As members of the UHWO ʻOhana, we know that wherever we go, our core value of Poʻokela – Educational Excellence – guides our good work! E mālama pono! Maenette K.P. Benham Chancellor, UH West O‘ahu 2017-18 UH WEST O’AHU GENERAL CATALOG 5 Table of Contents CAMPUS MAP 4 Student Fees Refund Policy ...............26 No‘eau Center for Writing, Financial Aid Recipients ...................26 Math, and Academic Success ...........42 MESSAGE FROM THE Withdrawal from School ...................26 ‘Ulu‘ulu: The Henry Ku‘ualoha Giugni CHANCELLOR 5 Financial Obligations .......................27 Moving Image Archive ......................42 Returned Checks ..............................27 Participation in Assessment Efforts .....43 GENERAL INFORMATION 8 UH Employee Tuition Waiver ............27 Mission .............................................8 ACADEMIC RECORDS 44 Vision ................................................8 STUDENT SERVICES 28 Grades .............................................44 Philosophy ........................................9 New Student Orientation ..................28 Transcripts ........................................46 History ..............................................9 Academic Advising ...........................29 Education Verification .......................46 Values ...............................................9 Faculty Advisors ..........................29 Change of Program or Personal Data 46 Core Themes ...................................10 Academic Advisors ......................30 Degree Alternatives ..........................46 STAR: Academic Essentials Degree Conferral ..............................47 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 11 and GPS Registration ...................30 Access Services ...........................30 CAMPUS POLICIES 48 ENTERING THE UNIVERSITY 12 Counseling and Development Student Code of Conduct ..................48 Admission Requirements ..................12 Services .......................................30 Academic Integrity ...........................48 Application Procedures ....................15 Career Services ............................31 Academic Grievance ........................48 Classification of Students ..................17 International Student Advising ..........31 Class Attendance ..............................49 Use of Personal Information ..............17 Veterans' Affairs................................32 Credit Hour Policy ............................49 Residency for Tuition Purposes ..........18 Student Life ......................................32 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Financial Aid ....................................20 Registration and Act (FERPA) ......................................49 Student Employment .........................23 Enrollment Information .....................35 Persons with Disabilities ...................51 Placement for English and Math ........36 Equal Opportunity Policy ..................51 TUITION AND FEES 24 Class Registration .............................37 Clery Act ..........................................51 2017-2018 Tuition Schedule .............24 UH Title IX .......................................51 Fees and Charges ..............................25 ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES 41 Tuition Deposit .................................25 Information Technology ....................41 CAMPUS SERVICES 53 Payments ..........................................25 Library Services ................................42 Bookstore .........................................53 Tuition Refund Policy .......................26 Campus Security ..............................53 6 www.uhwo.hawaii.edu Campus Parking ................................53 General Information .........................88 Education .......................................144 Food Services ...................................54 Learning Outcomes ..........................88 Education: Elementary ....................145 University of Hawai‘i Public Administration Education: Middle-Level .................146 Federal Credit Union ........................54 Major Requirements .........................90 Education: Secondary .....................147 Public Administration Concentrations . 90 Educational Foundations .................148 INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING Public Administration Certificates ....... 92 Educational Technology ..................149 OUTCOMES 55 Engineering, Interdisciplinary .........149 DIVISION OF English ...........................................150 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 56 SOCIAL SCIENCES 94 Facilities Management ....................155 Majors and Concentrations ...............56 Social Sciences Faculty .....................94 Finance ..........................................155 General Information .........................94 Food Science and Human Nutrition 156 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 58 Learning Outcomes ..........................95 Geography .....................................156 General Education Social Sciences Major Requirements ..97 Geology .........................................157 Learning Outcomes ..........................58 Social Sciences Concentrations ..........97 Hawaiian .......................................158 General Education Core Social Sciences Certificates .............103 Hawaiian Studies ............................159 and Focus Requirements: ..................59 Hawaiian-Pacific Studies ................159 Major, Concentration OTHER PROGRAMS 106 Health ............................................164 and Program Requirements: .............60 Bachelor of Applied Science ...........106 History ...........................................164 Credit Requirements: .......................61 Applied Science Concentrations .....107 Humanities .....................................168 Grade Point Average (GPA) Distance Learning/ Ilokano ...........................................169 Requirements: ................................61 (Distance Education) ......................114 Information and Computer Science .169 Bachelor of Arts in Business Information Security and Assurance 169 DIVISION OF Administration ...........................114 Information Technology ..................170 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 62 Bachelor of Arts in Public Japanese .........................................170 Business Administration Administration ...........................114