University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu 2020-2021 General Catalog Available online at westoahu.hawaii.edu/catalog This version was posted online on August 1, 2020 (Ver.no.2) University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. This catalog contains general information about the program offerings at the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu for the period of August 2020 to July 2021. 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 Advisor and/or Success Advisors in Student Affairs 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 supplied by UH West O‘ahu or UH System. Version: 2019.08.01 University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu General Catalog 2020-2021 91-1001 Farrington Highway, Kapolei, HI 96707 New_Campus_Map08_Catalog.pdf 1 4/13/20 3:28 PM Campus Map ACADM F CATIV MDIA C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 4 2020-2021 UH WEST O’AHU GENERAL CATALOG Message from the Chancellor Aloha mai kākou! Welina Mai! Welcome to the 2020-2021 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 UH West Oʻahu 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 2020-2021 UH WEST O’AHU GENERAL CATALOG 5 Table of Contents CAMPUS MAP ������������������������������4 Programs for New Students .............28 Class Attendance.............................49 UH Student ID cards ........................28 Credit Hour Policy ...........................49 MESSAGE FROM THE Placement for English and Math ......29 Family Educational Rights and Privacy CHANCELLOR ������������������������������5 Advising ..........................................30 Act (FERPA) ......................................50 STAR: Academic Essentials Persons with Disabilities ..................51 GENERAL INFORMATION ������������8 and GPS Registration ......................31 Equal Opportunity Policy ................52 Mission ..............................................8 Disability Services ............................31 Clery Act ..........................................52 Vision .................................................8 Campus Health Services ..................31 UH Title IX .......................................52 Philosophy .........................................9 Counseling Services ........................31 Theory of Distinctiveness ...................9 Behavior Intervention Team .............32 CAMPUS SERVICES ��������������������53 History ...............................................9 Career Development Services .........32 Bookstore ........................................53 Institutional Values Pahuhopu..........10 International Students .....................32 Campus Security ..............................53 Veterans' Affairs ...............................33 Campus Parking ..............................53 ACADEMIC CALENDAR �������������11 Student Life .....................................33 Food Services ..................................54 Registration and University of Hawai‘i ENTERING THE UNIVERSITY �����12 Enrollment Information ....................36 Federal Credit Union .......................54 Admission Requirements .................12 Early Admission Programs ...............14 ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES �41 INSTITUTIONAL & GENERAL Western Undergraduate James & Abigail Campbell Library .41 EDUCATION LEARNING Exchange Program ..........................15 Library Services ...............................41 OUTCOMES ��������������������������������55 Application Procedures ...................15 Information Technology ...................42 Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILO) . 55 Classification of Students ................17 No‘eau Center for Writing, General Education Learning Outcomes (GELO) Use of Personal Information ............18 Math,and Academic Success ...........42 ...........................56 Residency for Tuition Purposes ........18 Office of Distance Learning .............43 Financial Aid ....................................20 International Relations ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ������������58 Majors and Concentrations .............58 Student Employment .......................23 and Programs Office ........................43 Participation in Assessment Efforts .. 43 TUITION & FEES �������������������������24 Academic Records ���������������������������44 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 62 I. General Education Core 2020-2021 Tuition Schedule ............24 Grades .............................................44 and Focus Requirements ...........62 Fees & Charges ...............................25 Transcripts .......................................46 II. Major, Concentration Payments .........................................25 Education Verification ......................46 and Program Requirements .............64 Tuition Refund Policy .......................26 Change of Program or Personal Data . 46 III. Credit Requirements ...................66 Student Fees Refund Policy .............26 Degree Alternatives .........................46 IV. Grade Point Average (GPA) Financial Aid Recipients ..................26 Degree Conferral .............................46 Withdrawal from School ..................26 Requirements ..................................66 Financial Obligations .......................27 CAMPUS POLICIES ���������������������48 Returned Checks .............................27 Student Code of Conduct ...............48 DIVISION OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ����68 UH Employee Tuition Waiver ...........27 Academic Integrity ..........................48 Business Administration Academic Grievance .......................48 Faculty/Staff ....................................68 STUDENT SERVICES ������������������28 6 2020-2021 UH WEST O’AHU GENERAL CATALOG General Information ........................68 General Information ......................118 Human Nutrition (FSHN) ................202 Learning Outcomes .........................69 Learning Outcomes .......................119 Forensics (FORS)............................202 Business Administration .................70 Social Sciences Geography (GEOG) .......................202 Major Requirements ........................70 Major Requirements ......................120 Geology (GEOL) ............................203 Business Administration Social Sciences Concentrations .....121 Hawaiian (HAW) .............................204 Concentrations ................................71 Social Sciences Certificates ...........128 Hawaiian Studies (HWST) ..............205 Bachelor of Science Hawaiian-Pacific Studies (HPST) ....205 in CYBER Security ............................74 ACADEMY FOR CREATIVE Health (HLTH) ................................210 Business Administration Certificate . 75 MEDIA – WEST O‘AHU �������������132 Health Information General Information ......................132 Management (HIM) ........................211 DIVISION OF EDUCATION ��������76 Learning Outcomes .......................133 History (HIST) .................................212 Education Faculty/Staff ....................76 Creative Media Concentrations .....136 Hospitality and Tourism (HOST) .....217 General Information ........................76 ‘Ulu‘ulu: The Henry Ku‘ualoha Giugni Humanities (HUM) .........................218 Learning Outcomes .........................76 Moving Image Archive of Hawai‘i .. 140 Ilokano (ILO) ..................................219 Admission ........................................80 Information and Educational Foundations ................81 OTHER PROGRAMS ����������������142 Computer Science (ICS) .................219 Elementary Education Requirements ... 81 Bachelor of Applied Science .........142 Information Security Middle-Level & Secondary Learning Outcomes .......................142 and Assurance (ISA) .......................220 Education Area Requirements .........82 Applied