University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu 2019-2020 GeneralAvailable online at westoahu.hawaii.edu/catalog Catalog 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 2019 to July 2020. 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 2019-2020 91-1001 Farrington Highway, Kapolei, HI 96707 Campus Map 4 2019-20 UH WEST O’AHU GENERAL CATALOG Message from the Chancellor Aloha mai kākou! Welina Mai! Welcome to the 2019-2020 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 2019-20 UH WEST O’AHU GENERAL CATALOG 5 Table of Contents CAMPUS MAP ������������������������������4 STUDENT SERVICES ������������������28 Class Attendance.............................49 Programs for New Students .............28 Credit Hour Policy ...........................49 MESSAGE FROM THE Placement for English and Math ......29 Family Educational Rights CHANCELLOR ������������������������������5 Advising ..........................................30 and Privacy Act (FERPA)...................50 Disability Services ...........................31 Persons with Disabilities ..................51 GENERAL INFORMATION ������������8 Counseling Services ........................31 Equal Opportunity Policy ................51 Mission ..............................................8 Behavior Intervention Team .............32 Clery Act ..........................................52 Vision .................................................8 Career Development Services .........32 UH Title IX .......................................52 Philosophy .........................................9 International Students .....................32 Theory of Distinctiveness ...................9 Veterans' Affairs ...............................32 CAMPUS SERVICES ��������������������53 History ...............................................9 Student Life .....................................32 Bookstore ........................................53 Institutional Values Pahuhopu..........10 Registration and Campus Security ..............................53 Enrollment Information ....................36 Campus Parking ..............................53 ACADEMIC CALENDAR �������������11 Food Services ..................................54 ACADEMIC SUPPORT University of Hawai‘i ENTERING THE UNIVERSITY �����12 SERVICES �����������������������������������41 Federal Credit Union .......................54 Admission Requirements .................12 James & Abigail Campbell Library .41 Early Admission Programs ...............14 Library Services ...............................41 INSTITUTIONAL & GENERAL Western Undergraduate Information Technology ...................42 EDUCATION LEARNING Exchange Program ..........................15 No‘eau Center for Writing, OUTCOMES ��������������������������������55 Application Procedures ...................15 Math, and Academic Success ..........42 Institutional Learning Classification of Students ................17 Office of Distance Learning .............43 Outcomes (ILO) ...............................55 Use of Personal Information ............18 International Relations General Education Learning Residency for Tuition Purposes ........18 and Programs Office ........................43 Outcomes (GELO) ...........................56 Financial Aid ....................................20 Participation in Assessment Efforts .. 43 Student Employment .......................23 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ������������58 ACADEMIC RECORDS ����������������44 Majors and Concentrations .............58 TUITION & FEES �������������������������24 Grades .............................................44 2019-2020 Tuition Schedule ............24 Transcripts .......................................46 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ���62 Fees & Charges ...............................25 Education Verification ......................46 I. General Education Core Tuition Deposit ................................25 Change of Program and Focus Requirements .................62 Payments .........................................25 or Personal Data ..............................46 II. Major, Concentration Tuition Refund Policy .......................26 Degree Alternatives .........................46 and Program Requirements .............64 Student Fees Refund Policy .............26 Degree Conferral .............................47 III. Credit Requirements ...................65 Financial Aid Recipients ..................26 IV. Grade Point Average (GPA) Withdrawal from School ..................26 CAMPUS POLICIES ���������������������48 Requirements ..................................65 Financial Obligations .......................27 Student Code of Conduct ...............48 Returned Checks .............................27 Academic Integrity ..........................48 DIVISION OF UH Employee Tuition Waiver ...........27 Academic Grievance .......................48 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ���66 6 2019-20 UH WEST O’AHU GENERAL CATALOG Business Administration Social Sciences Engineering, Interdisciplinary ........184 Faculty/Staff ....................................66 Major Requirements ......................112 English ...........................................185 General Information ........................66 Social Sciences Concentrations .....113 Facilities Management ..................191 Learning Outcomes .........................67 Social Sciences Certificates ...........119 Filipino ..........................................193 Business Administration Finance ..........................................193 Major Requirements ........................68 OTHER PROGRAMS ����������������122 Food Science & Human Nutrition .. 194 Business Administration Bachelor of Applied Science .........122 Forensics .......................................194 Concentrations ................................69 Learning Outcomes .......................122 Geography ....................................194 Business Administration Certificate....71 Applied Science Concentrations ...123 Geology ........................................195 New APSC Concentrations ............130 Hawaiian ........................................196 DIVISION OF EDUCATION ��������72 Distance Learning (Distance Hawaiian Studies ...........................197 Education Faculty/Staff ....................72 Education) .....................................136 Hawaiian-Pacific Studies ................197 General Information ........................72 Certificates ....................................137 Health ............................................201 Learning Outcomes .........................72 Reserve Officers Health Information Management ..202 Admission ........................................76 Training Corps (ROTC) ...................139 History ...........................................204 Educational Foundations .................77 Air Force Reserve Officer Hospitality & Tourism ....................208 Elementary Education Requirements .. 77 Training Corps (AFROTC) ..............139 Humanities ....................................209 Middle-Level & Secondary Ilokano ...........................................209 Education Area Requirements .........78 ACADEMY FOR CREATIVE Information & Computer Science .. 210 Professional Teacher MEDIA – WEST O‘AHU �������������140 Information Security & Assurance .. 210 Education