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Academics

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HAWAIIAN STUDIES OFFERINGS

Bachelor's Degree

A Native Hawaiian perspective is emphasized in this Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). Learn more to see the requirements for completion of a B.A. in Hawaiian Studies

Master's Degree

The Master of Arts Degree (M.A.) in Hawaiian Studies builds on the Bachelor's areas of concentration and features an inter-disciplinary curriculum that draws from faculty strengths in indigenous knowledge as well as other academic fields.

Bachelor's-and-Master's Pathways

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Minor Degree

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Certificate

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Hawaiʻinuiākea PhD Program

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AREAS OF CONCENTRATION

MĀLAMA ‘ĀINA

Perspectives on Resource Management

Courses in this Area of Concentration may include: ecosystems management and resources, kalo cultivation, loko iʻa and aquatic medicines, navigation and astronomy, etc.

KŪKULU AUPUNI

Envisioning

The Nation

Courses in this Area of Concentration may include: Hawaiian institutions, Hawaiʻi and indigenous economics, myths of Hawaiian history, Hawaiʻi laws and politics, political speech, water and sovereignty, etc.

HĀLAU O LAKA

Native Hawaiian

Creative Expression

Courses in this Area of Concentration may include: advanced fiber arts, painting and printing, hula, oli, etc.

MO‘OLELO ‘ŌIWI

Native Hawaiian History and Literature

Courses in this Area of Concentration may include: Native Hawaiian compositions, digital media, mahele land awards, kaʻao and moʻolelo Hawaiʻi, historical perspectives, etc.