Liberal Arts (AA)

Program
Degree Type
Associate in Arts

The Associate in Arts degree in Liberal Arts offers students a Liberal Arts general education degree and also prepares students for transfer to a baccalaureate degree program at a 4-year college or university. The AA degree in Liberal Arts requires 60 credits in courses numbered 100 or higher.  The curriculum instills foundational skills and a broad scope of knowledge that fosters academic success in upper division coursework, effective citizenship, and an appreciation for lifelong learning.  Special emphasis on global and Hawaiʻi perspectives encourages respect and appreciation of cultural diversity.  Opportunities to apply learning through service to the community are integrated throughout the curriculum.

Foundations Requirements

Course filling a Foundations category may not be used elsewhere.

Course #
Title
Credits
3
6
3
Sub-Total Credits
12

Diversification Requirements

Course #
Title
Credits
6
3
3
1
6
Sub-Total Credits
19

Electives

Course #
Title
Credits
29
Sub-Total Credits
29

Graduation Requirements

Minimum credits applicable: 60 college level credits, numbered 100-level or higher
Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA): 2.00
Minimum residency credits: 12 credits taken at UHMC.  May be waived for cause or credit-by-exam with Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs approval.
Writing Intensive: Two Courses
Hawaii Emphasis: One Course
Oral Communication: One Course

Note: See Course section of the catalog to view the courses that apply to the Foundations and Diversification requirements.

Total Credits
60