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Study Abroad and Student Exchange Programs

Undergraduate Programs

General Education

Associate Programs

Criminal Justice: Associate of Science (AS)

Cybersecurity: Associate of Science (AS)

General Business: Associate of Science (AS)

General Studies: Associate of Arts (AA)

Health Professions: Associate of Science (AS)

Homeland Security: Associate of Science (AS)

Supervisory Leadership: Associate of Science (AS)

Bachelor's Degree Programs

Arts and Markets: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Biochemistry: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Biology: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Biomedical Engineering: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Biotechnology Engineering: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Business Administration: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Chemistry: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Cinematic Multimedia Arts: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Communication Studies and Practices: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Computer Science: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Criminal Justice: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Cybersecurity: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Diplomacy and Military Studies: Bachelor of Science (BS)

East-West Humanities: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Electrical Engineering: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Elementary Education: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

English: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Environmental Science: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Environmental Studies: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

History: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Human Resource Development: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Individualized: Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Science (BS)

International Studies: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Marine Affairs: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Marine Biology: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Mathematics: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Nursing: Bachelor of Science (BSN)

Oceanography: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Political Science: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Psychology: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Public Administration: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Public Health: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Social Work: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - TESOL: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Undergraduate Certificate Programs

Cybersecurity Certificate

Data Science Certificate

Pre-Medical/Pre-Health Studies Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Transcultural Nursing Certificate

Undergraduate Minors

List of Minors and Overview

Minor Programs

American Studies

Classical and Religious Studies

Communication Studies

Computer Information Systems

Computer Science

Criminal Justice

Diplomacy and Military Studies

Editing and Publishing

Environmental Studies

Film & Media Studies

Finance and Economics

Forensic Science

Gender and Women's Studies

Health Education Promotion

Hospitality and Tourism Management

Human Resource Development

Industrial/Organizational Psychology

International Business

International Studies

Physical Sciences

Political Science

Pre-Medical Studies

Public Administration

Social Sciences

Speech Communication

Strategic Communication

Graduate Programs

Graduate Studies Overview

Masters Programs

Business Administration: Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Business Analytics: Master of Science (MS)

Criminal Justice Administration: Master of Science (MS)

Construction Management: Master of Science (MS)

Cybersecurity: Master of Science (MS)

Data Science: Master of Science (MS)

Diplomacy and Global Security: Master of Arts (MA)

Diplomacy and Military Studies: Master of Arts (MA)

Educational Leadership: Master of Education (M.ED)

Elementary Education: Master of Education (M.ED)

Marine Science: Master of Science (MS)

Nursing: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Organization Development and Leadership: Master of Arts (MA)

Physician Assistant: Master of Medical Science (MMS)

Public Administration: Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Public Health: Master of Public Health (MPH)

Secondary Education: Master of Education (M.ED)

Social Work: Master of Social Work (MSW)

Strategic Communication: Master of Arts (MA)

Sustainability: Master of Arts (MA)

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages: Master of Arts (MA)

Doctoral Programs

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Graduate Certificate Programs

Adult-Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Post Master’s Certificate

Environment, Policy, and Leadership: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Family Nurse Practitioner: Post Master’s Certificate

Global Leadership and Sustainable Development: Graduate Certificate

National Security and Strategic Studies: Graduate Certificate

Nonprofit Management: Graduate Certificate

Organizational Development and Leadership: Graduate Certificate

Sustainability and Security Studies: Graduate Certificate

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL): Graduate Certificate

Online Programs

Online Associate Programs

Criminal Justice: Associate of Science (AS)

Cybersecurity: Associate of Science (AS)

General Business: Associate of Science (AS)

General Studies: Associate of Arts (AS)

Health Professions: Associate of Science (AS)

Homeland Security: Associate of Science (AS)

Supervisory Leadership: Associate of Science (AS)

Online Bachelors Programs

Business Administration: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Computer Science: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Criminal Justice: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Cybersecurity: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Diplomacy and Military Studies: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Human Resource Development: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Psychology: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Public Administration: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Online Graduate Programs

Business Administration: Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Criminal Justice Administration: Master of Science (MS)

Cybersecurity: Master of Science (MS)

Educational Leadership: Master of Education (M.ED)

Elementary Education: Master of Education (M.ED)

Nursing: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Nursing: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Organization Development and Leadership: Master of Arts (MA)

Product Management: Master of Science (MS)

Public Administration: Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Public Health: Master of Public Health (MPH)

Secondary Education: Master of Education (M.ED)

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages: Master of Arts (MATESOL)

Online Certificate Programs

Adult-Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Post Master's Certificate

Business Analytics: Graduate Certificate

Criminal Justice: Graduate Certificate

Cybersecurity: Certificate

Ethics in Public Service: Graduate Certificate

Family Nurse Practitioner: Post Master's Certificate

Nonprofit Management: Graduate Certificate

Organizational Development and Leadership: Graduate Certificate

Public Budgeting and Financial Management: Graduate Certificate

Public Service Management: Graduate Certificate

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: Post Master's Certificate

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language (TESOL): Graduate Certificate

Courses

How to Read a Course Listing

A-D

ACCT - Accounting

AL - Applied Linguistics

AMST - American Studies

ANTH - Anthropology

AQUA - Aquaculture

ARTH - Art History

AS - Aerospace Science

ASIA - Asian Studies

BAN - Business Analytics

CHEM - Chemistry

CJ - Criminal Justice

CLST - Classical Studies

CMGT - Construction Management

COM - Communication

CSCI - Computer Science

CYBS - Cybersecurity

DGS - Diplomacy and Global Security

DSCI - Data Science

DPT - Doctor of Physical Therapy

E-J

ECON - Economics

ENGB - Biomedical Engineering

ENGE - Electrical Engineering

ENGR - Engineering

ENGT - Biotechnology Engineering

ENVS - Environmental Science/Studies

GEOG - Geography

HAWN - Hawaiian

HCOM - Health Communication

HMLD - Homeland Security

HON - Residential Honors Program

HR - Human Resources

HRD - Human Resource Development

HTM - Hospitality & Tourism Management

HUM - Humanities

INDV - Individualized Major

INTR - International Studies

K-M

MARS - Marine Science

MATH - Mathematics

MC - Mass Communication

MGMT - Management

MIS - Management Information Systems

MKTG - Marketing

MS - Management Science

MSL - Military Science

MULT - Multi Media

N-Z

NSCI - Natural Sciences

OC - Organizational Change

ODC - Organizational Change

OT - Occupational Therapy

PA - Physician Assistant

PADM - Public Administration

PE - Physical Education

PH - Public Health

PHIL - Philosophy

PMED - Pre-Medical Studies

PSCI - Political Science

PSY - Psychology

RE - Real Estate

REL - Religious Studies

SOC - Sociology

STSS - Strategic and Security Studies

SUST - Sustainability

SWRK - Social Work

UNIV - University

Board of Trustees

Hawai'i Pacific University Leadership

Full-Time Faculty

Faculty Emeriti

University Academic Calendar 2024-2025

Island of O'ahu HPU Campus Locations

Appendix A - Credit Equivalency Tables for Graduate VA Students

Appendix B - Tuition and Fee Schedule

Appendix C - Academic Calendar

Appendix D - Supplement Section Las Vegas, Nevada Campus Beginning 2024

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Courses

Consumer Information

General Information

Updates: Hawai'i Pacific University 2024-25 Academic Catalog

Addendum: Hawai'i Pacific University 2024-25 Academic Catalog

Admissions

Undergraduate Admissions

Graduate Admissions

Tuition

Financial Responsibility Agreement

Student Success Support Services

Academic Policies and Procedures

Academic Policies and Definitions

Grading and Course Policies

Registration Policies

Undergraduate Degree Requirements

Transfer of Credit Policies

Additional Resources

Center for Academic Success (CAS)

Concurrent Registration

Information Technology Services

Library and Learning Commons

Off-Campus/Military Campus Programs

Residential Honors Program

Study Abroad and Student Exchange Programs

Undergraduate Programs

General Education

Associate Programs

Criminal Justice: Associate of Science (AS)

Cybersecurity: Associate of Science (AS)

General Business: Associate of Science (AS)

General Studies: Associate of Arts (AA)

Health Professions: Associate of Science (AS)

Homeland Security: Associate of Science (AS)

Supervisory Leadership: Associate of Science (AS)

Bachelor's Degree Programs

Arts and Markets: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Biochemistry: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Biology: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Biomedical Engineering: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Biotechnology Engineering: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Business Administration: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Chemistry: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Cinematic Multimedia Arts: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Communication Studies and Practices: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Computer Science: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Criminal Justice: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Cybersecurity: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Diplomacy and Military Studies: Bachelor of Science (BS)

East-West Humanities: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Electrical Engineering: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Elementary Education: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

English: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Environmental Science: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Environmental Studies: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

History: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Human Resource Development: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Individualized: Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Science (BS)

International Studies: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Marine Affairs: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Marine Biology: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Mathematics: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Nursing: Bachelor of Science (BSN)

Oceanography: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Political Science: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Psychology: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Public Administration: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Public Health: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Social Work: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - TESOL: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Undergraduate Certificate Programs

Cybersecurity Certificate

Data Science Certificate

Pre-Medical/Pre-Health Studies Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Transcultural Nursing Certificate

Undergraduate Minors

List of Minors and Overview

Minor Programs

American Studies

Classical and Religious Studies

Communication Studies

Computer Information Systems

Computer Science

Criminal Justice

Diplomacy and Military Studies

Editing and Publishing

Environmental Studies

Film & Media Studies

Finance and Economics

Forensic Science

Gender and Women's Studies

Health Education Promotion

Hospitality and Tourism Management

Human Resource Development

Industrial/Organizational Psychology

International Business

International Studies

Physical Sciences

Political Science

Pre-Medical Studies

Public Administration

Social Sciences

Speech Communication

Strategic Communication

Graduate Programs

Graduate Studies Overview

Masters Programs

Business Administration: Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Business Analytics: Master of Science (MS)

Criminal Justice Administration: Master of Science (MS)

Construction Management: Master of Science (MS)

Cybersecurity: Master of Science (MS)

Data Science: Master of Science (MS)

Diplomacy and Global Security: Master of Arts (MA)

Diplomacy and Military Studies: Master of Arts (MA)

Educational Leadership: Master of Education (M.ED)

Elementary Education: Master of Education (M.ED)

Marine Science: Master of Science (MS)

Nursing: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Organization Development and Leadership: Master of Arts (MA)

Physician Assistant: Master of Medical Science (MMS)

Public Administration: Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Public Health: Master of Public Health (MPH)

Secondary Education: Master of Education (M.ED)

Social Work: Master of Social Work (MSW)

Strategic Communication: Master of Arts (MA)

Sustainability: Master of Arts (MA)

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages: Master of Arts (MA)

Doctoral Programs

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Graduate Certificate Programs

Adult-Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Post Master’s Certificate

Environment, Policy, and Leadership: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Family Nurse Practitioner: Post Master’s Certificate

Global Leadership and Sustainable Development: Graduate Certificate

National Security and Strategic Studies: Graduate Certificate

Nonprofit Management: Graduate Certificate

Organizational Development and Leadership: Graduate Certificate

Sustainability and Security Studies: Graduate Certificate

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL): Graduate Certificate

Online Programs

Online Associate Programs

Criminal Justice: Associate of Science (AS)

Cybersecurity: Associate of Science (AS)

General Business: Associate of Science (AS)

General Studies: Associate of Arts (AS)

Health Professions: Associate of Science (AS)

Homeland Security: Associate of Science (AS)

Supervisory Leadership: Associate of Science (AS)

Online Bachelors Programs

Business Administration: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Computer Science: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Criminal Justice: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Cybersecurity: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Diplomacy and Military Studies: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Human Resource Development: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Psychology: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Public Administration: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Online Graduate Programs

Business Administration: Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Criminal Justice Administration: Master of Science (MS)

Cybersecurity: Master of Science (MS)

Educational Leadership: Master of Education (M.ED)

Elementary Education: Master of Education (M.ED)

Nursing: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Nursing: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Organization Development and Leadership: Master of Arts (MA)

Product Management: Master of Science (MS)

Public Administration: Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Public Health: Master of Public Health (MPH)

Secondary Education: Master of Education (M.ED)

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages: Master of Arts (MATESOL)

Online Certificate Programs

Adult-Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Post Master's Certificate

Business Analytics: Graduate Certificate

Criminal Justice: Graduate Certificate

Cybersecurity: Certificate

Ethics in Public Service: Graduate Certificate

Family Nurse Practitioner: Post Master's Certificate

Nonprofit Management: Graduate Certificate

Organizational Development and Leadership: Graduate Certificate

Public Budgeting and Financial Management: Graduate Certificate

Public Service Management: Graduate Certificate

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: Post Master's Certificate

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language (TESOL): Graduate Certificate

Courses

How to Read a Course Listing

A-D

ACCT - Accounting

AL - Applied Linguistics

AMST - American Studies

ANTH - Anthropology

AQUA - Aquaculture

ARTH - Art History

AS - Aerospace Science

ASIA - Asian Studies

BAN - Business Analytics

CHEM - Chemistry

CJ - Criminal Justice

CLST - Classical Studies

CMGT - Construction Management

COM - Communication

CSCI - Computer Science

CYBS - Cybersecurity

DGS - Diplomacy and Global Security

DSCI - Data Science

DPT - Doctor of Physical Therapy

E-J

ECON - Economics

ENGB - Biomedical Engineering

ENGE - Electrical Engineering

ENGR - Engineering

ENGT - Biotechnology Engineering

ENVS - Environmental Science/Studies

GEOG - Geography

HAWN - Hawaiian

HCOM - Health Communication

HMLD - Homeland Security

HON - Residential Honors Program

HR - Human Resources

HRD - Human Resource Development

HTM - Hospitality & Tourism Management

HUM - Humanities

INDV - Individualized Major

INTR - International Studies

K-M

MARS - Marine Science

MATH - Mathematics

MC - Mass Communication

MGMT - Management

MIS - Management Information Systems

MKTG - Marketing

MS - Management Science

MSL - Military Science

MULT - Multi Media

N-Z

NSCI - Natural Sciences

OC - Organizational Change

ODC - Organizational Change

OT - Occupational Therapy

PA - Physician Assistant

PADM - Public Administration

PE - Physical Education

PH - Public Health

PHIL - Philosophy

PMED - Pre-Medical Studies

PSCI - Political Science

PSY - Psychology

RE - Real Estate

REL - Religious Studies

SOC - Sociology

STSS - Strategic and Security Studies

SUST - Sustainability

SWRK - Social Work

UNIV - University

Board of Trustees

Hawai'i Pacific University Leadership

Full-Time Faculty

Faculty Emeriti

University Academic Calendar 2024-2025

Island of O'ahu HPU Campus Locations

Appendix A - Credit Equivalency Tables for Graduate VA Students

Appendix B - Tuition and Fee Schedule

Appendix C - Academic Calendar

Appendix D - Supplement Section Las Vegas, Nevada Campus Beginning 2024

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