The College offers the following degrees and certificates:
Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.)
Associate in Science Degree (A.S.)
Information and Computer Science
Television Production
Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
Accounting
Automotive Technology
Food Service
Management/Supervisory Management
Office Administration and Technology
Certificate of Achievement
Accounting
Automotive Technology
Food Service
Office Administration and Technology
Television Production
Certificate of Completion
Automotive Technology
Digital Media Production
Food Service
Preparation Cook
Baking
Dining Room Supervision
Human Services/Substance Abuse Counseling
Information and Computer Science
Basic Networking
Advanced Networking
Office Administration and Technology
Sales and Marketing
Television Production
Academic Subject Certificate
Music
Philippine Studies
Pre-Business
Certificate of Competence
Business Foundations
Computer Aided Design Technology
AutoCAD (ACAD)
MicroStation (MCAD)
Computer Aided Geographic Info Systems (CAGIS)
Facilities Management (CAFM)
Technical Illustration (CADTI)
3-D Design (DDD)
E-Commerce
E-Commerce
E-Commerce for Marketing
E-Commerce for Entrepreneurs
Digital Media
Web Page Design
Video Web Casting
Desktop Publishing
These degrees and certificates differ in the number and type of courses required for completion and the length of time it takes to complete all requirements. In general, the various degrees and certificates provide the following:
Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree: A two–year liberal arts degree, consisting of at least 60 semester credits, entirely at the baccalaureate level, which provides students with skills and competencies essential for successful completion of a baccalaureate degree.
Associate in Science (A.S.) degree: A two-year technical-occupational-professional degree, consisting of at least 60 semester credits, entirely at the baccalaureate level, which provides students with skills and competencies for gainful employment.
Associate in Applied Sciences (A.A.S.) degree: A two-year technical-occupational professional degree, consisting of at least 60 semester credits, which provides students with skills and competencies for gainful employment. This degree is not intended nor designed for transfer directly into a baccalaureate program.
Certificate of Achievement: A college credential for students who have successfully completed designated medium-term technical-occupational-professional education credit course sequences, which provide them with entry-level skills or job upgrading. These course sequences shall be at least 24 credit hours, but may not exceed 45 credit hours (unless external employment requirement exceeds this number).
Certificate of Completion: A college credential for students who have successfully completed designated short-term technical-occupational-professional education credits course sequences, which provide them with entry-level skills, job upgrading. These course sequences shall be at least 10 credit hours, but may not exceed 23 credit hours.
Academic Subject Certificate: A college credential for students who have successfully completed a specific sequence of credit courses from the A.A. curriculum. The sequence must fit within the structure of the A.A. degree, may not extend the credits required for the A.A. degree, and shall be at least 12 credit hours.
Certificate of Competence: A college credential for students who have successfully completed designated short-term credit or non-credit courses, which provide them with job upgrading or entry-level skills. Credit course sequences shall exceed 9 credit hours.
For students planning to transfer to a four-year institution, see the Transfer Information on page 32.
Some students may not wish to pursue a certificate or a degree at all, but to select their courses of study according to their own personal interests or occupational needs.
Any student is eligible to become a candidate for any degree or certificate offered at LCC. Candidates must see a counselor to complete a graduation check, then apply for graduation and pay the required graduation fee at the Cashier’s Window by the appropriate deadline.
Associate in Arts Degree
The requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree are General Education Core requirements plus elective credits to total 60 credit hours.
60 credits in courses numbered 100 or above.
43 credits in General Education Core requirements [see list on page 66]
17 credits of electives
1 Writing Intensive course (3 credits) in any discipline
A minimum of 12 credits toward the degree must be earned at LCC. A maximum of 48 transfer credits earned at other colleges may be applied towards the degree.
Cumulative grade point average: 2.0 or higher for all courses numbered 100 or above
The College’s General Education (G E.) Core Requirements provide students the opportunity to develop the intellectual skills, information technology capabilities, affective and creative capabilities, social attitudes, and an appreciation for cultural diversity that will make them effective learners and citizens. The G.E. Core represents educational skills in the following six areas:
Students should be able to:
1.
Identify and state problems, issues, arguments, and
questions contained in a body of information.
2. Identify and analyze assumptions and
underlying points of view relating to an issue or problem
3. Formulate
research questions that require descriptive and explanatory analyses
4. Recognize
and understand multiple modes of inquiry, including investigative methods based
on observation and analysis.
5. Evaluate a problem, distinguishing
between relevant and irrelevant facts, opinions, assumptions, issues, values,
and biases through the use of appropriate evidence.
6. Apply problem-solving techniques and
skills, including the rules of logic and logical sequence.
7. Synthesize information from various
sources, drawing appropriate conclusions.
8. Communicate clearly and concisely the
methods and results of logical reasoning.
9.
Reflect
upon and evaluate their though processes, value systems, and world views in
comparison to those of others.
(2) Information Retrieval and Technology
Students
should be able to:
1. Use print and electronic information
technology ethically and responsibly.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of basic
vocabulary, concepts, and operations of information retrieval and technology.
3. Recognize, identify, and define an
information need.
4. Access and retrieve information through
print and electronic media, evaluating the accuracy and authenticity of that
information.
5. Create, manage, organize, and
communicate information through electronic media.
6. Recognize changing technologies and
make informed choices about their appropriateness and use.
Students
should be able to:
1. Identify and analyze the audience and
purpose of any intended communication.
2. Gather, evaluate, select, and organize
information for the communication.
3. Use language, techniques, and
strategies appropriate to the audience and occasion.
4. Speak clearly and confidently, using
the voice, volume, tone, and articulation appropriate to the audience and
occasion.
5. Summarize, analyze, and evaluate oral
communications and ask coherent questions as needed.
6. Use competent oral expression to
initiate and sustain discussions.
Students
should be able to:
1. Apply numeric, graphic, and symbolic
skills and other forms of quantitative reasoning accurately and appropriately.
2. Demonstrate mastery of mathematical
concepts, skills, and applications, using technology when appropriate.
3. Communicate clearly and concisely the
methods and results of quantitative problem solving.
4. Formulate and test hypotheses using
numerical experimentation.
5. Define quantitative issues and
problems, gather relevant information, analyze that information, and present
results.
6. Assess the validity of statistical
conclusions.
Students
should be able to:
1. Use writing to discover and articulate
ideas.
2. Identify and analyze the audience and
purpose for any intended communication.
3. Choose language, style, and
organization appropriate to particular purposes and audiences.
4. Gather information and document sources
appropriately.
5. Express a main idea as a thesis,
hypothesis, or other appropriate statement.
6. Develop a main idea clearly and
concisely with appropriate content.
7. Demonstrate mastery of the conventions
of writing, including grammar, spelling, and mechanics.
8. Demonstrate
proficiency in revision and editing.
9. Develop a
personal voice in written communication.
Students should be able to:
1. Recognize
the possibility of more than one solution to a problem with no single “right”
answer.
2. Demonstrate ability to apply creative,
abstract thinking processes to solve problems and generate ideas.
3. Demonstrate ability to analyze data
subjectively and qualitatively.
4. Demonstrate fundamental concepts intrinsic
to aesthetic perception.
5. Demonstrate understanding of the
function of subjective, non-quantifiable analysis and intuitive understanding
in creative problem solving and concept generation.
6. Demonstrate
understanding of the relationship between cause and effect.
7. Demonstrate ability to consider
influences on personal and group identity, conceptually and historically.
8. Demonstrate ability to evaluate and
engage in interpretation.
9. Demonstrate understanding of the
function of contention as a catalyst for change.
10. Recognize the function and value of
non-linear thinking and modes of expression.
The 43 credits of general education core requirements consist of the following:
9 credits in Arts and Humanities (3 in each of three groups)
3 credits in Mathematical or Logical
Reasoning
10 credits in Natural Sciences (including at least one course in
Biological and one in Physical Sciences with at least one
laboratory course)
9 credits in Social Sciences (from three different disciplines)
6 credits in World Civilizations
3 credits in Written Communication
3 credits in Oral Communication
Students continuously enrolled at LCC prior to Fall 1992 may follow either the old A.A. degree requirements or the new requirements effective Fall 1992. For the old requirements, please make an appointment with a counselor.
Associate in Arts Degree
Articulation with UH Baccalaureate Campuses
Effective Fall 1994, students who have earned an articulated Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree from a University of Hawai‘i Community College shall be accepted as having fulfilled the general education core requirements at all other University of Hawai‘i campuses. While an articulated A.A. degree satisfies general education core requirements, students must also complete all specialized lower-division, major, college and degree/graduation requirements. Additional campus-specific requirements, such as competency in a foreign language or writing-intensive courses, may also be required. With planning, most, if not all, of these requirements may be incorporated into the Associate in Arts degree; if not, they are required in addition to the Associate in Arts degree.
If you plan to transfer to a baccalaureate UH campus without completing the Associate in Arts degree, you should make sure that the courses you take at LCC have been approved to meet the general education core requirements at the specific UH baccalaureate campus. To do so, check the UH Student Transfer Handbook available at the Library Circulation Desk, or see a counselor. That Handbook lists all core-articulated courses for all UH campuses.
You are strongly advised to consult with an advisor about the requirements of the campus and the program to which you plan to transfer. The list below identifies the appropriate advisor for some of the more popular transfer programs at UH Manoa.
UHM ProgramLCC Advisor
Business Counselor
Education Counselor
Engineering Ronald Flegal
Environmental Studies Anthony Russo
Pre-Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy,
Dentistry, Physical Therapy and other
Health-Related professions Counselor
Social Work Counselor
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Associate in Arts Degree Competencies
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
The Arts
and Humanities include the study of arts, history and culture, language and
literature, and values and the meaning of existence.
Candidates
for the Associate in Arts degree should demonstrate the ability to:
1. Understand the humanities as a collection of
disciplines that study human nature, culture, attitudes, and accomplishments in
relation to the universe.
2. Recognize the
commonality, interrelatedness, tensions and affirmations of human existence.
3. Examine
critically and appreciate the values and attitudes of one’s own culture and of
other cultures.
4. Assume
responsibility for one’s own creations, assertions, decisions and values.
5. Listen to and
communicate with others and develop tolerance for opposing viewpoints.
6. Understand and
participate in intellectual and aesthetic pursuits which encourage a creative
and self-fulfilling existence.
7. Foster a spirit
of continuous inquiry in the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom.
8. Appreciate the
ambiguities and richness of human language beyond a basic proficiency in
language.
9. Recognize the
uses and limitations of applying analytical skills to the resolution of human
problems and dilemmas.
10. Analyze and make
decisions on problems that may not have simple or singular solutions.
11. Appreciate the
importance of responding appropriately to change as an essential and necessary
human activity.
12. Appreciate common
human bonds that encourage a sense of civic purpose and responsible
citizenship.
LANGUAGES
Candidates
for the Associate in Arts degree are not expected to attain a specific minimum
competency in a second language at this time.
However, students who plan to transfer to the University of Hawaii at
Manoa and other baccalaureate institutions should be informed of the graduation
requirements for languages and encouraged to complete at least one year of
study prior to transfer.
MATHEMATICS
AND LOGICAL REASONING
Associate
in Arts degree students are expected to acquire an understanding of casual
connections as well as the ability to manipulate symbols and apply abstract
solutions to resolve tangible problems.
Candidates
for the Associate in Arts degree should demonstrate the ability to:
1. Manipulate and use symbols within a logical
system to express abstractions.
2. Choose and apply the techniques of inductive
and deductive reasoning, and estimating derived from the study of mathematics
(eg., arithmetic, geometry, algebra) and logic.
3. Use the problem solving process to analyze
and organize given information; translate it into symbolic form; develop a
solution in symbols; and express and evaluate the solution within the framework
of the original problem.
4. Undertake experimentation, take risks, and
evaluate results in the context of understanding number and/or manipulating
symbols, and solving problems.
NATURAL
SCIENCES
Science
attempts to create a sense of order in the universe and to provide mankind with
an understanding of that order. A
scientifically literate person should understand that scientific investigation
involves the same creativity required for the success of art, music,
literature, or business and that creativity in science must be blended with
curiosity, rigorous objectivity and healthy skepticism. Such a person should also understand that
science is both useful and rewarding in its own right and that technology,
which has an important impact on society, grows from the pursuit of science for
its own sake.
Candidate
for the Associate in Arts degree should demonstrate the ability to:
1. Understand basic,
general scientific laws, theories and concepts from the biological and physical
sciences, including:
a. an understanding of how and in what
context they were formulated and are applied; and
b. an understanding of their university
(ie., cutting across time and cultural boundaries).
2. Understand the philosophy
and history of science, including the concepts that:
a. scientists use creativity, curiosity,
objectivity, and skepticism to arrive at conclusions;
b. the free exchange of ideas and
willingness to discard concepts which are no longer valid are central to the
success of the scientific enterprise;
c. the theories, concepts and laws arising
out of scientific investigation have limitations;
d. the experimental results use to support
theories, concepts and laws must be repeatable;
e. the historical context of scientific
ideas is important to their understanding;
f. the pervasive effect of science in
society results from the powerful nature of scientific inquiry.
3. Understand
scientific laws, theories, concepts, and data sufficiently well to:
a. evaluate information presented in the
media;
b. use and apply
them appropriately and understand their limitations;
c. determine the
validity of experimental procedures;
d. devise
experiments to test hypotheses;
e. interpret data
and results of experimentation;
f. relate cause
and effect and recognize when no such relationship exists.
4.
Possess the knowledge and ability to use the tools of
science, including:
a. the scientific
method;
b. mathematics;
c. scientific
terminology;
d. critical
reading ability;
e. ability to
write clearly and concisely.
Since much that is important in science involves experimentation, it
is expected that the student will gain many of these competencies through
direct or simulated hands-on experience in laboratory courses.
SOCIAL SCIENCES
These requirements allow students to assume scientific, aesthetic,
and philosophical perspectives; to reason critically and independently; to make
mature social and emotional judgments; to develop sufficient empathy and
tolerance to see several sides of issues; and to communicate effectively in
written, verbal, nonverbal, numerical, and aesthetic modes.
Candidates for the Associate in Arts degree should
demonstrate the ability to understand:
1. At least three
of the following units of analysis:
social interactions, individuals, families, organizations, communities,
spatial relations (geography), economies, governments, cultures, or societies.
2. The
interdisciplinary nature of the social sciences.
3. The
alternative theoretical frameworks used to offer meaningful explanation of
social phenomena within a discipline.
4. Social
scientific methods and quantitative/qualitative data collection and analysis.
5. Diverse
social issues from the perspectives of alternative analytic models employed
within social science disciplines.
WORLD
CIVILIZATIONS
Candidates
for the Associate in Arts degree should demonstrate through writing, discussion
and other means the ability to:
1. Distinguish
the characteristics of the world’s major civilizations in their geographic settings.
2. Manifest a
sense of historical time.
3. Describe
the interactive roles that social, religious, political, economic, scientific
and technological forces have played among the civilizations of the world.
4. Evaluate
such historic theories as the “great person” in history or deterministic
interpretations.
5. Trace the
development of traditional civilizations and recognize their enduring
influences.
6. Discuss the
historical dimensions of contemporary world affairs and issues.
7. Describe
global processes (e.g., agricultural and urban revolutions, emergence and
growth of civilization, human migration, disease, ecological forces,
imperialism, neo-imperialism, decolonization, industrialization, etc.).
8. Compare and
contrast responses of the world’s peoples as a result of intercultural contacts
and the diffusion of ideas, institutions and inventions.
9. Draw upon
their knowledge of the varieties of human experiences, and their sympathetic
understanding of cultures other than their own; to define their roles as
citizens of the contemporary world.
10. Express
informed judgments on the behavior of peoples and their institutions.
11. Analyze
cause and effect relationships in history.
12. Discuss the
major attempts to explore the ethical and fundamental questions of life posed
throughout history.
WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATION
Candidates for the Associate in Arts degree should
demonstrate the ability to:
1. Think clearly,
critically, and inventively.
2. Question,
exchange, and evaluate ideas effectively.
3. Identify a
writer’s or speaker’s inferential as well as literal meaning.
4. Separate one’s
personal opinions and assumptions from a writer’s or speaker’s.
5. Summarize,
analyze, and evaluate written works and oral presentations.
6. Gather
information purposefully; formulate, develop and support ideas.
7. Shape and present
information and ideas in rhetorical forms appropriate to purpose and audience,
including documentation when necessary.
8. Vary style
(syntax, diction, tone) for different audiences and purposes.
9. Revise, edit, and proofread for correctness, clarity, and effectiveness.
Associate in Arts Degree General Education Core Requirements Course Listing
ARTS AND HUMANITIES (AH)
9 credits with 3 credits from each of the following three groups:
GROUP ONE (AH1)
(Mainly Theory)
ART 101 Intro to the Visual Arts
ART 171 Intro to Western Art I
ART 172 Intro to Western Art II
ART 180 Intro to Eastern Art
DANCE 150 Intro to Dance
DRAMA 101 Intro to Drama & Theatre
MUS 106 Intro to Music Literature
MUS 107 Music in World Cultures
MUS 108 Music Fundamentals
MUS 253 Music for Teachers
MUS 265 History of Western Music to 1750
MUS 266 History of Western Music after 1750
MUS 281 Music Theory I
MUS 283 Aural Training
(Mainly Practice)
ART 104 Intro to Printmaking
ART 105B Intro to Ceramics: Handbuilding
ART 105C Intro to Ceramics: Wheel Throwing
ART 106 Intro to Sculpture
ART 107 Intro to Photography
ART 113 Basic Drawing
ART 115 Intro to Design - 2D
ART 123 Intro to Painting
DANCE 131 Modern Dance I
DANCE 132 Modern Dance II
DRAMA 221 Beg. Acting I
DRAMA 222 Beg. Acting II
DRAMA 240 Basic Stagecraft
MUS 121 Beg. Instrumental Class
MUS 122 Inter. Instrumental Class
MUS 123 Beg. Voice Class
MUS 124 Inter. Voice Class
Group Two (AH2)
AMST 201 The American Experience
AMST 202 Diversity in American Life
ASIAN 203 Philippine Cultural History
ASIAN 204 History of Filipinos in the US
EALL 271 Japanese Lit in Translation—Traditional
EALL 272 Japanese Lit in Translation—Modern
ENG 250 Major Works of American Lit
ENG 251 British Lit (Middle Ages to 1800)
ENG 252 British Lit (1800 to Present)
ENG 253 World Lit (Classical to Renaissance)
ENG 254 World Lit (1600 AD to Present)
ENG 255 Types of Literature I
ENG 256 Types of Literature II
ENG 257H Literature: Man and Myth
HIST 241 Civilizations of Asia I
HIST 242 Civilizations of Asia II
HIST 281 Intro to American History I
HIST 282 Intro to American History II
HIST 284 History of the Hawaiian Islands
HUM 261 Hawaiian Literature
HUM 262 Pacific Literature
REL 210 History of Christianity
Group 3 Philosophy and Religion (AH3)
PHIL 100 Intro to Philosophy: Survey of Problems
PHIL 101 Intro to Philosophy: Morals and Society
PHIL 102 Intro to Philosophy: Asian Traditions
PHIL 200 History of Philosophy I
PHIL 201 History of Philosophy II
REL 150 Intro to the World’s Major Religions
REL 151 Religion and the Meaning of Existence
REL 200 Understanding the Old Testament
REL 201 Understanding the New Testament
REL 202 Understanding Indian Religions
REL 203 Understanding Chinese Religions
REL 204 Understanding Japanese Religions
REL 205 Understanding Hawaiian Religion
REL 207 Understanding Buddhism
NATURAL SCIENCES (NS)
10 credits. Three semester courses including at least one in the biological sciences and one in the physical sciences. One of the three courses must include a laboratory. One of the three courses may, but does not have to, come from Group 3 below.
Group 1 Biological Sciences (NS1)
BIOL 100 Human Biology
BIOL 101 Biology for Non-Majors
(lecture/lab) (formerly Science 121)
BIOL 124 Environment and Ecology (formerly Science 124)
BIOL 124L Environment and Ecology Lab
BIOL 171 Intro to Biology I
BIOL 171L Intro to Biology I Lab
BOT 101 Botany, Botany
BOT 101L Botany Lab
BOT 130 Plants in the Hawaiian Environment (lecture/lab)
FSHN 285 Science of Human Nutrition
MICRO 130 General Microbiology
MICRO 140 General Microbiology Lab
SCI 107 The Molecular Basis of Life
ZOO 101 Principles of Zoology
(lecture/lab)
ZOO 200 Marine Biology (lecture/lab)
ZOO 240 Human Anatomy and
Physiology I (lecture/lab)
ZOO 241 Human Anatomy and
Physiology II (lecture/lab)
Group 2 Physical Sciences (NS2)
ASTRO 110 Survey of Astronomy
ASTRO 111 Contemporary Astronomy
BIOCH 241 Fundamentals of Biochemistry
BIOCH 251 Elements of Biochemistry (formerly CHEM 251)
CHEM 100B Chemistry and Man
(lecture/lab)
CHEM 151B Elem. Survey of Chemistry (lecture/lab)
CHEM 152B Organic & Biorganic Chemistry (lecture/lab)
CHEM 161B General Chemistry I
(lecture/lab)
CHEM 162B General Chemistry II
(lecture/lab)
CHEM 171B General Chemistry
(lecture/lab)
GG 101 Intro to Geology
GG 101L Intro to Geology Lab
PHYS 100B Survey of Physics (lecture/lab)
PHYS 151 College Physics I
PHYS 151L College Physics I Lab
PHYS 152 College Physics II
PHYS 152L College Physics II Lab
PHYS 170 General Physics I
PHYS 170L General Physics I Lab
PHYS 272 General Physics II
PHYS 272L General Physics II Lab
SCI 122 Intro to Science-Physical (lecture/lab)
SCI 225 Earth & Universe, Science
SCI 225L Earth & Universe Lab
Group 3 Other Sciences (NS3)
GEOG 101 Natural Environment
GEOG 101L Natural Environment Lab
ICS 100 Computing Literacy & Applications
ICS 111 Intro to Computer Science I
ICS 130 Elementary BASIC
ICS 135 Intro to Programming in Visual BASIC
ICS 151Z Structured Database Programming
OCEAN 201 Science of the Sea
SOCIAL SCIENCES (SS)
9 credits. Credits must be in three different disciplines chosen from the following:
AMST 211 Contemp. American Issues: Domestic
AMST 212 Contemp. American Issues: World
ANTH 150 Human Adaptations
ANTH 200 Cultural Anthropology
ECON 120 Intro to Economics
ECON 130 Microeconomics (formerly ECON 151)
ECON 131 Macroeconomics (formerly ECON 150)
GEOG 102 World Regional Geography
GEOG 151 Geography & Contemporary Society
IS 221 Problems of War and Peace
POLSC 110 Intro to Political Science
POLSC 120 Intro to World Politics
POLSC 130 Intro to American Politics
POLSC 180 Intro to Hawaiian Politics
PSY 100 Survey of Psychology
PSY 170 Psychology of Adjustment
PSY 202 Psychology of Women
SOC 100 Survey of General Sociology
SOC 218 Intro to Social Problems
SOC 231 Intro to Juvenile Delinquency
SOC 250 Community Forces in Hawai‘i
SOC 251 Sociology of the Family
WS 151 Intro to Women’s Studies
MATHEMATICAL/LOGICAL REASONING (M/L)
3 credits
MATH 100 or higher
PHIL 110 Intro to Logic
QM 121 Mathematics for Decision-making I
QM 122 Mathematics for Decision-making II
WORLD CIVILIZATIONS (WC)
6 credits
HIST 151 World Civilizations I
HIST 152 World Civilizations II
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (WR)
3 credits
ENG 100 Expository Writing orESL 100 Expository Writing (only for non-native speakers of English)
ORAL COMMUNICATION (OR)
3 credits. Select one of the following courses:
COMUN 210H Honors Colloquium: Intercultural Communications
SP 151 Personal and Public Speech
SP 200 Speaking Skills for Prospective Teachers
SP 231 Interpretative Reading
SP 251 Principles of Effective Public Speaking
General Education Requirement Credits 43
Electives Credits 17
.TOTAL CREDITS for A.A. Degree 60
Appropriate course substitutions for the A.A. degree may be made with the prior written approval of both the appropriate Division Chair and the Dean of Instruction.
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Associate in Science
Degree
The Associate in Science degree is awarded to students who complete a prescribed program of studies in one of the technical-occupational-professional (vocational education) programs. In order to ensure both occupational proficiency and some degree of general education, course requirements have been established for each of the majors in the A.S. Programs.
The course requirements are of two kinds: (a) those in which specific job-essential skills and knowledge are learned; and (b) those in which the student learns other types of skills and knowledge related to his/her occupational goals, e.g. oral and written communication or mathematics.
60 to 67 credit hours depending upon the field of study
1. Minimum cumulative grade-point average: 2.0
2. Minimum Program requirements:
a. Courses required by major program.
b. General education or liberal arts courses required by the college or program.
c. Electives as needed to meet the total credit hours requirement.
d. Proficiency in written and/or oral communication and/or mathematics usually met by successful completion of courses identified by the program.
3. Final 12 credit hours in major subject area (such as Automotive, Food Service, etc.) must be earned at LCC. The residency requirement may be waived for cause at the option of the Dean of Instruction or Provost. The Dean or Provost may also (at their discretion) approve use of credit-by-examination to meet residency requirements.
4. All of the total credit hours required must be at the baccalaureate level in courses numbered 100 or above
Associate in Science
Degrees
Field Total Credit Hours
Information and Computer Science 60
Television Production 61
Associate in Applied Science Degree
The Associate in Applied Science degree is awarded to students who complete a prescribed program of studies in one of the technical-occupational-professional programs. In order to ensure both occupational proficiency and some degree of general education, course requirements have been established for each of the majors in the A.A.S. Programs.
The course requirements are of two kinds: (a) those in which specific job-essential skills and knowledge are learned; and (b) those in which the student learns other types of skills and knowledge related to his/her occupational goals, e.g. oral and written communication or mathematics.
60 to 67 credit hours depending upon the field of study
1. Minimum cumulative grade-point average: 2.0
2. Minimum Program requirements:
a. Courses required by major program.
b. General education or liberal arts courses required by the college or program.
c. Electives as needed to meet the total credit hours requirement.
d. Proficiency in
written and/or oral communication and/or mathematics usually met by successful completion
of courses identified by the program.
2. Final 12 credit hours in major subject area (such as Automotive, Food Service, etc.) must be earned at LCC. The residency requirement may be waived for cause at the option of the Dean of Instruction or Provost. The Dean or Provost may also (at their discretion) approve use of credit-by-examination to meet residency requirements.
Associate in Applied Science Degrees
Field Total Credit Hours
Accounting 60
Automotive Technology 64
Food Service 66-67
Management/Supervisory Management 60
Office Administration and Technology 65-67
(To be inserted)
General Education
Competencies for A.S. and A.A.S.Degrees/Certificates
A graduate of a University of Hawai’i Leeward Community College who completes the Associate in Science Degree in a Technical/Professional program should be able to:
1. employ skills and understanding in
language and mathematics essential to fulfill program requirements and to
prepare for employment.
2. understand attitudes and values of
various cultures and examine their potential for improving the quality of life
and meaningfulness in work.
3. recognize effects of technology and
science on the natural and human environments.
4. understand contemporary issues and problems and respond to the impact of current conditions.
5. demonstrate abilities of conceptual, analytic and critical modes of thinking.
6. develop insights into human experience
and apply them to personal, occupational and social relationships.
7. recognize relevance of career choices
to life-long learning.
8. demonstrate competence in a selected
program/plan of study.
The general education requirements for the A.S. and A.A.S. degrees vary depending on the demands of the specific degree. Each degree program presents a clear list of specific requirements in subsequent pages. Please consult with a faculty program advisor or counselor for details.
Use this listing to select courses to complete the general education electives and/or the Business Technology electives for the Associate in Science or the Associate in Applied Science degree. Not applicable to the new Associate in Arts degree, effective Fall 1992, except for electives.
Arts and Humanities
American Studies 201-202
Art (except Art 52)
Asian Studies
Dance
Drama
East Asian Languages & Literature
(formerly ENG 258 and 259)
English 250-257
Hawaiian Studies 231
(formerly HAWNA 231)
History
Humanities
Info & Computer Science 140
(cross-listed as PHIL 140)*
Literature, See ENG 250-257 &
EALL 271-272
Music
Philosophy*
Religion
Business Technology
Accounting **
Business
Finance
Law 200, 211
Management
Marketing
Office Administration &Technology
Travel Industry Management
Language Arts
Communications
East Asian Language
English (except ENG 250-259)
English as a Second Language
European Language
French
German
Hawaiian
Japanese
Journalism
Learning Skills
Linguistics
Reading, See English
Spanish
Speech
Tagalog
Writing, See English
Mathematics & Natural Sciences
Agriculture
Astronomy
Biochemistry
Biology
Botany
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Food Science & Human Nutrition
Geography 101-101L
Geology-Geophysics
Health
Information & Computer Science
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Microbiology
Oceanography
Pharmacology
Philosophy 110 (formerly PHIL 210)*
Physics
Quantitative Methods
Science
Zoology
Social Sciences
American Studies 211-212
Anthropology
Economics
Education 100
Geography 102-151
Human Services
Interdisciplinary Studies 221
Political Science
Psychology
Social Science
Sociology
Women’s Studies
Vocational Technical Education
Art 52
Automotive Technology
Baking
Blueprint Reading
Computer Aided Design
Computer Aided Drafting & Design
Drafting
Food Service
Hawaiiana 110
Health and Physical Education
Television Production
Additional Courses
Aerospace Studies
Independent Study (99, 199, 299)
Interdisciplinary Studies, except IS 221
Military Science
* Philosophy 110 (Introduction to Logic) may be counted as either an Arts & Humanities elective or a Mathematics & Natural Sciences elective for the “old” Associate in Arts degree, or the Associate in Applied Science, or the Associate in Science degree (if applicable) but may not be counted twice under both divisions for the same degree.
** The sequence of ACC 124, ACC 125, and ACC 126 is equivalent to the sequence of ACC 201 and ACC 202 and vice versa. Therefore, a student who has completed ACC 124, or ACC 125, and/or ACC126 may not count or use ACC 201 or ACC 202 as an elective for any A.S., A.A.S., or the A.A. degree. Similarly, a student who has completed ACC 201 and/or ACC 202 may not count or use ACC 124, ACC 125, and/or ACC 126 as an elective for any A.S., A.A.S. or the A.A. degree.
Certificate of
Achievement
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded to a student who completes a prescribed sequence of courses leading to an occupational skill and usually includes appropriate courses in related and general education areas. The total number of credits required for each Certificate will vary by program.
Certificate of Achievement Requirements:
1. Required credit hours: 32 to 45
2. Minimum cumulative grade-point average: 2.0
3. General Education: no minimum requirements. Students, however, must meet proficiency requirements in written and/or oral communication and/or mathematics. These requirements are usually met by successful completion of courses identified by the program.
4. Final 12 credits must be earned at LCC. The residency requirement may be waived for cause at the option of the Dean of Instruction or Provost. The Dean or Provost may also (at their discretion) approve use of credit-by-examination to meet residency requirements.
Field Total Credit Hours
Accounting 32
Automotive Technology 45
Food Service 32
Office Administration and Technology 35
Television Production 36
Certificate of Completion
Required credit hours: 10-23
A Certificate of Completion is awarded to a student who successfully completes certain occupational courses or course sequences specified by the College. Programs are designed primarily for students who need short-term training or job upgrading. The course sequences shall be at least 10 credit hours, but may not exceed 23 credit hours.
Field Total Credit Hours
Automotive Technology 18
Digital Media Production 21
Food Service
Preparation Cook 15
Baking 11
Dining Room Supervision 16
Human Services/Substance Abuse Counseling 18
Information and Computer Science
Basic Networking 15
Advanced Networking 12
Office Administration & Technology 17
Sales and Marketing 21
Television Production 14
The minimum cumulative grade point average requirement is 2.0. The final 50 percent of the required credits must be earned at LCC. Applicants for a Certificate of Completion who wish to participate or march in the commencement program must pay the required graduation fee.
Academic Subject Certificate
Required Credit Hours: 17-24
A college credential for students who have successfully completed a specific sequence of credit courses from the Associate in Arts curriculum. The sequence must fit within the structure of the Associate in Arts degree, may not extend the credits required for the A.A. degree, and shall be at least 12 credit hours. The issuance of the Academic Subject Certificate requires that the student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or better for all courses required in the certificate.
The final 50% of the credits required for the Academic Subject Certificate must be earned at LCC. Exceptions to this residency requirement may be approved for cause by the Dean of Instruction.
Field Total Credit Hours
Music 19
Philippine Studies 17
Pre-Business 24
Certificate of
Competence
Required Credit Hours: 6-9
A college credential for students who have successfully completed designated short-term credit or non-credit courses which provide them with job upgrading or entry-level skills. Credit course sequences shall not exceed 9 credits hours. The issuance of a Certificate of Competence requires that the student’s work has been evaluated and determined to be satisfactory. In a credit course sequence, the student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or better for all courses required in the certificate.
All credits required for the Certificate of Completion must be earned at LCC. Exceptions to this residency requirement may be approved for cause by the Dean of Instruction.
Field Total Credit Hours
Business Foundations 6
Computer Aided Technology
AutoCAD (ACAD) 9
MicroStation (MCAD) 9
Geographic Info Systems (CAGIS) 9
Facilities Management (CAFM) 9
Technical Illustration (CADTI) 9
3-D Design (DDD) 9
E-Commerce
E-Commerce 6
E-Commerce for Marketing 6
E-Commerce for Entrepreneurs 9
Digital Media
Web Page Design 9
Video Web Casting 9
Desktop Publishing 9