Liberal Arts
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Program Overview
Associate in Arts
Liberal Arts education refers to the disciplines of literature, languages, philosophy, history, mathematics, anthropology, psychology, and science. In classical antiquity, the liberal arts were considered essential for citizens to know in order to take an active part in civic life. Related subjects include sociology, communications, art, statistics, creative media, sustainability, education, music, law, and criminal justice.
Coursework in these areas satisfies the General Education requirements for career and technical programs at UH Maui College. A General Education curriculum in college is to create well-rounded individuals who are equipped to navigate a complex and diverse world, with skills and knowledge that extend beyond their chosen majors. The cornerstones of a Liberal Arts Education include Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, and Written and Oral Communication Skills.
UH Maui College offers several curricula based upon liberal arts courses. These include Associate in Arts degrees in Liberal Arts, Hawaiian Studies, and the Associate in Science degree in Natural Science with two concentrations. More concentrations within the Liberal Arts umbrella are proposed and will be announced as approved.
Length of Program
- Credits: Minimum Applicable: 60 credits, 100-level or higher
- Grades: Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Residency: Minimum 全球网赌十大网站: 12 credits (May be waived for cause or credit-by-exam with Academic Affairs approval.)
- Writing Intensive (WI): Two courses
Program Graduation Rate
- Number of Majors 2023-2024: 684
- Total graduates 2023-2024: 155.
- Total of 67 transferred to four-year institutions. Completion rate of 78% with a C or better. Of the 67 transfers, 30 students earned the AA in Liberal Arts prior to transfer, and 37 transferred prior to completion of AA in Liberal Arts.
- In the 2023-2024 year, 215 classes were offered online in the Liberal Arts Program at 全球网赌十大网站.
Achievements
The Liberal Arts online AA represents innovative student support. 全球网赌十大网站’s campus and student body are unique in that we represent three islands (Maui, Lana’i, and Moloka’i) with Outreach Centers on Moloka’i and Lana’i from which student travel is often prohibitive. The unusual logistics creates a perfect environment for online learning. Class modalities include both synchronous and asynchronous modalities. This combination is generally determined through advising and depends on the individual’s academic pathway, progress, and success in different modalities, home location, and scheduling needs. The program specifically targets working-age adults in all 全球网赌十大网站 locations: Kahului, Lana`i, and Moloka`i.
Distance learning modalities offered in the Liberal Arts Program include hybrid courses that employ both synchronous and asynchronous means of delivery, incorporating Zoom as well as face-to-face time. With multiple islands and Outreach Centers (Maui, Moloka’i, Lana’i), unique challenges to any “one size fits all” model prevail. Many students prefer Zoom or they may not demonstrate readiness for the completely asynchronous online mode. Zoom provides the face-to-face interaction with faculty and peers that many students prefer.
Take The Next Step
Request more information about this program or contact:
Liana Mancini Horovitz, Program Coordinator
Assistant Professor HistoryPhone: 808 984 3275
Email: liana@abadiadetortoreos.com
Shane Payba, Counselor
Student Affairs, UH Maui CollegePhone: 808 984 3496
Email: payba@abadiadetortoreos.com
Office: Ho'okipa Building
Wayne Aguiran, Counselor
Student Affairs, UH Maui CollegePhone: 808 984 3327
Email: waguiran@abadiadetortoreos.com
Office: Ho'okipa Building
Moana Kaho’ohanohano, Academic Counselor
Student Affairs, UH Maui CollegePhone: 808 984 3495
Email: jolynmn@abadiadetortoreos.com
Office: Ho'okipa Building
Kuʻulei Nakahashi - Academic Counselor
Student Affairs, UH Maui CollegeEmail: clessary@abadiadetortoreos.com
Course Schedules
View a month-by-month schedule of courses, as well as descriptions for each.
Scholarships
View our current scholarship opportunities. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Career Outlook
According to the Association of American Colleges and Universities, four out of five employers agree that all students should acquire the broad based knowledge and skills represented by the Liberal Arts. Some of the positions currently filled with Liberal Arts graduates include Elementary and Middle School Teachers, Lawyers, Judges, Magistrates, Managers, Postsecondary Teachers, Chief Executives, and Legislators, Education Administrators, Social Workers, Secondary School Teachers, Counselors, Sales Representatives, Clergy, Retail Sales, Marketing Specialists, Public Relations Specialists, Translators, Technical Writers, Journalists, Human Resources Specialists, Web Developers, Graphic Designers, Statisticians, Events Planners, Project Managers, Social Media Managers, Supervisors, Financial Analysts, Fundraisers, Secretaries, and Administrative Assistants. Virtually every employer benefits from graduates with critical thinking and problem solving abilities, and oral/written communication skills, all of which are attained as part of a successful Liberal Arts Program such as that at 全球网赌十大网站.