Welcome to The Mālama ʻĀina Academic Subject Certificate at Kaua'i Community College! 

The Mālama ʻĀina program is designed to provide a theoretical and practical foundation for students interested in exploring the scientific and cultural aspects of Hawaiian land stewardship. Students will learn about plants and animals in the context of Hawaiian ecosystems and their inter-connections with the people of Hawaiʻi. Participation in field study will provide the opportunity to progress from study to practice, thus giving back to the ʻāina that feeds us.

PROProgram Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) approved 09/23/2024:

  1. Observe, analyze, and describe the ecosystem of Hawaiʻi using indigenous terminology and methodology.
  2. Observe, analyze, and describe the ecosystem of Hawaiʻi using Western scientific terminology and methodology.
  3. Apply Hawaiian and Western knowledge and technological skills to active land stewardship practices.

GUIDED PATHWAYS TO COMPLETION

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Mālama ʻĀina Academic subject(ASC)

The Mālama ʻĀina Academic Subject Certificate (ASC), 22-23 credits

Fall Semester 1

  • HAW 101- Elementary Hawaiian (4 credits)
  • HAW 107: Hawai‘i: Center of the Pacific (3 credits)

Spring Semester 2

  • HWST 207 or IS 201 (3 credits)
  • Electives: Humanities or Science Pathway (3-4)

Note: 1. Electives: Humanities or Science Pathway: A total of 12-13 credits are required and are recommended to be completed in semesters 2, 3, and 4.

Fall Semester 3

  • Electives: Humanities or Science Pathway (6 credits)

Note: 1. Electives: Humanities or Science Pathway: A total of 12-13 credits are required and are recommended to be completed in semesters 2, 3, and 4.

Spring Semester 4

  • Electives: Humanities or Science Pathway  (3 Credits)

1. Electives: Humanities or Science Pathway: A total of 12-13 credits are required and are recommended to be completed in semesters 2, 3, and 4.

Total credits: 22-23

 

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