MAJORS 1.
What majors are offered at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa? The UHM offers bachelor’s degrees in 100 fields, master’s in 85, doctorates in 53 and professional degrees in 5. A list of undergraduate majors is noted in the search piece.
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What are some of the more popular majors? Business, Education, Engineering, Psychology, Communication, Biology, Nursing
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In what fields of study is the University nationally recognized? Ocean and earth sciences, International business, Languages, Tropical agriculture, Tropical medicine, Hawaiian Studies, Asian and Pacific studies, Travel industry management, Education, Social Work, Comparative Philosophy, Religion, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Law
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What is meant by “design your own major”? If UHM does not offer a program of study that the student would like to pursue, the student may submit a proposal and, if approved by the academic advisors, have that major as a focus under the Interdisciplinary Studies major.
NATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE/STUDY ABROAD 1.
What is the National Student Exchange (NSE)? The NSE is an undergraduate exchange program that provides opportunities for students to study for up to one academic year at another college within the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Guam, and selected partner colleges in Canada.
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What colleges participate in the NSE and how can I get more information? There are currently 160 colleges participating in the NSE. For more information: Phone: (808) 956-4642 Email: exchange@hawaii.edu Website: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/honors
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