Programs Academic Subject Certificate
Elective Courses
The Academic Subject Certificate (ASC) is a college credential for students who have successfully completed a specific sequence of credit courses from the AA curriculum.
MUS 121* elementary level instrument courses may only be counted toward the certificate if they are a student’s secondary instrument, i.e., not their primary instrument.
The sequence: • fits within the structure of the AA degree; • does not extend the credits required for the AA degree; and • is at least 12 credit hours. • GPA of 2.0 or better is required for all courses required in the certificate. Specific Academic Subject Certificates are available in: • • • • •
Hawaiian Music Hawaiian Studies Music Studies Visual Arts Marine Option Program
Hawaiian Music (ASC) The ASC in Hawaiian Music is designed to encourage students to specialize in Hawaiian music in order to preserve and perpetuate this art form. Call Keola Donaghy at (808) 984-3570 for information. • Students must receive grade C or better for all courses applied to the certificate. • GPA of 2.0 or better is required for all courses applied to the certificate. • Minimum of 9 credits must be taken at UH Maui College. Type: Academic Subject Certificate
Required Courses Course # HAW 101 HAW 102 HAW 201 HWST/MUS 176 MUS 114H MUS 132 MUS 132 MUS 295
Title Elementary Hawaiian I Elementary Hawaiian II Intermediate Hawaiian I History and Development of Hawaiian Music Hawaiian Chorus Applied Hawaiian Music Applied Hawaiian Music Hawaiian Music Capstone
Credits 4 4 4 3 2 2 2 2
MUS 107 is recommended for students pursuing the AA in Liberal Arts and in Hawaiian Studies.
Only one of the three HWST 205* alphas may be counted toward the certificate. AA degree requires an additional 28 credits (100-level or higher) minimum. Course # HAW 104 HAW 202 HWST 107 HWST 205 MUS 107 MUS 121C MUS 121D MUS 121F MUS 121G MUS 121Z MUS 122B MUS 122C MUS 122D MUS 180 MUS 271 MUS 272 MUS 273
Title Credits Hawai‘i: Language Through Hula 3 Intermediate Hawaiian II 4 Hawai‘i: Center of the Pacific 3 Hawaiian Music in Action A Mele 2 ‘Āina E Mele Pili Kanaka I Other Music in World Cultures 3 Piano 1 2 Guitar 1 2 Slack Key Guitar 1 2 Hawaiian Steel Guitar 1 2 ‘Ukulele 1 2 Voice 2 2 Piano 2 2 Guitar 2 2 Basic Theory and Aural Skills 2 Intro to Music Technology 3 Digital Recording Techniques 3 Applied Recording and 3 Performance Total credits: 32
Hawaiian Studies (ASC) Students may select from a variety of courses that present Hawaiian perspectives in Hawaiian culture, language, history, and philosophy. The ASC enhances the Liberal Arts AA degree. Students who plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Hawaiian Studies or in another field should consult a counselor or academic advisor. • Students must receive grade C or better for all courses applied to the certificate. • GPA of 2.0 or better is required for all courses applied to the certificate. • Minimum of 9 credits must be taken at UH Maui College. Type: Academic Subject Certificate
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