Catalog
| Name | Subject(s) | ACCN | Description | Credits | Course Provider |
Prereqs | Grad Req. |
Avail. Island(s) |
Avail. Program(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | Social Studies, Electives |
401TRAN | This course synthesizes the economic concepts of choice and opportunity costs, markets, interdependence, and government roles. It engages students in gathering and interpreting data to analyze economic changes and impacts on groups and individuals. It empowers students to make and evaluate personal economic decisions. | 1.00 | HTA | N | Big Island Kauai Maui Waipahu |
Blended & Distance Learning Program | |
| Modern History of Hawaii | Social Studies | CHR1100 | This course examines the political, economic and social development of modern Hawai`i and how the decisions of the past account for, and impact, present circumstances. This course examines contemporary Hawai`i, engages students in in-depth historical inquiry focusing on the historic, geographic, socio-political, and economic structures in the context of the complex interactions and interrelationships that have shaped and continue to influence major decisions facing Hawai`i. Students will engage in place-based and project-based learning experiences to engage in sustained inquiry and problem-solving practices. | 1.00 | HTA | U.S. History and World History | Y | Big Island Kauai Maui Waipahu |
Blended & Distance Learning Program |
| Participation in Democracy | Social Studies | CGU1100 | This course provides opportunities for students to actively engage in civic discourse and participation. It engages students in the examination of government, political activity, contemporary issues, decision-making and the democratic process. This course focuses on the principles, values and ideals of American constitutional government, global interactions and interconnections, and issues and roles of American citizens. Students are expected to take an active role as citizens and use the tools and methods of social scientists in their inquiry. | 1.00 | HTA | World History & US History, Modern History of Hawaii preferred, but not required | Y | Big Island Kauai Maui Waipahu |
Blended & Distance Learning Program |
| Psychology | Social Studies, Electives |
CSD2200 | This semester-long course addresses the mental and emotional processes that guide human behavior at all stages of life. In this course, students are introduced to psychological phenomena, facts, theories, and treatments associated within the field of psychology. The course provides students the opportunity to understand their own psychology, the psychology of others, and to develop their interest in the field of psychology as a viable career path. The course content includes the history of psychology; research methods; biopsychology; consciousness; cognition; human development; personality; mental disorders; treatments; and socio-cultural influences that factor into the psychology of individuals. | 1.00 | HTA | N | Big Island Kauai Maui Waipahu |
Blended & Distance Learning Program | |
| Sociology | Social Studies, Electives |
CSD2300 | The world is becoming more complex. How do your beliefs, values and behavior affect the people around you and the world in which we live? Students will examine social problems in our increasingly connected world, and learn how human relationships can strongly influence and impact their lives. Exciting online video journeys to an array of areas in the sociological world are an important component of this relevant and engaging course. | 1.00 | HTA | N | Big Island Kauai Maui Waipahu |
Blended & Distance Learning Program | |
| US History and Government | Social Studies | CHU1100 | This course is a study of the historical development of the United States focusing on the people and events that shaped the growth of the nation from the period of industrialization (the late-1800s) to globalization and the twenty-first century. The lessons address key concepts, important historical figures, and significant events to help students gain an understanding of the social, political, economic, cultural, and technological changes from the period of Industrialization through the United States' emergence as a global superpower. | 1.00 | HTA | Y | Big Island Kauai Maui Waipahu |
Blended & Distance Learning Program | |
| World Crisis | Social Studies, Electives |
CGW2400 | The issues that develop from the dynamics of global interactions affect all humanity. Although these issues range from conflicts to extreme weather changes to pandemics, each crisis presents a separate challenge in how to prevent its onset, minimize its threat, and manage its effects. This course serves as an introduction to the study of contemporary world crises and concepts and theories that will help us understand them. We will analyze the historical, political, economic, social, environmental, and geographical components that shape the critical issues the world faces and evaluate their effects and solutions to them. | 1.00 | HTA | US History | N | Big Island Kauai Maui Waipahu |
Blended & Distance Learning Program |
| World History | Social Studies | CHW1100 | This course focuses on the origins of global interaction in the mid-1400s to modern globalization in the 21st century. Students examine the concepts of politics, economics, culture, and geography in the context of a global perspective and a multicultural point of view. Students will explore the responsibilities of taking action as a global citizen on current issues facing the world today. | 1.00 | HTA | Y | Big Island Kauai Maui Waipahu |
Blended & Distance Learning Program |