Features of the GenEd Program
Greater student say in what students study.
Enriched first-year curriculum.
Flexibility makes graduation in 4 years possible.
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A GenEd Core of 31 credits with many choices (including more than a
thousand upper-division courses) has replaced the previous Core which
required 40 credits and offered few choices.
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Transfer credits from other colleges and universities are more likely to
count toward UHM GenEd Requirements because decision is based on
criteria-governed standards rather than “course equivalent” definitions.
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Students who transfer to UHM with Junior or Senior standing do not have
to “back track” by taking lower-division courses because Diversification
and Focus classes are offered at the 300- and 400-level. In addition,
students are required to take several upper-division Focus classes.
New attention paid to social needs.
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Students take Focus classes which emphasize Hawaiian, Asian, & Pacific
Issues; Contemporary Ethical Issues; Oral Communication; and Writing.
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Faculty members across the curriculum are encouraged to offer Focus
classes within their subject areas and for students in their Majors.
Student’s Major is central to educational coherence.
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Flexibility in GenEd Requirements and the variety of choices allows the
GenEd Program to complement a Major’s requirements, not conflict with
them.
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Students complete their Diversification and Focus requirements
throughout their 4 years (instead of in their first 2 years) by taking
courses that suit their personal and professional goals.
Diversification courses range from 100- to 400-level and are offered by
most UHM colleges/schools. Students are required to complete at least 4
Focus classes at the 300- or 400-level.
Credits and waivers are available to students who enter with
college-level competencies.
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Students with prior language experience can receive 3-16 “back credits”
by taking a non-introductory-level language course.
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Students with extraordinary educational experience can receive a Focus
or Diversification course waiver.
On-going assessment built into the Program.
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