The Academic Subject Certificate in Hawaiian Language will provide students with a strong foundation of Hawaiian Language in terms of speaking, writing, listening, and reading through traditional and contemporary resources. 

This certificate will encourage students to complete an Associate in Arts degree in Hawaiian Studies and continue their education earning a baccalaureate degree. In addition, this certificate will enhance the Hawaiian speaking community in Hawaiʻi that fulfills one of the University of Hawai’iʻs goals to foster and promote Hawaiian culture and language on all campuses.

For more information on electives, please contact our Academic Advisor or one of our Faculty members and we will be happy to help you. 

Core Requirements for the ASC 

• HAW 101 Elementary Hawaiian I

• HAW 102 Elementary Hawaiian II

• HAW 201 Intermediate Hawaiian I

• HAW 202 Intermediate Hawaiian II

• HAW 290 Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Olelo me Ka ‘Ike Hawai‘i 

To read the course descriptions for any of our core courses, please use the courses link above to read the full descriptions to help you get inspired to join the AA in Hawaiian Studies Program. 

• Demonstrate proficiency in Hawaiian language orally and in writing to communicate and reflect on traditional and contemporary issues in Hawaiian language, culture and history.

• Apply and interpret Hawaiian vocabulary and other language skills that integrate mālama honua learning activities, school, work, family in real life applications. 

• Demonstrate Hawaiian perspective to the poetic, cultural heritage and distinctly Hawaiian world views embodied in Hawaiian language resources.