Kapiolani Community College

Accounting

The Certificate of Achievement in Accounting (CA-ACC) program at Kapi‘olani Community College prepares students for entry-level advanced clerical, junior paraprofessional, or professional accounting positions in public accounting firms, private businesses, governmental agencies, and non-profit organizations. The program offers many advantages, such as: • Students can complete the program entirely through online courses, face-to-face live courses, or through a 'Aoʻao 508

Accounting

The Associate in Science - Accounting (AS-ACC) degree program at Kapi‘olani Community College prepares students for internships and higher wages from high-demand paraprofessional careers at a wide array of businesses, such as public accounting firms, private businesses, governmental agencies, and non-profit organizations.

Activity Aide

This Certificate of Competence in Activity Aide prepares students to use specific craft materials and procedures in activities adapted to the needs of the patient and to communicate effectively with residents of long-term care facilities. The certificate is aimed at expanding the capabilities of health care providers to take on additional responsibilities as activity aides employed in long-term care settings.

Biotechnology (Certificate of Achievement)

Biotechnology is a commercial, medical or research endeavor that uses living cells or their components to create useful products. The applications of biotechnology are widely employed in pharmaceuticals, fermentation technologies agriculture, the diagnosis and prevention of disease, vaccine development and production, forensics and bioremediation. The Certificate of Achievement in Biotechnology prepares students for entry-level employment in the biotechnology industry and research labs.

Biotechnology (Certificate of Competence)

The Certificate of Competence in Biotechnology prepares students for entry level work in laboratories specializing in microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology and immunology. The curriculum offers a strong theoretical foundation in biotechnology and extensive opportunities for honing the laboratory skills needed to work in biotech laboratories. This certificate is particularly suited as a supplemental credential for students in the Medical Laboratory Technician program.

Community Health Worker

The Certificate of Competence in Community Health Worker program prepares students to function as outreach community health care workers to link disadvantaged families with existing health care resources. This outreach work is carried out by providing basic health screening services, identifying needs, providing information, making referrals to appropriate health care providers or agencies, and following up on referrals.

Culinary Arts

The Advanced Professional Certificate in Culinary Arts is a two-semester program of study. This program option is designed for students who have obtained their AS degree in Culinary Arts with a specialization in Culinary Arts and are interested in becoming chefs and/or for those who intend to continue into the BAS in Culinary Management program offered by the University of Hawai`i–West O'ahu.

Culinary Arts (Certificate of Achievement)

The Certificate of Achievement, Culinary Arts is a three-semester program of study. This program option is designed for students who are interested in gaining technical skills for skilled level positions in hotels, restaurants, and institutions. It offers students the opportunity to apply and practice skills learned in all aspects of the culinary arts in a real world environment.

Culinary Arts (Certificate of Competence)

The Certificate of Competence, Culinary Arts, is designed as a one-semester program of study. This program option is designed for students who are interested in obtaining entry- level jobs in hotel, restaurant, cafeteria, and casual restaurant kitchens. Technical cooking skills, the development of proper work habits, attitudes, professionalism, and the practice of safety and sanitation procedures are stressed.

Culinary Arts with a Specialization in Culinary

The Associate in Science degree, Culinary Arts with a specialization in Culinary Arts, is designed for students who are interested in becoming professional cooks and chefs and those who intend to transfer to a four-year college. It offers students the opportunity to apply and practice skills learned in all aspects of the culinary arts in a real world environment.

Culinary Arts with a Specialization in Institutional Food Service Management

The Associate in Science degree, Culinary Arts with a specialization in Institutional Food Service Management is designed for students who are interested in becoming professional cooks, food and dietary technicians, kitchen managers and Culinologists primarily in food service institutions and for those who intend to transfer to a four- year college.

Culinary Arts with a Specialization in Pastry

The Associate in Science degree, Culinary Arts with a specialization in Pastry Arts is designed for students who are interested in becoming professional bakers and pastry chefs and those who intend to transfer to a four- year college. It offers students the opportunity to apply and practice skills learned in all aspects of the pastry arts in a real world environment.

Culinary Competition

The Certificate of Competence in Culinary Competition is a two-semester program of study. It offers students the opportunity to apply and practice skills learned in culinary arts to all aspects in an American Culinary Federation (ACF) culinary competition. The certificate allows students to apply technical cooking skills, effective communication skills and develop proper work habits, attitudes, professionalism, teamwork, fiscal responsibility, and practice safety and sanitation procedures.

Data Science

The Certificate of Competence in Data Science is an outcomes based program designed for the novice or professional information technology worker who has little to no experience in the field of data science. This certificate is appropriate for upgrading the database and data analytical skills of industry members or for a focus for information technology AS students. The certificate includes current data pre-processing and analysis issues, concepts, and practices.

Degree, Natural Science with a Concentration in Biological Sciences

The Associate in Science degree in Natural Science prepares students to transfer to four-year universities and colleges. This 60-credit program provides clear, explicit, and coherent biological sciences pathways for students intending to transfer into Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) majors at baccalaureate institutions.

Degree, Natural Science with a Concentration in Engineering

The Associate in Science degree in Natural Science prepares students to transfer to four-year universities and colleges. This 60-credit program provides clear, explicit, and coherent engineering pathways for students intending to transfer into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) majors at baccalaureate institutions. The program provides curricula that focus on basic science and mathematics as well as more advanced research and mentoring experiences.

Degree, Natural Science with a Concentration in Information and Computer Science

The Associate in Science degree in Natural Science with a concentration in Information & Computer Science provides a pathway for students intending to transfer into Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related programs at four-year universities and colleges. The major focuses on problem- solving, algorithm development, implementation, and testing using programming languages such as Java, C++, and C in addition to general science and mathematics coursework.

Degree, Natural Science with a Concentration in Physical Sciences

The Associate in Science degree in Natural Science prepares students to transfer to four-year universities and colleges. This 60-credit program provides clear, explicit, and coherent physical sciences pathways for students intending to transfer into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) majors at baccalaureate institutions. The program provides curricula that focus on basic science and mathematics as well as more advanced research and mentoring experiences.

Dental Assisting (Certificate of Achievement)

The Certificate of Achievement in Dental Assisting is a 2 semester, 28 credit program that has been awarded accreditation by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (ADACODA). The Certificate of Achievement in Dental Assisting program prepares individuals to work as clinical and administrative assistants in dental offices, clinics or other dental practice settings.

Dental Assisting (Certificate of Competence)

The Dental Assisting program is a one-semester, daytime only, curriculum designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in private dental offices, hospital outpatient clinics, state and federal agencies, insurance companies and dental supply houses. Students receive instruction in basic dental operatory and laboratory skills and dental terminology.

Dining Room Service

The Certificate of Competence, Dining Room Service, is a one-semester program of study. This program option is designed for students who are interested in obtaining entry-level front-of-house jobs in restaurants and hotel food and beverage departments. Dining room service and supervision techniques, sanitation and safety procedures, and effective communication skills are stressed.

Educational Paraprofessionals Emphasis: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

The Certificate of Competence in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) will prepare students to work as ESL assistants and teachers in various educational settings.

Entrepreneurship

The Certificate of Competence in Entrepreneurship is a hands-on, practice-oriented program tailored for aspiring entrepreneurs with little to no business experience. This certificate equips students with essential skills and knowledge to successfully launch and manage a start-up, making it ideal for individuals looking to turn their business ideas into reality or enhance their entrepreneurial capabilities.

Hawaiian Language

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.

Hawaiian Studies

An Academic Subject Certificate in Hawaiian Studies is a credential awarded to students who successfully complete a short-term structured series of courses in an interdisciplinary program.

Hawaiian Studies

The Associate in Arts in Hawaiian Studies at Kapi‘olani Community College prepares students to transfer to four-year institutions. This 60-credit program provides a clear, explicit, coherent pathway for students intending to transfer into the Hawaiian Studies major at a baccalaureate institution. The program provides curricula that focus on Hawaiian culture and knowledge.

Help Desk Services

The Online Certificate of Competence in Help Desk Services is an outcomes based program designed for the novice or professional information technology worker who has little to no experience in providing information technology help desk support. This certificate is appropriate for upgrading the support skills of industry members or for an entry-level position in a larger organization. The certificate includes current cyber security issues, concepts, threats, and mitigation strategies.

Hospitality and Tourism with a Specialization in Hospitality Operations Management

The Associate in Science in Hospitality and Tourism with a specialization in Hospitality Operations Management is designed to help students acquire both the knowledge and practical skills necessary to successfully qualify for work in various capacities in hotels and to transfer to a four-year program. It prepares students for employment in hotel and resort front office, concierge, reservations, housekeeping, sales, and uniformed services positions.

Hospitality and Tourism with a Specialization in Travel and Tourism Operations Management

The Associate in Science in Hospitality and Tourism with a specialization in Travel and Tourism Operations Management prepares students for employment in a variety of positions available in the large scope of the travel and tourism industry and to transfer to four-year programs.

Hospitality Operations (Certificate of Achievement)

The Certificate of Achievement in Hospitality Operations Management provides a comprehensive overview of hotel and restaurant operations, application of customer service skills, development of appropriate math and communication skills, an introduction to computer applications, and an appreciation of Hawaiian history, culture and language are emphasized.

Hospitality Operations (Certificate of Competence)

The Certificate of Competence in Hospitality Operations is a one-semester program of study. Through this program, students will exit with the job skills necessary to qualify for entry-level positions in hotel housekeeping/laundry departments, food and beverage operations, and in front office and uniformed services departments.

Hospitality Operations Management

The Advanced Professional Certificate in Hospitality Operations Management is an 18 credit advanced certificate of study that is designed to provide students with enhanced knowledge and skills beyond the current two-year Associate in Science degree and can lead to a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration with a concentration in Hospitality Operations Management at the University of Hawai'i–West O'ahu (UHWO).

Information Security and Assurance (Certificate of Achievement)

The Certificate of Achievement in Information Security and Assurance program is a competency-based program that is designed to prepare students for information technology cyber security entry- level positions in a business or government environment involving computer hardware or software, or network cyber 'Aoʻao 521

Information Security and Assurance (Certificate of Competence)

The Online Certificate of Competence in Information Security and Assurance is an outcomes based program designed for the novice or professional information technology worker who has little to no experience in cyber security. This certificate is appropriate for upgrading the cyber security skills of industry members or for a focus for information technology AS students. Certificate topics include current cyber security issues, concepts, threats, and mitigation strategies.

Information Technology

The Online Certificate of Achievement in Information Technology program is a competency- based program that is designed to prepare students for information technology and non-information technology entry-level positions in a business environment involving computer support: help desk, cabling and basic networking, minor office application support, and training.

Information Technology

The Online Information Technology program is career-oriented, career-laddered, and competency-based. The program focuses on working with data, cyber security, programming fundamentals, network connectivity, and hands-on type projects. This is all done within the context of supporting business activities. Upon satisfactory completion of the required 60 credits, the student earns an Associate in Science degree.

Information Technology

The Information Technology Advanced Professional Certificate (APC) program is career-oriented and competency/outcomes-based. The program focuses on strong programming fundamentals, network connectivity, hands- on type projects, front-end graphical user interface (GUI) programming with strong connectivity to databases such as Microsoft ACCESS, Microsoft SQL Server, and Oracle in a stand alone as well as a web environment. This is all done within the context of supporting business activities.

International Studies

Kapi‘olani Community College offers its students a unique opportunity to study the languages and cultures of the world in an interdisciplinary program leading to an Academic Subject Certificate in International Studies. An Academic Subject Certificate in International Studies is a credential awarded to students who successfully complete a short-term structured series of courses in an interdisciplinary program.

Liberal Arts

The Associate in Arts (AA) degree in Liberal Arts is designed to give students the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to transfer to a four-year college / university, seek employment, contribute to their communities, and pursue lifelong learning. These skills, knowledge, and attitudes include creative problem solving, clear communication, analytical thinking, informed decision making, ethical judgment, teamwork and collaboration, and strong leadership.

Liberal Arts with a Concentration in Art

The Associate in Arts degree in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Art provides students with a strong studio art experience and art history curriculum that integrates conceptual and technical artistic skills with personal and creative exploration.

Liberal Arts with a Concentration in Business Administration

This concentration within the Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts is designed for students who intend to transfer to the University of Hawai`i at Mānoa, Shidler College of Business. This AA concentration fulfills the current Kapi'olani Community College AA Liberal Arts requirements while paying particular attention to the admission requirements to UHM's baccalaureate program.

Liberal Arts with a Concentration in Elementary Education

The Associate in Arts (AA) degree in Liberal Arts is designed to give students the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to transfer to a four-year college university, seek employment, contribute to their communities, and pursue lifelong learning. These skills, knowledge, and attitudes include creative problem solving, clear communication, analytical thinking, informed decision- making, ethical judgment, teamwork and collaboration, and strong leadership.

Liberal Arts with a Concentration in Elementary Education and Hawaiian Immersion

The Associate in Arts degree in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Elementary Education and Hawaiian Immersion is a 60-credit program that provides personalized advising and a carefully planned course sequence to fulfill all of the requirements for the AA degree in Liberal Arts.

Liberal Arts with a Concentration in Elementary Education and Second Language Teaching

The AA degree in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Elementary Education and Second Language Teaching is a 60-credit program that provides personalized advising and a carefully planned course sequence to fulfill all of the requirements for the AA degree in Liberal Arts.

Liberal Arts with a Concentration in English

The Associate in Arts degree in Liberal Arts with a concentration in English provides students with a strong foundation in English and fulfills the Introductory Literature Program course requirement for English majors at UH Mānoa. Upon completion of this 60-credit program that satisfies all the requirements for the AA degree in Liberal Arts, students will be prepared to transfer to a four-year institution to major in English.

Liberal Arts with a Concentration in History

The Associate in Arts degree in Liberal Arts with a concentration in History provides students with a strong History foundation. Upon completion of this 60-credit program that satisfies all the requirements for the AA degree in Liberal Arts, students will be prepared to transfer to the University of Hawai`i at Mānoa to major in History.

Liberal Arts with a Concentration in Human Development and Family Studies

The Associate in Arts (AA) degree in Liberal Arts with a Concentration in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS is a 60-credit program that satisfies all of the requirements for the AA degree in Liberal Arts.

Liberal Arts with a Concentration in Psychology

The Associate in Arts (AA) degree in Liberal Arts is designed to give students the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to transfer to a four-year college or university, seek employment, contribute to their communities, and pursue lifelong learning.

Liberal Arts with a Concentration in Secondary Education

The AA degree in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Secondary Education is a 60- credit program that provides personalized advising and a carefully planned course sequence to fulfill all of the requirements for the AA degree in Liberal Arts.

Liberal Arts with a Concentration in Second Language Teaching

The Associate in Arts (AA) degree in Liberal Arts is designed to give students the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to transfer to a four-year college / university, seek employment, contribute to their communities, and pursue lifelong learning. These skills, knowledge, and attitudes include creative problem solving, clear communication, analytical thinking, informed decision making, ethical judgment, teamwork and collaboration, and strong leadership.

Liberal Arts with a Concentration in Social Work

The Associate in Arts degree in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Social Work prepares students to transfer to four-year institutions. The AA degree in Liberal Arts with a Concentration in Social Work is a 60-credit program that satisfies all of the requirements for the AA degree in Liberal Arts. This concentration provides students with the foundation to be successful in entering university Bachelor of Science programs and future careers in Social Work.

Management

The Certificate of Competence in Management is a practice-based program designed for the student whose goal is to be a professional manager and who has minimal or no experience in business management. This certificate is appropriate for upgrading managerial skills of industry members or for a focus in marketing and provides a means to the Associate in Science degree in Marketing.

Marine Option Program

The Marine Option Program (MOP) is a unique University of Hawai‘i (UH) system wide program available to students at all UH campuses. Through MOP, students from any field of study can obtain a marine related focus within their own degree while earning an Academic Subject Certificate. MOP emphasizes experiential-based, cross- disciplinary education and provides opportunities to apply traditional coursework to practical hands-on skills through a marine related internship or research project.

Medical Assisting

This program provides a career ladder in medical assisting. Certificate graduates may continue their course of study and earn an Associate in Science degree in Medical Assisting. The Medical Assisting curriculum is designed to prepare students to assist physicians, in private medical offices and clinics and hospital outpatient clinics, with patient care as well as with routine office laboratory and diagnostic tests (clinical medical assisting).

Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting curriculum is designed to prepare students to assist physicians, in private medical offices and clinics and hospital outpatient clinics, with patient care as well as with routine office laboratory and diagnostic tests (clinical medical assisting). In addition, students are prepared to perform administrative medical office and business practices and procedures (administrative medical assisting).

Medical Laboratory Technician

This curriculum is designed to prepare students to perform many laboratory procedures and to operate and care for laboratory equipment. Graduates of this program will be eligible to challenge the national registry examination for MLT given by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). When certified, the MLT graduate will meet the requirements to become licensed to work in the State of Hawai'i as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

Music

The Kapiʻolani CC Academic Subject Certificate in Music is a credential awarded to students who successfully complete a short-term structured series of courses in a music preparatory program and who intend to transfer to a 4-year college to either major or minor in music. Students who earn a grade of "C" or higher in the required 14-16 credits of select coursework will be eligible for this certificate.

Natural Science

The Associate in Science degree in Natural Science prepares students to transfer to four-year institutions. This 60 credit program provides clear, explicit, coherent pathways for students intending to transfer into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) majors at baccalaureate institutions. The program provides curricula that focus on basic science and mathematics as well as more advanced research and mentoring experiences.

Natural Science with a Concentration in Natural Resources and Environmental Management

The Associate in Science degree in Natural Science and Environmental Management prepares students to transfer to four-year universities and colleges. This 60-credit program provides clear, explicit, and coherent pathways for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) students to transfer into Natural Resources and Environmental Management related majors at baccalaureate institutions.

New Media Arts with a Specialization in Interface Design

The Associate in Science degree, New Media Arts with a specialization in Interface Design, prepares students for careers as interface designers with a focus on web design. Interface Design course topics include graphic design, web design, front-end interface programming, typography, graphic symbolism, digital multimedia, and motion graphic design. Additional courses include digital imaging, design history and portfolio development.

Nursing

The Associate in Science degree nursing curriculum is designed to prepare students for the nursing profession. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the National Licensure Examination -RN (NCLEX-RN) nursing examination. The program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Inc., 3390 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326 (www.acenursing.org).

Paralegal

This completely online Certificate of Achievement Program is designed for post-baccalaureate students interested in careers as paralegals or for positions where communication, analytical, and organizational skills as well as knowledge of law and legal procedures are necessary. The certificate program provides the foundation for students to think critically and act ethically in the workplace and in the community.

Paralegal

This completely online AS degree is part of Kapi‘olani Community College’s Paralegal program, the only Hawaiʻi-based paralegal program offered in the State. Since 1978, it has been an American Bar Association- approved program and has been the major source of trained paralegals in the Hawai'i legal community. A paralegal is a legal professional who assists in the delivery of legal services, generally under the supervision of an attorney.

Pastry Arts

The Certificate of Competence, Pastry Arts, is a one-semester program of study. This program option is designed for students who are interested in becoming professional bakers and pastry chefs and those who intend to transfer to a four-year college. It offers students the opportunity to apply and practice skills learned in all aspects of the pastry arts in a real world environment.

Payroll Preparer

The Online Certificate of Competence, Payroll Preparer trains graduates with a set of hands-on workplace skills that employers demand. These skills qualify graduates for entry level positions as payroll preparers, payroll clerks, and related clerical/accounting jobs at CPA and bookkeeping firms, payroll service bureaus, or in business or government.

Practical Nursing

The Practical Nursing program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level positions as a Licensed Practical Nurse. The program consists of planned learning experiences in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings based on a concept-based curriculum. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, students are eligible to take the licensing examination to become a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Principles of Sustainable

The Certificate of Competence in the Principles of Sustainable Tourism provides students with an introductory overview of the principles of sustainable and responsible tourism. Students will gain the knowledge to cultivate tourism as an industry that achieves environmentally and culturally responsible economic development within a destination. The program will emphasize cultural responsibility and regard the awareness of the host culture as integral to the success of tourism.

Programming

The Certificate of Competence in Programming is a competency-based program designed for the novice or professional information technology worker who has little to no experience in programming. This certificate is appropriate for upgrading the programming skills of industry members or for a focus for Information Technology AS students.

Radiologic Technology

The Online Radiologic Technology Program includes a combination of subject matter and faculty-supervised clinical experiences designed to prepare a person for the safe operation of x-ray equipment in clinical settings under the supervision of a radiologist or other physician. Satisfactory completion of the requirements for the AS degree permits the student to take the qualifying examinations of the ARRT, which is accepted by the Hawai'i Board of Radiologic Technology for state licensure.

Respiratory Care

The Associate in Science degree in Respiratory Care is a fully accredited program that requires completed credits in liberal arts prior to entering the six semesters of professional training and additional credits of arts electives to receive the Associate in Science degree in Respiratory Care (ASRC) and registry eligibility to sit for national credentialing exams. The Respiratory Care program prepares students to care for patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary system disorders.

Sustainability

The Academic Subject Certificate in Sustainability is designed to provide an interdisciplinary lens on local and global issues of sustainability, and connect students with an interest in sustainability to appropriate courses and majors. The Sustainability Option (Academic Subject Certificate in Sustainability) also includes a service-learning or independent research option to engage students with real- world solutions in an island context.

Tax Preparer

The Online Certificate of Competence, Tax Preparer, trains graduates with a set of hands-on workplace skills that employers demand.

TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

The Certificate of Achievement in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) will prepare currently licensed, in-service Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE) teachers for certification and licensure as Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Hawaii-qualified TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages)-licensed teachers.

Travel and Tourism Operations

The Certificate of Competence in Travel and Tourism Operations provides students with the knowledge and job skills necessary to qualify for immediate employment in a travel agency, tour company, or airline customer service position, or to continue on to fulfill their Certificate of Achievement or Associate in Science degree requirements. An appreciation of Hawaiian history, culture and language are emphasized along with career preparation and planning.

Travel and Tourism Operations Management

The Certificate of Achievement in Travel and Tourism Operations Management provides students with the knowledge and job skills necessary to qualify for immediate employment in a travel agency, tour company, or airline customer service position, or to continue on to fulfill their Associate in Science degree requirements.