University of Hawaii Honolulu Community College - Hawaiian Studies (HWST)

Hawaiian Studies (HWST) courses for Spring 2026:

CRN	Dept	Course	Course Title	Credits	Section	Days	Time	Location	Instructor	Enrollment
23187	HWST	105	S,H-Hawaiian Plants Their Uses TR	3	0	8:30 am-9:45 am	TBA	ONLINE SYNC	I Smith	5/15
Prereq-C (SECT): ENG22QUAL ENG 100+100S or ESL 23 Qual Prereq-C (CRSE): ENG22QUAL ENG 100+100S or ESL 23 Qual Comment: Prerequisite: Placement in ENG 100 + ENG 100S Cross-list with BOT 105 (CRN 23213) Online Course: Conducted online as scheduled (SYNC). This HAP-focus course fulfills the HAP-focus graduation requirement for HCC's AA degree and UH Manoa's baccalaureate requirements. This section is S-Focus (SF), meaning that a significant portion of the assignments and content will concentrate on issues of sustainability.
24108	HWST	105	S,H-Hawaiian Plants Their Uses TBA	3	0	1/12-5/15	TBA	J DeLay	DS, HAP, SF	3/15
Prereq-C (SECT): ENG22QUAL ENG 100+100S or ESL 23 Qual Prereq-C (CRSE): ENG22QUAL ENG 100+100S or ESL 23 Qual Comment: Prerequisite: Placement in ENG 100 + ENG 100S Cross-listed with BOT 105 (CRN 24109) Online course: Conducted online at student's own schedule within a time frame established by the instructor (ASYNC). This HAP-focus course fulfills the HAP-focus graduation requirement for HCC's AA degree and UH Manoa's baccalaureate requirements. This section is S-Focus (SF), meaning that a significant portion of the assignments and content will concentrate on issues of sustainability.
23147	HWST	107	S,WI,H-Center of the Pacific	3	0	TBA	TBA	ONLINE ASYNC	T Akeo	20/20
Prereq-C (SECT): ENG100COM English 100 Completed with "C" Prereq-C (CRSE): ENG22QUAL ENG 100+100S or ESL 23 Qual Comment: Textbook Cost: $0 Prerequisite: "C" or higher in ENG 100 or equivalent, OR Placement in ENG 201-296 Online course: Conducted online at student's own schedule within a time frame established by the instructor (ASYNC). This HAP-focus course fulfills the HAP-focus graduation requirement for HCC's AA degree and UH Manoa's baccalaureate requirements. This section is S-Focus (SF), meaning that a significant portion of the assignments and content will concentrate on issues of sustainability.
23239	HWST	107	S,H-Center of the Pacific	3	0	TBA	TBA	ONLINE ASYNC	T Akeo	30/30
Prereq-C (SECT): ENG22QUAL ENG 100+100S or ESL 23 Qual Prereq-C (CRSE): ENG22QUAL ENG 100+100S or ESL 23 Qual Comment: Textbook Cost: $0 Prerequisite: Placement in ENG 100 + ENG 100S Online course: Conducted online at student's own schedule within a time frame established by the instructor (ASYNC). This HAP-focus course fulfills the HAP-focus graduation requirement for HCC's AA degree and UH Manoa's baccalaureate requirements. This section is S-Focus (SF), meaning that a significant portion of the assignments and content will concentrate on issues of sustainability.
23552	HWST	107	H,WI,S-Center of the Pacific	3	0	TBA	TBA	ONLINE ASYNC	M Luke	20/20
Prereq-C (SECT): ENG100COM English 100 Completed with "C" Prereq-C (CRSE): ENG22QUAL ENG 100+100S or ESL 23 Qual Comment: Textbook Cost: $0 Prerequisite: "C" or higher in ENG 100 or equivalent, OR Placement in ENG 201-296 8-WEEK ACCELERATED COURSE: Begins on 3/09/26 and ends on 5/08/26. Online course: Conducted online at student's own schedule within a time frame established by the instructor (ASYNC). This HAP-focus course fulfills the HAP-focus graduation requirement for HCC's AA degree and UH Manoa's baccalaureate requirements. This section is S-Focus (SF), meaning that a significant portion of the assignments and content will concentrate on issues of sustainability.
23608	HWST	107	S,H-Hi:Center of the Pacific	3	0	TBA	TBA	ONLINE ASYNC	M Luke	23/30
Prereq-C (SECT): ENG22QUAL ENG 100+100S or ESL 23 Qual Prereq-C (CRSE): ENG22QUAL ENG 100+100S or ESL 23 Qual Comment: Textbook Cost: $0 Prerequisite: Placement in ENG 100 + ENG 100S 8-WEEK ACCELERATED COURSE: Begins on 1/12/26 and ends on 3/06/26. Online course: Conducted online at student's own schedule within a time frame established by the instructor (ASYNC). This HAP-focus course fulfills the HAP-focus graduation requirement for HCC's AA degree and UH Manoa's baccalaureate requirements. This section is S-Focus (SF), meaning that a significant portion of the assignments and content will concentrate on issues of sustainability.
23751	HWST	107	H,S-Hawaii: Center of Pacific	3	0	MW	8:05 am-9:20 am	MCKIN	K Kaleoaloha	17/30
Prereq-C (SECT): ENG22QUAL ENG 100+100S or ESL 23 Qual Prereq-C (CRSE): ENG22QUAL ENG 100+100S or ESL 23 Qual Comment: Textbook Cost: $0 Early College Class: McKinley High School Prerequisite: Placement in ENG 100 + ENG 100S This HAP-focus course fulfills the HAP-focus graduation requirement for HCC's AA degree and UH Manoa's baccalaureate requirements. This section is S-Focus (SF), meaning that a significant portion of the assignments and content will concentrate on issues of sustainability.
23814	HWST	107	H,S-Hawaii: Center of Pacific	3	0	TR	8:00 am-9:15 am	ROOSE	T Akeo	20/30
Prereq-C (SECT): ENG22QUAL ENG 100+100S or ESL 23 Qual Prereq-C (CRSE): ENG22QUAL ENG 100+100S or ESL 23 Qual Comment: Textbook Cost: $0 Early College Class: Roosevelt High School Prerequisite: Placement in ENG 100 + ENG 100S This HAP-focus course fulfills the HAP-focus graduation requirement for HCC's AA degree and UH Manoa's baccalaureate requirements. This section is S-Focus (SF), meaning that a significant portion of the assignments and content will concentrate on issues of sustainability.
24081	HWST	107	S,H-Hawaii: Center of Pacific	3	0	TR	11:30 am-12:45 pm 1/12-5/15	T Akeo	DH, HAP, SF, TXT0	30/16
Prereq-C (SECT): ENG22QUAL ENG 100+100S or ESL 23 Qual Prereq-C (CRSE): ENG22QUAL ENG 100+100S or ESL 23 Qual Comment: Textbook Cost: $0 Prerequisite: Placement in ENG 100 + ENG 100S This HAP-focus course fulfills the HAP-focus graduation requirement for HCC's AA degree and UH Manoa's baccalaureate requirements. This section is S-Focus (SF), meaning that a significant portion of the assignments and content will concentrate on issues of sustainability.
24200	HWST	107	Hawaii: Center of the Pacific	3	0	TR	3:00 pm-4:15 pm	FARR	T Akeo	20/20
Prereq-C (SECT): ENG22QUAL ENG 100+100S or ESL 23 Qual Prereq-C (CRSE): ENG22QUAL ENG 100+100S or ESL 23 Qual
23749	HWST	281	Ho'okele I:Hawn Astronomy&Nav	3	0	TBA	TBA	ONLINE ASYNC	K Murphy	8/15
Prereq-C (SECT): ENG22QUAL ENG 100+100S or ESL 23 Qual Prereq-C (CRSE): ENG22QUAL ENG 100+100S or ESL 23 Qual Comment: Textbook Cost: $0 Cross-listed with HWST 281 (23841) Prerequisite: Placement in ENG 100 + ENG 100S, or Instructor Approval Recommended Prep: HWST 110 and HWST 107, Familiarity with Hawaiian language and culture. HYFLEX Course: 1 section Async. 1 section in person T 4:15 pm-6:45pm
23752	HWST	281	Ho'okele I:Hawn Astronomy&Nav	3	0	TBA	TBA	FARR WWW	K Murphy	17/24
Prereq-C (SECT): ENG22QUAL ENG 100+100S or ESL 23 Qual Prereq-C (CRSE): ENG22QUAL ENG 100+100S or ESL 23 Qual Comment: Textbook Cost: $0 Early College Class: Farrington High School Online course: Conducted online at student's own schedule within a time frame established by the instructor (ASYNC). Prerequisite: Placement in ENG 100 + ENG 100S, or Instructor Approval Recommended Prep: HWST 110 and HWST 107, Familiarity with Hawaiian language and culture
23841	HWST	281	Ho'okele I:Hawn Astronomy&Nav	3	0	T	4:15 pm-6:45 pm	BLD50 109	K Murphy	3/15
Prereq-C (SECT): ENG22QUAL ENG 100+100S or ESL 23 Qual Prereq-C (CRSE): ENG22QUAL ENG 100+100S or ESL 23 Qual Comment: Textbook Cost: $0 Cross-list HWST 281 (CRN 23749) Prerequisite: Placement in ENG 100 + ENG 100S, or Instructor Approval Recommended Prep: HWST 110 and HWST 107, Familiarity with Hawaiian language and culture. HYFLEX Course: 1 section Async. 1 section in person T 4:15 pm-6:45pm
24201	HWST	281	Ho'okele I:Hawn Astronomy&Nav	3	0	TR	10:45 am-12:15 pm 1/12-5/15	K Murphy	DP, EC	0/18
Prereq-C (SECT): ENG22QUAL ENG 100+100S or ESL 23 Qual Prereq-C (CRSE): ENG22QUAL ENG 100+100S or ESL 23 Qual Comment: Textbook Cost: $0 Early College Class: Halau Ku Mana Online course: Conducted online at student's own schedule within a time frame established by the instructor (ASYNC). Prerequisite: Placement in ENG 100 + ENG 100S, or Instructor Approval Recommended Prep: HWST 110 and HWST 107, Familiarity with Hawaiian language and culture
23750	HWST	281L	Ho'okele I:Hawn Astro&Nav Lab	1	0	TBA	TBA	ONLINE ASYNC	K Murphy	13/12
Prereq-C (SECT): ENG22QUAL ENG 100+100S or ESL 23 Qual, HWST281CON HWST 281 Completed/Concurrent Prereq-C (CRSE): ENG22QUAL ENG 100+100S or ESL 23 Qual, HWST281CON HWST 281 Completed/Concurrent Comment: Textbook Cost: $0 Prerequisite: Placement in ENG 100 + ENG 100S, or Instructor Approval Prerequisite or Co-requisite: HWST 281 Cross-listed with HWST 281L (23842) Recommended Prep: HWST 110 and HWST 107 Online course: Conducted online at student's own schedule within a time frame established by the instructor (ASYNC). HYFLEX Course: 1 section Async. 1 section in person T 07:00 pm-9:30pm
23842	HWST	281L	Ho'okele I:Hawn Astro&Nav Lab	1	0	T	7:00 pm-9:30 pm	BLD50 109	K Murphy	1/12
Prereq-C (SECT): ENG22QUAL ENG 100+100S or ESL 23 Qual, HWST281CON HWST 281 Completed/Concurrent Prereq-C (CRSE): ENG22QUAL ENG 100+100S or ESL 23 Qual, HWST281CON HWST 281 Completed/Concurrent Comment: Textbook Cost: $0 Prerequisite: Placement in ENG 100 + ENG 100S, or Instructor Approval Prerequisite or Co-requisite: HWST 281 Cross-listed with HWST 281L (23750) Recommended Prep: HWST 110 and HWST 107 HYFLEX Course: 1 section Async. 1 section in person T 07:00 pm-9:30pm
24206	HWST	282L	Ho'okele II: Hawn Voy&Sea Lab	1	0	R	3:00 pm-6:00 pm	BLD50 109	K Murphy	1/20
Prereq-C (SECT): ENG22QUAL ENG 100+100S or ESL 23 Qual, HWST282CON HWST 282 Completed/Concurrent Prereq-C (CRSE): ENG22QUAL ENG 100+100S or ESL 23 Qual, HWST282CON HWST 282 Completed/Concurrent Comment: Textbook Cost: $0 Prerequisite: Placement in ENG 100 + ENG 100S, or Instructor Approval Prerequisite or Co-requisite: HWST 282 Recommended Prep: HWST 107, HWST 110, and HWST 281. Some ocean and boat/canoe experience. Knowledge of one's susceptibility to seasickness and ways of preventing or dealing with seasickness, as needed.