University of Hawaii

University of Hawaii Windward Community College • Hawaiian Studies (HWST) - Spring 2026

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Hawaiian Studies (HWST) courses for Spring 2026:

CRN Dept Course Course Title Credits Section Days Time Location Instructor Enrollment
63007 HWST 107 S-Hawai'i: Center of Pacific 3 0 TBA TBA ONLINE M Tupou 10/35
Comment: THIS IS A 8-WEEK COURSE THAT BEGINS ON 3/9/26 AND ENDS ON 5/8/26. NOTE: This class section is S- focused, meaning that content will focus primarily on sustainability from within a given academic discipline and/or the course will examine an issue or topic using sustainability as a lens. For more information please visit: windward.hawaii.edu/Committees/Sustainability_Curriculum. This is an online - unscheduled (asynchronous) course. This course is completely online. There are no dedicated day(s) and time(s) for class instruction. Students MUST have access to a computer, the Internet, and use their UH hawaii.edu email account to participate in this course. Students will participate by completing and submitting coursework by the stated deadlines.
63011 HWST 107 S-Hawai'i: Center of Pacific 3 0 MW 10:00 am-11:15 am 1/12-5/15 I Lee DH, HAP, SF 10/10
Comment: NOTE: This class section is S- focused, meaning that content will focus primarily on sustainability from within a given academic discipline and/or the course will examine an issue or topic using sustainability as a lens. For more information please visit: windward.hawaii.edu/Committees/Sustainability_Curriculum. This is a face-to-face (F2F) course. This course takes place in a specific location (i.e. classroom, lab, studio) on a specific day and time.
63027 HWST 107 S-Hawai'i: Center of Pacific 3 0 TBA TBA ONLINE I Lee 16/35
Comment: NOTE: This class section is S- focused, meaning that content will focus primarily on sustainability from within a given academic discipline and/or the course will examine an issue or topic using sustainability as a lens. For more information please visit: windward.hawaii.edu/Committees/Sustainability_Curriculum. This is an online - unscheduled (asynchronous) course. This course is completely online. There are no dedicated day(s) and time(s) for class instruction. Students MUST have access to a computer, the Internet, and use their UH hawaii.edu email account to participate in this course. Students will participate by completing and submitting coursework by the stated deadlines.
63158 HWST 107 S-Hawai'i: Center of Pacific 3 0 TBA TBA ONLINE P Moore 30/35
Comment: NOTE: This class section is S-focused, meaning that content will focus primarily on sustainability from within a given academic discipline and/or the course will examine an issue or topic using sustainability as a lens. For more information please visit: https://windward.hawaii.edu/sustainability-curriculum-committee/. This is an online - unscheduled (asynchronous) course. This course is completely online. There are no dedicated day(s) and time(s) for class instruction. Students MUST have access to a computer, the Internet, and use their UH hawaii.edu email account to participate in this course. Students will participate by completing and submitting coursework by the stated deadlines. This course section will use the Laulima Learning Management System. Contact your instructor for more information.
63236 HWST 107 S-Hawai'i: Center of Pacific 3 0 TBA TBA ONLINE I Lee 7/35
Comment: NOTE: This class section is S-focused, meaning that content will focus primarily on sustainability from within a given academic discipline and/or the course will examine an issue or topic using sustainability as a lens. For more information please visit: https://windward.hawaii.edu/sustainability-curriculum-committee/. This is an online - unscheduled (asynchronous) course. This course is completely online. There are no dedicated day(s) and time(s) for class instruction. Students MUST have access to a computer, the Internet, and use their UH hawaii.edu email account to participate in this course. Students will participate by completing and submitting coursework by the stated deadlines.
63251 HWST 107 S-Hawai'i: Center of Pacific 3 0 TBA TBA KAWAIK W Cook 2/30
Comment: NOTE: This class is open to Kawaikini Charter School students participating in Early College Program to be added by EC Staff only. This is an online - unscheduled (asynchronous) course. This course is completely online. There are no dedicated day(s) and time(s) for class instruction. Students MUST have access to a computer, the Internet, and use their UH hawaii.edu email account to participate in this course. Students will participate by completing and submitting coursework by the stated deadlines.
63316 HWST 107 S-Hawai'i: Center of Pacific 3 0 MW 8:30 am-9:45 am PALANA E Kini 10/30
Comment: NOTE: This class is open to Halau Hekili students participating in the Middle College Program to be added by EC Staff only. This class section is S-focused, meaning that content will focus primarily on sustainability from within a given academic discipline and/or the course will examine an issue or topic using sustainability as a lens. For more information please visit: https://windward.hawaii.edu/sustainability-curriculum-committee/. This is a face-to-face (F2F) course. This course takes place in a specific location (i.e. classroom, lab, studio) on a specific day and time.
63398 HWST 107 S-Hawai'i: Center of Pacific 3 0 TBA TBA KANUAI I Lee 19/30
Comment: NOTE: This class is open to Kanu o ka Aina students participating in the Middle College Program to be added by EC Staff only. This class section is S-focused, meaning that content will focus primarily on sustainability from within a given academic discipline and/or the course will examine an issue or topic using sustainability as a lens. For more information please visit: https://windward.hawaii.edu/sustainability-curriculum-committee/. This is an online - unscheduled (asynchronous) course. This course is completely online. There are no dedicated day(s) and time(s) for class instruction. Students MUST have access to a computer, the Internet, and use their UH hawaii.edu email account to participate in this course. Students will participate by completing and submitting coursework by the stated deadlines.
63400 HWST 107 S-Hawai'i: Center of Pacific 3 0 MW 9:35 am-10:45 am KAILUA P Pinto 4/30
Comment: NOTE: This class is open to Kailua High School (Kaiapuni) students participating in the Early College Program. This class section is S-focused, meaning that content will focus primarily on sustainability from within a given academic discipline and/or the course will examine an issue or topic using sustainability as a lens. For more information please visit: https://windward.hawaii.edu/sustainability-curriculum-committee/. This is a face-to-face (F2F) course. This course takes place in a specific location (i.e. classroom, lab, studio) on a specific day and time.
63401 HWST 107 S-Hawai'i: Center of Pacific 3 0 MW 3:10 pm-4:25 pm WAIPHS I Lee 14/30
Comment: NOTE: This class is open to Waipahu High School students participating in the Middle College Program to be added by EC Staff only. This class section is S-focused, meaning that content will focus primarily on sustainability from within a given academic discipline and/or the course will examine an issue or topic using sustainability as a lens. For more information please visit: https://windward.hawaii.edu/sustainability-curriculum-committee/. This is a face-to-face (F2F) course. This course takes place in a specific location (i.e. classroom, lab, studio) on a specific day and time.
63402 HWST 107 S-Hawai'i: Center of Pacific 3 0 TR 1:00 pm-2:15 pm PALANA 227 TBA 11/35
Comment: NOTE: This class section is S-focused, meaning that content will focus primarily on sustainability from within a given academic discipline and/or the course will examine an issue or topic using sustainability as a lens. For more information please visit: https://windward.hawaii.edu/sustainability-curriculum-committee/. This is a face-to-face (F2F) course. This course takes place in a specific location (i.e. classroom, lab, studio) on a specific day and time.
63187 HWST 110 S-Huaka`i Wa`a: Hawn Voyaging 3 0 W 9:00 am-12:00 pm HKM B Kahapea 16/30
Comment: NOTE; This class is open to Halau Ku Mana Kanehenamoku High School students participating in Early College Program to be added by EC Staff only. Recommended Preparation: Familiarity with Hawaiian language and culture is helpful but not required. This class section is S-focused, meaning that content will focus primarily on sustainability from within a given academic discipline and/or the course will examine an issue or topic using sustainability as a lens. For more information please visit: https://windward.hawaii.edu/sustainability-curriculum-committee/. This is a face-to-face (F2F) course. This course takes place in a specific location (i.e. classroom, lab, studio) on a specific day and time.
63403 HWST 110 S-Huaka`i Wa`a: Hawn Voyaging 3 0 TBA TBA ONLINE M Manu 16/35
Comment: THIS IS A 8-WEEK COURSE THAT BEGINS ON 1/12/26 AND ENDS ON 3/6/26. Recommended Preparation Familiarity with Hawaiian language and culture is helpful but not required. NOTE: There are a limited number of reserved seating for Hawaiʻiloa students. This is an online - unscheduled (asynchronous) course. This course is completely online. There are no dedicated day(s) and time(s) for class instruction. Students MUST have access to a computer, the Internet, and use their UH hawaii.edu email account to participate in this course. Students will participate by completing and submitting coursework by the stated deadlines.
63315 HWST 130 Hula 'Olapa 3 0 MW 11:45 am-2:00 pm PALANA C Adams 10/30
Comment: NOTE: This class is open to Kailua High School Halau Hekili students participating in the Middle College Program to be added by EC Staff only. This is a face-to-face (F2F) course. This course takes place in a specific location (i.e. classroom, lab, studio) on a specific day and time.
63459 HWST 130 Hula 'Olapa 3 0 TBA TBA ONLINE K Hewett 19/20
Comment: This is an online - unscheduled (asynchronous) course. This course is completely online. There are no dedicated day(s) and time(s) for class instruction. Students MUST have access to a computer, the Internet, and use their UH hawaii.edu email account to participate in this course. Students will participate by completing and submitting coursework by the stated deadlines.
63460 HWST 130 Hula 'Olapa 3 0 TR 10:00 am-12:00 pm 1/12-5/15 K Hewett DA 10/4
Comment: This is a face-to-face (F2F) course. This course takes place in a specific location (i.e. classroom, lab, studio) on a specific day and time.
63135 HWST 135 S-Kalai La'au: Hawn Woodwork 3 0 MW 9:00 am-11:45 am IOLANI 117 W Cook 8/20
Comment: NOTE: This class section is S-focused, meaning that content will focus primarily on sustainability from within a given academic discipline and/or the course will examine an issue or topic using sustainability as a lens. For more information please visit: https://windward.hawaii.edu/sustainability-curriculum-committee/. NOTE: CRN 63135 and CRN 63136 are a combined course. This is a face-to-face (F2F) course. This course takes place in a specific location (i.e. classroom, lab, studio) on a specific day and time.
63142 HWST 135 S-Kalai La'au: Hawn Woodwork 3 0 W 9:00 am-12:00 pm HKM W Andrade 15/30
Comment: This class is open to Halau Ku Mana students participating in Early College Program to be added by EC Staff only. NOTE: This class section is S-focused, meaning that content will focus primarily on sustainability from within a given academic discipline and/or the course will examine an issue or topic using sustainability as a lens. For more information please visit: https://windward.hawaii.edu/sustainability-curriculum-committee/. This is a face-to-face (F2F) course. This course takes place in a specific location (i.e. classroom, lab, studio) on a specific day and time.
63136 HWST 136 Kalai La'au II 3 0 MW 9:00 am-11:45 am IOLANI 117 W Cook 4/20
Prereq-B (SECT): HWST 135 [B] Prereq-B (CRSE): HWST 135 [B] Comment: Pre-Requisite: Credit for HWST 135 with a grade of B or better, or consent of the instructor. NOTE: CRN 63135 and CRN 63136 are a combined course. This is a face-to-face (F2F) course. This course takes place in a specific location (i.e. classroom, lab, studio) on a specific day and time.
63189 HWST 136 Kalai La'au II 3 0 M 9:00 am-1:00 pm ANUE W Andrade 20/30
Prereq-B (SECT): HWST 135 [B] Prereq-B (CRSE): HWST 135 [B] Comment: NOTE: This class is open to Anuenue students participating in Early College Program to be added by EC Staff only. Pre-Requisite: Credit for HWST 135 with a grade of B or better, or consent of the instructor. This is a face-to-face (F2F) course. This course takes place in a specific location (i.e. classroom, lab, studio) on a specific day and time.
63493 HWST 136 Kalai La'au II 3 0 F 9:00 am-1:00 pm HAKIPU W Andrade 10/30
Prereq-B (SECT): HWST 135 [B] Prereq-B (CRSE): HWST 135 [B] Comment: NOTE: This class is open to High School students participating in Early College Program and to be added by EC Staff only. Prerequisites: Credit for HWST 135 with a grade of B or better, or consent of the instructor. This is a face-to-face (F2F) course. This course takes place in a specific location (i.e. classroom, lab, studio) on a specific day and time.
63141 HWST 140 Mahi'ai I: HWN Taro Culture 3 0 MW 10:00 am-11:15 am 1/12-5/15 C Puaauli DH 10/11
Comment: Recommended Preparation: HWST 107 This is a face-to-face (F2F) course. This course takes place in a specific location (i.e. classroom, lab, studio) on a specific day and time.
63287 HWST 155 Nā Limu Hawaiʻi 3 0 TBA TBA ONLINE S Van De Verg 4/20
Comment: NOTE: Scholarships are available to cover the tuition for this class through our NSF TCUP Kia'i Loko Limu Studies grant. Eligible students must have identified the Limu Culture track of the Certificate of Achievement in Agripharmatech as their major. Contact Solimar Carrasquillo Ho at solimarc@hawaii.edu for more information. This is an online - unscheduled (asynchronous) course. This course is completely online. There are no dedicated day(s) and time(s) for class instruction. Students MUST have access to a computer, the Internet, and use their UH hawaii.edu email account to participate in this course. Students will participate by completing and submitting coursework by the stated deadlines.
63405 HWST 155 Nā Limu Hawaiʻi 3 0 TBA TBA WAIANA S Van De Verg 2/30
Comment: NOTE: This class is open to Waianae High School students participating in Early College Program to be added by EC Staff only. This is a face-to-face (F2F) course. This course takes place in a specific location (i.e. classroom, lab, studio) on a specific day and time.
63288 HWST 155L Nā Limu Hawaiʻi Lab 1 0 R 10:00 am-12:45 pm 1/12-5/15 S Carrasquillo Ho DY 10/0
Prereq-B (SECT): HWST 155 [C] [Prerequisite may be taken concurrently] Prereq-B (CRSE): HWST 155 [C] [Prerequisite may be taken concurrently] Comment: Prerequisites: Grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in HWST 155. This is a face-to-face (F2F) course. This course takes place in a specific location (i.e. classroom, lab, studio) on a specific day and time.
63406 HWST 155L Nā Limu Hawaiʻi Lab 1 0 TBA TBA WAIANA S Van De Verg 2/30
Prereq-B (SECT): HWST 155 [C] [Prerequisite may be taken concurrently] Prereq-B (CRSE): HWST 155 [C] [Prerequisite may be taken concurrently] Comment: NOTE: This class is open to Waianae High School students participating in Early College Program to be added by EC Staff only. Prerequisites: Completed or concurrently enrolled in HWST 155. This is a face-to-face (F2F) course. This course takes place in a specific location (i.e. classroom, lab, studio) on a specific day and time.
63216 HWST 253 WI-Kamehameha & Hawn Kingdom 3 0 TBA TBA ONLINE P Moore 14/20
Prereq-B (SECT): ENG 100 [C] Comment: THIS IS A 8-WEEK COURSE THAT BEGINS ON 1/12/26 AND ENDS ON 3/6/26. Pre-Requisite: Grade of C or better in ENG 100 . Recommended Preparation: HWST 107 and HAW 101 This is an online - unscheduled (asynchronous) course. This course is completely online. There are no dedicated day(s) and time(s) for class instruction. Students MUST have access to a computer, the Internet, and use their UH hawaii.edu email account to participate in this course. Students will participate by completing and submitting coursework by the stated deadlines.
63020 HWST 255 WI-Intro to Hawaiian Kingdom 3 0 TBA TBA ONLINE D Sai 20/20
Prereq-C (SECT): HWST255PR HWST 255 Prerequisites, WIPREQ Writing Intensive Prerequisite Prereq-C (CRSE): HWST255PR HWST 255 Prerequisites Comment: Pre-Requisites: Grade of C or better in ENG 100 and in HWST 107, HIST 284 or HIST 224. This is an online - unscheduled (asynchronous) course. This course is completely online. There are no dedicated day(s) and time(s) for class instruction. Students MUST have access to a computer, the Internet, and use their UH hawaii.edu email account to participate in this course. Students will participate by completing and submitting coursework by the stated deadlines..
63159 HWST 255 WI-Intro to Hawaiian Kingdom 3 0 TBA TBA ONLINE D Sai 18/20
Prereq-C (SECT): HWST255PR HWST 255 Prerequisites, WIPREQ Writing Intensive Prerequisite Prereq-C (CRSE): HWST255PR HWST 255 Prerequisites Comment: THIS IS A 8-WEEK COURSE THAT BEGINS ON 1/12/26 AND ENDS ON 3/6/26. Pre-Requisites: A grade of C or better in ENG 100 and HWST 107, HIST 284 or HIST 224. NOTE: There are a limited number of reserved seating for Hawaiʻiloa students. This is an online - unscheduled (asynchronous) course. This course is completely online. There are no dedicated day(s) and time(s) for class instruction. Students MUST have access to a computer, the Internet, and use their UH hawaii.edu email account to participate in this course. Students will participate by completing and submitting coursework by the stated deadlines.
63091 HWST 270 S-Hawaiian Mythology 3 0 TBA TBA ONLINE M Tupou 20/35
Prereq-C (SECT): HWST270PR HWST 270 Prerequisites Prereq-C (CRSE): HWST270PR HWST 270 Prerequisites Comment: THIS IS A 8-WEEK COURSE THAT BEGINS ON 3/9/26 AND ENDS ON 5/8/26. Pre-Requisites: Credit for HWST 107 or HAW 102. This class section is S-focused, meaning that content will focus primarily on sustainability from within a given academic discipline and/or the course will examine an issue or topic using sustainability as a lens. For more information please visit: https://windward.hawaii.edu/sustainability-curriculum-committee/. This is an online - unscheduled (asynchronous) course. This course is completely online. There are no dedicated day(s) and time(s) for class instruction. Students MUST have access to a computer, the Internet, and use their UH hawaii.edu email account to participate in this course. Students will participate by completing and submitting coursework by the stated deadlines.
63126 HWST 270 S-Hawaiian Mythology 3 0 TR 10:00 am-11:15 am 1/12-5/15 TBA DH, SF 10/9
Prereq-C (SECT): HWST270PR HWST 270 Prerequisites Prereq-C (CRSE): HWST270PR HWST 270 Prerequisites Comment: Pre-Requisite: Credit for HWST 107 or HAW 102. NOTE: This class section is S-focused, meaning that content will focus primarily on sustainability from within a given academic discipline and/or the course will examine an issue or topic using sustainability as a lens. For more information please visit: https://windward.hawaii.edu/sustainability-curriculum-committee/. This is a face-to-face (F2F) course. This course takes place in a specific location (i.e. classroom, lab, studio) on a specific day and time.
63322 HWST 270 WI,S-Hawaiian Mythology 3 0 TBA TBA ONLINE P Moore 20/20
Prereq-C (SECT): HWST270PR HWST 270 Prerequisites, WIPREQ Writing Intensive Prerequisite Prereq-C (CRSE): HWST270PR HWST 270 Prerequisites Comment: Pre-Requisites: A grade of C or better in ENG 100 and credit for HWST 107 or HAW 102. NOTE: This class section is S-focused, meaning that content will focus primarily on sustainability from within a given academic discipline and/or the course will examine an issue or topic using sustainability as a lens. For more information please visit: https://windward.hawaii.edu/sustainability-curriculum-committee/. This is an online - unscheduled (asynchronous) course. This course is completely online. There are no dedicated day(s) and time(s) for class instruction. Students MUST have access to a computer, the Internet, and use their UH hawaii.edu email account to participate in this course. Students will participate by completing and submitting coursework by the stated deadlines.
63185 HWST 285 La'au Lapa'au: Hwn Med Herbs 4 0 MW 1:00 pm-3:30 pm AO 106 C Puaauli 11/20
Prereq-B (SECT): HWST 107 [D] or BOT 105 [D] Prereq-B (CRSE): HWST 107 [D] or BOT 105 [D] Comment: Prerequisites: Credit for HWST 107 or BOT 105, or permission of Instructor. This is a face-to-face (F2F) course. This course takes place in a specific location (i.e. classroom, lab, studio) on a specific day and time.
63342 HWST 296 Sp Topic: Huakaʻi Aotearoa 3 0 F 12:00 pm-2:30 pm IOLANI 117 P Moore 10/0
F 12:00 pm-2:30 pm 1/12-5/15 IOLANI 117 C Puaauli 20 0 10 0 WIN LEC Y Y F 12:00 pm-2:30 pm 1/12-5/15 IOLANI 117 W Cook 20 0 10 0 WIN LEC Y Y Approval: Instructor Approval Prereq-B (SECT): HWST 107 [C] Prereq-B (CRSE): HWST 107 [C] Comment: Special Topics in Hawaiian Studies: Huakaʻi Aotearoa Study Abroad to Maori-New Zealand Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in HWST 107 and instructor approval. Contact Miki Cook wmkcook@hawaii.edu to register. NOTE: This is a Hawaiian Studies class in preparation for a trip to New Zealand scheduled for May 30 - June 5. Students going on the trip must be enrolled in this class and complete its requirements. The class will go over financial support, supply preparation, and cultural protocol preparation. This is a face-to-face (F2F) course. This course takes place in a specific location (i.e. classroom, lab, studio) on a specific day and time.