Environmental Science

1. Environmental Science Knowledge Base: A thorough understanding of the factual base, processes and relationship that constitute a working foundation in the environmental sciences.

2. The Human Dimension: An understanding of the social, economic, political and legal framework in which environmental issues are enmeshed.

3. Critical Analysis and Problem Solving Skills: Develop the ability to critically analyze and formulate possible solutions to complex environmental issues that includes consideration of social, economic, and political as well as scientific issues.

4. Communication Skills: The ability to access, comprehend, and communicate information to and from the many audiences required by a practitioner in field of environmental science.

5. Technical Skills: Develop a working knowledge of techniques used to gather and analyze information in environmental studies, including project design, sampling, measurement, geographic image interpretation, hazardous materials concerns, statistical and graphical analysis, and other computational skills.

6. Ethical Perspective Develop the ability to understand divergent ethical views of environmental issues, and to distinguish them from scientific or legal viewpoints. Graduates of the program through the attainment of the above objectives should develop their own environmental ethic and be able to articulate it to others.

7. Environmental Science Knowledge Base: A thorough understanding of the factual base, processes and relationship that constitute a working foundation in the environmental sciences.

8. Post-Graduate Experience: Graduates of this program are well prepared for graduate studies in a related discipline or for entry-level positions in the discipline.

Hawaii Pacific University

Hawai‘i Pacific University (HPU) is a private, nonprofit university with approximately 8,200 undergraduate and graduate students. HPU is rated one of the most culturally diverse universities in America with students from all 50 U.S. states and more than 100 countries. Founded in 1965, HPU prides itself on maintaining strong academic programs, small class sizes, individual attention to students, and a diverse faculty and student population. HPU is recognized as a “Best in the West” college by Princeton Review and a “Best Buy” by Barron’s business magazine. HPU offers more than 50 acclaimed undergraduate programs and 12 distinguished graduate programs.

The diversity of the Hawaii Pacific University student body stimulates learning about other cultures firsthand, both inside and outside of the classroom.  There is no majority population. Students are encouraged to examine the values, customs, traditions, and principles of others to gain a clearer understanding of their own perspectives. HPU students develop friendships with students from throughout the United States and the world and form important connections for success in the global economy of the twenty-first century.

For International Students

Hawai‘i Pacific University has an International Center (IC) that serves as an ongoing resource and support center to international students.  IC Admission Counselors help facilitate international students’ transition to the U.S. and HPU.  IC International Student Advisors are ready to assist with application procedures, visa issues, and work authorization. The IC staff are dedicated to meeting international students needs and speak a total of 17 languages.  The IC also assists the Council of Countries, one of the largest and most active clubs on campus. Every year, the Council of Countries holds Intercultural Day. This event includes a parade, country booths, and performances by various student groups, attracting thousands of students, faculty and staff members, as well as members of the Honolulu community.