| Undergraduate
Study
Bachelor’s Degree
Requirements
Students must complete 36 credit hours, including:
• 15 credits at the 300
level or above
• One course in statistics (PSY 210 or SOCS
225)
• One course in methodolgy (PSY 212 or 311)
• One course from three of these four sets:
PSY 220, 322, 324, 325
PSY 230
PSY 240
PSY 250 or 260
• 3 credit hours in the
advanced seminar series (PSY 4X9), excluding PSY 499)
A minimum GPA of 2.5 in psychology must be maintained.
PSY 100 is prerequisite to all other courses except
PSY 170 and may be counted toward the major or the social science core
requirement, but not both. No more than a combined total of 15 credits
of practicum, teaching, and directed research may be counted for the
major; no more than 9 credit hours in PSY 499 may be counted.
Nevertheless, students intending to do graduate work are encouraged to
enroll in PSY 499 and in PSY 408 or 478.
New majors should consult the chair of undergraduate
studies as soon as possible for advising. Transfer students must earn at
least 15 psychology credit hours at the Manoa campus.
Graduate Study
The graduate program in psychology is designed to
provide students with a strong background in theory, research
methodology, and psychological issues. Currently, there are 10
concentrations in which students can receive specialized training:
behavioral neuroscience, clinical studies (an APA accredited Program),
community and culture, developmental psychology, experimental
psychopathology, health psychology, marine mammal behavior and biology,
marine mammal sensory systems, social-personality, and teaching,
learning, and cognition. Specific details concerning each of the
concentrations, their requirements, and faculty research interests may
be obtained in one of four ways: (a) by writing to the Department of
Psychology, University of Hawai‘i, 2430 Campus Road, Gartley Hall,
Honolulu, HI 96822, (b) by faxing your request to (808) 956-4700, (c) by
sending an e-mail communication to M. D. Rapport, Chair of Graduate
Studies (largo@hawaii.edu), or (d) by accessing the department’s Web
site (see above address).
Applications are considered only for the fall
semester. Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree, have a
minimum of 24 credit hours of under-graduate work in psychology
(including courses in basic psychology such as research methodology,
statistics, and learning, abnormal, social, developmental, personality,
cognition, and physiological psychology), a cumulative grade point
average of at least 3.0, strong letters of recommendation from
professors, competitive general and psychology GRE scores (past
applicants admitted as graduate students in the department tend to score
at or above the 600 level on the various sub-domains of the GRE), and
preferably one to two years of research experience. An application
packet and detailed information relevant to the application process can
be obtained from the Graduate Chair using the mailing, Fax, or e-mail
addresses listed above. Completed applications must be received by the
Graduate Division no later than January 1 each year, with the exception
of GRE scores (which can arrive during the month of January).
Master’s Degree
The master’s degree program includes a thesis and at
least 32 credit hours of courses specified by the department and
specific area of concentration. Detailed descriptions of specific
requirements for each area of concentration are contained in the
application brochure. The department does not offer a terminal
master’s degree program in psychology. Only students interested in
pursuing a PhD degree are considered for admission. Students with a BA
degree are admitted to the master’s program and, upon successful
completion, petition for entry into the doctoral program. Consult the
application brochure for specific details concerning requirements and
procedures for degree- seeking candidates.
Doctoral Degree
Students must complete their master’s degree (from
UH or another accredited institution of higher learning) prior to
entering the doctoral program in psychology at the University of
Hawai‘i. Specific course work and other relevant departmental and
concentration specific requirements are described in detail in the
application brochure. Student must pass comprehensive examinations
before proceeding to the dissertation.
Additional information concerning changes in the
standards, specialization, other requirements, performance standards,
and financial assistance is described in the application brochure and is
available from the department (see above addresses to communicate your
request).
Public Administration
College of Social Sciences
Social Science 631
2424 Maile Way
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8260
(808) 956-3687
Fax: (808) 956-9571
Web: www2.soc.hawaii.edu/puba/
Faculty
*R. Pratt, PhD (Director)--political science
*D. Foley, PhD--public administration
S. Daniels, PhD--political science
Cooperating Graduate Faculty
D. Callies, JD--intergovernmental regulations
J. Dator, PhD--political science
K. Kim, PhD--planning information systems
K. Lowry, PhD--urban and regional planning
J. Mak, PhD--economics of tourism
N. Milner, PhD--political science
D. Neubauer, PhD--political science
Adjunct Faculty
J. Guden, JD
C. Grandy, PhD
*Graduate Faculty
Degree and Certificate Offered: MPA,
Certificate in Public Administration
The Academic Program
The public administration (PUBA) program at the
University of Hawai‘i is designed to enhance leadership in public
service in Hawai‘i and the Pacific. Located in the College of Social
Sciences, it offers a 30-credit master’s degree and a 15-credit
certificate. The program’s format emphasizes interdisciplinary
learning, collaborative teaching, and the development of close
relationships between participants. It creates an environment in which
many of the complex issues facing those with public responsibilities are
addressed while also giving participants specific skills useful to their
work.
Financial support for the degree and the certificate
is available through the Herman S. Doi Fellowship. For further
information, contact the program office in Social Science 631 or call
(808) 956-8260 or (808) 956-3687. |