Chaminade University of Honolulu

Accounting

The major in Accounting provides students with both the theoretical and practical knowledge to succeed in careers in public, corporate, governmental and not-for-profit accounting. Students are prepared for employment upon completion and, by continuing to Chaminade's Accounting MBA or equivalent, meet the academic requirements for the CPA examination.

Biochemistry

Biochemistry is the study of the living organism at the molecular level, drawing on techniques from specialized branches of chemistry to study the molecular basis of vital processes. The program combines rigorous laboratory experiences with a capstone research experience and prepares students for health professions, graduate school, and the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.

Biology

Biology is the study of living organisms and an increasingly dynamic, wide-ranging discipline. The program prepares scientists, educators, or health practitioners through contemporary coursework and laboratory experiences, integrating undergraduates directly into research. Two tracks are available: Cellular and Molecular Biology, and Integrative and Organismal Biology.

Business Administration

Since 1975, Chaminade's MBA program has educated for life, service, and successful careers, building professional competence, moral character, and a strong social conscience. Nine core courses provide the common knowledge essential to management and leadership roles, offered in online or hybrid tracks including a Professional One-Year MBA cohort option.

Business Administration

The major in Business Administration leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree prepares graduates with a broad understanding of business operations. The practice-oriented program builds on a liberal arts core, engaging Marianist values and providing hands-on learning through case studies, internships, and community-based service projects to prepare students for careers in industry, government, and not-for-profit organizations.

Business Administration

The Associate of Arts degree program with an emphasis in Business Administration is offered for students who need to acquire a basic knowledge of business processes to enhance their career options.

Chemistry

Chemistry, 'The Central Science,' is essential training for citizens of the modern world. The program promotes molecular literacy, provides hands-on laboratory training using modern techniques and instrumentation, engages students in undergraduate research, and prepares them for careers and advanced education in the chemical sciences.

Clinical Psychology

The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology at the Hawai'i School of Professional Psychology prepares students for contemporary and emerging roles in professional psychology as practitioner-scholars. The APA-accredited, five-year on-ground generalist program emphasizes the integration of theory, research, and practice, with a focus on work with diverse and marginalized populations, requiring 103 credit hours.

Communication

The Communication program offers a well-balanced, multifaceted, liberal arts-based curriculum preparing students for careers in media professions or further study. Service-learning is built into the curriculum, with two areas of focus: mass media (broadcasting or print journalism) and integrated marketing (advertising and public relations).

Computer Science

A 15-credit undergraduate certificate in Computer Science, offered in several specializations: Computer Science, Computer Science in Computational Mathematics, Computer Science in Data Science, and Computer Science in Cybersecurity Policy. Coursework includes foundational data/technology courses plus upper-division courses selected in consultation with a program advisor.

Computer Science

Computer Science is the study of computers, which are integrated throughout modern society. The curriculum focuses on developing computer scientists with a high degree of technical skills, a community-driven mindset, and social responsibility aligned with Chaminade's mission and Marianist educational values.

Counseling Psychology

The Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (MSCP) prepares students as counselors to work in the community and in schools, consistent with Chaminade's Marianist Educational Values. The program offers four emphases—School Counseling, School Counseling with Community Pathway, Mental Health Counseling, and Marriage and Family Therapy—and leads to professional licensure in Hawai'i.

Criminal Justice Studies

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice Studies (MSCJS) is designed to ground students in advanced issues facing the criminal justice system, practitioners, and justice-involved persons. Students master evidence-based best practices and prepare to assume advanced positions in city, county, state, federal, private, and non-profit agencies. Offered in on-ground, online, and hybrid formats (21 core and 9 elective credit hours).

Criminology and Criminal Justice

The Associate of Science degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice prepares students academically for careers in administration, criminal justice, criminology, law enforcement, probation and parole, and public safety, emphasizing knowledge, critical thinking, and communication skills within Marianist educational values.

Criminology & Criminal Justice

The Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice educates students in both theoretical and applied aspects of criminology and criminal justice, examining the American justice system from social, ethical, and political perspectives, and educating for service, justice, and peace.

Data Science, Analytics and Visualization

A 15-credit undergraduate certificate in Data Science, offered in several specializations: Data Science, Analytics and Visualization; Criminology and Criminal Justice Analytics; Environmental Analytics; Health Informatics and Analytics; and Data Science in Computer Science. Each combines core data science computation and programming coursework with upper-division electives selected in consultation with an advisor.

Data Science, Analytics and Visualization

An interdisciplinary program that develops students' skills in data collection, storage, cleaning, programming, statistical analysis, prediction models, and visualization to support decision-making. It emphasizes ethical application of data science across many disciplines in service of service, justice, and peace.

Digital Humanities

A 12-credit certificate open to students in any major that strengthens critical thinking and technological skills while deepening understanding of the Humanities. Students develop innovative digital methods for approaching history, literature, philosophy, and the arts, including web design, database management, geospatial analysis, and computational textual analysis.

Early Childhood Education

Prepares candidates to work with young children ages 2½ through six years in private schools and other educational environments. The major meets NAEYC accreditation standards and Hawaii state registry requirements for early childhood education.

Early Childhood Education

An online undergraduate associate degree requiring 60 semester hours, including 15 hours of general education and 12 hours in the area of emphasis. The program includes a nine-credit course of study supporting candidates seeking the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.

Early Childhood Education with Montessori Credential and PK-K Licensure

An online undergraduate program preparing candidates to work with young children ages 2½ through six years in public and private schools. It meets MACTE accreditation standards, and graduates are recommended for the American Montessori Society (AMS) credential at the Early Childhood Level and Hawaii State licensure at the PK-K level.

Education

The Master of Education programs provide advanced training for experienced educators in the areas of Instructional Leadership, Educational Leadership, Child Development, and Montessori Emphasis. All programs are aligned with state and professional standards appropriate to the field of study; this program does not lead to teacher licensure.

Educational Leadership

The MA in Educational Leadership is designed for educators aspiring to administrative roles in educational settings, equipping candidates to navigate complex educational environments and serve as effective change agents through core leadership concepts. The program meets the requirements for the Hawai'i Department of Education (HIDOE) Certification Institute for School Leaders (HICISL).

Educational Psychology

The Doctorate in Education in Educational Psychology (EdD) prepares professionals to understand and address the complex needs of individuals across diverse settings, integrating psychological principles with practical assessment tools. Students choose a Concentration in Mental Health Counseling or School Psychology, culminating in a dissertation.

Elementary Education for Oceania

A non-licensure bachelor's degree designed for teachers of 5-12-year-olds in kindergarten through sixth grade in Oceania. Students learn practical strategies for what to teach and how to teach it.

Elementary Education with Kindergarten to 6th Grade Licensure

A traditional 15-week semester day undergraduate program leading to Kindergarten through 6th grade licensure. It prepares candidates to apply knowledge of learner development, implement effective instructional strategies, and provide quality education within diverse learning communities.

English

The English Program nurtures students' creative, critical, and analytical abilities with regard to poetry, fiction, drama, and nonfiction. It prepares students for graduate or professional studies and careers requiring a sound background in literary studies and analytic reading and writing skills.

Environmental + Interior Design

A CIDA-accredited degree preparing students for a professional career in interior design and related fields. The curriculum emphasizes problem solving, materials research, sustainable design, building codes, and designing safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing spaces, culminating in a public exhibit of completed academic portfolios.

Environmental + Interior Design

A two-year degree providing an elemental understanding of the interior design profession. Successful completion of the CUH-EID Comprehensive Exam and Practicum is required, and the degree provides the option to pursue the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Environmental + Interior Design.

Environmental Pre-Law

A certificate providing depth of knowledge for environmental law degrees and understanding of the legal backdrop of the environmental movement, preparing students for careers in environmental law, policy, advocacy, writing, and communication.

Environmental Science

Prepares students to become environmental scientists within a liberal arts framework, equipping them to apply scientific reasoning and methodology to environmental problems and to pursue environmental careers and post-graduate study.

Environmental Studies

An undergraduate certificate in Environmental Studies offered through the Environmental Programs.

Environmental Studies

A multidisciplinary major producing skilled pre-professionals considerate of the spiritual, ethical, scientific, economic, political, legal, historical, and cultural aspects of environmental issues. It prepares students for careers in environmental service, science, sustainability, business, communications, consulting, ethics, health, law, and policy.

Family Nurse Practitioner

The Post-Doctoral FNP Certificate program is designed for the APRN who has a doctorate in nursing and wishes to broaden their scope of practice by becoming certified as a family nurse practitioner. Through coursework and clinical experiences, students build skills to provide primary care to individuals and families and evaluate the whole patient to formulate a treatment plan.

Forensic Sciences

The Bachelor of Science in Forensic Sciences provides students with the skills to advance justice through the application of science and technology. It prepares students for careers in a crime laboratory or investigations and provides a basis for further study in the forensic sciences or in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, law, and veterinary medicine.

Geospatial Intelligence

A 15-credit certificate covering foundations of geospatial thinking and cartographic design, core courses in geocomputation, remote sensing, spatial analysis and related topics, and an applied capstone in geospatial intelligence.

Historical and Political Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Historical and Political Studies educates the whole person in the Marianist tradition and prepares students for careers in law, government, and education. It combines History with Political Science and requires 24 upper division credits.

Integrated Marketing Communication

The Integrated Marketing Communication major focuses on public relations and advertising to prepare students for a wide range of positions requiring persuasive communication skills, including instruction in branding, positioning, marketing strategy, professional writing, social media, digital media, and applied market research.

Interdisciplinary Studies

A BA program for students who wish to design an individualized program of study spanning two or three academic disciplines. In consultation with faculty advisors, students develop an integrated course of study to meet career, graduate school, or personal goals, culminating in a senior thesis.

International Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies builds an international perspective enabling students to understand the interconnected world and think critically about global issues in politics, governance, social justice, development, finance, political economy, and the environment, culminating in a capstone project.

Introduction to Interior Design (IID)

A certificate emphasizing the fundamental skills and knowledge of interior design, architecture, and visual presentation, with introductory courses in drawing, design process, and materiality that build a foundation-level understanding of space planning, color, drafting, and finishes.

K-6 Structured Literacy

The Graduate Certificate in K-6 Structured Literacy is designed for licensed teachers seeking to strengthen their expertise in the science and art of teaching literacy to keiki. The program offers in-depth knowledge of reading and writing theory, assessment, instructional strategies, and practical application of literacy research, with a streamlined 15-credit pathway available toward a Master of Education in Instructional Leadership.

Liberal Arts

The Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts degree requires completion of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit with a GPA of at least 2.0 and completion of the general education core required for all associate degrees. Students intending to continue to a baccalaureate degree select electives fulfilling pre-major and general education requirements.

Marriage and Family Therapy

The Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy (MS-MFT) prepares students to become skilled, systemically minded clinicians serving individuals, couples, and families in diverse communities. Grounded in systems theory and relational approaches, the program is structured to prepare students for licensure as Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) in Hawai'i, with 22 courses culminating in a year-long practicum.

Marriage and Family Therapy

The Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy (DMFT) is an advanced clinical degree program focused on service, justice, and peace applications to couple, marriage, and family therapy. Following a practitioner-scholar model, it prepares individuals for leadership roles as private practitioners, agency administrators, clinical supervisors, evaluators, and faculty, requiring approximately three years of full-time study and culminating in a clinical research dissertation.

Natural Sciences

The Associate of Science in Natural Sciences degree requires completion of a minimum of 60 semester hours with a GPA of at least 2.0 and the general education core. Science concentration requirements include two semesters of Chemistry and Biology with laboratory, mathematics requirements, and a first-year seminar course.

Nursing

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program provides foundational nursing knowledge and skills for professional nursing practice in a liberal arts and values-based educational environment. The cohort-based program prepares students for work in a variety of health care settings and to sit for the NCLEX examination as a professional Registered Nurse.

Nursing Practice

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is designed for the Registered Nurse or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who wants to provide evidence-informed practice to culturally diverse populations and take a leadership role as an advocate for health and social justice. Multiple program options are offered: BSN-DNP Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and Post-Master's Executive Leader tracks.

Organizational Leadership for Adaptation and Change

This interdisciplinary Doctor of Education program is geared toward professionals across various sectors, with a student-centered focus preparing leaders to adapt to ever-evolving organizational environments. Students choose among Educational, Indigenous, Systems, and Resource Leadership concentrations, culminating in a dissertation.

Pastoral Theology

The Master of Pastoral Theology (MPT) program strives to create a community of learners focused on nurturing a practical foundation in Christian theology and practice. Grounded in the Catholic and Marianist traditions, this non-thesis graduate program is scheduled in partnership with the permanent diaconate formation program of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Honolulu and offers concentrations awarding certificates of study.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care

The Post-Doctoral PNP Certificate program is designed for the APRN who has a doctorate in nursing and wishes to broaden their scope of practice by becoming certified as a pediatric nurse practitioner. Coursework emphasizes a patient- and family-centered perspective and culturally informed practice to provide evidence-based care to patients from birth through adolescence.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

The Post-Doctoral PMHNP Certificate program is designed for the APRN who has a doctorate in nursing and wishes to broaden their scope of practice by becoming certified as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. Through coursework and clinical experiences, students build the skills and knowledge needed to diagnose and treat a wide variety of mental health conditions across the lifespan.

Psychology

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology educates students, within the context of Marianist educational values, in both theoretical and applied aspects of Psychology. The student-centered program emphasizes education of the whole person, integrating cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and spiritual aspects within social contexts.

Public Health

A 15-credit certificate intended for community-based individuals seeking depth of knowledge and skills to launch or enhance a career in public health or a related field. Offered in four specialization areas: Community Health Worker, Data Analytics, Environment and Health, and Non-Profit Administration.

Public Health

The Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) degree prepares students for careers in public health education and programming, health-related research, and public health policy. Graduates conduct needs assessments; plan, create, implement, and evaluate wellness programs; and create resources to promote health and wellness.

Religious Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies fosters an understanding of human responses to the sacred that invite personal and communal commitment to faith in action and spiritual growth. Grounded in Roman Catholic theology and Marianist educational philosophy, the program offers in-depth reflection into religious experience, with a Christian Studies concentration.

School Psychology

The Educational Specialist (EdS) in School Psychology is a scientist-practitioner-based, three-year online program for working professionals in the field of School Psychology, focused on preparing individuals to meet the holistic needs of PK-12 students. The curriculum aligns with the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Specialist Level standards and includes a 1200-hour clinical internship.

Secondary Education

Offered only through the online undergraduate program, with licensure tracks in English, Social Studies, Science, or Mathematics. Graduates are licensed to teach grades 6 through 12.

Skills-based Interior Design (SID)

A certificate emphasizing advanced skills and knowledge of interior design for mid-career professionals, focusing on design software, digital presentation techniques, new legislative content such as universal design and sustainability, and modern business practices.

Special Education

An online undergraduate 3+1 cohort program for students transferring from Leeward Community College, who complete 33 credits at Chaminade during their senior year including upper-division coursework and student teaching. Graduates can be licensed to teach Special Education K-12, PK-3, K-6, or 6-12.

Sport and Event Management

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Sport and Event Management prepares graduates for careers involving leadership and management in sport, tourism sport and recreation, and special events. It provides foundational education in business concepts, principles, and operations while delivering applied experience through capstone experiences, internships, and course projects.

Teaching

The Master of Arts in Teaching provides state-approved teacher education programs leading to initial licensure in Hawai'i in five areas: Elementary, Secondary, Special Education, Prekindergarten to Kindergarten (PK-K), and Prekindergarten to Grade 3 (PK-3). The program develops skills in practice theory, leadership, scholarship, and communication as applied to the learner.