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- School Code: 112200
- Phone: (808) 689-2800
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
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70%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
18:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
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$4,732Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Native American Studies Degree
The rich field of American Indian & Native American Studies is an interdisciplinary arena of study focused on the history, politics, and culture of Native American people of North America. Get more details below including other Hawaii colleges that offer native american studies degrees.
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Windward Community College (Windward CC)
91-1001 Farrington Highway, Kapolei, HI
About
Windward Community College is located in Kaneohe, Hawaii on the island of O'ahu. WCC was founded in 1972 to provide a variety of educational opportunities for residents on the island. The school maintains close ties to the community, holding annual festivals and being repository of Hawaiian culture and an educator of Hawaiian history. Windward CC is one of ten campuses of the University of Hawaii System that operates all public post secondary institutions in the state.
Academics
Windward Community College offers a number of programs that allow students to pursue academic and career opportunities. Career training programs provide an education in a field or industry that allows for entry as a qualified professional upon completion. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate.
Academic transfer programs provide a curriculum that mirrors the first two years of a four year program, followed by the application for transfer to a four year institution to complete their bachelor's degree.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Windward Community College is an open enrollment institution that allows any individual who is eighteen years of age or has earned a high school diploma to enroll by completing the application and paying all fees. Students should supply transcripts and test scores, as well as participate in new student enrollment and meet with a counselor prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and are awarded based on need as determined by the information provided by the student in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Students Enrolled in the Native American Studies Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Windward Community College offers an associate's degree program in native american studies.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 8 |
Female | 17 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Hispanic | 7 |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders | 6 |
Multiple Races | 12 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Native American Studies program at Windward Community College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 15.1% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Urban Honolulu, HI
- Total Employment: 120
- Average Annual Salary: $81430
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the students Windward CC accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Windward Community College may provide student services including:- Distance learning
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work