Liberal Arts Program

The Liberal Arts Program (LA) is an accredited program that introduces students to various fields of knowledge. Courses within this curriculum emphasize active learning techniques, critical thinking, and cross-cultural understanding. After completing the program, students earn an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree. 

Degree Requirements

• Complete a minimum of 60 credits in courses numbered 100 and above;
• Complete the following Student Learning Outcome (SLO) courses with a “C” or higher:
  • 1 Cooperative Learning Intensive (CLI) course (3 credits),
  • 1 Creativity (CT) course (1 credit),
  • 1 Cross-Cultural Understanding (CCU) course (3 credits),
  • 2 Oral-Intensive (OI) courses (6 credits), and
  • 4 Writing-Intensive (WI) courses (12 credits)
• Achieve a grade of “C” or higher in ENG 100 and ENG 200; 
• Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0; 
• Complete at least the last 18 credits of coursework at Hawaii Tokai (other credits can be transferred from other accredited colleges); and
• Have no financial obligations due to the College

Concentrations

Students in the Liberal Arts Program have the option of adding a concentration. Concentrations guide students toward a possible future in the selected area of study. HTIC offers three concentrations and they include Business Foundation, Discover East Asia, and Peace Studies. Students can fulfill their concentration requirements while pursuing their A.A. degree. For more information on concentration requirements, please select your area of interest.