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The Environmental Studies Certificate, within the Liberal Arts Degree, provides a focus on issues concerning our environment. Some issues are unique to Hawaii, while some are not. This Certificate is designed as a two-year equivalent and introduction to a four-year Degree Program, primarily, the upper division, Environmental Studies Program, at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.

The curriculum for this certificate is based on an interdisciplinary approach and includes courses from the Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities, which allows student's to study environmental concerns from many different perspectives.

Focus on the environment is one of the Four Cornerstones, which form the educational experience at Hawaii Community College. Hawaii Community College strives to motivate, empower and inspire learners to become more aware of our unique environment so that human impact can be minimized while a sustainable future is developed. Environmental courses and programs offer students and faculty opportunities to explore issues where problems are identified and potential solutions are addressed. This certificate capitalizes, on the Big Island's unique environment, by integrating content on the environment across the curricula.