Explore our academic majors and minors. Our degrees in languages, the humanities, interdisciplinary studies, and the arts immerse you in the liberal and creative arts with rigorous training, opportunities for independent study, and research. We are grounded and guided by the humanities and arts, yet also focus on practical skills for twenty-first century careers which require the ability to think and act independently, draw on a broad set of design and critical thinking skills, and work in teams and groups. National studies prove that our majors do just as well in careers and the job market as other university majors. Creative and liberal arts majors are found widely throughout the work world, including education, law, business and finance, and even public health and medicine, as students discover their liberal arts undergraduate majors are either excellent stand- alone degrees or serve as springboards to professional school training at the graduate level.
American Studies : BA / Minor / MA / PhD
Art : BA, BFA / Minor / MFA
Art History : BA / Minor / MA
Asian Studies : BA / Minor / MA / BAM**
Asian International Affairs : MAIA
Chinese : BA/Minor/Cert.
Chinese Studies: Grad Cert.
Cinematic Arts : BA
Classics : Cert.
Dance : Minor
East Asian Languages and Literatures : MA / PhD / BAM**
English : BA / Minor / MA / PhD / BAM**
Filipino : Minor / Cert.
French : Minor
German Studies : Minor
Hindi : Cert.
History : BA / Minor / MA / PhD
Ilokano : Minor / Cert.
Indonesians : Cert.
Islamic Studies : Cert.
Japanese : BA / Minor / Cert.
Japanese Studies : Grad Cert.
Khmer (Cambodian) : Cert.
Korean : BA / Minor / Cert.
Korean Studies : Grad Cert.
Languages & Literatures of Europe & the Americas : BA
Latin America & Iberian Studies : Minor
Linguistics : Minor / BA* / MA / PhD (*track in Interdisclplinary Studies)
Museum Studies : Grad Cert.
Music : BA / BMUS / Minor / Cert. / MA / MMus / PhD
Pacific Island Studies : BA / MA / Grad Cert. / BAM**
Philippine Language and Culture: BA
Philippine Studies : Grad Cert.
Philosophy : BA / Minor / MA / PhD + Minor in Philosophy for Children
Religious Traditions of Asia and the Pacific : MA
Religious Traditions & Ancient Civilizations : BA
Russian: Cert.
Samoan : Cert.
Sanskrit : Cert.
Second Language Studies : BA / Minor / MA / PhD / Grad Cert. / BAM**
South Asian Studies : Grad Cert.
Southeast Asian Studies : Grad Cert.
Spanish : Minor / MA
Tahitian : Cert.
Thai : Cert.
Theatre : Minor
Theatre & Dance : BA / BFA / MA / MFA / PhD
Vietnamese : Cert.
**BAM allows students to complete both the Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in five years by double-counting course work (3 courses) at the undergraduate tuition rate. For more information, contact the relevant department.
Why should I select a major in CALL?
A major in CALL will not only give you working knowledge in your major, but provides broader skills such as communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity. These are skills that are highly requested by employers in today’s job market.
What degrees and certificates are available in the College of Arts, Languages & Letters?
Click here for a list of all our degrees and certificates.
What scholarships are available in CALL?
UH Mānoa awarded over $11 million dollars to students annually. Selected scholarships are available to only CALL majors. Applications are accepted from declared majors at https://www.star.hawaii.edu/Scholarship_live/
Examples of Funding Sources:
Bernice and Arthur Chun Scholarship
CASAA Academic Opportunities Award
CASAA Annual Scholarship
J. Watumull Scholarship
John Young Scholarship
K.S. Cheng Memorial Scholarship
UHAA/NCRC Scholarship
For International Students
Dai Ho Chun Scholarship
June C. Naughton International Student Services Scholarship
Outstanding International Student Scholarship
More
Graduate Student Organization Funding
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
How can I double major in CALL?
In order to double major in CALL, you will first need to ensure your current major is okay with you adding a second major. Then, you will get approvals from the the new major and Advising Center for CALL. We will also have you go through an exercise to plan out your intended plan to finish the requirements for both majors so you know when your intended graduation date will be.
What campus resources are available for students?
Undergraduate
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
Learning Assistance Center
Manoa Advising Center
Student Support Services
Student Success Center
Both Undergraduate & Graduate
Bridge to Hope
Catholic Campus Ministry
College Opportunities Program
Commuter Services
Counseling & Student Development Center
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (UH System)
Financial Aid Services
Hawaiian Place of Learning Pathways – A‘o / Alu / ‘Auamo
Internship & Summer Research Opportunities
KOKUA Program (Disability Services)
Kuaʻana Native Hawaiian Student Development Services
LGBTQ+ Center
Mānoa Transfer Coordinator
Mānoa Writing Center
Office of Veteran Student Services
Scholarships (Graduate and Undergraduate)
Student Employment/Manoa Career Center
Student Equity, Excellence and Diversity Office
Study Abroad Programs
University Health Services
Veteran’s Affairs
Women’s Campus Club
Women’s Center
What centers fall under the College of Arts, Languages & Letters?
Click here for a list of all our departments/centers.
Are there student clubs or associations in CALL?
There are numerous student clubs or associations related to majors in CALL. To see all of the Registered Independent Organizations (RIOs) on the Manoa campus, you can search for them at https://manoa.hawaii.edu/studentlife/involvement/registered-independent-organizations/
How do I apply to the university?
How do I register for classes?
Click here for Class Availability and here for STAR Registration
How do I apply for graduation?
Click here for the Registrar’s Office.
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(808) 956-8975 / Manoa.Admissions@hawaii.edu
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2425 Campus Road, Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-8755 / Advising@hawaii.edu
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