Department: Interdisciplinary Studies

Code Name Description
HU120 Western Academic Education This course exposes students to the knowledge and skills necessary for college success. It offers practice in writing for academic for academic success with a specific emphasis on email communication, short written communication, and writing for...
HU122 Cross-Cultural Communication Formed around a series of readings reflecting on the meaning of and skills necessary for effective cross-cultural communication, the student will examine their own values, beliefs, expectations, customs and attitudes and their impact on the process a...
HU124 Indigenous Themes in Chuuk This course has a variety of possible themes: (respect, perseverance, community service, collaboration, environmental stewardship, sanctity of farming/fishing, sanctity of place). Under each theme students will follow Chuukese methods of teachi...
HU126 Catholic Social Thought Students will explore Catholic Social Thought through the lens of the CUH mission and identity documents, Native Hawaiian and Pacific authors, and documents derived from the Catholic Conferences of their original homeland. Within this multi-faceted a...
HU128 Approaches to Information Literacy The course includes the instruction and practice in identifying, retrieving, evaluating, and summarizing sources appropriate for a college level research paper.
HU494 Senior Thesis Research This course is required for completion of the Humanities major. It is offered annually and is set up in consultation with the instructor to meet the requirements of the individual student degree plan.
HU498 Senior Thesis Writing This course is required for completion of the Humanities major. It is offered annually and is set up in consultation with the instructor to meet the requirements of the individual student degree plan. Prerequisite: HU 494.
MU101 Intro/Music of the Great Composer No Description Set
MU150 University Chorus I Rehearsal and performance of a wide variety of choral music, including classical, sacred, folk, contemporary, and popular. This course does not satisfy the fine arts general education requirement. It is offered every semester. This course may be repe...
MU162 Oahu Civic Orchestra I Rehearsal and performance with the O’ahu Civic Orchestra. This course does not satisfy the fine arts general education requirement. It is offered every semester. This course may be repeated. Grading is by credit/no credit only. Acceptance and evaluat...
MU185 Private Instruction I Private lessons in beginning piano, guitar, ‘ukulele, strings, brass, woodwinds, and voice. Students may participate in the end of semester group performance depending on their level of achievement. This course does not satisfy the fine arts general...
MU250 University Chorus II Rehearsal and performance of a wide variety of choral music, including classical, sacred, folk, contemporary, and popular. This course does not satisfy the fine arts general education requirement. It is offered every semester. This course may be repe...
MU262 Oahu Civic Orchestra II Rehearsal and performance with the O’ahu Civic Orchestra. This course does not satisfy the fine arts general education requirement. It is offered every semester. This course may be repeated. Grading is by credit/no credit only. Acceptance and evaluat...
MU285 Private Instruction II Private lessons in intermediate piano, guitar, ‘ukulele, strings, brass, woodwinds, and voice. Students are required to participate in the end of semester group performance. This course does not satisfy the fine arts general education requirement. Th...
MU325 Musical Theatre Production I Credit for this course is earned through a work experience in musical theatre and a presentation of a journal and/or analytical paper to the director of the production or designee. It is cross-listed with THR 325. This course does not satisfy the fin...
MU350 University Chorus III Rehearsal and performance of a wide variety of choral music, including classical, sacred, folk, contemporary, and popular. This course does not satisfy the fine arts general education requirement. It is offered every semester. Prerequisite: PAR 208 a...
MU351 Hawaii Vocal Arts Ensemble 1 Rehearsal and performance with the Hawaii Vocal Arts Ensemble. This course does not satisfy the fine arts general education requirement. It is offered every semester. Prerequisite: PAR 208 and successful credit in MU 250. Permission of H.V.A.E. direc...
MU362 Oahu Civic Orchestra III Rehearsal and performance with the O’ahu Civic Orchestra. This course does not satisfy the fine arts general education requirement. It is offered every semester. PAR 208 and successful credit in MU 262, or permission of the concert master or designee...
MU385 Private Instruction III Private lessons in advanced piano, guitar, ‘ukulele, strings, brass, woodwinds, and voice. Students are required to participate in the end of semester group performance. This course does not satisfy the fine arts general education requirement. Offere...
MU425 Musical Theatre Production II Credit for this course is earned through a work experience in musical theatre and a presentation of a journal and/or analytical paper to the director of the production or designee. Cross-listed with THR 425. This course does not satisfy the fine arts...
MU450 University Chorus IV Rehearsal and performance of a wide variety of choral music, including classical, sacred, folk, contemporary, and popular. This course does not satisfy the fine arts general education requirement. Offered every semester. This course may be repeated....
MU451 Hawaii Vocal Arts Ensemble II Rehearsal and performance with the Hawaii Vocal Arts Ensemble. This course does not satisfy the fine arts general education requirement. It is offered every semester. This course may be repeated. Prerequisite: MU 351, or permission of H.V.A.E. direct...
MU462 Oahu Civic Orchestra IV Rehearsal and performance with the O’ahu Civic Orchestra. This course does not satisfy the fine arts general education requirement. It is offered every semester. This course may be repeated. Acceptance and evaluation by concert master or designee is...
MU485 Private Instruction IV Private lessons in advanced piano, guitar, ‘ukulele, strings, brass, woodwinds, and voice. Students are required to participate in the end of semester group performance. This course does not satisfy the fine arts general education requirement. This c...
MU490 Senior Music Capstone This course is the capstone requirement for the music concentration in the performing arts. Typically, students will prepare a 30 minute recital under the direction of music coordinator or designee or a 25 to 30 page paper on a topic related to music...
PAR100 Introduction to Performing Arts The student will explore the content, history, and meaning of the performing arts, styles, genres in western and world music, dance, and theatre. Students will be introduced to critical reviews to help them formulate a more informed opinion of m...
PAR101 Intro to Music of Great Composers A survey of musical history from the Baroque to the 20th century. This introductory course is geared toward building a foundation of knowledge in music history and music appreciation and prepares the student for further musical pursuits. Lecture...
PAR201 Introduction to Motion Pictures A study of the aesthetic and technical aspects of motion pictures, with emphasis on the film making elements. Includes viewing, scriptwriting, and critiquing. This course satisfies the Fine Arts/Performing Arts general education requirement. Offered...
PAR205 Introduction to Theatre Performance Beginning work on individual skills through acting exercises, improvisation, and scene study. Concentration on voice, relaxation, and freedom from self-consciousness is developed through solo and group work. No previous acting experience is requ...
PAR208 Fundamentals of Music An introduction to the basic aspects of music theory and fundamentals of western staff notation. This course is geared toward building a foundation of knowledge in music and prepares the student for further musical pursuits, teaching music, whil...
PAR210 Fundamentals of Theatre & Performance The course aims to develop an appreciation of theatre and performance, its rich traditions and history.  With an emphasis on the visual and performance areas as well as the literary genres of theater, the course will offer balanced measures of a...
PAR230 Intro to Entertainment & Event Tech The primary goal of this course is to supply students with a thorough hands-on introductory understanding of the materials, methods, tools, techniques and procedures used in the various shops as we work on realized theatrical productions.  Worki...
SURF341 Surf Studies in Hawaii This is the introductory course for the Surf Studies minor/certificate program. Surf Studies in Hawai'i presents surfing as a global cultural phenomenon that has Hawai'i as it place of origin. Students develop skill at analyzing and critiquing k...
SURF351 Philosophy of Surfing One of the most influential historians of classical western philosophy in the past 25 years is Pierre Hadot, whose ground breaking work emphasized that philosophy as practiced in the ancient world was always more than an academic pursuit, it was...
SURF361 Business and Entrepreneurship in Surfing Overview of different dimensions of the surfing industry; case studies in surf business and entrepreneurship; surf tourism; Surf design; ethics and impacts of surfing industry.
SURF371 Environmental Studies: Surf Science This course will explain, explore and analyze surfing from a scientific perspective. The course summarizes the dynamic meteorological, oceanographic and coastal phenomena that determine the size, shape and frequency of ocean swells, inshore wave...
SURF410 Surfing and Marine Science Wave dynamics and theory; meteorology and surfing; surfing and the nearshore coastal environment; surfing environmental impacts; surfing and climate change; surfing as a vehicle for conservation messaging.
SURF480 Current Issues in Surf Studies This course is designed for Surf Studies minors. Topics include, but are not limited to Surf Feminism; Surfing in Film and Television; Health, Fitness, and Nutrition in Surfing; Surfing and the Olympics, etc. May be repeated for credit.
THR120 Theatre Production I Credits are earned by students participating in a CUH production of a full-length play. Students may participate as performers, designers, and or technicians for the production.  The director of the production (or designee) approves the credits...
THR220 Theatre Production II Credits are earned by students participating in a CUH production of a full-length play. Students may participate as performers, designers, and or technicians for the production.  The director of the production (or designee) approves the credits...
THR305 Directing for the Stage Various theories, principles, and practices of performing on stage and in film are presented and experienced. Improvisation, exercises, monologues, and scenes are cultivated.  This course acquaints the student with the basic principles of direct...
THR320 Theatre Production III Credits are earned by students participating in a CUH production of a full-length play. Students may participate as performers, designers, and or technicians for the production.  The director of the production (or designee) approves the credits...
THR325 Musical Theatre Production I Credits are earned by students participating in a CUH musical theatre production. Students may participate as performers, designers, and or technicians for the production.  The director of the production (or designee) approves the credits upon s...
THR330 Creating Environment for Performer This course is designed to develop technical knowledge and creative skills in theatrical disciplines including scenic design and construction, rigging, special effects, audio reinforcement, video, lighting, electrical, stage and production manag...
THR405 Acting III Advanced work on various theories, principles, and practices of acting on stage are presented and experienced. This course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: EN 102, COM 101
THR420 Theatre Production IV Credits are earned by students participating in a CUH production of a full-length play. Students may participate as performers, designers, and or technicians for the production.  The director of the production (or designee) approves the credits...
THR425 Musical Theatre Production II Credits are earned by students participating in a CUH musical theatre production. Students may participate as performers, designers, and or technicians for the production.  The director of the production (or designee) approves the credits upon s...
THR490 Senior Student Performance This course is a capstone course and offered only to Performing Arts Minors.  Students will prepare, plan, and perform an original work, conduct research of historical and cultural significance, and or design a performing arts project of their c...