Aloha!

Welcome to the College of Social Sciences at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Our goal is to provide our students with an excellent educational experience, our faculty with an exciting academic setting, and our community with expertise to examine public issues.

 

Teaching is one of the most important ways to expose students to a wide range of perspectives, enhance their spirit and skills of inquiry, and encourage their continual pursuit of truth. Our aim is to produce students who will be active participants in a multidisciplinary educational setting and become engaged citizens involved in improving the quality of their community life.

 

Research is an important function of the College. Our scholars conduct innovative applied as well as cutting-edge basic research that promotes better understanding of human behavior, society, cultures, and institutions. Our geographical location and multicultural setting allow opportunities for unique research.

 

Application of social sciences teaching and research is another essential component of the College's mission. Students are afforded opportunities to stretch their minds beyond the boundaries of the classroom through experiences such as service learning, and the faculty are given opportunities to put their knowledge and expertise into practice to address civic matters.

 

We invite you to visit the websites of our departments. You will learn about our various undergraduate and graduate programs and about the work of our faculty. Please contact us at dickd@hawaii.edu if you have any questions.

 

Aloha,
Richard Dubanoski, Dean

 

 

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