History Degree

The history program at University of Hawaii at Manoa prepares students for careers in politics, publishing, journalism, media and writing, as well as business and commerce, public sector administration, and charity and voluntary sectors. The program focuses on general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing, and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Program courses include: historiography, historical research methods, studies of specific periods, issues and culture, and historic preservation. Get more details below including other Hawaii colleges that offer history degrees.

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University of Hawaii at Manoa (UH at Manoa)

200 W Kawili St, Hilo, HI

The University of Hawaii at Manoa (UH Manoa), the flagship campus of the University of Hawaii System, has much to offer. It boasts excellent and unique research opportunities in Hawaii, high-ranking academic programs, a diverse and multicultural community, and a beautiful setting in an exotic landscape. Located in the Manoa Valley outside of Honolulu on the island of Oahu, the university is situated on 320 acres.

The University of Hawaii at Manoa has nine colleges and schools, offering bachelor's degrees in 92 fields, master's degrees in 84 fields, and doctoral degrees in 51 fields. The university also offers professional degrees in three fields.  

UH Manoa is a land, sea and space grant research institution, and ranks in the top 30 public universities for federal research funding in engineering and science. It is known for its pioneering research in oceanography, Pacific Islands and Asian Area studies, linguistics, astronomy, cancer and genetics. Several of UH Manoa's professors are members of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the National Institute of Medicine.

U.S. News & World Report has awarded high rankings to UH Manoa's medicine programs and law school, among honors for many of its other academic programs.

History

In 1907, the University of Hawaii at Manoa was founded as a land grant college of agriculture and mechanical arts.  The college was named "College of Hawai'i" in 1912, when it moved its campus from Honolulu to the Manoa Valley. The school was renamed the "University of Hawai'i" in 1920.

The university continued to expand its curricula over the years, adding several new colleges and schools through the 1930s. As of December 1941, World War II had arrived, and classes were suspended for two months. WWII affected many UH students of Japanese ancestry, leading to the formation of volunteer student groups.

The University of Hawaii continued to expand after the war, and in 1972, changed its name to "University of Hawaii at Manoa" to distinguish it from the other campuses in the University of Hawaii System.

Academics

The academic calendar for the University of Hawaii at Manoa follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters. The summer semester is divided into two shorter sessions.

Colleges and Schools

• College of Arts & Humanities
• College of Language, Linguistics & Literature
• College of Natural Sciences
• College of Social Sciences
• College of Business
• College of Education
• College of Engineering
• College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources
• Outreach College
• School of Architecture
• School of Hawaiian Knowledge
• School of Law
• School of Medicine
• School of Nursing & Dental Hygiene
• School of Ocean & Earth Science & Technology
• School of Pacific & Asian Studies
• School of Social Work
• School of Travel Industry Management

Student Life

More than 200 student clubs and organizations are available for involvement at University of Hawaii at Manoa, including teams for seven different intramural sports.

In addition to student groups, there are many extracurricular activities and events available on and off campus, covering recreational, cultural, religious, health, fitness and educational interests. Recitals, concerts, cookouts and seasonal celebrations round out the activities calendar at UH Manoa.

On campus housing options are available, and there are many options for on campus dining.

Internships are available on and off campus, as well as paid employment opportunities and study abroad programs. Students are encouraged to visit the Student Life & Development office for more information about the range of groups, events and activities that are available for participation.

Some of the many excellent student services at UH Manoa include health and wellness services, a fitness center, parent and family resources and orientations, campus safety and security, counseling, a career center, first-year student programs, international student services, and many more.

Traditions

The University of Hawaii at Manoa is home to the "Rainbow Warriors." The athletic teams are nicknamed the UH "Warriors" or the UH Manoa "Rainbow Warriors. The traditional colors for UH Manoa are dark green and white, with black as an accent color.

Athletics

The UH Manoa "Rainbow Warriors" athletic teams compete in 20 men's and women's intercollegiate sports, including:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Football
• Golf
• Swimming and Diving
• Tennis
• Volleyball 

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Sailing
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming and Diving
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball
• Water Polo

 The UH Manoa Athletic Division also runs several athletic camps and a cheerleading clinic.

Satellite Campuses

There is one primary campus for the University of Hawaii at Manoa in Manoa Valley on the island of Oahu.

Community Life

The largest city in the state of Hawaii, Honolulu is home to the State Capitol. This "sheltered harbor" is the major center for the Hawaiian Islands, and is considered one of America's safest cities. Honolulu has a royal palace, tropical climate, lush landscape, and a friendly, "aloha" community. Honolulu and the surrounding areas, including the Manoa Valley, offer many things to see and do. Some local landmarks and sights include the Aloha Stadium, many State Parks, Honolulu Botanical Gardens, Honolulu Zoo, the Waikiki Aquarium, the Blaisdell Center, Hawaii International Film Festival, the opera, theater, many art museums, and more.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Hawaii at Manoa has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Historians

Description

Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, historians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.7% from 2014 to 2024

History Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in human history and historiography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).