Grad Profiles - Hawaii Pacific University

Overview
Hawai`i Pacific University is the largest private postsecondary institution in the state of Hawai`i. The University is coeducational, with a faculty of more than 300, a student-faculty ratio of 18:1, and an average class size of 24. A wide range of counseling and other student support services are available. There are more than ninety student organizations on campus, including the Graduate Student Organization.

University enrollment currently stands at nearly 9,000, including more than 1,200 graduate students. All fifty states and more than 100 countries are represented.

The Location and Community
The University has three campuses linked by shuttle. Hawai‘i Pacific combines the excitement of an urban, downtown campus with the serenity of the windward side of the island. The main campus is located in downtown Honolulu, the business and financial center of the Pacific. Only 8 miles away is the Hawai‘i Loa campus, situated in Kaneohe at the base of the Ko‘olau Mountains; it is the site of the School of Nursing, the marine science program, and a variety of other course offerings. The third campus, Oceanic Institute, is an applied aquaculture research facility located on a 56-acre site at Makapu‘u Point on the windward coast.

Programs of Study and Degree Requirements
Hawai`i Pacific University offers leading master's degree programs in business administration, communication, diplomacy and military studies, human resource management, social work, global leadership, information systems, nursing, organizational change, education in secondary education, and teaching English as a second language.

Facilities & Resources
To support graduate studies, Hawai’i Pacific University’s two libraries – Meader Library, located on the downtown campus; and Atherton Library, located on the windward Hawai’i Loa Campus have combined holdings in excess of 153,000 volumes, and add an average of 2,500 volumes annually. Periodical titles number more than 1,700, and 205,000 pieces of microfiche and 5,300 rolls of microfilm are maintained. Dial-up access to local area databases of public and state university library catalogs, legislative information, and business-oriented statistical data is available in the library. More than 500 CD-ROM titles and educational software programs in every subject including other in-house, business-related, and commercially vendored databases support specialized information needs. The University's accessible on-campus computer center houses more than 100 IBM-compatible microcomputers with stand-alone and networked configurations that support the graduate programs’ integrated computer applications approach.

Expenses and Aid
For the 2007-08 academic year, graduate tuition is $560 per credit hour. Including tuition, books, housing, food, health insurance, and miscellaneous expenses, the cost of living for a typical single student for two semesters (nine months) is approximately $25,840.

Financial Aid:
The University participates in all federal financial aid programs designated for graduate students. These programs provide aid in the form of subsidized (need-based) and unsubsidized (non-need-based) Federal Stafford Student Loans. Through these loans, funds may be available to cover a student's entire cost of education. To apply for aid, students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1. Mailing of student award letters usually begins in April. The University also offers several institutional scholarships and assistantships.

Housing/Living Expenses:
The University has residence halls, off-campus housing for graduate students and an apartment referral service.

How to Apply / Application
Hawai`i Pacific University seeks students with academic promise, outstanding career potential, and high motivation. Applicants should complete and forward a Graduate Admissions Application, a $50 (U.S.) nonrefundable application fee, have official transcripts sent from all colleges or universities attended, and forward two letters of recommendation. International students should submit scores from the TOEFL. Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis, and applicants are notified between one and two weeks after all documents have been submitted. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications online at the Web address listed below.

Who to Contact
Hawai’i Pacific University
Graduate Admissions Office
1164 Bishop Street, Suite 911
Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813

808-544-1135

866-GRAD-HPU

Fax: 808-544-0280

E-mail: graduate@hpu.edu

Web site: http://www.hpu.edu/grad

Graduate Programs
Master of Business Administration (MBA) program provides graduates the opportunity to get ahead in today’s global market. The MBA program offers concentrations in accounting, corporate communications, economics, finance, human resource management, international business, management, marketing, information systems, e-business, and travel industry management. A minimum of forty-five semester hours of graduate work is required for the MBA program. Prerequisite study in business subjects may be required.

The Master of Science in Information Systems (M.S.I.S.) is designed to create a generation of problem solvers and decision-makers who are experts in the areas of information technology, systems design, and strategic planning. Students lacking a background in the technical, scientific, and analytical realms are required to complete selected prerequisites to fully prepare for the program. Thirty-six semester hours of graduate work are required to complete the program.

The Master of Arts in Human Resource Management (M.A./HRM) program emphasizes the study and practices of human relations and managing personnel. An array of multidisciplinary areas are examined including human resource planning, recruitment and selection, compensation management and benefits, human resource development, labor-management relations, employment law, safety and health, and global perspective on human resources. Some undergraduate prerequisites may be required. The program requires completion of 42 semester hours of graduate work.

The Master of Arts in Global Leadership and Sustainable Development (M.A./GL) is designed to prepare students to become leaders in all types of organizations that include multinational, governmental, and non-profit organizations. Courses include Comparative Management Systems, Global Markets in Transition, International Business Management, and Systems Management. Some prerequisites may be required. Forty-two hours of graduate work are required to complete the program.

The Master of Arts in Organizational Change (M.A./OC) emphasizes the management, design, implementation, and application of organizational change. Courses include Organizational Change and Development, National and Community Change and Development, Culture and Human Organization, and Organizational Behavior. Some prerequisite courses may be required. Forty-two hours of graduate work are required to complete the program.

The Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) offers concentrations for those interested in becoming family nurse practitioners or community-based health clinical nurse specialists. Students who are registered nurses (RN) but lack a Bachelor of Science in Nursing may enter the RN to MSN Pathway. Forty-two semester hours are required to complete the M.S.N. with a clinical nurse specialist concentration, and 48 semester hours are required to complete the M.S.N. with a clinical nurse specialist educator option and family nurse practitioner concentration.

The Master of Arts in Communication (M.A./COM) is designed to prepare students for careers in business communication, marketing, advertising, mass media, public relations, entertainment, broadcast or print journalism, sales, the Internet, writing, or education. Some prerequisite courses may be required. Thirty-nine hours of graduate work are required to complete the program.

The Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (M.A.T.E.S.L.) requires 37 semester hours of graduate work. Courses include English Phonology and the Teaching of Pronunciation, English Syntax and the Teaching of Grammar, and Methods of Teaching Oral/Aural English. Some prerequisite courses may be required.

Master of Education in Secondary Education (M.Ed.) program develops professional educators who are reflective practitioners dedicated to the scholarship of teaching and school renewal. The program is based on an innovative, standards-driven, field-based curriculum that employs cutting-edge educational technology to integrate content and pedagogy. The M.Ed. program requires a minimum of 41 semester hours of graduate work.

The Master of Arts in Diplomacy and Military Studies (M.A./DMS) explores the complex relationships of politics, society, and the military. The M.A./DMS degree is useful for those who are professional military officers or work in government positions. Some prerequisites may be required. The M.A./DMS program requires 42 hours of graduate work.

Master of Social Work (MSW) program is built on a foundation of liberal arts and is committed to the preparation of professional social work practitioners who take pride in their careers. The program prepares social workers to become effective cross-cultural practitioners by focusing on direct planning, administration, and community practice. The M.S.W program requires 58 semester hours of graduate work.

The Faculty

•Valentina M. Abordonado, Ph.D., University of Arizona. Education.

• Jerome Agrusa, Ph.D., Texas A&M. Travel industry management.

• Leinaala Ahu-lsa, Ed.D., University of Hawai’i. Management.

• Michelle Alarcon-Catt, M.B.A., Pepperdine; J.D., Loyola Marymount. Management.

• Dale Allison, Ph.D., RNC, APRN-Rx, FAAN. Underserved populations, multiethnic communities, APRN delivery models for care, outreach programs, service learning.

• Margaret Anderson, Ed.D., M.S.N., RN, APRN. Education, anxiety disorders, mental health.

•Eric Brewe, Ph.D., Arizona State University. Physics.

• Patricia Burrell, Ph.D., RN, APRN, BC. Women's health issues, noncancerous hysterectomy outcomes, transcultural nursing, HIV-AIDS and its effect on women's lives, depth psychology.

•Kathleen J. Cassity, Ph.D., University of Hawai’i. English.

• Justin Cho, Ph.D., MIT. Management.

• Yooncheong Cho, Ph.D., Rutgers. Marketing.

• Jean Coffman, M.A., Columbia University, Teachers College. Teaching English as a second language (TESL).

•Leslie Correa, Ed.D., University of Hawai’i. Education.

• Ron Cranfill, M.S., Chapman College. Management.

•Jon Davidann, Ph.D., University of Minnesota. History.

• ReNel Davis, Ph.D., R.N. Elder health, community health, transcultural health, service learning.

•Dorothy Douthit, Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin. Education.

• Eric Drabkin, Ph.D., UCLA. Economics.

• Antonina Espiritu, Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Economics.

• Hobie Feagai, Ed.D, M.S.N., RN, APRN, FNP, BC. Transcultural practice.

• Daniel Flood, Ph.D., Union Institute and University. Management.

• Susan Fox-Wolfgramm, M.P.A., Ph.D., Texas Tech. Management.

•Ken Guyette, M.S., University of North Dakota; M.B.A., Texas Tech. Accounting.

• Joseph Ha, Ph.D., Rutgers. Marketing.

• Ted Haggblom, Ph.D., Michigan State. Marketing.

• Janice Haley, Ph.D., APRN, BC, CPNP, FNP. Medically fragile children, strengths of parent caregivers.

•John Hawkins, University of Hawai’i. Education.

• Judith Holland, Ph.D., M.S.N. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), guilt and health psychology.

• Gordon Jones, Ph.D., University of New Mexico. Computer sciences and information systems.

• Thomas Kam, M.B.A., University of Hawai’i; CPA. Accounting.

• Mary Kelly, Ph.D., Greenwich. Economics.

• Wendy Lam, M.B.A., University of Hawai’i. Travel industry management.

• Patricia Lange-Otsuka, Ed.D., M.S.N., APRN, BC, CNE. HIV-AIDS issues, educational assessment, NCLEX predictors, chronic illness management, genetics.

• Mark A. Lane, Ph.D., University of Missouri. Finance.

• Leroy Laney, Ph.D., University of Colorado. Finance and economics.

•Binsheng, Li, Ph.D., University of Hawai’i. Economics.

• Ernesto Lucas, Ph.D., University of Hawai`i. Agricultural economics.

• Michelle Marineau, Ph.D., M.S.N., RN, APRN, FNP. Infectious disease management, clinical drug studies, telehealth, SARS.

• Gunter Meissner, Ph.D., Kiel (Germany). Finance, derivatives.

•Aytun Ozturk, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh. Quantitative methods.

• Joseph D. Patsokie, Ph.D., Texas Tech. Travel industry management.

•Stephen Phillips, M.B.A., Central Michigan. Management.

•Evelyn Pua’a, M.Ed., University of Southern California. Mathematics.

•Mitchell Robertson, Ph.D., Iowa State University. Chemistry.

• Kenneth Rossi, Ed.D., University of Southern California. Information systems.

• Catherine Ryan, DNP, M.S.N., RN, APRN, CNM. Women's health, nurse midwifery, NCLEX success, leadership and management.

• Brett Saraniti, Ph.D., Northwestern. Economics.

• Ken Schoolland, M.S.F.S., Georgetown. Economics.

• Michael Seiler, D.B.A., Cleveland State. Finance.

• Joseph Smith, Ed.D., USC. Management.

•Edwin Van Gorder, Ph.D., Stanford University. Management and mathematics.

• Niti Villinger, Ph.D., Cambridge (England). Management.

• James Waddington, M.B.A., University of Hawai`i; CPA. Accounting.

• Gary Waters, M.S.A., Central Michigan. Management.

• Warren Wee, Ph.D., University of Washington (Seattle); M.B.A., University of Hawai`i; CPA. Accounting.

• Linda Wheeler, Ed.D., University of Hawai’i. Education.

• Daniel Binkley, Ph.D., Colorado. History

• Gen. David Bramlett (U.S. Army, ret.), M.A., Duke. History and Literature

• Patrick Bratton, Ph.D., Catholic University. Political Science

• Grace Cheng, Ph.D., Hawai`i at Manoa. Political Science

• Peter Harrington, M.Litt., Edinburgh (Scotland). Archaeology

• Russell Hart, Ph.D., Ohio State. History

• Carlos Juarez, Ph.D., UCLA. International Relations

• S. Mike Pavelec, Ph.D., Ohio State. History

• James Primm, Ph.D., Hawai`i at Manoa. History

• George Satterfield, Ph.D., Illinois at Urbana Champaign. History

• James Stroble, Ph.D., Hawai`i at Manoa. Philosophy

• Captain Carl O. Schuster (U.S. Navy, ret.), M.A., USC. International Relations

• Mary Sheridan, A.C.S.W.: MSW, University Illinois at Chicago; Ph.D. University of Hawai`i at Manoa. American Studies

• Lori Daniels: M.A., University of Chicago; Ph.D. University of Hawaii at Manoa. social welfare

• William (Bill) Hummel: MSW, Hunter College. Social Work

• Scott Okamoto: MSW San Jose State University; Ph.D. University of Hawaii at Manoa. social welfare

• Loraine Marais: MSW, Western Michigan University; Doctorate in Education, Western Michigan University. Education

• Paul Tran: MSW, San Francisco State University. Social Work

• Linda Anngela: MSW, University of Nevada, Reno; Ph.D. University of Hawaii at Manoa. Social welfare

• John (“Jack”) Isbell: MSW, University of Hawai’I at Manoa; Master in Divinity: Virginia Theological Seminary.

• Morris Saldov: MSW and Ph.D., University of Toronto. Social Work

• Robert (Bob) Wolf: MSW, University Illinois at Chicago. Social Work