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loss, climate destabilization, food insecurity and more. Taught by Dr. Albie Miles, the course takes a holis- tic approach and develops leadership, management and practical skills for students who may need to work in diverse communities. It is also an option for preparing students for graduate-level training in education, Ha- waiian studies, anthropolo- gy, agriculture and natural resource management, po- litical science, or urban and regional planning.
Even more academic of- ferings were added in fall 2021, including a Certificate in Long-Term Care, taught by Dr. Lisa Spencer. It’s timely, she says, as Hawaiʻi long-term care environment is growing rapidly due to
icate will provide students with a broad range of admin- istrative skills and knowl- edge needed in the field of long-term care. For those al- ready employed in the health care field, she says the cer- tificate will enhance skills for a more effective job per- formance and greater career mobility.
demic, health and wellness touches every part of our so- ciety. A healthy population is necessary for our commu- nity to thrive in every way. Taking a Native Hawaiian perspective on health and wellness is a way to main- tain our community’s health in our own unique way as is- landers,” Merritt says.
With these new additions, UHWO now has 11 certif- icates to offer. Receiving a certificate can be an appeal- ing option for students who may already be working full- time and need to learn prac- tical skills for a job quickly. Those interested can take a look to see if any of these certificates may fit their edu- cation and career goals.
She believes the stand- alone certificate would pair well with any other con- centration, especially with- in tracks in health sciences, psychology and even those in pre-law or hospitality who are interested in starting a health-related business.
The University of Hawai‘i - West O‘ahu Certificate in Sustainability Issues focuses on topics like food insecurity.
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an aging population. The “This certificate address- by meeting the needs of the long-term care workforce is es the need for skilled and growing aging population,” also experiencing change as competent workers to fill says Spencer.
workers age into retirement. the employee void, there- She hopes that the certif-
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Certificates Can Appeal To Those Already Working Full-time In Need Of Skills
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