Kauai Community College is one of the campuses operated by University Of Hawaii - System. Our records show the address as Lihue, HI, USA.
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Kauai Community College serves the Garden Isle with associate degrees, certificates, and vocational training tailored to rural and tourism-based needs. It emphasizes practical education in natural resources, health, and business, promoting community sustainability and cultural preservation.
- Division of Academic Support: Tutoring, library services, and student success courses.
- Division of Business Technologies: Accounting, office administration, and computer applications for small businesses.
- Division of Continuing Education: Community workshops in arts, crafts, and personal development.
- Division of Humanities: Hawaiian studies, history, and liberal arts, focusing on local history and indigenous knowledge.
- Division of Math, Science, and Technology: Agriculture, automotive technology, and information technology, with farm-based learning.
- Division of Nursing and Allied Health: Practical nursing and medical assisting, addressing rural healthcare shortages.
- Culinary Arts Program: Food preparation and hospitality, incorporating Kauai's farm-to-table ethos.
- Early Childhood Education: Child development and teaching credentials for preschool settings.
- Natural Resource Management: Conservation, forestry, and sustainable agriculture programs.
The college's 150-acre campus includes demonstration farms and greenhouses for hands-on agriculture training. Partnerships with local ranches and resorts provide internships. Transfer options to UH system universities are supported through articulation agreements. Courses integrate Hawaiian language and environmental stewardship, with field trips to Kauai's ecosystems. Flexible scheduling accommodates island lifestyles, including online and hybrid formats. Community programs offer non-credit training in disaster response and tourism. Graduates fill essential roles in agriculture, healthcare, education, and tourism, bolstering Kauai's economy while preserving its natural beauty and cultural heritage through skilled, community-oriented professionals.
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