Overview
The Administration of Justice Law Enforcement Cohort Program, available online, is open to officers statewide, and applications for the fall 2026 semester are still being accepted. The first cohort included officers from the Hawaiʻi Police Department and the Honolulu Police Department , as well as state law enforcement officers with Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DLNR DOCARE).
The deadline for Fall 2026 enrollment is August 1st. Applications for Spring 2027 are due December 1.
Email Dr. Katherine Young to apply.
Acting Chief Mahuna, UH Hilo Chancellor Irwin, and Mayor Alamada celebrate the launch of the cohort program.
“When the university state system can come together with the county police officers to bridge a gap in higher education, that’s incredible — because for every police officer who gets a degree in higher education, that improves their quality of life, their self-esteem.”
“And that has ripple effects to their family and, ultimately, the community.”
-- Mayor Kimo Alameda
UH Hilo’s Administration of Justice program, the only standalone bachelor’s degree in AJ in the University of Hawaiʻi system, is designed to build upon officers’ existing skills and provide a deeper understanding of the legal system, criminal justice processes, and community relations. Administration of Justice Program courses also will be offered online, allowing officers to continue serving their communities full-time while advancing their education alongside a dedicated cohort of fellow law enforcement professionals.
