Graduate Schools

The Graduate School of Humanities offers a number of advanced specialized courses and a variety of foreign language courses under a coursework system that takes advantage of the unique characteristics of each major, so that students can deepen their specialized knowledge, acquire an interdisciplinary perspective, and acquire the ability to be active in the international community.
In addition, to enable students to acquire the ability to communicate logically, most of the classes are small in size and make extensive use of presentations and discussions, thereby creating a student-centered environment that encourages communication not only between students and instructors, but also among students.
Through small-group exercises and one-on-one thesis guidance led by academic advisors, students are provided with detailed guidance according to their research themes, needs, and level of achievement, so that they can steadily complete their theses.

Details of each department and institute are as follows.

Major in Philosophy

The Master's Course in Philosophy offers a wide range of specialized courses and a variety of foreign language courses under a coursework system so that students can promote research in philosophy while acquiring an interdisciplinary perspective and the ability to play an active role in the international community.
In addition, taking advantage of the small class size, we strive to develop and improve students' research skills through student-centered classes based on communication not only between faculty members and students, but also among students.
In addition to providing detailed individual guidance according to each student's research theme, needs, and level of achievement, the program also provides opportunities for guidance by all full-time faculty members, such as at research presentation meetings, so that students can steadily complete their master's theses.
In addition, in the doctoral course, classes are provided to further continue and develop the research conducted in the master's course and to acquire more advanced research skills. Specifically, "Special Lectures on Philosophy" are offered specifically for doctoral students, and under the supervision and guidance of their supervisors, students are required to present specific research results, which are critically examined as a stepping stone for presentation at academic conferences and submission to specialized journals.
Furthermore, the "Doctoral Course Student Research Presentation Meeting" is held each academic year with the participation of all faculty members, making it mandatory for all students in the doctoral course to make a presentation and responding to questions from faculty members other than their supervisors, thereby substantiating the guidance provided by the course system. Through the curriculum policy described above, the department as a whole provides the guidance necessary for individual doctoral students to complete their doctoral dissertations.

Major in Japanese Literature

Based on its educational objectives, the department offers courses in Japanese literature studies for researchers, curators, librarians, editors, and other professionals who require highly specialized knowledge, creative writers, professionals involved in practical Japanese language education, and members of society who seek deep education and engage in social activities.

The Master's Program follows the following curriculum in accordance with the degree conferment policy.

Courses on ancient, medieval, early-modern, modern, and contemporary literature. Courses related to linguistics. Courses on Noh and other performing arts Establish subjects related to literary creation. Courses on Okinawan literature and Chinese literature, which are important components of Japanese literature, will be established. This will enable the development of specialized knowledge and the ability to identify and explore research themes in order to gain a broader perspective on Japanese literature. In addition, we will also offer courses in Japanese language education to cultivate advanced expertise not only in research but also in the field of education. Through these courses, students will acquire advanced and specialized knowledge in literature and Japanese linguistics from ancient to modern times. Students will enhance their ability to accurately and critically read and analyze literature in their field of specialization. The Master's Program offers the "Nohgaku Researcher Development Program" and the "Literary and Creative Writing Research Program. In the "Nohgaku Researcher Development Program," students can pursue new research subjects from an academic perspective while learning more about Nohgaku, one of Japan's important performing arts. In the "Literary Creation Program," students study actual works of literature and art, and are provided with subjects such as copyright and art management that enable them to answer the question of what creation means from a social perspective, thereby creating a curriculum that enables them to consider literary creation from a contemporary and social perspective.

In the doctoral course, in accordance with the degree conferment policy, in addition to the above, a group of courses is established to further deepen research in one's area of specialization and to cultivate the ability to set one's own research themes in one's area of specialization and to think logically. In addition, students will be able to develop a wide range of perspectives and cultivate their own research fields through individualized instruction that addresses the interests of each student. In addition, the program will deepen cooperation with the Institute of International Japanese Studies to develop interdisciplinary and international education. The Department of English Language and Literature will also develop students' ability to understand Japanese literature not as an isolated entity, but as something that has been constructed in the context of the diverse relations of the international community.

Major in English Literature and Linguistics

Major in English Literature and Linguistics offers a wide range of specialized courses, including methodology and foreign language courses, so that students can acquire a broad perspective and deep specialized knowledge in their respective fields of literature and linguistics, and acquire the ability to conduct independent research in a step-by-step manner.

In the master's program, the curriculum is organized so that students can lay the foundation for cultivating applied knowledge and research skills by taking methodology as an introductory subject, which will serve as the basis for research, and other specialized subjects in the literature and linguistics fields, respectively. Taking advantage of the small class size, detailed guidance is provided according to each student's research theme, necessity, and level of achievement. In addition to guidance in specialized courses such as seminars, all full-time faculty members in the field provide guidance and advice on research methods and the structure of the thesis in preparation for writing the master's thesis at the annual interim presentation meeting.

In the doctoral course, in order to further develop the research conducted in the master's course and to cultivate human resources who can explore original research themes in their own specialized fields and make new contributions to their research fields by utilizing the specialized knowledge and research skills cultivated in the master's course, the entire department conducts research work education centered on the supervising teachers in addition to coursework-based classes. In addition to the coursework system, the entire department conducts research work education led by supervisors. In order to ensure that students acquire the methodologies that form the basis of research, the doctoral program also offers classes in methodology for literature and linguistics, respectively. In addition, more specialized "special lecture" courses have been established for doctoral students, and they are encouraged to conduct research under the guidance of their supervisors and to present their research both inside and outside the university. In addition, students can take courses in different areas by various faculty members as coursework, enabling them to gain a broader perspective and more advanced and extensive knowledge. In addition to the thesis guidance by academic advisors, a mid-term presentation of research is held every year, and guidance and advice are provided by all full-time faculty members in the relevant field. As described above, the entire department provides the necessary guidance and support so that students can present the results of their research at internal and external conferences and publish their research findings as a "doctoral dissertation.

In both the master's and doctoral programs, students are provided with opportunities to study abroad through the SA program, in addition to foreign language courses, so that they can acquire internationality to fully meet the needs of an increasingly globalized society and be active in a wide range of fields.

Major in History

1. In the master's course, in order to meet the research and study interests of students with diverse aspirations, such as researchers, highly specialized professionals, and highly educated people, the following courses are offered in the fields of archaeology, ancient history, medieval history, modern history, and contemporary history in the field of Japanese history; ancient history, medieval history, and modern history in the field of Oriental history; and ancient history, medieval history, and modern history in the field of Western history The following courses will be offered on a day/evening basis.
   (1) In order for students to acquire a broad knowledge of history, advanced and specialized knowledge in their own specialized fields, and the ability to communicate in an academic manner through presentations, discussions, question and answer sessions, the Department of Japanese History will offer courses in research on the history of each period and historical archives, while the Department of Oriental and Western History will offer courses in research on the history of each period (joint courses with the faculty). In the field of Japanese history, we offer courses in research on the history of each period and historical archives.) In addition, the graduate school will offer courses such as "Introduction to Okinawan Studies" and "Reading Foreign Texts" as common subjects unique to the graduate school, and "Archives Studies" and "Research on Archives Management" to enable students to acquire practical skills that transcend fields and eras.
   (2) Establish "Special Research" and "Seminar" subjects for each field and period to deepen students' specialized knowledge, improve their academic communication skills, and enable them to acquire empirical research skills and skills such as criticism of historical materials, the ability to critically examine previous research, and the ability to set unique and original research themes. Special Research" and "Seminar" subjects will be established for each field and period. In addition, "Exercises in Documentary Historiography" will be offered as a common subject to deepen practical skills.
   (3) In "Exercises" and "Special Research" courses taught by full-time faculty members, interim reports on master's theses and question-and-answer sessions will be conducted so that each student can acquire the ability to collect, organize, and analyze historical materials necessary for his/her research theme, and to express his/her own considerations based on them in a logical and persuasive manner, thereby completing the master's thesis.
2. In the doctoral course, "Special Seminar in History" will be offered under the day/evening course system, and each supervising professor will be in charge of the course. Students take at least 12 credits of these courses as research work courses, and through repeated presentations at academic conferences and submission of papers to academic journals, they deepen their research in their own specialized fields and cultivate the ability to gain the social recognition they deserve as researchers. At the same time, by taking at least 8 credits of "special lectures" (joint courses with the master's course) in the fields of Japanese, Eastern, and Western history taught by a faculty member other than the supervising professor as coursework courses, students can broaden their research perspectives and acquire research guidance skills for becoming researchers and advanced professionals. The doctoral dissertation is the result of such studies. The doctoral dissertation is positioned as the outcome of such studies.

Major in Geography

Major in Geography operates the following programs to deepen students' specialized knowledge, acquire interdisciplinary perspectives, and acquire the ability to play an active role in international society.

1. （In the second year, students will acquire the research methods necessary for their research themes and the ability to present their results and findings. In addition, a system in which guidance is constantly provided by multiple faculty members is in place by adopting a multiple faculty guidance system from the time of admission, as well as by holding research presentation meetings twice a year. In addition, field research is conducted in the first and second years to acquire highly specialized field research methods.
2. （In the doctoral course, students are provided with highly specialized seminar-style education to obtain a doctoral degree, centering on individual guidance by academic advisors. There, students confirm research methods, improve presentation skills including overseas presentations, and scrutinize the originality of research results. In addition, through coursework, students can receive highly specialized instruction from faculty members other than their supervisor. Students in the doctoral program will go through a path from the preparation of their doctoral dissertation to the awarding of their degree, which includes a review by the Review Subcommittee and an exchange of opinions at a joint presentation meeting (which is open to the public and attended by all faculty members in the department as well as other graduate students and non-degree holders).

Major in Psychology

The following curricula are organized in accordance with the educational objectives and degree awarding policies.

(Master's Program) (Doctoral Program)

1. Courses focusing on the two areas of "cognition" and "development" are arranged so that students can acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to study the human mind without bias.
2. The Department offers compulsory seminar courses throughout the year to provide small-group instruction in highly specialized research methods.
3. Students are required to take elective basic courses in a variety of fields so that they can learn knowledge in areas other than their own. In addition, developmental courses are offered to deepen students' own specialties.
4. The "master's thesis" research is regarded as an opportunity to analyze the human mind scientifically and objectively, and to cultivate the ability to clearly describe and communicate the results of that research.
5. In the above subjects and activities, group discussions, presentations, and assignments utilizing information technology are incorporated to cultivate communication, presentation, and IT utilization skills.

（Doctoral Program (Doctoral Program)

1. Courses are arranged so that students can take classes taught by faculty members outside of their own specialty, so that they can acquire the cutting-edge knowledge and skills necessary to study the human mind without bias.
2. Courses are designed for students to acquire the skills to effectively develop and conduct classes, which will be necessary when they take up leadership positions at universities and other educational institutions after completion of their studies.
3. Courses are designed for students to acquire the skills to write papers and make presentations in English so that they can present their own research at international academic conferences.
4. In order to ensure the smooth progress of "doctoral dissertation" research, courses are arranged to provide detailed guidance to graduate students according to their research themes and level of achievement in a small-group, almost one-on-one setting. In addition, research presentations by the entire department held three times a year are used as a venue for group guidance by all full-time faculty members.
5. In the above subjects and activities, group discussions, presentations, and assignments utilizing information technology are incorporated to cultivate communication, presentation, and IT utilization skills.

Institute of International Japanese Studies

The following curricula are organized in accordance with the educational objectives and degree awarding policies.

1. In the master's program, a curriculum consisting of required courses, core courses, and related courses (courses shared with other majors) is designed and implemented to enable students to promote their own Japanese studies and to acquire interdisciplinary and international perspectives.
   In the compulsory International Japanese Studies Seminar, students receive careful guidance on their thesis in addition to regular classes from a dedicated faculty member of the Institute of International Japanese Studies, who serves as their advisor. In the International Japanese Studies Joint Seminar, in which all students participate, students take an introductory course in international Japanese studies, learn various aspects of Japanese culture from guest lecturers, and give interim presentations on their thesis topics to each other and exchange opinions. Core courses include a variety of original courses related to international Japanese studies, as well as classes that provide students with writing training in both English and Japanese. In the related courses, in addition to classes for students to master their own specialized fields, there are many classes in other majors that enable students to acquire a broad range of knowledge.
   In this way, the curriculum provides students with the freedom of choice to acquire a wide range of knowledge while writing a highly specialized thesis.
2. In the doctoral program, small-group instruction by academic advisors is the principle; the credit system and coursework system were introduced in FY2017. Small-group guidance by a faculty advisor is provided in "International Japanese Studies I and II," which students are required to take for three years. This enables careful thesis guidance and the preparation of doctoral dissertations. In addition, students are required to make a presentation every year in the "International Japanese Studies Joint Seminar," a required course for the master's program, thereby establishing a system that enables students to prepare for presentations at academic conferences on campus.
   The introduction of the coursework system obliges students to acquire a broader range of ideas and knowledge than was previously optional. This not only enables students to acquire a wide range of knowledge when writing their doctoral dissertations, but also serves as a foundation for future careers in advanced professions other than specialized research. This well-developed curriculum enables students to write their doctoral dissertations.

Master's Program

The Graduate School of Intercultural Communication organizes the following curricula to achieve the Graduate School's degree awarding policy (Diploma Policy).

1. The Graduate School of Intercultural Communication offers three research fields: "Intercultural Correlation Studies" for "Correlations among various regional cultures in international society," "Multicultural Studies" for "Coexistence in a multicultural and multiethnic society," and "Cultural Exchange and Awareness in an Information Society Mediated by Various Media" for "Multicultural Information Space Studies. The "Multicultural Information Space Research" courses will be offered to encourage students to take more than one course group.
2. To cultivate the ability to critically review prior literature and to develop original ideas, International Cultural Studies is a required course for the first year of the Master's program. In addition, courses that focus on literature reading and discussion will be provided in each course group to improve students' critical reading skills.
3. Provide several courses that enable students to tackle practical issues related to cross-cultural understanding and exchange, and clearly indicate them in the syllabus to make it easier for graduate students to make their choices.
4. In addition to the required courses on international cultural studies, international cultural joint research, and master's thesis exercises, students will be required to make presentations on their research plans at the annual research concept presentation held in July, the interim presentation held in November, and at the International Society for Cultural Information Studies. In addition, we have set up Japanese language thesis exercises and courses in writing and oral presentation in English to develop skills in presenting in languages other than one's native tongue, and strongly encourage graduate students who need these courses to take them.
5. Based on the collaboration with the Graduate School of Intercultural Communication, the foundation faculty, we will allow undergraduate students who meet certain conditions to take courses in the Graduate School.

Doctoral Course

The Graduate School of Intercultural Communication organizes the following curricula to achieve the Graduate School's degree awarding policy (Diploma Policy).

1. In order to enhance expertise in the three research areas of the Graduate School: "Intercultural Correlation Studies," "Multicultural Conviviality Studies," and "Multicultural Information Space Studies," in addition to the doctoral dissertation seminar, a "doctoral workshop" is arranged with the participation of all faculty members belonging to the Graduate School to deepen learning from different fields.
2. In addition to providing guidance through the doctoral dissertation seminar so that students can publish their research results as a monograph after critically evaluating foreign language literature (written in languages other than their native tongue), we strongly encourage students to submit their research results to academic journals at home and abroad and to present their research abroad.
3. Assign students to comment on other graduate students in the "Doctoral Workshop" as a training ground for mentoring and educating younger students when they become researchers in the future, and at the same time, encourage tutors for international students affiliated with graduate schools. To provide guidance not only in research content and methods, but also to help other graduate students, especially those in the master's program, become aware of the significance of "Practical wisdom".
4. To enhance students' ability to plan and manage research projects by encouraging them to participate in joint research projects so that they can stand on their own as independent researchers.

Master's Program

The Graduate School of Economics has established the following curriculum policy to realize the Graduate School of Economics' educational goals of fostering internationally competent researchers in the Ph. The curriculum policy of the Graduate School of Economics, which is the pillar of the realization of the Diploma Policy, is as follows.

The core policy is "Curriculum with an internationally accepted quality assurance system. This is a policy that requires a curriculum that can realize quality assurance of the human resources to be produced and a teaching and evaluation system from the viewpoint of advanced internationalization of the research level and content of the human resources to be produced. In order to support this core policy and achieve the attainment goals set forth in the Diploma Policy for the three educational goals, the curriculum is organized into the following categories: "introductory subjects," "basic subjects," "specialized subjects," "research guidance subjects," "special lectures," and "Japanese language.

• The role of the "introductory course group."
  The entrance examination pathway (for working adults) does not require knowledge of economics. In addition, the research environment for both international students and undergraduates differs from that of Japanese students. Therefore, we will place a group of introductory subjects as recurrent subjects to study the basics of economics and empirical economics.
• Purpose of the "Basic Subjects Group"
  Aiming at an "internationally acceptable curriculum," students will acquire standard knowledge of "social economics," "economic history," "microeconomics," "macroeconomics," and "econometrics. All of these courses are written courses for the examination of basic skills for doctoral dissertation research (QE), the guidelines of which are clearly stated in the syllabus, and the course content is verified by the Faculty Council.
• Organization and Features of "Specialized Subjects"
  The specialized subject groups consist of five major fields: History, Philosophy, and Institutions; Finance and Corporations; Policy and Environment; International and Regional Studies; and Applied Micro, Applied Macro, and Quantitative Sciences. Each major field has "Applied Microeconomics," "Applied Macroeconomics," and "Statistics" as common courses, while each major field consists of original courses in the major field and courses closely related to other fields. This group of courses makes full use of the traditions and strengths of the diverse faculty organization.
• Significance of "Research Guidance Courses"
  In "Economics Seminar I" and "Economics Seminar II," students receive research guidance individually or in small groups with their academic advisors. In the "Master's Workshop," graduate students receive cross-disciplinary criticism and advice from the faculty of the Graduate School, and are provided with opportunities for peer review and research exchange among graduate students. The guidance system organically combines individual and collective guidance that contributes to the advancement of the level of graduate students' research activities.

Doctoral Course

The Graduate School of Economics has established the following curriculum policy, which is the pillar of the Graduate School of Sociology's educational goal of fostering researchers with the ability to communicate with the international community.

The core policy is "Curriculum with an internationally accepted quality assurance system. This is a policy that requires a curriculum that can realize quality assurance of the human resources to be produced and a teaching and evaluation system from the viewpoint of advanced internationalization of the research level and content of the human resources to be produced. In order to support this core policy and achieve the attainment goals set forth in the Diploma Policy for the three educational goals, the curriculum is organized into the following categories: "introductory subjects," "basic subjects," "specialized subjects," "research guidance subjects," "special lectures," and "Japanese language.

• The role of the "introductory course group."
  The entrance examination pathway (for working adults) does not require knowledge of economics. In addition, the research environment for both international students and undergraduates differs from that of Japanese students. Therefore, we will place a group of introductory subjects as recurrent subjects to study the basics of economics and empirical economics.
• Purpose of the "Basic Subjects Group"
  Aiming at an "internationally acceptable curriculum," students will acquire standard knowledge of "social economics," "economic history," "microeconomics," "macroeconomics," and "econometrics. All of these courses are written courses for the examination of basic skills for doctoral dissertation research (QE), the guidelines of which are clearly stated in the syllabus, and the course content is verified by the Faculty Council.
• Organization and Features of "Specialized Subject Groups"
  Specialized Subject Groups consist of five major fields of study: History, Philosophy, and Institutions; Finance and Corporations; Policy and Environment; International and Regional Studies; and Applied Micro, Applied Macro, and Quantitative Studies. Each major field has "Applied Microeconomics," "Applied Macroeconomics," and "Statistics" as common courses, while each major field consists of original courses in the major field and courses closely related to other fields. This is a group of subjects that takes advantage of the traditions and strengths of the diverse faculty organization. In the doctoral course, students continue to take specialized subject groups to acquire deeper knowledge.
• Significance of "Research Guidance Courses"
  In "Economics Seminar I," "Economics Seminar II," "Economics Seminar III," "Economics Seminar IV," and "Economics Seminar V," research guidance is provided individually or in small groups with a faculty advisor. In the "Master's Workshop," graduate students receive cross-disciplinary criticism and advice from the faculty of the Graduate School, and are provided with opportunities for peer review and research exchange. In the "Doctoral Workshop," faculty members other than the supervising professor will discuss the thesis and deepen the debate. The program has a guidance system that organically combines individual and collective guidance that contributes to the advancement of the level of research activities.

Master's Program

CP1: Coursework subjects include the "Research on the Origin of Jurisprudence" and "Special Lectures".

• In the "Study of Legal Sources," students learn how to read and understand foreign literature necessary for legal research through reading foreign literature related to jurisprudence, and acquire translation skills.
• Special lectures are designed to systematically acquire specialized knowledge based on a review of the fundamentals of each field.

CP2 As research work subjects, seminars and thesis guidance will be offered.

• Exercises are designed to deepen students' research by setting themes in accordance with their interests and research needs, and by having students report, answer questions, and discuss about their investigations and research.
• Dissertation guidance aims to help students acquire the skills necessary for legal research, and the supervising professor provides step-by-step guidance toward the completion of the dissertation.

CP3 The course system is established as a guideline, and three courses are presented.

　(1) Researcher training course: No subject recommended to be taken is specified, and students are encouraged to select subjects voluntarily in accordance with their research themes and the image of researchers they aspire to become.
　(2) Advanced Professional Development Course: Course models are presented for each type of industry.
　(3) Course for research on specific issues: For students who aim to conduct research on specific issues other than (1) Course for the development of researchers and (2) Course for the development of highly-skilled professionals, the program does not specify recommended courses and encourages students to select courses based on the guidance of their academic advisors.

Doctoral Course

CP1 Special research is offered as coursework, with the aim of enabling students to systematically acquire the specialized knowledge in each field necessary for their own research.
CP2 Special research seminars are offered as research work, and the supervising professor provides step-by-step guidance toward the completion of the doctoral dissertation.

The Graduate School of Politics organizes and implements curricula that enable students to achieve the standards set forth in the Diploma Policy in accordance with the following policies. The faculty members of the Major in Politics and Major in Global Politics will cooperate appropriately to provide effective research guidance for students. Opportunities will also be provided for students whose native language is a foreign language to receive guidance in writing papers and assignments in Japanese.

■Major in Politics
＜Master's Program
CP1 The Department of Political Science will offer basic courses in political science to enable students to acquire specialized knowledge and a broad education in political science, mainly in the first year of the master's program. Courses in normative fields such as political theory and empirical fields such as political process theory will also be offered.
CP2 In preparing the master's thesis, in addition to research guidance by the supervising professor, an interim debriefing session will be held with the participation of faculty members to provide the thesis guidance so that students can acquire a balanced and multifaceted viewpoint.

<Doctoral Program
CP1: Basic and advanced courses in political science will be offered.
CP2 The supervisor will provide individual thesis guidance on the student's research theme, and will also provide opportunities for the presentation of the thesis concept with faculty members in attendance to provide multifaceted research guidance.

Major in Global Politics
<Master's Program
CP1 The Department of International Politics offers basic theory courses on international political theory, history, and policy as required elective courses, and specialized courses on global issues, regional studies, and practical skills as elective courses, in order to provide students with specialized knowledge and practical skills in international politics.
CP2 To enable students to acquire the language and communication skills necessary to be active internationally, courses to strengthen reading, writing, and discussion skills in specialized English will be offered as required courses.
CP3 In preparing a master's thesis or research paper, in addition to research guidance by the supervising professor, there will be an interim debriefing session attended by faculty members, and the thesis guidance will be provided so that students can acquire a balanced and multifaceted viewpoint.

The basic characteristic of education and research at the Graduate School of Social Well-being Studies is to elucidate the various problems of contemporary society by focusing on the nature of people living in such society, and to explore the values to be achieved and the methods to realize them in diverse social settings. In organizing and implementing the curricula, the Department of Sociology will promote education and research that focuses on the problems of modern society and the nature of people living in them, by organizing courses in the social sciences and humanities adjacent to sociology as its foundation.
Based on the above policy, the Graduate School of Sociology organizes its curriculum as follows.

Master's Program

The program will focus on Sociology and Media Studies, providing graduate students with an appropriate introduction to the accumulation of academic achievements and future directions in each area, as well as a seminar-style education based on each student's research theme.

　1. "Seminar" will be offered to support students in their research activities towards the writing of their own research topic based on their own research and to encourage research exchange between students . 2.
2. hold a "Seminar" in which the entire faculty will collectively guide students through the process of writing a finance article from problem formulation and conception to writing.
3. to improve students' research and practical research skills in relation to their own research topics, there will be a special course as a methodological subject to qualify students to become certified in substantive social research. 4.
4. to join the credit transfer system of sociology graduate schools in the Kanto region and provide open graduate course opportunities.

Doctoral Course

In the doctoral program, graduate students will be provided with "milestones leading up to their dissertation" to ensure that they are able to conduct the research necessary to obtain a doctoral degree, and all established courses will be credited.

1. In each semester, "Doctoral Dissertation Guidance" is allocated as a subject to guide students to properly carry out the research necessary to obtain a doctoral degree, and the supervising faculty members provide guidance on dissertations in a seminar format.
2. Courses ("Comprehensive Exercise for Sociology A") to instruct students in writing articles to be submitted to academic journals, etc. for publication after peer review, and courses ("Comprehensive Exercise for Sociology B") to instruct the entire faculty in writing dissertations applying for doctoral degrees.
3. Establish a course ("Academic English Writing Skills for the Social Sciences") to guide students in writing academic papers in English.

The daytime master's course is mainly designed for students who have already acquired basic knowledge of business administration (including related fields) at the undergraduate level, so that they can independently learn more deeply about their research themes (including related fields) and methodologies necessary for their research, and can prepare a master's thesis or research paper. The courses are designed to enable students to independently learn more deeply about their research themes (including related fields) and methodologies necessary for their research, and to enable them to write a master's thesis or research paper. Classes will be conducted in small groups. In addition, even those who wish to become researchers can take a certain number of courses in the evening master's program, where many graduate students are working, because practical knowledge is useful in business administration research.
The evening and master's programs will offer courses in several specialized fields, each with its own set of required elective courses appropriate to its field of specialization. In addition, given the diversity of students' backgrounds and needs, basic courses in business administration and related fields will be offered, and students will be able to freely take courses from other courses. Furthermore, emphasis will be placed on master's thesis guidance, with thesis guidance provided in small groups and group guidance at the course level, aiming to produce a master's thesis that integrates practical experience with appropriate theory and methodology.
The doctoral course is designed for students who have already acquired basic knowledge and research methods in business administration (including related fields) in the master's course, so that they can independently learn more in-depth and advanced research themes and methodologies necessary for their research, and can steadily prepare a high-quality doctoral dissertation. The courses are designed to enable students to independently study their own research themes and the methodologies necessary for their research in depth and at a high level, and to steadily produce a high-quality doctoral dissertation. In addition to the dissertation guidance courses as research work, the doctoral course workshop is divided into three steps as coursework, aiming at the steady completion of the doctoral dissertation while improving the quality level of the dissertation. In addition, although individual research guidance is mainly provided by supervisors, a multiple-supervisor system will be introduced in order to promote steady progress in research toward degree acquisition and to clarify the criteria for examination. In addition, we will operate and implement a step system and doctoral course workshops in accordance with the "Guidelines for Doctoral Course Guidance," and aim to further facilitate the awarding of degrees by regularly checking the implementation system for classes and thesis guidance, as well as related regulations.

Major in Social Policy and Community Development

Curriculum Development Policy
In order to achieve the degree conferment policy of the department, the curriculum is organized as follows.
Master's Degree (Welfare and Social Services)
CP1] In order to cultivate DP1 expertise and DP2 reading comprehension, the department offers "Specialized Common Subjects" to acquire research methods and "Specialized Development Subjects" to study issues and theories of social welfare from three different fields as coursework.
CP2] In order to cultivate DP2 reading comprehension skills, especially the ability to read specialized English texts, "Practical English Reading" is offered.
CP3] "Academic English" and "Practical English Reading" are offered to cultivate the ability to express oneself in DP3, especially in specialized English texts.
　　　　 To cultivate DP3 expression, DP4 practical ability, and DP5 research ability, there will be "Seminar Courses" as research work, in which students will receive individualized guidance to converge on a master's thesis.

Master (Academic)
CP4] In order to cultivate DP6 Expertise and DP7 Reading Comprehension, "Specialty Common Courses" to acquire research methods and "Specialty Development Courses" to study issues and theories of regional development from three areas are offered as coursework.
CP5] To cultivate DP7 reading comprehension skills, especially the ability to read specialized English texts, "Practical English Reading" is offered.
CP6] "Academic English" and "Practical English Reading" will be offered to cultivate the ability to express oneself in English, especially in DP8.
　　　　 In order to cultivate the ability to express DP8, the ability to practice DP9, and the ability to conduct research DP10, there will be "Seminar Courses" as research work, in which students will receive individual guidance so that they can converge on their master's thesis.

Learning Methods and Sequence
In the first year, students will first attend lectures by multiple instructors on research design, research methods, data collection and data analysis techniques from various viewpoints, with emphasis on coursework.
In the first year, students are given individualized guidance to converge on a master's thesis as research work by a faculty member who is in charge of the student's research topic.
In addition to individual thesis guidance, a presentation is held with the participation of all faculty members in the department during the period when the master's thesis concept is being finalized.
In addition, before conducting research on human subjects, students must undergo a review by the Research Ethics Committee and obtain approval that they are in compliance with research ethics.

Major in Clinical Psychology

Curriculum Development Policy
In order to achieve the degree awarding policy of the department, the curriculum will be organized as follows.

Master's Degree (Clinical Psychology)
CP1] In order to cultivate DP1 expertise and DP2 reading comprehension, the department will offer "specialized core courses" as coursework to master the fundamentals of clinical psychology in response to the diversification and sophistication of needs for clinical psychology in recent years, and "specialized advanced courses" to develop these fundamentals in greater depth.
CP2] In order to cultivate the ability to express DP3, the ability to practice DP4, and the ability to conduct research DP5, there are "practical training courses" related to clinical practice and "research guidance courses" that converge with the master's thesis as research work.

Learning Methods and Sequence
In the first year, emphasis is placed on coursework, and lectures and case studies from various viewpoints are given by multiple teachers on the clinical practice skills required for licensed psychologists and clinical psychologists.
In the second half of the fall semester of the first year, a sub-supervisor in an adjoining research field will join the program to cooperate with the student in the development of a research plan.
In addition to individual thesis guidance, a presentation is held with the participation of all faculty members in the department during the period when the concept of the master's thesis is being finalized.
In addition, before conducting research on human subjects, students must undergo a review by the Research Ethics Committee and obtain approval that they are in compliance with research ethics.

Major in Social Policy, Community Development, Clinical Psychology

Curriculum Development Policy
In order to achieve the degree awarding policy of the department, the curriculum will be organized as follows.

Doctor of Philosophy (Human Welfare)
CP1] Special lectures on welfare-related subjects are provided as coursework to cultivate DP1 expertise, DP2 reading comprehension, and DP3 expressive ability.
CP2] To cultivate DP3 expressive ability, DP4 practical ability, and DP5 research ability, special exercises focusing on thesis guidance will be provided as research work.

Doctor of Philosophy (Academic)
CP3] Special lectures on community and clinical psychology will be offered as coursework to cultivate DP6 Expertise, DP7 Reading Comprehension, and DP8 Expressive Skills.
CP4] In order to cultivate DP8 Expressive ability, DP9 Practical ability, and DP10 Research ability, special exercises focusing on thesis guidance will be provided as research work.

Learning Methods, Sequence, etc.
Students will not only receive individual guidance, but also attend lectures on related fields as coursework.
In addition to individual guidance, students will also attend lectures in related fields as coursework.
In addition to individual thesis guidance, an annual doctoral thesis research presentation is held each year with the participation of all faculty members in the department.
In addition, before conducting research on human subjects, the research ethics committee will review the research and approve that the research ethics have been complied with.

In order to achieve the degree awarding policy of the Graduate School, the curriculum will be organized as follows.

Master's Program

In the master's course, the curriculum will be organized to enable students to acquire advanced knowledge and skills that can be used in the international community, while covering the periphery of their major field of study. Specifically, the curriculum will be organized in consideration of the following items.

1. Classify the field into multiple research areas and organize the curriculum so that up-to-date education is provided in each area.
2. Organize the curriculum so that appropriate education can be provided to students who aim for both research and development types.
3. For students who do not specialize in information science and technology at the undergraduate level, the curriculum will be flexible enough to allow them to take major undergraduate courses in information science and technology.
4. Organize the curriculum to accommodate internationalization.

(Method and sequence of students' study, etc.)
In the master's program, first, coursework and research guidance will be provided according to graduate students' research areas and research and development. Encourage students to present their research results at conferences both within the university and at home and abroad, and provide education to foster them as advanced engineers with knowledge and skills that can be used in the international community.

Doctoral Course

In the doctoral program, students are required to take coursework to acquire advanced knowledge and skills covering the entire field of information science. In addition, in order to cultivate the qualities of independent researchers or engineers who can exercise leadership in research and development projects, doctoral thesis guidance is provided through special research and special seminars.

(Methods and sequence of student study, etc.)
In the doctoral course, students will acquire a wide range of knowledge and skills in the field of information science in general through coursework at an early stage, while cultivating the qualities of independent researchers and engineers who can exercise leadership in research and development projects through planned academic activities.

As an independent graduate school, the Graduate School offers a diverse and flexible curriculum to nurture highly specialized professionals who are responsible for policy making, regional (urban) development, and industry creation, as well as working professionals and researchers who have both specialized knowledge and practical skills. The curriculum consists of three creative groups and nine programs.

In the master's program

1. To accommodate working adults with diverse backgrounds and levels, an introductory course will be established as an introductory subject, and the curriculum will be designed to accommodate a variety of working adults.
2. The basic subjects include "Policy Workshop" and "Fundamentals of Policy Analysis" as well as other subjects to acquire diverse research skills and a wide range of related knowledge on policy research. Through classes incorporating active learning, students will acquire the ability to make policy proposals to solve social problems.
3. In addition to program courses in the specialized areas of each creative group, students can take courses outside of their own group as related courses in order to form a broad perspective necessary as a member of society and to promote interdisciplinary research.
4. While the ultimate goal of the seminar courses is to prepare a master's thesis, the curriculum on research methods and research skills is provided with an emphasis on coursework. Faculty staff and the director of the Graduate School (a faculty member who is responsible for the administration and management of the Graduate School in addition to course and research guidance) provide guidance and instruction from pre-entry to post-entry and through completion of the master's degree program.
5. For working adults, classes are offered on weekday evenings and Saturdays to enable students to balance work and study. Support for working students is provided through the introduction of a long-term enrollment system (selected at the time of admission) and other measures.

In the Doctoral Program

1. The basic subjects of "Research Methods," "Joint Seminars," and "Reading Foreign Language Literature" are compulsory, and focus not only on research work but also on coursework.
2. After completing the basic subjects and specialized area subjects, students aim to complete their doctoral dissertation through research guidance.

The objective of the Graduate School is to produce practitioners and researchers who have acquired comprehensive design skills. In order to achieve this, the Graduate School and each department organizes and implements an educational curriculum with the following features so that students can identify problems on their own, explore and create solutions on their own, and put them into practice.

Master's Course
(1) Curriculum that integrates undergraduate and graduate education
In order to achieve educational coherence between the undergraduate and graduate programs, undergraduate students will be able to take graduate courses ahead of their undergraduate counterparts, and master's students will be able to take undergraduate courses as needed. In addition, in order to make the consistency of the educational curriculum easier for students to understand, the distribution of courses from the undergraduate to the doctoral level will be made in annual order.
(2) Multiple course system
In today's diversified society and intense interactions among different industries, there is a need for a wide range of human resources across various fields in addition to those who specialize in specialized fields. In addition, there is a strong need for recurrent education for working people in urban centers. In order to respond to such needs, multiple courses of study will be offered with different subject selections and different lengths of study.
(3) Design education in studios
In order to cultivate comprehensive design skills, the school will provide a place for students to create artwork, called a studio. The studio is a place where many faculty members and students work together, discuss and critique their research, and strongly promote design education. (3) A number of corresponding courses will be placed in the "Studio Courses".
(4) Practical education courses and on- and off-campus practical training courses
Practical education courses that enable students to systematically acquire the elemental skills necessary as a basis for practical work will be provided. In addition, practical training courses are provided to guarantee a period of work experience equivalent to a maximum of one full year on and off campus. Corresponding courses will be placed in "Studio Courses" and "Project Courses".
(5) Credit recognition for voluntary activities
In the "Studio Courses" and "Project Courses," credit is given for voluntary activities when an individual or group makes a proposal for a project or design on or off campus, when a group participates in a domestic or international design competition, or when a group works on an issue or project related to the local government, shopping district, or local residents' daily lives. (5) Establish courses in which credits are evaluated as independent activities.
(6) Fairness and openness in grading
In most of the "Studio Courses" and "Project Courses," students are taught by more than one faculty member, thus ensuring fairness in evaluation. In addition, some diploma (master's thesis, master's design (master's thesis with accompanying design documents), etc.) and class subjects will be reviewed in public, including by outside lecturers.

Doctoral Program
In the Doctoral Course, each department offers "specialized courses" and "project courses" in order to prepare a doctoral dissertation. In the "specialized subjects," students will gain a concrete understanding of the state-of-the-art technology and level of research in each specialized field, and learn methods of discussion and practice on thematic issues. In the "Project Subjects," under the supervision of a faculty advisor, students steadily conduct research and acquire techniques for writing academic papers, etc., with the ultimate goal of compiling their research into a doctoral dissertation.

Major in Architecture

Master's Course
Based on the curriculum policy of the Graduate School of Engineering and Design, the following subjects and courses are offered.

1. Common foundation subjects, basic subjects, specialized subjects, studio subjects, and project subjects (project subjects include "architectural internship" that enables students to obtain practical certification as a first-class architect while still in school).
2. Two courses: studio-based and laboratory-based. In the studio course, students must complete studio courses and then work on a master's design. In the laboratory course, students must complete project subjects and work on a master's thesis.

Doctoral Course
Based on the curriculum policy of Graduate School of Engineering and Design, specialized courses and project courses are offered to nurture researchers and practitioners who acquire advanced research skills in architecture.

Major in Civil and Environmental Engineering

Master's Course
In accordance with the curriculum policy of the Graduate School of Engineering and Design, by arranging common basic subjects , basic subjects , specialized subjects , studio subjects , and project subjects, the program cultivates researchers and practitioners who acquire comprehensive design skills related to urban environmental design.

Doctoral Program
In accordance with the curriculum policy of the Graduate School of Engineering and Design, the doctoral course will train researchers and practitioners who have acquired advanced planning and development skills in urban environmental design by arranging specialized subjects and project subjects.

Major in Engineering and Design

Master's Course
In accordance with the curriculum policy of the Graduate School of Engineering and Design, the Master's Program offers common basic subjects, fundamental subjects, specialized subjects, studio subjects, and project subjects to cultivate advanced professionals in the field of system design.

Doctoral Program
In accordance with the curriculum policy of the Graduate School of Engineering and Design, the program offers specialized courses and project subjects to cultivate educators (leaders) and researchers (specialized human resources) with advanced planning and development skills.

In order to achieve its educational goals, the curriculum of the Graduate School is developed by dividing the subject areas into four categories. The curriculum is divided into four subject areas to achieve the educational goals of the Graduate School.

Master's Course
The Master's Course consists of the following subject groups.
(1) Common subjects (theory and research fundamentals)
(2) Common subjects (methodology and analytical techniques)
(3) Specialized subjects
(4) Research guidance subjects
In Common Subjects (1), students learn the fundamentals of theory and research. In (2), students learn research methodologies and analytical methods. In specialized subjects (3), students acquire the ability to enhance their expertise and link it to application. In research guidance subject (4), students learn various matters necessary to carry out research and complete a master's thesis.

Doctoral Course
The doctoral program offers research guidance courses and other courses to acquire the skills necessary to complete a doctoral dissertation. The specifics are as follows: (1) Individual research guidance by faculty members
(1) Students can receive direct research guidance from academic advisors through research guidance courses provided by individual faculty members, thereby acquiring the skills to advance their research.
(2) Students can receive research guidance not only from their primary supervisor but also from their secondary supervisors through a cross-sectional guidance system, thereby acquiring the skills to advance their research (in the Major in Public Policy and Social Governance Governance Course).
(3) Workshop courses allow students to receive research guidance in a group setting with the participation of multiple faculty members and students, thereby acquiring the skills needed to advance their research (in the Major in Public Policy and Social Governance).
(4) Cross-sectional guidance system, allowing students to receive research guidance not only from their primary supervisor but also from their secondary supervisors, thereby acquiring the ability to advance their research (in Major in Sustainability Studies).
(5) Students can take courses in the aforementioned master's program, which will enable them to confirm the fundamentals necessary for conducting research and to recheck their specialized knowledge.

Major in Public Policy and Social Governance

Master's Program
Four groups of subjects are arranged for a standard two-year period of study and research.
(1) Common subjects (Theory and Research Basics)
The following subjects are offered as basic subjects related to theory and research, which are the starting point for research in graduate school.
Basic subjects in political science that lead to the Public Management Course
Basic subjects for the Policy Studies Course
(2) Common subjects (Methodology and analytical techniques)
In order to acquire specialized methods, the following subjects related to research methodology and analysis are offered.
Basic subjects from a legal perspective
Subjects related to social research
Courses on policy evaluation and analysis
Subjects related to administrative management methods
Courses mainly for international students
Practical subjects for master's thesis preparation
(3) Specialized courses
In order to promote learning in specialized fields for writing master's theses, the following specialized subjects are provided for each course.
(1) Public Management Course
Subjects related to policy, subjects related to institutions, subjects related to local governments, subjects related to individual policies, subjects related to comparative studies
(2) Policy Research Course
Basic and specialized subjects related to policy research, subjects in individual fields, subjects on environmental policy, and subjects following the foundation of public philosophy.
(4) Research guidance courses
In order to complete the master's thesis through specific and individualized thesis guidance, the program consists of Thesis Research Guidance 1, which is taken in the first year, and Thesis Research Guidance 2, which is taken in the second year.

Doctoral course】 【Doctoral course
The following subjects are allocated in order to acquire the skills necessary to complete a doctoral dissertation.
(1) Public Policy Special Research
Courses in which students receive research guidance directly from their academic advisors in order to acquire the skills necessary to carry out their research.
(2) Each special research course offered by full-time faculty members of the Public Management Course: (in the Public Management Course)
Courses in which students learn specialized knowledge related to politics, public administration, local government, and various policies from full-time faculty members of the Public Management Course in order to acquire the skills to advance their research.
(3) Public Policy Workshop: (in the Policy Studies Course)
Courses in which students receive research guidance in a group setting with the participation of multiple faculty members and students in order to acquire the skills to advance their research.

Major in Sustainability Studies

With the aim of contributing to the realization of a sustainable society, this department conducts education and research in the following five core areas of study. Namely,
(1) Sustainable management that integrates social and economic values
(2) Global partnerships that contribute to building a sustainable international society
(3) Laws and institutions that contribute to building a sustainable society
(4) Local sustainability, in which local governments, citizens, and NPOs explore the sustainability of local communities
(5) Environmental science for environmental conservation based on natural science

With sustainability research as its central concept, the department offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that integrates natural sciences and humanities on the basis of social sciences. The curriculum consists of the following four subject groups, which are designed to enable students to learn step-by-step from the acquisition of the fundamentals to their application to research.

Master's Course
1. Common subjects (Theory and Research Basics)
In this group of courses, students will study the following subjects.
　(1) Acquisition of the fundamentals necessary to advance to research
　(2) Understand the importance of cross-disciplinary perspectives, including the significance of interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary research
　(3) Acquire the basic skills required for advanced professionals, such as professionalism, social awareness, and internationalism.

2. Common Subjects (Methodology and Analytical Techniques)
In this group of subjects, students will study the following topics
　(1) Acquire knowledge related to research methodologies and analytical techniques
　(2) Acquire knowledge of legal affairs, social research, policy evaluation and analysis, etc.
　(3) Acquire methods and techniques for writing a master's thesis

3. Specialized Courses
These courses are designed to enhance students' expertise in the core areas (1) to (5) above.
　(1) Acquire specialized knowledge and a professional foundation for conducting research in sustainable management, law and institutions, local sustainability, global partnerships, and environmental science.
　(2) Understand the current situation through field studies in Japan and abroad.
　(3) Acquire complex and integrated thinking skills through an introduction to sustainability research (omnibus lectures by full-time faculty members)

4. Research Guidance Courses
This group of courses is designed for students to receive research guidance in stages from the first year to the second year. Through these courses, students will learn, for example, the following
　(1) Learn the necessary matters for conducting research, such as analyzing the current situation and examining issues, conducting a literature review of previous research, setting a research theme, designing a survey/research, analytical methods and verification, and so on.
　(2) Learn various matters necessary to carry out research and complete a master's thesis.

Doctoral Program
Courses are provided for students to receive research guidance in stages from the first year to the third year. Through these courses, students learn, for example, the following
　(1) Understand the latest research trends related to the research field, organize issues, and examine methods of analysis and verification.
　(2) To delve into the issues related to the dissertation topic with the aim of writing a doctoral dissertation with a high level of academic content.
　(3) Conduct detailed analysis of information collected through surveys and research, and clarify the academic significance of the research and its validity with the aim of completing the doctoral dissertation
　(4) Study the various matters necessary for submitting papers to conference reports and academic journals.

Based on the foundation and common subjects, programs in two fields of developmental and educational career programs and business career programs have been established. Each program consists of three fields of subjects: Career Development, Career Professionals, and Career Policy, which are micro, meso, and macro subjects.
Students are required to take these courses and receive guidance on their master's thesis in the seminar courses.

CP1 Students will acquire interdisciplinary expertise in common courses and in courses in the Developmental and Educational Career Program and Business Career Program.
CP2 In the seminar courses, students will develop a research theme based on their own professional experience and prepare a master's thesis utilizing social research methods, drawing on their interdisciplinary expertise and research skills.
In CP3 Basic Courses, students aim to acquire the abilities and skills necessary to conduct empirical research using social research methods.

Major in Mechanical Engineering

Major in Mechanical Engineering (Master's Program)
The Department of Mechanical Engineering (Master's Program) offers advanced and cutting-edge lecture courses in each of the specialized fields that comprise the field of mechanical engineering. In addition, the department invites prominent lecturers in each field from outside the university and offers many subjects in interdisciplinary areas that mutually apply multiple fields of specialization. These subjects and systems are clearly stated in the curriculum map tree of the department. By taking these courses in the master's program (master's course), students will acquire DP1 and DP3. In addition, students will acquire DP2 by engaging in highly specialized research for writing their master's thesis in special experiments and special research.

Major in Mechanical Engineering (Doctoral Program)
　In the Doctoral Course, students will acquire DP4 and DP5 through research work (Special Experiments 1, 2, 3, and Special Research 1, 2, 3) to engage in research in an independent environment as researchers in the field of mechanical engineering. In addition, students will acquire DP3, DP4, and DP5 through coursework (Seminar for the Development of Mechanical Engineering) and research activities inside and outside the university, while cultivating a wealth of academic knowledge.

Major in Applied Chemistry

(Master's degree)
The curriculum is designed to be consistent with that of the undergraduate program. Students will acquire the basic academic skills necessary to achieve DP1 mainly by taking a well-balanced course in the fields of "Physical Chemistry," "Materials Chemistry," "Chemical Engineering," and "Environmental Chemistry," which are taught by full-time faculty members. The "Common Elective Subjects" provide the knowledge necessary to achieve DP2 and DP3. The student's laboratory supervisor will be responsible for guiding the student in Special Research in Applied Chemistry 1 and 2, Special Experiments in Applied Chemistry 1 and 2, and writing the dissertation, leading to the final achievement of DP1 to DP3.

(Ph.)
The curriculum of the doctoral program is broadly divided into research work and coursework, which are called "Special Experiments in Advanced Applied Chemistry and Special Research in Advanced Applied Chemistry" and "Seminar for Development of Applied Chemistry," respectively. The research work, called "Special Experiments in Advanced Applied Chemistry and Special Research in Advanced Applied Chemistry," includes writing a dissertation based on research activities in the students' laboratories and presenting the research results at related conferences and in journals. Students will achieve DP1 to DP5 mainly through these activities. In coursework, students are required to attend seminars offered by several faculty members in charge of each field of the major. Mainly through these, students will achieve DP6.

Major in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Curriculum Policy for the Master's Course in Major in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
The curriculum is designed to be consistent with that of the undergraduate program. The "Basic Specialty Courses" consist mainly of "Special Theory 1" and "Special Theory 2," which are offered by specialized faculty members, and the goal is for students to acquire the basic academic skills to achieve DP1. In addition to DP1, the "Specialized Application Courses" provide the knowledge necessary to achieve DP3 through lectures by a diverse group of adjunct instructors, while DP2 is taught by the supervising professor of the laboratory to which the student belongs.

Curriculum Policy of the Doctoral Program in Major in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
The curriculum of the doctoral program is broadly divided into "coursework," "special experiments," and "special research," and students are required to take these courses. In the coursework, students will hone their problem-finding and problem-solving abilities, which are general-purpose skills that independent researchers should possess, through multifaceted guidance by multiple faculty members. Through this, students will achieve DP1 to DP5. Special experiments and special research include preparation for writing a dissertation and publication of research results in academic journals and conference presentations at related academic societies. Students are required to pass the examination of their doctoral dissertation, through which they will achieve DP1 to DP6.

Major in Applied Informatics

(Master's degree)
Provide a curriculum that is consistent with the undergraduate curriculum. The "Core Courses" consist of "Advanced 1" and "Advanced 2" offered by faculty members, and the goal is to acquire the basic academic skills to achieve DP1. In addition to DP1, a variety of adjunct and adjunct faculty members give lectures in the "Development Subjects Group" to provide the knowledge necessary to achieve DP3.

（Doctoral Program)
The curriculum of the doctoral program is broadly divided into coursework and research work, which are called "special experiments" and "special research," respectively. In coursework, students must take "special experiments" provided by several faculty members and the dissertation supervisor. Through this, DP1 will be achieved. The research work, called "special research," includes writing a dissertation and presenting the results of the research at relevant academic conferences leading up to the dissertation. Through this, students will achieve DP2 to DP6.

Major in Systems Engineering

(Master's Program)
* Master (Engineering)
The curriculum is designed to be consistent with that of the undergraduate program. In the master's program, students will first take courses in their own research areas from a wide variety of subjects offered by full-time faculty members and a variety of adjunct lecturers, which are extensions of the "nature," "intelligence," and "human" fields of the undergraduate program, with the goal of "acquiring sufficient knowledge in specialized fields," the first part of DP1 and DP2. The goal is to "acquire a sufficient background in a specialized field.
The second half of DP1 and DP2, "to be able to construct novel concepts" (DP1) and "to have the technical ability to create useful products by combining existing concepts" (DP2), are taught through special research in systems science and engineering and special experiments conducted by faculty members in the laboratory to which each student belongs, and by encouraging students to make presentations at international conferences. The students will acquire knowledge and skills that can be used in the international community through guidance in special research and special experiments in systems science and engineering by the faculty members of the laboratories to which they belong, and by encouraging them to make presentations at international conferences.

* Master (Academic)
Provide a curriculum that is consistent with that of the undergraduate program. In the master's program, students will first take courses in their own research areas from a variety of subjects offered by full-time faculty members and a variety of adjunct lecturers, which are extensions of the "nature," "intelligence," and "human" fields of the undergraduate program, with the goal of "acquiring sufficient background knowledge in specialized fields," the first half of DP1 and DP3. The goal is to "acquire sufficient background in a specialized field," the first half of DP1 and DP3.
The second half of DP1 and DP3, "to be able to construct novel concepts" (DP1) and "to have the practical ability to analyze the current situation and propose improvements from an interdisciplinary standpoint with regard to social problems" (DP3), will be taught by the faculty members in each student's laboratory through special research in systems science and engineering and special experiments. To this end, we encourage students to acquire knowledge and skills that are widely accepted in society through fieldwork and presentations at international conferences by the faculty members of the laboratory to which they belong.

(Latter Period of Doctoral Degree Program)
In the doctoral course, students are required to take coursework to acquire advanced knowledge and skills covering the entire field of systems science and engineering. In addition, students are required to systematically participate in academic conference activities and develop the qualities of independent researchers and engineers who can exercise leadership in research and development projects. In Special Research and Special Exercises in Systems Science and Engineering, students are given responsible guidance in order to compile a high-level doctoral dissertation. Through these efforts, DP4 and DP5 will be achieved.

Major in Frontier Bioscience

(Master's Program)
The curriculum is designed to be consistent with that of the undergraduate program. The "Core Courses" consist of "various advanced courses" offered by specialized faculty members, and the goal is to acquire the basic academic skills to achieve DP1. In addition to DP1, the "Developmental Courses" provide the knowledge necessary to achieve DP3 through lectures by a variety of adjunct instructors, while DP2 and DP3 are achieved through "Special Experiments" and "Special Research" under the supervision of the supervising professor of the laboratory to which the student belongs.

(Doctoral)
D. curriculum is broadly divided into coursework and two types of research work, referred to as "developmental seminar," "developmental special experiment," and "developmental special research," respectively. In coursework, students are required to take "developmental seminars" in which they are required to respond to issues provided by several faculty members and answer questions about their research projects. Through this, students will achieve DP4. Research work called "Developmental Special Experiments" and "Developmental Special Research" includes writing a dissertation and presenting the results of the research at relevant academic conferences leading up to the dissertation. Through these, DP5 and DP6 will be achieved.

Master's Course
The Master's Degree Program is designed to foster highly specialized professionals who can acquire basic and specialized knowledge and research methods related to sports and health, and who can apply them to various activities and practical research.

CP1: ●Fundamental subjects: "Research Design Philosophy" and "Advanced Studies in Sports and Health (Humanities and Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Psychosomatic Sciences)" are established to acquire basic and comprehensive knowledge and thinking skills related to sports and health studies.
CP2: ●Development subjects: Based on the foundation subjects, the following three subject groups will be established to acquire advanced and specialized knowledge and skills for post-completion careers.

• Sports coaching subjects: A group of subjects that scientifically elucidate sports to improve performance and investigate the nature of sports coaching and education to promote human growth.
• Sports Management: A group of subjects that scientifically analyze social factors (politics, economics, industry, etc.) that affect sports and study the principles and methods for sound "management" of sports.
• Health Promotion: Courses that study how to promote people's health throughout their lives.

Through these courses, students will achieve DP1 to DP7.

Doctoral Course
The doctoral course is designed for students to acquire the abilities and qualities required to become "advanced developers of sports and health sciences," which is the human resource development image of the doctoral course.

The "specialized subjects" (Advanced Sports Health Science Development A, B, and C) in the three areas of health promotion, sports management, and sports coaching will enable students to further deepen the specialized knowledge and skills acquired in the master's course. In addition, education on research ethics will be provided as a common learning content for each of these subjects.
CP2: ●To emphasize the training of doctoral degree holders who are well versed in practice, free-assignment "Seminar Courses" (Advanced Sports and Health Studies Development Seminar) centered on "Practical Research" will be established. In addition, "theoretical research" may be conducted in this subject, and both practical research and theoretical research will be addressed as coursework, including the guidance system, presentation format, and evaluation when advancing them.
CP3.● "Research Guidance Courses" (Advanced Development Studies in Sports and Health I - VI) will be established to provide guidance in setting research themes, research methods such as surveys and experiments, and analysis and discussion in preparation of the doctoral dissertation. In these subjects, "a broad perspective on sports and health studies in general and practical research skills will be cultivated by linking them with the seminar subjects.

Through these, DP1 to DP5 will be achieved.

The educational philosophy of the Institute is to promote research and produce practical human resources with highly specialized knowledge based on the study of specialized fields required to build a solidarity society in each program. In order to realize this philosophy, the curriculum is organized in accordance with the following policies.

(1) In order for all students to acquire a broad knowledge of NPO/NGOs, social enterprises, cooperatives, and labor unions, an overview of each is provided as a specialized basic course.
In addition, an omnibus class titled "Solidarity Society and the Third Sector" will be offered to provide students with opportunities to learn about the practice of "solidarity society" from experts active in each field.

(2) For each of the NPO, cooperative, and labor union programs, elective compulsory subjects will be provided to acquire more in-depth knowledge.

(iii) To provide elective courses related to each program and present a model of study according to students' preferences.

The Institute will hold Institute-wide "Research Reports" twice a year to support the conception and writing of master's theses, and faculty members will provide collective guidance across the programs.

The Institute provides a diverse and flexible curriculum as a cross-departmental organization to foster highly specialized professionals who are responsible for regional (urban) development, policy development, and industry creation, as well as working professionals and researchers who have both specialized knowledge and practical skills. To this end, the curriculum consists of three creative groups.

Master's Program
a In order to accommodate working adults with diverse backgrounds and levels, a curriculum that can accommodate a variety of working adults will be established.
b. In the basic subjects, courses to acquire various research skills and a wide range of related knowledge on regional studies will be provided, and classes incorporating active learning, such as "fieldwork" as a regular class, will help students acquire the ability to make policy proposals to solve social issues. c. Students will take courses in each of the creative groups.
c In addition to taking courses in each creative group, students can take courses outside of their own group as related courses in order to form a broad perspective necessary for working adults and to promote interdisciplinary research, in addition to their specialized fields.
d While the ultimate goal of the seminar courses is to prepare a master's thesis, a curriculum related to research methods and skills will be provided with an emphasis on coursework. Guidance and instruction are provided by academic advisors from pre-entry to post-entry and through completion of the master's program.
e For working adults, classes are offered on weekday evenings and Saturdays so that they can balance work and study.

Doctoral Program
a. Students aim to complete their doctoral dissertation through research guidance courses taught by their dissertation supervisor. b. Students are required to complete not only research work but also coursework.
b. In order to focus on coursework as well as research work, joint courses with the master's course (creative group courses) will be offered as related courses.