In four areas suited to flexible learning, students can study diverse topics in a multifaceted way.
* Students are required to take courses in all other areas in addition to their area of concentration.
Common subjects of the Department of Liberal Arts
- Introduction to Liberal Arts
- Academic Communication
- Liberal Arts Seminar III
- Presentation Skills
- Presentation Skills in English
- Liberal Arts Seminar IV
- Career Management
- Japanese 101/102
- Exclusive Studies
- Topics in Liberal Arts and Sciences
- International Research
- Liberal Arts Project
- Readings
- Liberal Arts Seminar I
- Internship
- Field Research
- Liberal Arts Seminar II
Human Studies
Students learn how to live in contemporary society through the study of humanities.
They learn about the fundamental philosophical and religious issues facing humanity and systems of human growth, development, and behavior while gaining the critical and logical skills needed to understand the social factors underlying human behavior.
Philosophy / Religion Major
- Credentials, qualifications
- Certified scholars in religious culture
In this major, students learn fundamental and critical approaches to complex and wide-ranging issues.
By gaining a deep understanding of human history and thought from a religious perspective, they gain the ability to help solve the challenges posed by a multicultural society.
Semesters 1, 2
- Philosophy
- Logic
- Religion
- Political Science
- Ethics
- Civil Society and Law
- Japanese Linguistics
Semester 3
- History of Christian Theology
- Introduction to Christianity
- History of Western PhilosophyEducation/Education
- History of Eastern PhilosophyEducation/Education
- Logical ThinkingHumanities/Japanese
- Critical ReadingHumanities/Japanese
Semester 4
- Introduction to Philosophy
- Introduction to Ethics
- Introduction to Religious Studies
- Study of Fine Arts BArts/Media
- Critical ThinkingHumanities/Japanese
Semester 5
- Thanatology
- Contemporary Ethics
- Religion and Human Studies
Semester 6
- Philosophy of Mind
- Special Studies in Philosophy
- Philosophy of Law
- Religion and Culture Studies
- Contemporary Thought and LanguageHumanities/Japanese
Semester 7
- Japanese Intellectual History
Semester 8
- CriticismHumanities/Japanese
- Courses in other colleges
- Education/EducationDepartment of Education courses in the College of Education
- Humanities/JapaneseDepartment of Japanese Language Education courses in the College of Humanities
- Arts/MediaDepartment of Media Arts and Design courses in the College of Arts
Psychology Major
- Credentials, qualifications
- Psychology qualifications
Students in this major seek to address various social, community, organizational, and family issues by learning the theory and methods of empirical research in psychological and behavioral systems.
Semesters 1, 2
- Psychology
- Science of Child Development
- Introduction to Communication Studies
- Personality Psychology
Semester 3
- Social Psychology
- Psychological Research Methods I
Semester 4
- Psychological Research Methods II
- Brain Science (macro)
- Educational Psychology
Semester 5
- Cognitive Science
- Psycholinguistics
Semester 6
- Psychology from Adolescence to Old age
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Semester 7
- Clinical PsychologyEducation/Education
Semester 8
- Health Psychology
- Criminal Psychology
- Courses in other colleges
- Education/EducationDepartment of Education courses in the College of Education
Sociology Major
- Credentials, qualifications
- Certified social researchers
Based on an understanding and analysis of issues in contemporary society grounded in social theory and empirical data and by putting their findings to use, students contribute to finding practical solutions to social issues.
Semesters 1, 2
- Sociology
- Political Science
- Economics (Including International Economics)
- Media and Society
- Introduction to Statistics
- Cultural Anthropology
- Civil Society and Law
Semester 3
- Analytical Basics for Sociology
- Methods in Social Research
Semester 4
- Practical Studies in Social Research I
- Cultural Theory about Ritual and Ceremony
Semester 5
- Practical Studies in Social Research II
- Studies of Culture and Representation
Semester 6
- Sociological Theory
- Theory about Modern Youth Culture
- Cultural Tourism ATourism and Hospitality
Semester 7
- Positive Research in Sociology
- Sociological Study of ArtArts/Performing
- Sociology for Tourism ATourism and Hospitality
- Cultural Tourism BTourism and Hospitality
Semester 8
- Sociology for Tourism BTourism and Hospitality
- Courses in other colleges
- Tourism and HospitalityDepartment of Tourism and Hospitality Management courses in the College of Tourism and Hospitality
- Arts/PerformingDepartment of Performing Arts courses in the College of Arts