The Faculty of Liberal Arts aims to nurture individuals with expertise and a broad range of liberal arts skills that can be applied to the practice of various professions while returning to the origins of learning. The degree is awarded to those who have acquired the following abilities and have completed the prescribed credits.

1. Acquire basic knowledge in a broad and diverse range of humanities fields, and possess the ability to identify and solve problems with a rich sense of humanity and ethics.
2. Acquire the specialized knowledge and broad-based education required by each department and accurately respond to various issues facing modern society from a multifaceted perspective.
3. Be able to contribute to the development of society with an international perspective, study the necessary knowledge and skills with an unbiased approach, and possess a wealth of creativity and expressive ability

In order to enable students to acquire the abilities set out in the degree awarding policy, Faculty of Liberal Arts will organize its curriculum according to the following policy.

1. Students must take basic subjects in the first year to study specialized topics. The curriculum is structured to allow students to build up their studies step by step as they progress through the grades.
2. Small-group education courses such as Life Design, Basic Practice, and seminars will be established to develop presentation and communication skills, as well as to foster an approach to dealing with diverse and complex issues.
3. Organize practical subjects that can be used in society emphasizing the Educational Guidelines of International perspectives and Open mindedness.

Faculty of Liberal Arts aims to cultivate talented people who have expertise and a wide range of knowledge that can be applied to a variety of professional fields while returning to the origins of academic learning.
In order to achieve this educational goal, we seek students who have acquired the following abilities, qualities, and motivation through their studies and activities at high school and other institutions.

Desired student profile
(Knowledge and Skills)

1. Possess the basic academic knowledge and skills necessary to acquire specialized knowledge and a broad range of culture.

(Thinking ability, judgment ability, expressive ability)

2. They have the desire to ask questions and think for themselves about things that we perceive, such as wealth and happiness.
3. They are interested in a wide range of events and have the desire to contribute to the development of society through their rich imagination and expressiveness.

(Autonomy, diversity, collaboration)

4. They are willing to consider the questions they have posed from multiple perspectives through discussion with others.

In accordance with the objectives of the Faculty of Liberal Arts, the Department of Japanese Cultures aims to nurture individuals who, through multilayered, multifaceted, and systematic study of Japanese culture, will acquire proficiency in the Japanese language, have an international outlook, and contribute to the inheritance and development of diverse cultural traditions.

The Department of Japanese Culture aims to cultivate individuals who, through multilayered, multifaceted, and systematic study of Japanese culture, will acquire proficiency in the Japanese language, have an international outlook, and contribute to the inheritance and development of diverse cultural traditions. The degree is awarded to those who have acquired the following abilities and have completed the prescribed credits.

1. Be able to explain the fundamental knowledge about different aspects of Japanese culture.
2. Ability to utilize rich Japanese language skills.
3. You will be able to develop specialized knowledge that will enable you to contribute to the inheritance and development of cultural traditions.
4. Apply specialized knowledge of Japanese culture in a multitude of fields.

In order to enable students to acquire the abilities set out in the degree awarding policy, Department of Japanese Cultures has organized its curriculum according to the following policy.

1. Life Design Seminar (1st year), Basic Japanese Culture Seminar (2nd year), and the English Course are compulsory subjects to develop presentation, expression, and communication skills through small-group education.
2. Students will acquire fundamental knowledge of Japanese culture by taking the compulsory courses Introduction to Japanese Culture, Japanese Communication, Introduction to Traditional Culture, and Studies in Modern Japanese Culture.
3. By taking elective courses such as "Religious Cultural Studies," "Modern Thought," "Traditional Cultural Studies," "Japanese Literary History Studies," and "History of the Japanese Language," students will gain broad and diverse knowledge about Japanese culture.
4. Through the elective and compulsory seminars of Modern Japanese Culture and Modern Literature, Japanese Culture, Comparative Culture, Traditional Culture, and others, students in the 3rd year will be able to independently and actively pursue research according to their interests and concerns and learn to move on to the elective Graduation Thesis Seminar in 4th year.

Department of Japanese Cultures aims to cultivate talented individuals who have a strong command of the Japanese language, an international perspective, and the ability to contribute to the inheritance and development of diverse cultural traditions.
In order to achieve this educational goal, we seek students who have acquired the following abilities, qualities, and motivation through their studies and activities at high school and other institutions.

Desired student profile
(Knowledge and Skills)

1. Possess the basic academic knowledge necessary to acquire rich Japanese language proficiency.

(Thinking ability, judgment ability, expressive ability)

2. Possess an inquisitive mind to learn about Japanese culture in a multi-layered, multifaceted and systematic way.
3. They are interested in the inheritance and development of cultural traditions and have the desire to ask questions on their own.

(Autonomy, diversity, collaboration)

4. Be willing to communicate in Japanese and exchange opinions with others.
5. They are interested in the position of Japanese culture in the international community and have a strong desire to preserve and develop cultural traditions.

The knowledge, skills and study habits that are desirable to acquire before entering the school

• Since university study requires not only class time but also pre- and post-study, students should maintain the same study habits they had in high school, based on preparation and review, before enrolling.
• Acquire basic high school level knowledge about the history, religion, culture and society of Japan and around the world, and study with intellectual curiosity.
• Be mindful of listening to the opinions of others and actively seek communication so that you can convey your own thoughts to others.

In accordance with the objectives of the Faculty of Liberal Arts, the Department of History aims to nurture individuals with the ability to examine the past from a historical and logical perspective, and to impartially understand and judge the dynamics of the modern world and the position of Japan in the world.

The Department of History aims to nurture individuals who can examine the past from a historical and logical perspective, and who can impartially understand and judge the movements of the modern world and the position of Japan in the world. The degree is awarded to those who have acquired the following abilities and have completed the prescribed credits.

1. Based on the methodologies that history has cultivated over the years, it is possible to objectively and systematically grasp various historical events in the past.
2. Be able to read various materials based on historical theory and judge their historical value.
3. Be able to logically examine the subject area and period based on professional knowledge of history.
4. Be able to examine contemporary social trends historically and logically, and make big-picture judgments based on these considerations.

In order to enable students to acquire the abilities set out in the degree awarding policy, Department of History has organized its curriculum according to the following guidelines.

1. The department offers six courses in Japanese History, Oriental History, Western History, Archaeology, Geography, and History of Art and Cultural Heritage, so that students can effectively complete their education in the field of their choice. During the 1st year, students will acquire fundamental knowledge of history by taking the compulsory course Introduction to Geography I & II and selecting eight elective courses from the following: Introduction to Japanese History I & II, Introduction to Oriental History I & II, Introduction to Western History I & II, Introduction to Archaeology I & II, and Introduction to History of Art and Cultural Heritage I & II. 
2. By taking the compulsory small-group courses Life Design Seminar (1st year) and Seminar in Humanities (2nd year), and the compulsory course Introduction to History (2nd year), students will learn the objectives of university study and the various methods of study of History.
3. From the 2nd year, students will select one course from the above six courses based on their interests and deepen their professional knowledge by taking special lecture courses, history reading courses, and elective courses accordingly, and by taking small-group seminar courses from the 3rd year.
4. In the 4th year, every student is required to submit a graduation thesis. However, students can obtain the credits necessary for graduation by selecting alternative graduation thesis courses.

Department of History aims to cultivate talented individuals who are able to consider past eras from a historical and logical perspective, and who are able to fairly understand and judge the current state of the world and Japan's position in the world.
In order to achieve this educational goal, we seek students who have acquired the following abilities, qualities, and motivation through their studies and activities at high school and other institutions.

Desired student profile
(Knowledge and Skills)

1. Students have the knowledge and skills necessary for acquiring specialized knowledge in Department of History as well as the basic academic ability to acquire a broad range of general knowledge.

(Thinking ability, judgment ability, expressive ability)

2. They have the desire to ask questions and think for themselves about things that we feel as people living in the modern age.
3. They are interested in a wide range of events and have the desire to contribute to the development of society through their rich imagination and expressiveness.

(Autonomy, diversity, collaboration)

4. They are willing to consider the questions they have posed from multiple perspectives through discussion with others.

The knowledge, skills and study habits that are desirable to acquire before entering the school

• Visit museums, art galleries, historical sites, and ruins in the area where you live to experience the historical environment.
• Visit various places and accumulate experience that allows you to sense the differences in culture and natural environments between regions.

In line with the objectives of the Faculty of Letters, Faculty of Liberal Arts of Department of Sociology aims to develop the ability to solve various social issues from a broad perspective by studying the diverse human relationships of modern society based on accurate knowledge of sociological theories and methods. The purpose is to develop human resources with

The Department of Sociology aims to nurture individuals who can explore the nature of human beings and society, and who can identify problems and play an active role in a wide range of specialized areas of sociology. The degree is awarded to those who have acquired the following abilities and have completed the prescribed credits.

1. Be able to explain basic knowledge of sociology.
2. Identify social problems and conceptualize society.
3. Conduct empirical investigations based on theoretical thinking.
4. Be able to develop logical arguments based on the results of research and studies.
5. Understand oneself as a member of society and have a tolerant attitude toward others.

In order to enable students to acquire the abilities set out in the degree awarding policy, Department of Sociology has organized its curriculum according to the following policies.

1. During the first year of study, students are required to take a small number of introductory university education courses and lecture courses to acquire basic knowledge of sociology. In addition, several fundamental and specialized elective courses are offered to meet the interests of individual students.
2. From the 2nd year, many specialized subjects corresponding to a wide range of fields will be available. Compulsory lecture courses to learn the basics of sociological thinking and compulsory courses to cultivate a research mindset will be held. In addition, compulsory seminar courses will be arranged to foster the basic skills needed to study in subsequently specialized seminars. Also, practical training courses will be provided to enable students to acquire the ability to link knowledge and practice.
3. Compulsory seminar courses will be offered from the third year onward to develop the acquisition of professional knowledge, the ability to identify problems and think logically, and the ability to make presentations. The results of their research can be summarized in a graduation thesis.
4. The department has developed a set of specialized courses as elective compulsory courses to guarantee the research and statistical processing skills that will be demanded in various industries in the future. Social Research Training I, II is positioned as the culmination of this field of knowledge. By obtaining these credits, students can apply for and obtain the qualification as a " Certified Social Research Specialist" accredited by the Japanese Association for Social Research (JASR).

Department of Sociology aims to cultivate talented individuals who have the ability to identify and solve various social issues and contribute to the development of society.
In order to achieve this educational goal, we seek students who have acquired the following abilities, qualities, and motivation through their studies and activities at high school and other institutions.

Desired student profile
(Knowledge and Skills)

1. Possess the basic academic ability necessary to acquire specialized knowledge and skills.

(Thinking ability, judgment ability, expressive ability)

2. They have an interest in various social phenomena, ask their own questions, and are motivated to think logically based on facts.
3. They are eager to contribute to solving social issues and advancing society by thinking, expressing themselves, and taking action.

(Autonomy, diversity, collaboration)

4. Have a strong desire to participate in building a society in which we can coexist with others, respect diversity, and live in harmony with the environment.
5. Understand yourself as a member of society and have the desire to discuss and collaborate with others.

The knowledge, skills and study habits that are desirable to acquire before entering the school

• A broad interest in social trends and a wide range of social studies subjects.
• Maintain study habits up to high school based on preparation and review.
• A positive attitude towards others, respecting them and interacting with them proactively.
• Lifestyle habits that contribute to maintaining physical and mental health, which are necessary for fulfilling academic activities.

In accordance with the objectives of the Faculty of Liberal Arts, the Department of Psychology aims to nurture individuals who can acquire accurate knowledge and abundant practical skills in both the fundamental and applied areas of psychology and contribute to the creation of rich human relations and society.

The Department of Psychology aims to educate individuals who can contribute to the scientific understanding of the functions of the mind and support mental health issues to realize a world in which people can lead happy, fulfilling, and creative lives, while exploring various problems facing modern society. The degree is awarded to those who have acquired the following abilities and have completed the prescribed credits.

1. Acquire and explain the knowledge of psychology and various sciences.
2. Be able to collect and analyze data using methods from psychology.
3. Be able to think and discuss flexibly and scientifically using psychology.
4. Propose and review practical solutions and coping strategies for mental health problems.
5. Respect diverse people's standpoints and collaborate with those around to sincerely face psychological issues and lead a life of one's own.

In order to enable students to acquire the abilities set forth in the degree awarding policy, Department of Psychology has organized its curriculum according to the following guidelines.

1. The Department of Applied Psychology offers a wide range of specialized faculty members in various fields of psychology, providing a thorough basic education through abundant lecture courses so that students can learn both Fundamental Psychology and Applied Psychology, including Clinical Psychology, in a well-balanced manner. Furthermore, all grades will participate in seminars or their equivalent in small-group classes. This curriculum provides practical education to discover and settle problems, formulate hypotheses, and solve them based on the evidence through experimentation, practical training, and seminars.
2. In 1st year and 2nd year, students will build a foundation for their overall university studies, and will study four types of introductory courses corresponding to the four fields of study, including "Introduction to Psychological Research Methods," "Statistical Methods in Psychology I and II," and "Basic Psychological Exercises I and II," in order to learn the basics of statistical analysis and psychological research methods. In 2nd year, students will study "Basic Psychological Experiments (Psychological Experiments)" and "Psychological Test Measurement Practice," in which they will learn the techniques of experiments, surveys, tests, observations, and interviews, as well as the skills to analyze the results and write reports.
3. From the 3rd year, students will select one of the four areas of study Fundamental Psychology, Social Psychology, Practical Development, and Clinical Practice) according to their interests and deepen their knowledge in each area according to their respective course models. In the Psychological Research Seminar I & II in the 3rd year, students are given practical training opportunities for their graduation research by setting their questions, developing their research plans, and collecting data using appropriate psychological research methods. During the 4th year, students will continue to work on the Psychology Research Seminar III & IV and Graduation Thesis, integrating their acquired professional knowledge and skills over the four years of study. At the same time, students who aim to acquire qualifications to take the Certified Psychologist Examination will also be supported.

Department of Psychology aims to cultivate talented individuals who have acquired accurate knowledge and practical skills in both the basic and applied areas of psychology, and who can contribute to creating rich human relationships and a rich society.
In order to achieve this educational goal, we seek students who have acquired the following abilities, qualities, and motivation through their studies and activities at high school and other institutions.

Desired student profile
(Knowledge and Skills)

1. Possess basic knowledge and skills to deal with mental health issues.
2. Possess the motivation and stamina to learn in order to acquire a wide range of new knowledge and perspectives.

(Thinking ability, judgment ability, expressive ability)

2. Have the ability to independently discover issues and phenomena related to the mind, explore them, and share them with others.
3. They have the ability to select and discard various information and make logical and appropriate judgments.

(Autonomy, diversity, collaboration)

5. Have an inquisitive mind and a sense of purpose, and an attitude of independent learning while collaborating with a diverse range of people.
6. Have the determination to grow as a person through the study of psychology and to utilize psychology for the benefit of society.

The knowledge, skills and study habits that are desirable to acquire before entering the school

• In the high school curriculum, students acquire a wide range of subjects and courses, regardless of whether they are in the humanities or sciences.
• Since university studies require the ability to read and understand documents and materials, as well as the ability to write and express oneself, we encourage students to be exposed to a variety of texts through a wide range of reading before enrolling.