Departments

Department of Social Welfare Studies

Here you will acquire knowledge and practical skills required in support-related work based on the study of social welfare, with the aim of realizing an inclusive society where all people can live together while being true to themselves. You will study in depth policies and systems for responding to social and economic changes, as well as the welfare business and more, so that you can be a professional capable of using creativity and leadership to contribute to many different fields in Japan and abroad.

Department of Child Studies

Through study based on a foundation of childcare, early childhood education, and child and family welfare, you will gain a deeper understanding of diverse issues related to children, as well as their parents, families, and communities. You will also become an expert capable of supporting the wellbeing of children, contributing to the creation of better local communities, and working in collaboration with other professionals. Furthermore, you will become a professional of support for children, who contributes to realizing multicultural societies both in Japan and abroad.

Department of Human Environment Design

Through craftsmanship, you will study “universal design” in society, cities, homes, and other places where many different people live their lives. By acquiring knowledge and technology of design that gives shape to ideas, and getting a deeper understanding of socio-economic issues, you will broaden your horizon to include the role and potential of design in the real world, and develop a perspective for comprehensively examining human behavior.