Goals & Objectives

Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs

Undergraduate Programs

Faculty of Culture and Education

Goals: The Faculty of Culture and Education offers four major programs: School Education, International Studies of Culture, Human Life and Environment, and Arts and Crafts. Our comprehensive, well-balanced curriculum provides students not only with professional expertise but also with integrated knowledge.

School Education Course

Goals: Our goal is to develop professional educators with a social and global perspective, wide-ranging knowledge, and a practical understanding of how to deal with current complex educational issues. To secure the professional competence of our graduates, we provide specialized coursework in educational methods and enhanced teaching practice.

Objectives: We foster professionally competent prospective teachers by providing a thorough grounding in social, historical and psychological theory as well as a practical understanding of how to deal with contemporary complex educational issues.

International Studies of Culture Course

Goals: Our goal is to offer students a thorough grounding in the liberal arts so that they will gain a wide range of academic abilities, and, through intensive language education, a high level of linguistic competence and a deep knowledge of cultural values from a global perspective.

Objectives: We encourage students to develop a deep knowledge of cultural values from a global perspective and to be active in a variety of fields both domestically and abroad.

Human Life and Environment Course

Goals: Our goal is to provide students with a wide range of theoretical and practical knowledge concerning techniques and characteristics of physical and cognitive development, regional life, culture, and environments so that they can assume leadership roles in creating a better quality of life.

Objectives: We equip students with the knowledge to realize an earth-friendly, people-friendly, healthy and comfortable life and with the ability to deal with rapid changes in living environments in an age of globalization, information technology, and aging societies.

Arts and Crafts Course

Goals: Our goal is to train students for professional careers as art teachers, designers, or corporate employees in diverse fields by providing theoretical and practical education in the field of arts and crafts.

Objectives: Our educational objectives are as follows:

To encourage students to understand the basic philosophy of arts and crafts and develop their intellect so as to enable them to think and act creatively from a broad point of view. Our graduates will have the knowledge and skills they will need in their professional careers as educators.
To train professional educators, artists, and corporate employees.

Faculty of Economics

Goals: The Faculty of Economics is committed to providing training that will give students the skills they will need to analyze and solve the problems of modern society. We provide students with academic knowledge of the social sciences mainly in the fields of economics, management, and law so as to help them comprehensively understand structure and change in the contemporary economic world.

Department of Economic Systems

Our goal is to develop in our students comprehensive reasoning about the increasing globalization of international society and contemporary economic and social structures by giving them a broad perspective and professional expertise.

Department of Business and Law

Our goal is to teach our students the norms of corporate management, accounting, and social law so that they will have a broad perspective and professional expertise in business management and legal administration.

Faculty of Medicine

Basic Principles: It is the guiding principle of the Faculty of Medicine, as a highly advanced regional medical center, to contribute substantively to the development of medical science, nursing, and the improvement of regional health services. We are dedicated to carrying out a tripartite mission of providing superior medical education by conducting quality research, rendering first-rate services in comprehensive medical diagnosis and treatment, and training professionals capable of meeting the often-changing needs of modern society.

Institutes of Medicine

Goals: The Institute of Medicine aims to educate and train physicians who, in their creative practice of medicine, will be capable of grasping problems they encounter not only from a science-based medical point of view but also from a bioethical and sociocultural point of view.

Objectives: Our educational objectives are as follows:

To foster and develop high ethical standards and to enrich humanity by building strong interpersonal relationships.
To impart a broad range of medical knowledge and skills and to foster independent learning.
To develop scientific, logical thinking and essential problem-solving skills.
To help students understand the significance of local medical services and practice medicine with a broad, global vision.

Institutes of Nursing

Goals: The Institute of Nursing aims to educate and train nursing professionals who have a high regard for nursing ethics, who are capable of dealing with health-related problems in a holistic manner, and who are able to solve such problems with expertise and flexibility.

Objectives: Our educational objectives are as follows:

To cultivate a rich sensibility and build an attitude of respect for others.
To help provide the knowledge and care-giving skills appropriate to the practice of nursing.
To develop independent thinking and problem-solving skills to deal with various issues in nursing.
To help students contribute to community medical welfare activities by providing expertise in nursing with a broad vision.

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Goals: The Faculty of Science and Engineering is committed to providing students with broad and deep academic knowledge as well as expertise in science and engineering so that they will be successful in their professional careers in a diverse range of fields.

Department of Mathematics

We provide students with advanced specialized knowledge and technical training in the fields of Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences that will enable them to become superior educators, engineers, and researchers who can play a significant role in society at large.

Department of Physics

We provide students with the academic skills that support the modern scientific and technological advancements necessary for a broad understanding of natural phenomena and foster the sort of flexible thinking that will enable them to play an active role in a variety of fields.

Department of Information Science

We provide students with wide-ranging knowledge and skills in Information Science and Information Engineering that will enable them to assume leadership roles in the Information Society.

Department of Chemistry and Applied Chemistry

We provide students with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to work for social advancement through chemistry.

Department of Mechanical Engineering

We provide students with the specialized knowledge and skills they will need to accomplish manufacturing tasks in the field of Mechanical Engineering.

Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

We offer students the knowledge and skills in electrical and electronic engineering that will enable them to become socially responsible professionals.

Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture

We offer students the expert knowledge and skills in Civil Engineering they will need as resource personnel in their professional careers.

Faculty of Agriculture

Goals: The Faculty of Agriculture is committed to providing students with comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge of agriculture and agriculture-related fields that will enable them to comprehend and deal with diverse social demands.

Department of Applied Biological Sciences

We provide students with a scientific understanding of living organisms so that they may improve and use them to the benefit of their community.

Department of Environmental Sciences

1. Environmental Protection Course

We provide students with a deep understanding of the environment and ecosystems so that they can benefit their community through conservation and regeneration.

2. Agrobiology & Agro-Production Systems Course

We provide students with a thorough grounding in bioscience and both a theoretical and a practical understanding of production information science so that they can contribute to environmentally friendly food production.

3. Community Development Course

Through fieldwork based educational research, we provide students with the ability to contribute to building sustainable communities in the Asia-Pacific region.

Department of Applied Biochemistry and Food Science

We provide students with a scientific mentality and the tools of life-science technology that will enable them to contribute to society in the areas of food and health.

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Graduate Program

Graduate School of Education

Goals

Provide students with advanced specialized knowledge that will prepare them to exert leadership.
Prepare students with superior learning experience and research ability in school education through the application of theory to educational practice.

School Education Course

Offer core subjects in the fields of pedagogy, educational psychology, and special education.
Teach students pedagogical theory, cognitive, physical, and learning development of school children, and the theory of special education
Develop thoroughly professional knowledge in school management, student counseling and guidance, and lifelong learning
Develop professional educators with superior learning experience and research competence in school education.

Curriculum Studies Course

Impart knowledge of curriculum studies and subject areas
Prepare professional educators who will be prepared with advanced knowledge of subject content as well as practical abilities and research competence in school education by offering students both practical research that will enable them to apply the results of research to practical classes and research tasks designed to lead to a master’s thesis.

Graduate School of Economics

Goals: Prepare well-informed, knowledgeable graduates with broad perspective and expert practical skills that will enable them to contribute to a knowledge-based society in various roles by providing education and research opportunities in the fields of economics, management, and law.

Department of Finance and Economic Policy

Enable students to address various issues in global, national, and regional economics and to solve actual problems by using the knowledge acquired in this course.

Department of Business Management

Enable students to address various issues of business management and solve actual problems by using the knowledge acquired in this course.

Graduate School of Medical Science

Basic Principles

Foster researchers, engineers, and other professionals who can engage in innovative research and develop competence in science, engineering, and integrated science and engineering fields.
Prepare students with broad and deep knowledge and strong technological literacy skills as well as a broad vision to support a knowledge-based society.
Train students so that they can contribute to the advancement of social welfare and culture.

Goals

Master’s Course in Medical Science

Train paramedical specialists drawn from a variety of academic backgrounds in various branches of comprehensive medicine, including medical science, life science, and healthcare.
Offer systematic and intensive study programs, including basic medical science and specialized electives that will enable them to play an effective role in their chosen professional field.

Master’s Degree in Nursing Program

Provide nurses with a broad perspective and the professional skills and expertise they will need to play a leading role in nursing education, research, and practice both domestically and internationally.

Doctoral Course of Medical Science

Educate and train researchers and professionals who can play an effective, leading role in education, research, and medical treatment with superior knowledge and expertise in education, research, and medical practice.

Graduate School of Science and Engineering

Goals

Foster researchers, engineers, and other professionals who can engage in innovative research and develop competence in science, engineering, and integrated science and engineering fields.
Prepare students with broad and deep knowledge and strong technological literacy skills as well as a broad vision to support a knowledge-based society.
Train students so that they can contribute to the advancement of social welfare and culture.

Master's Course

Department of Mathematics

Provide students with advanced specialized knowledge and technical training in the fields of mathematics and mathematical sciences that will enable them to support a knowledge-based society in various ways.

Department of Physics

Foster students with advanced specialized knowledge and technical training in the fields of physics and physical science that will enable them to support a knowledge-based society in various ways.

Department of Information Science

Provide students with broad and deep knowledge and skills in information science and information engineering that will enable them to assume leadership roles in the information society.

Department of Chemistry and Applied Chemistry

Prepare highly skilled engineers who have genuine knowledge and practical skills in chemistry that will enable them to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Train professionals with advanced professional knowledge and skills in the areas of mechanical engineering and related fields.

Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Train professionals with advanced professional knowledge and skills in the areas of electrical and electronic engineering.

Civil Engineering and Architecture

Train professional engineers who have advanced technical knowledge and skills in civil engineering.

Department of Advanced Technology Fusion

Provide students with the solid knowledge and practical skills in biomedical engineering, advanced materials chemistry, and related fields that will enable them to become professional engineers.

Doctoral Courses

Department of Science and Advanced Technology

Provide students with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and advanced professional skills in electronics and information science, mechanical engineering and physical science, and environmental science and engineering and thus enable them to become researchers or engineers who can conduct independent research using an interdisciplinary approach.

Graduate School of Agriculture

Goals

Equip students with problem-solving skills that will enable them to solve agricultural problems faced by regional and international communities.
Foster skilled, innovative professionals by providing them with high ethical awareness and a global perspective so that they can put their advanced, practical, creative abilities to use in a variety of fields.