For those who work in the world, work with the world, and welcome the world
Diploma Policy
Faculty of Global Studies aims to develop human resources who can "work in the world," "work with the world," and "welcome the world." To achieve this goal, the goal is for students to "know the world and deepen mutual understanding, based on a base of regions centered on Japan and Asia, use practical foreign language skills and information literacy to sort through information in a diverse environment, and make accurate judgments and act through analysis backed by academic theory." Students who have completed the required number of credits set by Faculty of Global Studies and acquired the following abilities will be recognized as graduating and a degree will be awarded.
High ethical standards
- A sense of mission and code of conduct that strives for intercultural understanding and problem-solving while respecting each other in a global society.
— Evaluation will be based on the acquisition of the graduation requirements in the International Liberal Arts, Introduction to International Liberal Arts, Specialized International Liberal Arts, Seminar, and Study Abroad courses.
Wide-ranging education
- Ability to acquire a broad education about Japan, the surrounding areas, and the world, and to understand different cultures and diversity (intercultural understanding)
- The ability to take on new challenges and act proactively and with a spirit of challenge, making use of the knowledge and experience gained from studying abroad (overseas experience)
- Students can learn across a variety of academic fields and utilize their knowledge, combined with overseas experience, to identify and solve problems.
— Evaluation will be based on the acquisition of the graduation requirements in the International Liberal Arts, Introduction to International Liberal Arts, Specialized International Liberal Arts, Seminar, Study Abroad, and CUC Foundational Education subjects.
Specialized knowledge and skills
- Practical language skills with a focus on conversational skills in English or Chinese (language skills for communication)
- The ability to correctly collect and analyze necessary information, and autonomously express one's own thoughts and opinions (information dissemination ability)
- Ability to take leadership roles, involve others, and work together with others to tackle problems (problem-solving ability)
— Evaluation will be based on the acquisition of the graduation requirements in the International Liberal Arts, Foreign Language, Information, Career and Study Abroad courses.
Curriculum Policy (Policy for organizing and implementing the curriculum)
In order to achieve its goal of nurturing global talent who can play an active role in this rapidly changing world, Faculty of Global Studies implements a curriculum that allows students to improve their knowledge and skills, learn academic ways of thinking, and grow as people through step-by-step learning over the course of four years of education. In addition, Faculty of Global Studies has created a curriculum map that visualizes the correlations between subjects, encouraging students to select appropriate subjects according to their interests and future career paths.
Before studying abroad, students are provided with "introductory international liberal arts courses" to acquire basic knowledge for studying "international liberal arts," and various other courses are provided in preparation for studying abroad. After studying abroad, students are provided with "specialized international liberal arts courses" and "project exercises" to build on their study abroad experience and understand global society and improve their problem-finding and solving skills. Furthermore, in light of the importance of one's own identity in order to play an active role in the international community, lectures are arranged in stages to broaden students' horizons in the order of "knowing Japan," "knowing regions centered on Asia," and "knowing the world."
As a student of this university, students will acquire fundamental knowledge and develop skills through the CUC Foundational Education Courses, which are part of the common curriculum for all faculties.
First-year education
In order to develop learning from high school to university, "Research Basics" will be set up. Homeroom will also be held every week in the first year.
The program will include an "Overseas Cultural Training (Overseas Freshman Camp)" to be held immediately after the entrance ceremony, "Academic Skills" to acquire skills for studying at university, and "Introduction to Group Work."
International Liberal Arts Education
In the first and second years, students will take "introductory international liberal arts courses" to learn the basics of international liberal arts, while in the third and fourth years, students will take "specialized international liberal arts courses."
Language Education
In the first year, students choose English or Chinese with their study abroad destination in mind, and learn the language for practical use. Students are also required to take private language exams to visualize their language ability. Students prepare for specialized subjects taught in English or Chinese in the third and fourth years.
Specialized Education
Starting with an "Introduction to Careers" course in the first year, various career subjects will be gradually introduced to lead to jobs such as "Working in the world," "Working with the world," and "Hospitality to the world."
In the second year, all students will study abroad with their own individual goals and research themes in "Overseas Training (Required Overseas Study)". In the third and fourth years, students will integrate the knowledge, skills, academic thinking, and study abroad experience they have acquired in the first and second years, and will carry out "Project Exercises" and "Graduation Research".
Seminar education
In the first and second years, courses are offered in seminar format, such as "Research Basics" and "International Liberal Arts Seminars," while in the third and fourth years, courses are offered in seminar format, such as "Project Seminars" and "Graduation Research."
In addition to the above, each faculty will also implement its own initiatives.
- "Quarter System" We implement a quarter system in which the year is divided into four terms. By holding classes twice a week, the effectiveness of learning is improved and students can study flexibly and in stages according to their interests.
- "Active Learning" In order to foster the proactiveness required for intercultural exchange, active learning will be implemented in a variety of subjects, including the "Overseas Cultural Training (Overseas Freshman Camp)" immediately after the entrance ceremony, "Overseas Training (Required Study Abroad)" from the second year onwards, and various fieldwork.
- "Small class size" In order to provide more detailed education, lectures are held in small classes for foreign language subjects, seminar subjects, information subjects, etc.
- "Career education in collaboration with companies" We provide career education in collaboration with companies so that students can be active in the global society, and utilize the knowledge and experience that companies have in career education, etc.
- "Utilizing International Center" We will work together to encourage students to actively utilize the International Square and international exchange events held throughout the university, such as the CUC Summer Program and overseas language training programs.
Admission Policy
The educational policy of Faculty of Global Studies is as follows. The purpose of Faculty of Global Studies is to develop human resources who will play an active role in the global society of the future. Human resources who can adapt to and play an active role in the global society are required to understand different cultures and achieve their goals while working together. In order to understand different cultures, it is necessary to learn a wide range of liberal arts such as humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences across the board. As skills for working together, it is also necessary to acquire logical thinking, writing, presentations, teamwork, problem-solving skills, information literacy, quantitative literacy, and the skill to integrate knowledge across the board. Studying abroad will not only be an opportunity to improve language skills, but will also stimulate you to rewrite your way of life and thinking. As members of the global society, it is clear that we should act responsibly, sharpen our ethical thinking, and have an attitude of continuing to learn throughout our lives. We are widely recruiting students who sympathize with our educational policy of acquiring these liberal arts, skills, experiences, and attitudes, and who are motivated to study.
Desired student profile
- Have the enthusiasm to adapt to and thrive in a global society.
- Students who have an interest in intercultural and mutual understanding and are motivated to study humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences across the board in order to deepen their knowledge.
- Have the will and experience to acquire practical operational skills in English, Chinese, etc.
- Be determined to complete the language and local research preparations required for studying abroad.
- Have a desire to acquire logical thinking, writing, presentation, teamwork, problem-solving skills, information literacy, quantitative literacy, and the ability to integrate knowledge across disciplines.
- We can respect each other and develop character and dignity, transcending differences in opinion and position.
- Possess basic academic ability and study habits focusing on the five main subjects in high school.
- Be curious, creative and have a spirit of adventure.
Basic policy for student selection
- School recommendation selection
We will comprehensively evaluate whether the candidate agrees with the educational policy of the faculty and meets the "ideal student profile." We will place importance on interviews, motivation letters, study plans, etc. It is desirable to have a qualification such as a private English test (Eiken Grade Pre-2 or higher). - Comprehensive Selection
Candidates will be evaluated comprehensively based on whether they agree with the educational policy of the faculty and meet the "ideal student profile." Emphasis will be placed on interviews, letters of motivation, study plans, etc. It is desirable for candidates to have a qualification from a private English test (Eiken Grade Pre-2 or above). In addition to the above, emphasis will be placed on the presentation for presentation-type candidates, the oral examination for inquiry-based learning assessment-type candidates, documents verifying activities for activity-based assessment-type candidates, and the aptitude test for aptitude-based exam-type candidates. - General Selection
We will comprehensively evaluate whether the student is in sympathy with the educational policy of the faculty and meets the "ideal student profile." We place importance on academic ability tests (university-specific or common tests) that correspond to the educational content of high school and document screening such as school reports. In some academic ability tests, private English exams and other certifications will be evaluated as deemed scores.