University

Faculty of Human Sciences

Department of Human Welfare

Philosophy, Objectives and Educational Goals

To enrich the study of social welfare in the 21st century and to provide service in society, it is necessary to have a global perspective and deep insight, along with an ambition to achieve. In response to such needs, the Department of Human Welfare has developed a curriculum that enables students to acquire knowledge from accumulated learning, supporting social welfare based on the liberal arts. At the same time, a new course system has been established to allow students to engage in profound learning tailored to individual students' interests and future paths. Students are required to take practical courses including compulsory training components to obtain national qualifications such as those for nursery teaching and certified social work. The Department of Human Welfare has established a comprehensive training center to provide detailed and specialized instruction through training. Further, the Department of Human Welfare sets the following points as major learning objectives. -To consider the well-being of people and create a meaningful life -To examine the future of human welfare extensively and profoundly in theory and practice -To pursue the development of human resources that promote the well-being of society.

Majors in Department of Human Welfare

The Department of Human Welfare enables students to start taking various specialized subjects from their second year, based on the following three course models. Subject choice will depend on what certificate students wish to obtain, in accordance with their interests and career goals.

Physical Health and Welfare Major

Students pursue enriched and broad study in mental and physical health and are expected to actively participate in coaching exercises for infants and sports for the physically challenged in the future.

Mental Health and Welfare Major

This major fosters professionals who support people suffering from emotional problems and adolescents that experience problems and difficulties unique to their age group. They are expected to play important roles as specialists engaged in the support of mentally challenged individuals living in local communities.

Family and Life-Long Welfare Major

This major develops professionals that can make a significant contribution through their expertise in welfare and childcare. Their great contributions are also as professionals in childcare/physically challenged childcare and after-school care. Further, they are professionals who provide support to the aged and disabled in local communities, as well as civil officers in charge of welfare divisions.