Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology 2020
"Mathematics, Data Science, and AI Education Program"
(Literacy Level) Certification
Tohoku Gakuin University
Mathematics, DS, and AI Literacy Program
(For students entering in 2023 or later)
~Develop the ability to think about the power of data in order to thrive in Society 5.0~
This educational program is accredited by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology under the "Accreditation System for Mathematical, Data Science, and AI Education Programs (Literacy Level)."
In light of the arrival of Society 5.0, Tohoku Gakuin University has established the above-described educational program to cultivate individuals who will drive next-generation data and digital technology-driven transformation (DX: Digital Transformation) in society. By completing the designated subjects, students will acquire a foundation in mathematics, data science, and AI. Students who meet the following completion requirements while enrolled at Tohoku Gakuin University will be certified as having completed this program, and this will be displayed as a badge on TG-folio and included in their diploma supplement.
*For students enrolling in 2021 and 2022, please refer to this page.
Badges displayed in TG-folio
Completion Requirements
Regardless of your faculty or department, the graduation requirement is to complete and earn credits for two subjects from the TG Basic Subject Group (Intellectual Foundations): "Fundamentals of Statistical Thinking (Elective Required)" and the general education subject "Fundamentals of AI Society (Elective Required)."
The content covered in each course is generally as follows. Please refer to the syllabus for each course for details.
*The following syllabus is a reference version from previous years. Please check the latest syllabus for the 2026 academic year.
- Fundamentals of Statistical Thinking (PDF: 217KB)
- By learning the fundamentals of understanding statistics and data correctly, you will develop the ability to interpret, manipulate, and explain data.
- The Foundations of an AI Society (PDF: 235KB)
- This course aims to help students understand the characteristics and development history of an "AI society," where artificial intelligence (AI) is used as an integral part of daily life, and to acquire knowledge and ethical considerations related to AI society.
Characteristics of the university-wide general education course "Liberal Arts Subjects" and their relationship to this educational program
Among the general education subjects, TG Basic consists of "Human Foundation" subjects that deepen understanding of Christianity and cultivate rich humanity, "Intellectual Foundation" subjects that hone the intelligence necessary for social life, and "Problem-Setting Inquiry" subjects that acquire problem-setting abilities and other skills prior to specialized education. The knowledge gained here will be an asset for living a better and more intelligent life even after entering society, regardless of your field of specialization. For example, subjects such as "Fundamentals of Statistical Thinking," "Fundamentals of Scientific Thinking," and "Information Literacy" will allow you to acquire the foundation for "Data Science," which involves finding new value by utilizing various data. In this educational program, we would like all students to acquire "Fundamentals of Statistical Thinking" and "Fundamentals of AI Society," which is placed in the general education subjects. There is no prerequisite knowledge required to take these lectures. There is no distinction between humanities and sciences, and no special mathematical knowledge is required, so please register with confidence.
Results of self-assessment and evaluation
Regarding the results of the external evaluation
- 2025年度 (PDF:1MB)
Future development of this educational program
Tohoku Gakuin University is considering expanding its education in mathematics, AI, and data science, starting with this educational program. We will work to enhance the curriculum by considering how to cultivate the new knowledge and experience necessary for students to engage in future social activities, taking into account the opinions of students, as well as collaborating with experts from local companies, public organizations, and other educational and research institutions.
Program implementation structure
| committee etc. | role |
|---|---|
| Tohoku Gakuin University General Education Organization | Responsibility for program operation, improvement, and self-assessment/evaluation. |
| Expert Committee on Mathematical Sciences, Data Science, and AI Education Programs | Program implementation and improvement, self-assessment and evaluation. |
Application forms
- TG Basic "Tohoku Gakuin University Mathematics, Data Science, and AI Education Program" (PDF: 1.7MB)
- Tohoku Gakuin University Mathematical Science, Data Science, and AI Education Program Change Request Form (PDF: 9.3MB)
Responsible person
Director of the University-Wide Educational Organization (Vice President [Academic Affairs])
MURANOI, Hitoshi