To help you learn more about Department of Co-existing Society Studies, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions from open campus events and other occasions.

Q1. You use illustrations and photos of fruits in the department guide and on the website, right?

A1. It's a La France pear.

Department of Co-existing Society Studies uses photos and illustrations of La France pears as its visual image. The La France pear, which becomes more fragrant and flavorful as it ripens, symbolizes the continued growth of our students after enrollment, and Department of Co-existing Society Studies. For more details, please see the following page.

• Why we chose La France
  It's not a "pear." It's a La France pear.

Q2. What do you learn in Department of Co-existing Society Studies?

A2. To put it simply, you can study economics along with sociology, things related to social welfare, and things related to international exchange.

Department of Co-existing Society Studies focuses on inclusive societies—societies that strive to live together while respecting differences among diverse individuals of different generations, genders, disabilities, ethnicities, and more. To develop a more concrete understanding of what constitutes an inclusive society, students also study from perspectives such as sociology.

"Welfare-like" means that it's not exactly the same as studying at a welfare-related university. For example, it's not just about considering support for elderly people who require care, but also about intergenerational support that includes healthy elderly people. At the same time, you can also learn about multicultural coexistence. How can we coexist better with people from different cultures and ethnicities? An "international exchange-like" perspective is also important.

In this way, students deepen their understanding of a harmonious society and learn about the mechanisms that drive real-world society by studying economics. The goal is not only to encourage thinking about a harmonious society, but also to develop the ability to take action to build one.

Q3. Department of Co-existing Society Studies teaches about "inclusive societies." Why is "inclusive society" chosen as the subject?

A3. Because I believe that the concept of coexistence is important in order to make Japan a better society in the future.

The arrival of a society characterized by population decline and a rapidly aging population is inevitable. In such a society, various socioeconomic changes and challenges are anticipated, including a decrease in the labor force and the maintenance of social security systems. When considering a sustainable socioeconomic system under these circumstances, it is crucial to look around us. Instead of thinking "as long as I'm okay" or "as long as my family is happy," we need to consider socioeconomic systems based on the idea of looking at diverse beings, empathizing with them, respecting their differences, and striving to live together.

By learning about a harmonious society, I hope you will think about how to build Japan in the future and what you can do to create a better society.

Q4. If you study "inclusive society" in Department of Co-existing Society Studies, what kind of career opportunities can you expect after graduation?

A4. You can expect to be active not only in general companies, but also in jobs and activities with a high degree of public interest.

Department of Co-existing Society Studies is part of the Faculty of Faculty of Economics, so like previous graduates of Faculty of Economics, you can expect to be active in a variety of fields. Please refer to the department brochure for information on the employment destinations of previous graduates of Faculty of Economics.

Department of Co-existing Society Studies aims to cultivate individuals who can think and act altruistically. Such individuals are expected to excel not only in private companies but also in highly public-spirited work and activities.

This is because, in the future, industries in any sector will inevitably have to cope with population decline, low birth rates and an aging population, and multicultural coexistence. The knowledge gained about "inclusive society" in Department of Co-existing Society Studies can be applied to planning, sales, and other areas in various fields. Furthermore, in the fields of healthcare and welfare, it is anticipated that graduates will be able to utilize their economic knowledge to play an active role as personnel who can drive change on the ground and within organizations. For a more concrete example, please see "Career Paths and Further Education" > "Employment Image."

Q5. What qualifications can I obtain in Department of Co-existing Society Studies?

A5. You can obtain teaching licenses for both junior high school and high school.

In Department of Co-existing Society Studies, you can obtain a Type 1 teaching license for junior high school (social studies) and a Type 1 teaching license for high school (civics).

Q6. What is the actual employment rate?

A6. The total for humanities faculties exceeds the total for all faculties.

As of March 31, 2015, the employment rate for Department of Co-existing Society Studies in the 2014 academic year was 91.4% for men, 94.1% for women, and 92.6% for the department as a whole. This was a significantly higher level than both the combined total for humanities faculties and the combined total for all faculties.

In addition to the extensive job placement support provided by our university's Career Support Office and our network of over 170,000 graduates, Department of Co-existing Society Studies also offers its own unique career development programs. Furthermore, despite being part of Faculty of Economics, students can gain diverse fieldwork experience and learn about topics such as declining birth rates, aging population, population decrease, and multicultural exchange. This unique learning experience in our department seems to have been a major selling point for your seniors during their job hunting.