Counting from the time of the Human Sciences major, the department has been established for over 30 years. During this time, we have sent nearly 3,000 graduates into society, and the department is gaining a reputation for cultivating individuals who possess "deep insight" into human nature, "broad general knowledge," and the "practical skills" to tackle real-world problems on their own. We will continue to work on education, research, and social activities so that we can continue to receive such recognition from many people.

A message to high school students

Just because you've entered university doesn't mean you're immediately a "university student." University learning is different from high school. You'll need to change your learning style from simply copying notes from the blackboard to quickly identifying and taking notes on what you think is important in the professor's lecture. Also, you'll be writing a lot of reports once you enter university. Reports have certain conventions, and you'll be required to write them according to them. Only when you can do these two things will you truly qualify to be called a university student. Department of Human Science cultivates such "true university students."

In Department of Human Science, some students efficiently select subjects to pursue a major goal. On the other hand, there are also students who, while not yet having a clear goal, are interested in human beings and their various activities, and are studying in an attempt to find their own goals by selecting a wide range of subjects from psychology, sociology, education, and physical education. Department of Human Science provides as much support as possible to both types of students.

Department of Human Science offers a variety of experimental and research practicals, through which students can acquire various data collection and analysis techniques. At the same time, their logical thinking and writing skills are honed. Furthermore, in their fourth year, students set a topic based on their own interests and concerns and write a graduation thesis. The "personal problem-solving methodology" acquired through these experiences will become a valuable skill for learning how to live better in various aspects of life (professional life, family life, community life).

We may not be able to conduct laugh-out-loud, entertaining classes. However, we can offer classes that provide the kind of enjoyment that comes from discovering something new, being able to do something you couldn't do before, having your perspective on humanity change, or realizing what your teachers meant in real-life situations after graduation. Furthermore, Department of Human Science is characterized by its many experiments, practical sessions, and small class sizes, fostering a close relationship between students and faculty, which contributes to the "joy of learning."

Wouldn't you like to encounter such fascinating things in Department of Human Science?

Department of Human Science Long　SHISHIDO, Takayuki