Faculty Introduction
MUTO, Atsushi Associate Professor
Specialized fields
social welfare science
Subjects Taught
Social Welfare Theory, Public Assistance Theory, Policy Design Practice
About Department of Policy Design
Department of Policy Design at Tohoku Gakuin University aims to cultivate generalists capable of formulating various policies, including those related to welfare. Therefore, Department of Policy Design offers a wide range of courses across various academic disciplines, fostering a social science perspective on issues. From Sendai, I hope to work with students to consider the future of this country.
Introduction to specialized fields
The fundamental problem in the life issues that social welfare addresses is poverty. Our research has focused on understanding and resolving poverty, using single-mother households as an example. Understanding the essence of poverty allows us to understand the essence of society itself. This is because poverty is not a personal problem, but a social one. Seeing the true nature of things we've previously taken for granted is an intellectual pleasure, and I believe that this is the appeal of higher education.
Introduction to Exercises I and II
Theme: Child poverty and child welfare (Considering social welfare, focusing on the field of child and family welfare)
When we talk about child poverty, it's not just children who are living in poverty.
This seminar will use the issue of child poverty as a starting point to cultivate a perspective on worker poverty.
In addition, each participant will be assigned a field, set a theme, and conduct research and analysis.
Message to high school students
What is the significance of studying social welfare at Tohoku Gakuin University? We hope that those of you who study social welfare in Department of Policy Design will take on roles in planning and managing the necessary soft and hard infrastructure for residents to live safely and securely. This includes creating communities where social welfare problems are less likely to occur, and establishing systems that enable early detection and response if problems do occur. We hope you will learn a great deal at Tohoku Gakuin University and graduate as individuals who can shape your future and the future of your children.