Learn about the society we live in.
Focusing on theory and proof as a common theme, the Faculty of Sociology offers curriculums according to the specific characteristics of departments. Based on knowledge imparted in classes, students interpret contemporary social issues and explore solutions to them by investigating society through statistical analyses and fieldwork.
The Department of Sociology deepens understanding of present-day social problems and develops the wide-ranging vision needed to solve them. We explore basic theories of sociology and study various subjects ranging from the environment, regions, and labor, to globalization, families, and education, adopting various points of view. The goal is to foster human resources that can identify social problems and make efforts to solve them with curiosity and a questioning mentality.
Department of Sociocultural Studies
Viewing society and culture as one closely related and indeed inseparable system, we seek clues to solve various social problems from a global perspective. We aim to cultivate human resources that can create a new social system and culture, focusing on investigative research through fieldwork with a mentality of “thinking on-site.”
Department of Social Welfare
The Department of Social Welfare aims to produce innovative leaders who contribute to the establishment and development of welfare-oriented societies. We identify social issues, explore solutions and develop the capability to take action, from the perspective of protecting the rights of each individual in a society. We enhance students' practical skills, linking learning with the real world though seminar classes, fieldwork and practical training, to acquire the necessary qualifications for a Certified Social Worker.
The Department of Media and Communications explores the features of present-day society, with media and information as guiding frameworks, and produces specialists who will be leaders in the society of the future.
Department of Social Psychology
The Department of Social Psychology approaches present-day social problems from two perspectives: psychology of social phenomena, i.e. grasping social events from psychological standpoint, and psychology of human relationships, focusing on individuals and the relationships among them. Students learn a wide range of basic subjects related to psychology and obtain qualifications, such as Certified Psychologist.
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