Various policies of the Faculty of Sociology

Students entering in 2022 or later

• Diploma Policy
• Curriculum Policy
• Admissions Policy

Students enrolled before 2021

• Diploma Policy
• Curriculum Policy
• Admissions Policy

Diploma Policy

Students entering in 2022 or later

1. Have a broad knowledge and in-depth education in natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences
2. Students must have acquired specialized knowledge in sociology and media studies and possess the ability to think theoretically.
3. To acquire specialized methodologies and skills related to social research, data analysis, interpretation, production, and literacy, which are the core of learning in the Faculty of Faculty of Sociology, and to deepen experience through practical training.
4. To be able to independently investigate a research topic of social significance through specialized seminars, graduation thesis and graduation project, and to perform a critical analysis based on facts.
5. As global leaders, we must understand others across cultural differences and borders, respect their cultures, and have the ability to adjust diverse values and opinions and work together to realize a better social life.
6. Acquire the skills to accurately express and communicate your thoughts among a diverse range of people.
7. Have a solid command of foreign languages to be able to gather, organize, and examine useful information in a global society.
8. The ability to utilize specialized knowledge and practical skills in sociology to contribute to society and the community, and to take initiative in doing so

Students enrolled before 2021

1. Have a broad education in natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences
2. Students must have acquired specialized knowledge in sociology and media studies and possess the ability to think theoretically.
3. To acquire specialized methodologies and skills related to social research, data analysis, interpretation, production, and literacy, which are the core of learning in the Faculty of Faculty of Sociology, and to deepen experience through practical training.
4. To be able to independently investigate a research topic of social significance through specialized seminars, graduation thesis and graduation project, and to perform a critical analysis based on facts.
5. As global citizens, we must understand others across cultural differences and borders, respect their cultures, and be prepared to adjust diverse values and opinions and work together to realize a better social life.
6. Acquire the skills to accurately express and communicate your thoughts among a diverse range of people.
7. Have a solid command of foreign languages to be able to gather, organize, and examine useful information in a global society.
8. The ability to utilize specialized knowledge and practical skills in sociology, to have the motivation to contribute to society and the community, and to act independently

Curriculum Policy

Students entering in 2022 or later

Common to all faculties

1. General Education Courses are designed to equip students with broad knowledge, deep culture, the ability to work with others, practical skills, and comprehensive human abilities, in accordance with the qualities and abilities listed in item 1 of Diploma Policy, and are placed in the first through fourth years. Students must earn at least two credits in each of the six fields of "Information and Communication," "History and Culture," "Modern Society," "Nature and Environment," "Mind and Body," and "Life Management and Career Design," for a total of 20 credits.
2. Foreign Language Courses correspond to the qualities and abilities listed in items 5 and 7 of Diploma Policy, and are designed to teach the societies and cultures of other countries and to equip students with the ability to communicate smoothly, and to gather, organize, and examine information, appropriate for the global era. English is set as a compulsory subject from the first to second years, and in the first year, small classes are organized according to the students' English ability.
3. The "seminar subjects" group is the pillar of undergraduate education based on a small-group supervising professor system that corresponds to the qualities and abilities listed in item 2 of Diploma Policy, and consists of compulsory subjects such as basic and applied seminars in the first year, methodology seminars in the second year to learn various methodologies, specialized seminars in the third year to complete graduation theses and graduation projects, and graduation research seminars, graduation theses, and graduation projects in the fourth year.
4. The "methodology" group consists of basic research methodology courses in the first year that correspond to the qualities and abilities listed in item 3 of Diploma Policy, and from the second year onwards, a variety of courses are arranged so that students can take courses according to their interests, ensuring the acquisition of knowledge and skills while providing opportunities to acquire richer social analysis abilities.
5. The "Theoretical Subjects" group consists of basic theoretical and academic subjects in the first year that correspond to the qualities and abilities listed in item 2 of Diploma Policy, and from the second year onwards, more specialized subjects are arranged to improve theoretical knowledge.
6. In order to ensure that students fully acquire the qualities and abilities listed in item 3 of Diploma Policy, each department will have a specialized course from the second year onwards.
7. In order to fully acquire the qualities and abilities listed in items 4 and 6 of Diploma Policy, a graduation thesis, graduation project, and similar graduation activities are required. In addition to improving the specialized knowledge acquired in undergraduate education, students will utilize their experience in social research and media production to improve their presentation and communication skills, positioning this as the culmination of four years of undergraduate education.
8. The subjects offered by each department will be "common subjects for the faculty," and flexible course selection will be possible in order to fully acquire the qualities and abilities listed in item 2 of Diploma Policy
9. In order to ensure that students fully acquire the qualities and abilities set out in item 1 of Diploma Policy, to develop a broad perspective, and to further deepen their understanding of specialized fields, we will provide "University-Wide Specialized Courses" that transcend the boundaries of faculties and departments.
10. In order to take specialized seminars in the third year, graduation research seminars in the fourth year, and graduation thesis and graduation project, emphasis is placed on the sequence, and students are required to have already studied basic subjects.
11. We will offer courses certified by the "Social Research Association" that correspond to the qualities and abilities listed in item 3 of Diploma Policy, and arrange the courses so that many students can obtain the "Social Researcher" qualification.
12. In order to ensure that students fully acquire the qualities and abilities set out in items 6 and 8 of Diploma Policy, we will provide opportunities for students to learn about various social issues, social phenomena, and local issues through fieldwork both in Japan and overseas.
13. Numbering encourages cumulative academic learning and systematically arranges subjects
14. academic learning outcomes of each subject will be assessed comprehensively based on the following criteria depending on the type of subject: 1) knowledge and skills, 2) ability to think, make judgments and express oneself, and 3) initiative and cooperation. Specific assessment methods will include indicating in the syllabus that end-of-term exams, reports, quizzes, various assignments, etc. will be assessed along with presentations, research training, fieldwork and class participation in classes, and clearly indicating the proportion of each. Furthermore, for graduation theses and graduation projects, not only will a supervisor (principal examiner) and a co-examiner be appointed to review necessary items, and students will also be required to pass an oral examination.
15. The systematic academic learning outcomes of each student are grasped primarily using GPA, number of credits acquired, and evaluation of graduation thesis, graduation project, and graduation activities as indicators. In particular, insufficient academic learning outcomes are judged using semester GPA and number of credits acquired per year as indicators, and course guidance is provided. In addition, excellent academic learning outcomes are judged and awarded at the time of graduation using GPA, number of credits acquired, and evaluation of graduation thesis, graduation project, and graduation activities as indicators.

Department of Sociology

1. In order to acquire the basic skills required for university study, such as reading comprehension, writing ability, presentation skills, and discussion skills, we offer a "First-Year Basic Seminar in Sociology" and a "First-Year Applied Seminar in Sociology" in the first year.
2. In the second-year "Sociology Methodology Seminar," students acquire a variety of research methodologies, including questionnaire surveys, interview surveys, participant observation, media analysis, and data analysis, in order to clarify social phenomena, human behavior, and consciousness.
3. In order to systematically acquire Specialized Knowledge and skills, courses are offered from the second year onwards, and a course-by-course diagram is shown. The Department of Department of Sociology has three major courses: "Social Issues and Empowerment," "International Society and Networks," and "Culture and Identity."
4. A graduation thesis is compulsory, and students will develop the ability to independently analyze and consider various issues in modern society using empirical and logical writing supported by sufficient evidence, based on sociological thinking methods and social research techniques acquired over four years of study.
5. The assessment of academic learning outcomes will be carried out in accordance with items 14 and 15 of the "Common to all faculties"

Department of Socio-Media Studies

1. In order to acquire the basic skills required for university study, such as reading comprehension, writing ability, presentation skills, and discussion skills, we offer a "First-Year Basic Seminar in Media Sociology" and a "First-Year Applied Seminar in Media Sociology" in the first year.
2. In the second-year "Media Sociology Methodology Seminar," students learn methods for media content analysis, quantitative research, data analysis, fieldwork, and content production, deepening their understanding of media through understanding of methodology.
3. In order to systematically acquire Specialized Knowledge and skills, courses are offered from the second year onwards, and the course curriculum for each course is shown below. The Department of Department of Socio-Media Studies has three major courses: "Media Communication," "Public Communication," and "Media Producing."
4. A graduation thesis or graduation project is required, and based on the media literacy and media analysis or media production techniques acquired over four years of study, students will develop the ability to disseminate information to modern society, which faces a diverse media environment.
5. The assessment of academic learning outcomes will be carried out in accordance with items 14 and 15 of the "Common to all faculties"

Global Data Science (GDS) Course

1. The GDS course is a major course offered in both Department of Sociology and the Department of Department of Socio-Media Studies, and students join the course from their first year.
2. In the first year, Spring 2 provides an opportunity for intensive English study through "overseas English training."
3. We provide basic methodological courses necessary for sociological and media research, including "Data Science Basics," to foster basic abilities in social research and data usage.
4. From the second year onwards, students will take a variety of specialized methodology courses and develop the ability to independently analyse domestic and international social and cultural phenomena and social issues using big data etc.
5. From the second or third year onwards, we will provide "GDS Practice" courses that will provide learning opportunities that emphasize global and on-the-job experiences, such as studying abroad, volunteering overseas using English language skills, and internships.
6. By adding graduation activities to the graduation requirements in addition to graduation theses and graduation projects, we will provide an opportunity for students to culminate their undergraduate education with greater practical social skills.
7. The assessment of academic learning outcomes will be carried out in accordance with items 14 and 15 of the "Common to all faculties"

Students enrolled before 2021

Common to all faculties

1. General Education Courses are designed to provide students with a broad range of knowledge and comprehensive human abilities that correspond to the qualities and abilities listed in item 1 of Diploma Policy, and are placed in the first through fourth years. Students must earn at least two credits in each of the six fields of "Information and Communication," "History and Culture," "Modern Society," "Nature and Environment," "Mind and Body," and "Life Management and Career Design," for a total of 20 credits.
2. Foreign Language Courses correspond to the qualities and abilities listed in items 5 and 7 of Diploma Policy, and are designed to teach the societies and cultures of other countries and to equip students with the ability to communicate smoothly, and to gather, organize, and examine information, appropriate for the global era. English is set as a compulsory subject from the first to second years, and in the first year, small classes are organized according to the students' English ability.
3. The "seminar subjects" group is the pillar of undergraduate education based on a small-group supervising professor system that corresponds to the qualities and abilities listed in item 2 of Diploma Policy. The group consists of basic and applied seminars in the first year, methodology seminars in the second year to learn various methodologies, specialized seminars in the third and fourth years to complete graduation theses and graduation projects, and graduation research seminars, graduation theses, and graduation projects in the fourth year as compulsory subjects.
4. The "methodology" group consists of basic research methodology courses in the first year that correspond to the qualities and abilities listed in item 3 of Diploma Policy, and from the second year onwards, a variety of courses are arranged so that students can take courses according to their interests, ensuring the acquisition of knowledge and skills while providing opportunities to acquire richer social analysis abilities.
5. The "Theoretical Subjects" group consists of basic theoretical and academic subjects in the first year that correspond to the qualities and abilities listed in item 2 of Diploma Policy, and from the second year onwards, more specialized subjects are arranged to improve theoretical knowledge.
6. In order to ensure that students fully acquire the qualities and abilities listed in item 3 of Diploma Policy, each department will have a specialized course from the second year onwards.
7. In order to fully acquire the qualities and abilities listed in items 4 and 6 of Diploma Policy, a graduation thesis, graduation project, and similar graduation activities are made compulsory. In addition to improving the specialized knowledge acquired in undergraduate education, students will utilize their experience in social research and media production to improve their presentation and communication skills, positioning this as the culmination of four years of undergraduate education.
8. The subjects offered by each department will be "common subjects for the faculty," and flexible course selection will be possible in order to fully acquire the qualities and abilities listed in item 2 of Diploma Policy
9. In order to ensure that students fully acquire the qualities and abilities set out in item 1 of Diploma Policy, to develop a broad perspective, and to further deepen their understanding of specialized fields, we will provide "University-Wide Specialized Courses" that transcend the boundaries of faculties and departments.
10. In the course of specialized seminars in the third year and graduation thesis and graduation project in the fourth year, emphasis is placed on the sequence, and students are required to have already studied basic subjects.
11. We will offer courses certified by the Social Research Association that correspond to the qualities and abilities listed in item 3 of Diploma Policy, and arrange the courses so that many students can obtain the qualification of a social researcher.
12. In order to ensure that students fully acquire the qualities and abilities set out in items 6 and 8 of Diploma Policy, we will provide opportunities for students to learn about various social issues, social phenomena, and local issues through fieldwork both in Japan and overseas.
13. Numbering encourages cumulative academic learning and systematically arranges subjects
14. academic learning outcomes of each subject will be assessed comprehensively based on the following criteria depending on the subject type: 1) knowledge and skills, 2) ability to think, make judgments, and express themselves, and 3) initiative and cooperation. Specific assessment methods will be indicated in the syllabus, etc., and will include end-of-term exams, reports, quizzes, various assignments, as well as presentations, research training, and fieldwork, as well as class participation. The percentage of each will be clearly indicated. For graduation theses and graduation projects, not only will a supervisor (principal examiner) be appointed, but a co-examiner will be appointed to review necessary items, and students will be required to pass an oral examination.
15. The systematic academic learning outcomes of each student are grasped primarily using GPA, number of credits acquired, and evaluation of graduation thesis, graduation project, and graduation activities as indicators. In particular, insufficient academic learning outcomes are judged using semester GPA and number of credits acquired per year as indicators, and course guidance is provided. In addition, excellent academic learning outcomes are judged and awarded at the time of graduation using GPA, number of credits acquired, and evaluation of graduation thesis, graduation project, and graduation activities as indicators.

Department of Sociology

1. In order to acquire the basic skills required for university study, such as reading comprehension, writing ability, presentation skills, and discussion skills, we offer a "First-Year Basic Seminar in Sociology" and a "First-Year Applied Seminar in Sociology" in the first year.
2. In the second-year "Sociology Methodology Seminar," students acquire a variety of research methodologies, including questionnaire surveys, interview surveys, participant observation, media analysis, and data analysis, in order to clarify social phenomena, human behavior, and consciousness.
3. In order to systematically acquire Specialized Knowledge and skills, courses are offered from the second year onwards, and a course-by-course diagram is shown. The Department of Department of Sociology has three major courses: "Social Issues and Empowerment," "International Society and Networks," and "Culture and Identity."
4. A graduation thesis is compulsory, and students will develop the ability to independently analyze and consider various issues in modern society using empirical and logical writing supported by sufficient evidence, based on sociological thinking and social research techniques acquired over four years of study.
5. The assessment of academic learning outcomes will be carried out in accordance with items 14 and 15 of the "Common to all faculties"

Department of Socio-Media Studies

1. In order to acquire the basic skills required for university study, such as reading comprehension, writing ability, presentation skills, and discussion skills, we offer a "First-Year Basic Seminar in Media Sociology" and a "First-Year Applied Seminar in Media Sociology" in the first year.
2. In the second-year "Media Sociology Methodology Seminar," students learn methods for media content analysis, quantitative research, data analysis, fieldwork, and content production, deepening their understanding of media through understanding of methodology.
3. In order to systematically acquire Specialized Knowledge and skills, courses are offered from the second year onwards, and the course curriculum for each course is shown below. The Department of Department of Socio-Media Studies has three major courses: "Media Communication," "Public Communication," and "Media Producing."
4. A graduation thesis or graduation project is required, and based on the media literacy and media analysis or media production techniques acquired over four years of study, students will develop the ability to disseminate information to modern society, which faces a diverse media environment.
5. The assessment of academic learning outcomes will be carried out in accordance with items 14 and 15 of the "Common to all faculties"

Global Data Science (GDS) Course

1. The GDS course is a major course offered in both Department of Sociology and the Department of Department of Socio-Media Studies, and students join the course from their first year.
2. In the second quarter of the first year (Spring 2), students will have the opportunity to study English intensively through an "overseas English study program."
3. We provide basic methodological courses necessary for sociological and media research, including "Data Science Basics," to foster basic abilities in social research and data usage.
4. From the second year onwards, students will take a variety of specialized methodology courses and develop the ability to independently analyse domestic and international social and cultural phenomena and social issues using big data etc.
5. From the second or third year onwards, we will provide "GDS Practice" courses that will provide learning opportunities that emphasize global and on-the-job experiences, such as studying abroad, volunteering overseas using English language skills, and internships.
6. By adding graduation activities to the graduation requirements in addition to graduation theses and graduation projects, we will provide an opportunity for students to culminate their undergraduate education with greater practical social skills.
7. The assessment of academic learning outcomes will be carried out in accordance with items 14 and 15 of the "Common to all faculties"

Admission Policy

Students entering in 2022 or later

Desired profile

Common to Faculty of Sociology

1. Those who have acquired the basic academic skills necessary to learn about the state of society and human behavior (knowledge, culture, and skills)
2. People who are interested in various phenomena and issues occurring in society and can act independently (initiative and collaboration), and who can build good relationships and work together with diverse people with different values, cultures, genders, etc. (initiative and collaboration)
3. People who can identify issues from various phenomena and issues occurring in society, gather information on their own about their causes and solutions, and respond and make appropriate decisions (ability to think, judge, and express themselves)
4. A person who can understand the thoughts and opinions of others and also express their own opinions (ability to think, judge, express, and communicate)

Department of Sociology

Department of Socio-Media Studies

Global Data Science (GDS) Course

Admissions policy for each admission selection method

Students enrolled before 2021

Desired student profile

Common to all faculties

1. Those who have acquired the basic academic skills necessary to learn about the structure of society and human behavior, etc.
2. People who are interested in various phenomena and issues occurring in society and can act independently. People who are not prejudiced against different values, cultures, genders, etc. and can build good relationships and cooperate with a diverse range of people.
3. People who can identify issues from various phenomena and issues occurring in society, gather information on their own about their causes and solutions, and respond and make appropriate decisions.
4. People who can listen to the ideas and opinions of others and also express and state their own opinions.
5. The Global Data Science (GDS) course, which is common to all faculties, is for students who have acquired language skills, particularly English, to respond to internationalization, as well as the ability to handle social survey methodologies, information utilization skills, and data science that will be necessary in the society of the future, and who have the desire to scientifically analyze social issues both at home and abroad from a global perspective and who wish to disseminate the results of their analysis not only in Japanese but also in foreign languages such as English.

Department of Sociology

Department of Socio-Media Studies

Subjects, courses, and abilities that are desirable to acquire before entering university

Admissions policy for each admission selection method