3 Policies of the Tsuru University Graduate School
Admission policy
This graduate school admits students who understand the mission of the university, who hold expert knowledge and research skills needed for post-graduate studies and research, who are motivated and who are qualified for the program.
Curriculum policy
The graduate school orchestrates and implements the best curriculum to build research skills for the post-graduate students by providing instruction and research on academic theory and application in order to achieve the education and research goals.
Diploma policy
The graduate school strives to be a higher institution of learning that nurtures high level professionals with a broader perspective and vision, who are able to support complex systems in academia, culture and society, and provide them with skills to make a meaningful contribution to society based on the expert knowledge of each program.
Practical Studies of Clinical Education Program
〈Admission policy〉
The program seeks candidates with basic knowledge related to the specialty of the teacher and a strong awareness of problems related to children's achievements, academic instruction and educational practices. In particular, candidates must be self-motivated to delve further into their research topics, holding both a practical and theoretical interest in the education of children.
〈Curriculum policy〉
This program offers specialized studies with a focus in either clinical pedagogy or educational clinical psychology, in order to cultivate the ability of the student to further their clinical understanding of children and explore the methods of academic instruction based on its mutual relationship with that understanding. The study of clinical pedagogy focuses on researching cases of children who have difficulties from a social or cultural point of view. On the other hand, the study of educational clinical psychology includes a curriculum in which the student can acquire the qualifications of a school psychologist. In addition, the program places emphasis on practical studies of education as part of the general courses so that the student can examine academic instruction in a practical classroom environment at the Tsuru University Elementary School, etc.
〈Diploma policy〉
Students in this program must select a research topic from two specialized fields or research in education practices. Faculty members provide instruction and direction necessary for students to conduct their research, such as investigation and methodology, in order to complete their master's thesis, which is a culmination of their masters course work. Working educators must also complete their master's thesis and can objectify their own practical work experience and use it as an opportunity to retrain, reinvestigate and advance their skills. The program offers instruction and direction in the students' research and education, thereby providing them with a specialty and skill set to work as an educator.
Japanese Program
〈Admission policy〉
Our candidates must have basic knowledge in Japanese literature, Japanese language studies, Chinese literature or Japanese language educational studies. They also must have a strong interest in and a broad understanding of Japanese culture. This program also seeks candidates who are motivated to do advanced research in a field of specialization.
〈Curriculum policy〉
This program offers a comprehensive and historical approach in ancient Japanese literature, medieval literature, middle age literature, early modern literature, modern literature, Japanese language studies, Chinese literature and Japanese language educational studies. This approach also orchestrates and implements the best curriculum for students to investigate individual topics in separate fields.
〈Diploma policy〉
Students work with faculty advisors that support their chosen research fields and receive detailed instruction and specific direction necessary for research, such as on their topic, investigation, methodology, in order to complete their master's theses, which is a culmination of their masters course work. Working educators must also complete their master's theses, using the opportunity to retrain and reinvestigate to further develop their skills. The academic instruction and research in this program enhance the specialty of the student and offer them skills that can help them examine their field of research from multiple angles and adopt a flexible approach in both Japanese literature and language.
English Language and British /American Literature Program
〈Admission policy〉
This program seeks candidates who have English language skills, who are interested in the various cultures in English speaking countries and who have basic knowledge in either English language studies (including English language educational studies), British literature or American literature. We admit candidates (including working educators and working professionals in society) who are enthusiastic about conducting in-depth research in a specialized field.
〈Curriculum policy〉
This program offers students a comprehensive curriculum with research courses, seminars and special investigation courses in English language studies (including English language educational studies), British literature and American literature, and allows them to explore individual topics in individual fields. In addition, there are a variety of related courses and lectures on cultures from English speaking countries and on English thesis writing skills.
〈Diploma policy〉
Students work with faculty advisors that support their chosen research fields and receive detailed instruction and specific direction necessary for research, such as on their topic, investigation, methodology, in order to complete their master's theses, which is a culmination of their masters course work. Working educators must also complete their master's theses (working educators and working professionals in society can also choose to complete a master's research report), using the opportunity to retrain and reinvestigate to further develop their skills. The program's research and academic instruction cultivate advanced English language skills and provide the students with useful social skills to create leaders who take on an instructional role in the field of English education.
Comparative Cultures Program
〈Admission policy〉
This program seeks candidates who wish to understand the world as it undergoes complex changes, and who wish to be active and embrace an international perspective by becoming not only familiar with their own country's culture but other cultures as well.
〈Curriculum policy〉
This program covers not only Japanese culture but comparative studies of cultures from different regions in Asia, Europe and North America. Regardless of the chosen area and field of specialization, students can learn about Japanese culture and other cultures by being exposed to, confronting and engaging in cultural exchanges. In addition, the program features a variety of general courses to build a foundation for research, links different areas of studies and also matches the fieldwork activities with the needs of the graduate student.
〈Diploma policy〉
Students must not only engage in literary research but also complete field investigation when possible in order to complete their master's theses, which is a culmination of their masters course work. During their course work, students do not just uncover theoretical findings but gain a specific appreciation of various cultures and develop a skill set that enables them to practically approach to the coexistence of a multicultural environment.
Sociological Community Studies Program
〈Admission policy〉
The program includes the study of both modern society and the environment/community creation, and seeks candidates who want to learn in a clear and systematic manner the structure and essence of modern society, which is not only globalizing but shows massive gaps.
〈Curriculum policy〉
The program covers two areas for the core courses: structural research in community studies and environmental research in community studies (former is subdivided into and ), and links them with related courses. In addition, the program covers community studies theory and social sciences theory (basic courses) and community studies analysis methods (related courses) to enhance basic theoretical knowledge, while also offering a broad range of classes in philosophy, ethics, politics, law, economics, social sciences, labor and gender theory and lifelong learning theory so that students can learn using a systematic and three dimensional approach. The series of courses previously mentioned was designed to consider specialization certificates for junior high (social studies) and high school (geography, history and civics).
〈Diploma policy〉
In this program, students analyze the status of problems in modern society under the direction of faculty advisors who support the students in their chosen research field. They actively complete the basic courses and courses in related fields while researching each field. The students must select a topic that can present a new social concept as an alternative to modern society and complete their theses. During their course of study, students also are able to actively participate in research seminars and academic conferences in and outside of the university to develop critical thinking skills through academic discussion with fellow graduate students.