Faculty of Humanities Department of Social Education Supporting Diverse Learning and Connecting Communities
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Contents
Department Overview
This Department is suitable for the following people:
- Those interested in community revitalization
- Those interested in libraries and librarianship
- People who are interested in working as government employees
Key learning points
01. Supporting "Social Education"
"Social education” refers to a wide range of learning that everyone can participate in and that meets the learning needs of people. We aim to play a central role in providing lifelong learning opportunities and building community connections.
02. Programs in line with your future vision
Through the three programs of study, students can become:
① a "social educator" who connects people and society through learning
② a person who is involved in cultural administration through qualifications such as librarianship
③ a lifelong learning supporter who supports sports and cultural activities in society
03. Learning beyond the campus
03. We offer many opportunities to learn in the community and contribute to the local community, such as projects in collaboration with the main street in Tenri City and with the Nara Prefecture Historical and Artistic Culture Complex. The appeal of our educational program is that it goes beyond the classroom and emphasizes practical application.
Enrollment models and qualification models to make the most of your learning for the future
"Social Education Learning Support" Program
Students aim to acquire certification as a social educator. Students will develop the ability to contribute to the local community as a government employee, community center employee, or employee of a social education or community development related organization while utilizing their professional skills.
- Future vision: government employee, community development related, corporate staff, social education facility staff, etc.
“Local Cultural Resource Utilization and Cultural Administration” Program
Students will work toward certification as a librarian or social educator. Students learn about local cultural policy and administration necessary for government employees, community center staff, library staff, and educational administration staff.
- Future vision: librarian, government employee, educational administrator, etc.
Culture and Sports Support Program
Students acquire professional skills and planning and management skills to support lifelong learning, and aim for employment as government employees and instructors who are active in a wide range of cultural and sports fields, as well as in cultural and sports-related companies.
- Future vision: Government employees, employees of cultural and sports-related companies, etc.
Four-year learning process
First-year
続きを読むExperience the reality of social education and solidify the foundation
While acquiring a broad general education background through general education subjects, students are exposed to the realities of community education through a combination of overviews, seminars, and on-site practical training in specialized courses to solidify their foundation.
Representative Classes
・Seminar in the Basics of Social Education 1, 2
As an introductory subjectfor first-year students, this subject aims to form basic skills in a seminar format. These seminars are designed to deepen interaction among faculty members and students and allow them to experience mutual learning.
・Seminar in the Basics of Social Education 1, 2Second-year
続きを読むCreating a foundation of professional knowledge and competence
Along with an overview and seminars related to lifelong learning support, students will start to build a foundation of specialized knowledge and skills by beginning to select specialized courses with each program of study in mind.
Representative Classes
・Seminar in the Support for Lifelong Learning 1, 2
Students will gain learning experience and build up learning support experience in a seminar format while building on the knowledge from the diverse learners, learning theory, and the specific techniques for learning support and facilitation.
・Seminar in the Support for Lifelong Learning 1, 2 Third-year
続きを読むAcquire specialized knowledge and skills
Students will engage in specialized subjects, seminars, and practicums divided into each program of study. While taking specialized subjects, students acquire specialized knowledge and skills based on field experience through practical training.
Representative Classes
・Seminar in Social Education 1, 2
This subject is a seminar divided by each programs of study. Students will be encouraged to explore and discuss issues on their own initiative on the themes in line with each program of study.
・Seminar in Social Education 1, 2Fourth-year
続きを読むWork on a graduation thesis as the culmination of your studies
【Examples of graduation thesis themes】
- Preventing Cyber Bullying from Turning Violent--From a Social Education Perspective-- ネットいじめを凶暴化させないために —社会教育の観点から—
- Support for Children Who Cannot Go to School--Alternative School as a Place to Belong to, and the Role of the Teachers-- 学校に行けない子たちの支援 —居場所としてのフリースクールと職員の役割—
- Happiness and Sport Careers Among Amateur Baseball Players 社会人草野球選手の幸福感とスポーツキャリア
Employment Results and Qualifications
Employment Rate
100%
※Faculty of Humanities, Lifelong Education Major, Actual results for graduates in March 2022
Major employers (information for the most recent 5 years)
Yasuda Engineering Co., Ltd., Aiwa Co., Ltd., Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd., Yamato Package Co., Ltd., Lush Retail Ltd., Taihei Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd., Mazda Motor Corpration, Takazono Corporation, Nara Kotsu Bus Lines Co., Ltd., Yamaichi Special Steel Co., Ltd., Apex Corporation, Sugi Holdings Co., Ltd., Tsuruya Co., Ltd., The Osaka Kosei Shinkin Bank, Shingu Shinkin B
Available Qualifications
- Social educator・Qualification for appointment as a social education supervisor
- Qualification for appointment as a social welfare administrator
- Librarian
- Museum curator
- Japanese language teacher
- Corrections and Rehabilitation
- Missionary of the Tenrikyo church
Faculty list
Curriculum
Curriculum tree（PDF）
Curriculum map（PDF）
Education Policy
Admission Policy
In order to fulfill the educational goals of the Department of Social Education, we seek for people with the following qualities:
1. (Motivation) Those who are interested in the significance of “Social Education” and “Lifelong Education,” diverse learning in society, or cultural activities in the community.
2. (Motivation) Those who are highly motivated to learn on their own with the aim of supporting the learning of others.
3. (Knowledge, Skills) Those who wish to acquire specialized professional skills, such as a bachelor's degree in social education.
4. (Thought, Knowledge, Skills) Those who are interested in contemporary issues concerning peopleand society.
5. (Creation, Action) Those who wish to acquire the ability to specifically explore ways to realize a better society through “Social Education.”
6. (Motivation) Those who have active experience in the field of social and extracurricular activities, and who are interested in social education.
Entrance examination methods will take various forms, such as comprehensive selection, special selection, school recommended selection, general selection, and transfer selection.Curriculum Policy
Courses related to specialized knowledge and skills that contribute to understanding the significance of social education in a lifelong learning society and to supporting lifelong learning and the utilization of cultural resources in local communities are systematically arranged in three programs.
In the first year, students take introductory seminars, and in the second and third years, they take courses from basic subjects to advanced subjects. In the third year, there are seminars to cultivate expertise in each program, and in the fourth year, there are seminars to prepare students to write a graduation thesis or complete a research project as a summary of the their studies.
We also actively collaborate with the local community, schools, and government, to offer practicum subjects that involve practical social education and community collaboration. Throughout the four years, we offer a curriculum that allows students to gain professional skills in supporting lifelong learning through social education while also being exposed to a variety of learning environments.Diploma Policy
A bachelor’s degree (Social Education) will be awarded to students who have acquired the following knowledge and abilities:
1. (Motivation, Attitude) Those who cultivate a desire and attitude to continue learning throughout one’s life.
2. (Motivation, Attitude, Thought) Those who advance understanding of contemporary issues related to people and society, and look at diverse learning in society.
3. (Knowledge) Those who have acquired the knowledge of social education that contributes to the formation of a lifelong learning society.
4. (Knowledge, Skills, Action) Those who have acquired professional skills with expertise in social education and will be able to work as social education directors, social educators, or other learning support staff.
5. (Creation, Action) Those who are able to explore specific measures to realize a better society from the perspective of “education, learning, culture, and society.”
