Philosophy and Goals of Education and Research Human Resource Development Objectives The graduate schools at the University of Toyama aim to teach and conduct research on academic theories and their applications, to deepen understanding in these fields, and to cultivate profound knowledge and exceptional abilities necessary for professions requiring advanced expertise, thus contributing to the advancement of culture. Ideal Graduate Profile Persons who can create new value, culture, and society by possessing basic skills in a wide range of fields and advanced specialized knowledge in various fields related to humanities, society, and arts, with high ethical standards, abundant creativity, and a multifaceted viewpoint that spans multiple disciplines. Ideal Graduate Profile Developing human resources capable of creating new value, culture, and society Psychology Program The Psychology Program trains students to contribute to the well-being of “human” and “the earth” by teaching advanced specialized knowledge in psychology. Students gain psychological insight, high ethical standards, and abundant practical skills. The program also supports the training of the Certified Public Psychologist, a national certification. Integrated Arts and Human Sciences Program The Integrated Arts and Human Sciences Program trains students to create new value, culture, and society by possessing basic skills in a wide range of fields. The aim of this program is to provide advanced specialized knowledge in various fields related to humanities, society, and arts, with high ethical standards, abundant creativity, and a multifaceted viewpoint that spans multiple disciplines. Co-creation Economy and Innovation Program The Co-creation Economy and Innovation Program provides students with basic skills in a wide range of fields and advanced specialized knowledge in areas related to economics, business administration, law, and design. The program develops high ethical standards, abundant creativity, and a multifaceted viewpoint that spans multiple disciplines, enabling students to contribute to solving various problems in modern society. Degrees Offered Course Major Program Degrees Offered Master’s Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Psychology Program Master of Psychology Integrated Arts and Human Sciences Program Master of Arts Master of Art and Design Co-creation Economy and Innovation Program Master of Economics Master of Business Administration Educational Objectives, Educational Targets, and the Three Policies Graduate School Objectives The graduate schools at the University of Toyama aim to teach and conduct research on academic theories and their applications, to deepen understanding in these fields, and to cultivate profound knowledge and exceptional abilities necessary for professions requiring advanced expertise, thus contributing to the advancement of culture. Educational and Research Objectives The Graduate School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences aims to contribute as a learning institution, developing highly trained specialists who can achieve the well-being of “human” and “the earth” with perspectives from various fields related to humanities, social sciences, and arts. Diploma Policy Accreditation and Degree Awarding Policy The Graduate School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences aims to train students who can create new value, culture, and society by possessing basic skills in a wide range of fields. The aim of this program is to provide advanced specialized knowledge in various fields related to humanities, society, and the arts, with high ethical standards, abundant creativity, and a multifaceted viewpoint that spans multiple disciplines. Based on that objective, the Graduate School awards either a Master of Psychology, Master of Arts, Master of Art and Design, Master of Economics, or Master of Business Administration degree to students who have acquired the following skills. Targets and Indicators Basic Skills Learning outcomes:Has acquired basic skills in the fields of humanities, social sciences, and arts, along with logical thinking and the ability to take a comprehensive perspective. Targets:Acquires credits in common subjects that develop the ability to explain fields of humanities, social sciences, and arts from a fundamental standpoint. Specialized Knowledge Learning outcomes:Possesses strong research skills in the area of expertise and the practical skills needed for a profession that requires deep academic knowledge and advanced expertise. Targets:Can explain technical points related to the area of expertise through the acquisition of credits in specialized subjects in the area of expertise. In addition, has successfully defended a master’s thesis or research results on a specific topic (capstone project and sub-thesis), or passed a final examination. Ethical Standards Learning outcomes:Has acquired an awareness of research ethics norms. Targets:Can complete a master’s thesis or capstone project in accordance with research ethics. Creativity Learning outcomes:In fields of humanities, social sciences, and arts, has acquired the ability to discover new knowledge and create new value from that knowledge. Targets:Has completed a master’s thesis or capstone project that presents new knowledge and leads to the creation of new value. Curriculum policy Curriculum Development Policy The Graduate School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences has a systematic curriculum to ensure students acquire the skills stated in the accreditation and degree awarding policy (Diploma Policy). Curriculum Implementation Policy Classes are in the format of lectures, seminars, practicums, and practical training, and enable self-directed active learning by students. Evaluation of classes is based on objective grading criteria to determine the level of achievement of learning outcomes for each skill category. Learning Content, Learning Methods, and Evaluating Methods for Learning Outcomes Basic Skills Learning content:Acquire at least 4 credits (2 credits in the Psychology Program) in the graduate school common courses. Learning methods:Learn through lectures, seminars, and project-based learning (PBL) facilitated by experienced professionals. Methods for evaluating learning outcomes:Students are graded with criteria clearly stated in the syllabus for each subject. Specialized Knowledge Learning content:In advanced seminars, students learn specialized knowledge and methodology in their area of expertise. In advanced practical seminars, students develop advanced reading comprehension of specialized literature and historical materials and learn experimental and research methods, data analysis methods, and techniques for producing works. Learning methods:Learn through specialized subjects in the area of expertise. Methods for evaluating learning outcomes:Level of achievement is evaluated objectively through examinations and reports. Master’s thesis or research results on a specific topic (capstone project and sub-thesis) are graded based on critique from multiple faculty members, including those from other fields. Ethical Standards Learning content:Develop an awareness of research ethics norms based on cases in the area of expertise, while also referring to cases in other fields. Learning methods:Learn through guidance from the main and secondary supervisors. Methods for evaluating learning outcomes:Master’s theses and capstone projects are evaluated by multiple examiners. One of the examiners is selected from among faculty in other fields to provide an objective and multifaceted evaluation. Creativity Learning content:Mainly acquire new knowledge and learn in a way that leads to the creation of value through multifaceted guidance from the main supervisor and other faculty members during the “Research for Thesis” classes. Learning methods:Complete a master’s thesis or capstone project through multifaceted guidance from the main and secondary supervisor during the “Research for Thesis” classes. Methods for evaluating learning outcomes:Master’s theses and capstone projects are evaluated by multiple examiners. One of the examiners is selected from among faculty in other fields to provide an objective and multifaceted evaluation. Admission policy Policy for accepting new students We accept students who possess a strong interest and basic skills in humanities, social sciences, and arts, logical thinking skills and creativity, and a will to contribute to the development of culture and society. Basic Policy for Selection (Types of Entrance Examinations and Their Evaluation Methods) In order accept a diverse array of students, admissions are accepted in April and October, with the selection of new students conducted twice a year. In addition, admissions for working people, international students, and special admissions for international students (designated school recommendation) are also conducted. General entrance examination (first and second terms) Comprehensive evaluation of written examination, oral examination, academic transcripts, letter of intent, and research plan, etc. Entrance examinations for working people Comprehensive evaluation of written examination, oral examination, academic transcripts, letter of intent, and research plan, etc. Entrance examinations for international students Comprehensive evaluation of written examination, oral examination, academic transcripts, letter of intent, and research plan, etc. Special entrance examinations for international students (designated school recommendation) Comprehensive evaluation by document screening and oral examination, etc. Qualities and Skills Required Basic Skills Has the necessary and sufficient basic academic abilities for studying at the Graduate School. Specialized Knowledge Has acquired a strong interest and foundational knowledge and skills in each specialized field. Ethical Standards Possesses a strong will to contribute to society based on specialized knowledge in the fields of humanities, social sciences, and arts, and high ethical standards. Creativity Possesses logical thinking skills, creativity, and a strong will to contribute to the development of various fields related to humanities, social sciences, and arts.
