Academics｜Fukuoka Jo Gakuin University

The Faculty of Humanities was established in 1990 the year the university program started. The Faculty’s fundamental educational philosophy is for students to acquire the ability to meet both the cultural and social challenges that characterize the present era. To help achieve this aim, students will be exposed to, and conduct research based on, an education rooted in the humanities. The Faculty, furthermore, aims to meet the needs of contemporary society by nurturing students to achieve an understanding that is both wide and deep. The Faculty consists of three departments; the Department of Contemporary Culture, the Department of Literary Arts, and the Department of Media and Communication. All the departments aim to create self-directed, lifelong learners who can identify problems, think, and judge on their own.

Students in the Department of Contemporary Culture examine culture holistically and from multiple perspectives. By doing so, they become self-directed individuals who can help solve the problems besetting society. Through extensive cultural studies, students will acquire a wide range of knowledge regarding the relationships that exist between the past and present and between communities. And based on this knowledge, students will become aware of and think deeply about social problems and search for ways to solve them. Though the study of culture is divided broadly into the culture of tourism, the intercultural exchange, and Japanese culture, they actually overlap and intersect in many ways. Because of this overlap, students in fact acquire a broad outlook even when their studies focus on a particular cultural theme. The department aims to cultivate students who through their studies of culture can succeed and flourish in what they do, irrespective of their career choice or social context.

Shigemi Higashi

Degrees:: PhD (Seijo University)
Specialties: Japan-China Comparative Literature, Japanese Classical Literature

Sukenari Hino

Degrees:: PhD (University of Hawaii at Manoa)
Specialties: Comparative Culture (Japan-America), Japanese Linguistics (Vocabulary and Grammar), Linguistics (linguistic change)

Fumikazu Ito

Degrees:: MA (Kyusyu University, Tokyo Gakugei University)
Specialties: School Counseling Education, Human Rights Education, Moral Education, Industrial Arts and Homemaking Education

Akiko Sajima

Degrees:: MA (Kyusyu University)
Specialties: Japanese History, History of Japan-Korea Relations

Maki Ookuni

Degrees:: PhD (Tokyo Gakugei University)
Specialties: Modern Japanese Literature, Japanese Education

Hidehiko Ukita

Degrees:: MA (Kyusyu Sangyo University)
Specialties: Hospitality

Yuko Okamoto

Degrees:: MA (Seinan Gakuin University)
Specialties: 16th Century French Poetry

Eisuke Tanaka

Degrees:: PhD (University of Cambridge)
Specialties: Socio-cultural Anthropology of the Mediterranean, Heritage Studies

Akiko Yorifuji

Degrees:: MA (Ochanomizu University)
Specialties: Social and Cultural Geography, Regional Geography, Gender Studies

Takuji NOSÉ

Degrees:: MA (Sapientia University)
Specialties: American Literature, Stylistics of Drama

Satoshi Takato

Degrees:: PhD (Tohoku University)
Specialties: Chinese Literature

Yoshiyuki Komiya

Degrees:: MA (Kyusyu University)
Specialties: Education (History of Educational Thought, Method of Moral Education)

CurriculumOpen or Close

Common Subjects in the University

1st year	2nd year	3rd year	4th year
Outline of the Bible	Christian History and Culture	Christian Anthropology
First-year English AⅠ-Ⅱ	Speaking Skills A・B	Academic Reading A・B
First-year English BⅠ-Ⅱ	Reading Skills A・B
Test Preparation	Listening Skills
	Writing Skills
Information Literacy
PC practicum A (Word)
PC practicum B (Excel)
PC practicum C (Application)
Health & Sports Science Practice A・B	Principles of Education	The Business World and Your Career Ⅲ
Intercultural Studies Abroad (Asia)	Principles of Education Management
Intercultural Studies Abroad (Europe and America)	Education Phycology
The Business World and Your Career Ⅰ	The Business World and Your Career Ⅱ
	Human Rights Education Theory and Method
	Special Needs Education Theory and Method
	Internship
Chinese Ⅰ・Ⅱ	ChineseⅢ・Ⅳ
FrenchⅠ・Ⅱ	FrenchⅢ・Ⅳ
KoreanⅠ・Ⅱ	KoreanⅢ・Ⅳ

Common Subjects in the Faculty of Humanities

1st year	2nd year	3rd year	4th year
	Japanese Communication Skills A	Japanese Communication Skills B・C
Introduction to Life Science	International Economics
Introduction to Sociology	Introduction to Politics (includes International Politics)
Introduction to Economics	Comparative Education A
Introduction to International Law	Comparative Education B
Human Rights and Law
The Japanese Constitution
Cultural Anthropology
Nature and the Environment
International Society and Ethnicity
Gender Study (Women and Society)
Gender Study (Women and Sex)
Gender Study (Women and Bible)
Health and Diet
	Principles of Teaching Japanese to Young Learners	Studies in Teaching Resources for Teaching Japanese as a Second Language Ⅰ・Ⅱ	Teaching Japanese as a Second Language Practicum Ⅰ・Ⅱ
	Teaching Japanese Practicum
	Principles of Teaching Japanese as a Second Language Ⅰ・Ⅱ
	Children’s Literature (English)	Teaching English to Young Learners: Methods and Materials
	Principles of Teaching English to Young Learners	Teaching English to Young Learners: Practicum Ⅰ・Ⅱ
		Teaching English to Young Learners: Fieldwork

Specialized Subjects for the Department of Contemporary Culture

	1st year	2nd year	3rd year	4th year
Tourism and Cultures	Introduction to Studies in Tourism and Cultures	Studies in Tourism and Cultures B (Community Development through Tourism)	Studies in Tourism and Cultures C (Cultural Heritage)
	Studies in Tourism and Cultures A (Sociology Tourism)	Studies in Tourism and Cultures G (Tourism Industry)	Studies in Tourism and Cultures E (Cultural Policy)
	Studies in Tourism and Cultures D (Cultural Policy)	Studies in Tourism and Cultures H (Airline Industry)	Studies in Tourism and Cultures F (Tourism Management)
	Studies in Tourism and Cultures I (Marketing)	Tourism Business Studies	Korean for Tourism (Travelers’ Korean)
	Aviation Service Studies	Domestic Tourism Geography	International Tourism Geography
	Introduction to Domestic Tourism Geography	English for Tourism A (Advanced Traveler’s English)
	Introduction to International Tourism Geography	English for Tourism B (Advanced Business English)
	English for Tourism A (Traveler’s English)
	English for Tourism B (Business English)
Cultural Exchange	Introduction to Studies in Cultural Exchange	Comparative Culture A (Japan and East Asia)	Comparative Culture E (Art)
	Area Studies A (China)	Comparative Culture B (Japan and Europe)	Comparative Culture F (Film)
	Area Studies B (Korea)	Comparative Culture C (Japan and the U.S.)	English Literature
	Area Studies C (Europe)	Comparative Culture D (Asia and Europe)	American Literature
	Area Studies D (Britain)	Comparative Literature	Chinese Literature
	Area Studies E (France)	History of English Literature
	Area Studies F (The Mediterranean)	History of American Literature
	Area Studies G (The U.S.)	Japanese Linguistics
	Introduction to Linguistics	Contrastive Linguistics
		History of Japanese Language
		Japanese Semantics
		Japanese Writing Skills
		Japanese Speaking Skills
Japanese Culture	Introduction to Studies in Japanese Culture	Japanese History A (Introduction)	History of Calligraphy
	Japanese Studies A (Philosophy)	Japanese History B (Women’s History)	Japanese Studies D (Images of Japan from the Outside)
	Japanese Studies C (Modern Society)	Japanese Studies B (Tradition)	Classical ChineseⅢ
	Japanese Studies E (Art of Flower Arrangement)	Japanese Grammar	Japanese Literature (Themed Lectures)
	The Origins of Japanese Literature	Japanese Literature (Classics)
	History of Japanese Literature	Japanese Literature (Modern)
	Survey of Contemporary Literature	Classical ChineseⅠⅡ
	Calligraphy
	Study Skills Workshop	Academic Literacy Workshop	Contemporary Cultures Seminar	Senior Studies
	Project-based Learning Workshop	Basic Seminar in Contemporary Cultures
	Hotel Service Training	Contemporary Cultures Study Tour (Asia A)	Contemporary Cultures Study Tour (Asia B)
	Airline Service Training	Contemporary Cultures Study Tour (Europe and the U.S. A)	Contemporary Cultures Study Tour (Europe and the U.S. B)
	Airport Service Training
		Teachers and Responsibility	Teaching Methodology of Japanese ⅢⅣ	Teaching Practice II
		Curriculum Theory	School Counseling	Seminar in the Teaching Profession (Junior High School・High School)
		Special Activities Education Theory and Method	Student Counselling Theory and Method
		Teaching Methods	Moral Education Theory and Method
		Teaching Methodology of Japanese ⅠⅡ	Practicum I

The Department of Literary Arts aims to cultivate students to be citizens of the world who are competent in both Japanese and English. This is a liberal arts course that aims to nurture independent students who can adapt flexibly to changes. We use literature and movies to teach students to be fluent in both Japanese and English and promote their ability to think.? The educational opportunities include many fieldwork study options. The department provides each student with an iPad mini for use while they are at school.? They learn how to collect, organize and communicate information using both analog tools (textbooks) and digital tools (applications).
The course features a junior year graduation thesis followed by a senior year presentation.
During the junior year, students will be expected to complete a graduation thesis which can be used during job application.? As seniors, they produce a wide range of cultural and artistic artifacts for the public that reflects what they have learned.

Contributing to the local people and community
Students put their creativity to use at “Ijikaru Studio” located in the Ijiri shopping area.

Osamu Ueda

Degrees:: MA (Kumamoto University)
Specialties: Stylistics

Kei Bunya

Degrees:: MA (Kansei Gakuin University)
Specialties: Sociology of Religion, Sociology of Culture

Chie Michiyuki

Degrees:: MA (Kyusyu University)
Specialties: English Literature (English Drama)

Tadami　Uemura

Degrees:: MA (Seinan Gakuin University)
Specialties: English Literature (Poetry)

Kazutoshi Ohshima

Degrees:: MA (Kansei Gakuin University)
Specialties: History of Christianity in Japan

Ken Matsumoto

Degrees:: PhD (University of Tsukuba)
Specialties: Japanese Literature and Language

Wataru Sugawa

Degrees:: Ph.D.(Osaka University)
Specialties: Theatre Studies

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Common Subjects in the University

1st year	2nd year	3rd year	4th year
Outline of the Bible	Christian History and Culture	Christian Anthropology
First-year English AⅠ-Ⅱ	Speaking Skills A・B	Academic Reading A・B
First-year English BⅠ-Ⅱ	Reading Skills A・B
Test Preparation	Listening Skills
	Writing Skills
Information Literacy
PC practicum A (Word)
PC practicum B (Excel)
PC practicum C (Application)
Health & Sports Science Practice A・B	Principles of Education	The Business World and Your Career Ⅲ
Intercultural Studies Abroad (Asia)	Principles of Education Management
Intercultural Studies Abroad (Europe and America)	Education Phycology
The Business World and Your Career Ⅰ	The Business World and Your Career Ⅱ
	Human Rights Education Theory and Method
	Special Needs Education Theory and Method
	Internship
Chinese Ⅰ・Ⅱ	ChineseⅢ・Ⅳ
FrenchⅠ・Ⅱ	FrenchⅢ・Ⅳ
KoreanⅠ・Ⅱ	KoreanⅢ・Ⅳ

Common Subjects in the Faculty of Humanities

1st year	2nd year	3rd year	4th year
	Japanese Communication Skills A	Japanese Communication Skills B・C
Introduction to Life Science	International Economics
Introduction to Sociology	Introduction to Politics (includes International Politics)
Introduction to Economics	Comparative Education A
Introduction to International Law	Comparative Education B
Human Rights and Law
The Japanese Constitution
Cultural Anthropology
Nature and the Environment
International Society and Ethnicity
Gender Study (Women and Society)
Gender Study (Women and Sex)
Gender Study (Women and Bible)
Health and Diet
	Principles of Teaching Japanese to Young Learners	Studies in Teaching Resources for Teaching Japanese as a Second Language Ⅰ・Ⅱ	Teaching Japanese as a Second Language Practicum Ⅰ・Ⅱ
	Teaching Japanese Practicum
	Principles of Teaching Japanese as a Second Language Ⅰ・Ⅱ
	Children’s Literature (English)	Teaching English to Young Learners: Methods and Materials
	Principles of Teaching English to Young Learners	Teaching English to Young Learners: Practicum Ⅰ・Ⅱ
		Teaching English to Young Learners: Fieldwork

Specialized Subjects for the Department of Literary Arts

1st year	2nd year	3rd year	4th year
Basic Japanese ⅠⅡ	Theme Thinking	Literary Arts Junior Seminar ⅠⅡ	Literary Arts Senior SeminarⅠⅡ
Basic English ⅠⅡ	Literary Arts Sophomore SeminarⅠⅡ	Fieldwork Theory (domestics) ⅠⅡ
English PronunciationⅠⅡ	English Vocabulary ⅠⅡ	Fieldwork (domestics)
Physical Expressions	Pop Culture (Japanese)(English)	Fieldwork Theory (overseas) ⅠⅡ
Thinking Skills ⅠⅡ	Classical Studies (Japanese)(English)	Fieldwork (overseas)
Improvisation Games	Reading Masterpieces Ⅰ(Japanese)(English)	Religion and Culture
Stage ProductionⅠⅡ	Art of Fiction	Performing Arts Studies (Japanese)(English)
Voice Training	Art of Poetry	Reading Masterpieces Ⅱ(Japanese)(English)
Films and Society	Art of Narrative	NPO Studies
Film Studies J (Japanese)	Museum Studies	English LiteratureⅠⅡ
Film Studies E (English)	Study Tour of Theater ⅠⅡ	American LiteratureⅠⅡ
Literary Arts Workshop A ~G	Art Management
Literary Arts Fieldwork A ~G	Introduction to English Phonetics
Intercultural Communication	Introduction to English Linguistics
	Second Language AcquisitionⅠⅡ
	History of English Literature ⅠⅡ
	History of American LiteratureⅠⅡ
	Teachers and Responsibility	Teaching Methodology of English ⅢⅣ	Teaching Practice II
	Curriculum Theory	School Counseling	Seminar in the Teaching Profession (Junior High School・High School)
	Special Activities Education Theory and Method	Student Counselling Theory and Method
	Teaching Methods	Moral Education Theory and Method
	Teaching Methodology of English ⅠⅡ	Practicum I

The Department of Media and Communication offers students a flexible program in the fields of media studies, communication, and design. Students are encouraged to become media literate in order to better understand the complex messages we receive from television, radio, the Internet, print media, billboards, music, as well as verbal and non-verbal forms of communication. It promotes ‘hands on’ learning through field work and workshop courses, as well as theoretical courses in design theory, chromatics, media history, and popular music.

Naoto Kiyokawa

Degrees:: MA (Tsukuba University)
Specialties: Environmental Design

Keiko Moriyama

Degrees:: MA (Nagasaki University)
Specialties: Japanese-language Education

Richiko Ikeda

Degrees:: Ph.D.
Specialties: Communication

Kanzaburo Kaneto

Degrees:: MA (Tokyo University of the Arts)
Specialties: Visual Design

Hitoshi Nikaido

Degrees:: MA (Kyusyu University)
Specialties: Social Linguistics, Dialectology

Mamiko Hayashida

Degrees:: MA (The University of Tokyo)
Specialties: Media Studies

Sota Takahashi

Degrees:: MA (Tokyo University of the Arts)
Specialties: Cultural Studies and Cultural History

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Common Subjects in the University

1st year	2nd year	3rd year	4th year
Outline of the Bible	Christian History and Culture	Christian Anthropology
First-year English AⅠ-Ⅱ	Speaking Skills A・B	Academic Reading A・B
First-year English BⅠ-Ⅱ	Reading Skills A・B
Test Preparation	Listening Skills
	Writing Skills
Information Literacy
PC practicum A (Word)
PC practicum B (Excel)
PC practicum C (Application)
Health & Sports Science Practice A・B	Principles of Education	The Business World and Your Career Ⅲ
Intercultural Studies Abroad (Asia)	Principles of Education Management
Intercultural Studies Abroad (Europe and America)	Education Phycology
The Business World and Your Career Ⅰ	The Business World and Your Career Ⅱ
	Human Rights Education Theory and Method
	Special Needs Education Theory and Method
	Internship
Chinese Ⅰ・Ⅱ	ChineseⅢ・Ⅳ
FrenchⅠ・Ⅱ	FrenchⅢ・Ⅳ
KoreanⅠ・Ⅱ	KoreanⅢ・Ⅳ

Common Subjects in the Faculty of Humanities

1st year	2nd year	3rd year	4th year
	Japanese Communication Skills A	Japanese Communication Skills B・C
Introduction to Life Science	International Economics
Introduction to Sociology	Introduction to Politics (includes International Politics)
Introduction to Economics	Comparative Education A
Introduction to International Law	Comparative Education B
Human Rights and Law
The Japanese Constitution
Cultural Anthropology
Nature and the Environment
International Society and Ethnicity
Gender Study (Women and Society)
Gender Study (Women and Sex)
Gender Study (Women and Bible)
Health and Diet
	Principles of Teaching Japanese to Young Learners	Studies in Teaching Resources for Teaching Japanese as a Second Language Ⅰ・Ⅱ	Teaching Japanese as a Second Language Practicum Ⅰ・Ⅱ
	Teaching Japanese Practicum
	Principles of Teaching Japanese as a Second Language Ⅰ・Ⅱ
	Children’s Literature (English)	Teaching English to Young Learners: Methods and Materials
	Principles of Teaching English to Young Learners	Teaching English to Young Learners: Practicum Ⅰ・Ⅱ
		Teaching English to Young Learners: Fieldwork

Specialized Subjects for the Department of Media and Communication

	1st year	2nd year	3rd year	4th year
	Workshop ⅠⅡ	Media Studies	Senior StudiesⅠ	Senior StudiesⅡⅢ
	Basic Media Seminar	Communication Studies	Media SeminarⅡ
	Basic Communication Seminar	Design Studies	Communication SeminarⅡ
	Basic Design Seminar	Media Seminar Ⅰ	Design SeminarⅡ
		Communication Seminar Ⅰ
		Design SeminarⅠ
Media	Mass Media Studies	Media History	Media Studies A (Image,・Film・Broadcasting)
	Community and Media	Advertising	Media Studies B (Newspaper・Publishing)
	Media Literacy	Image, Film and Television	Media Studies C (Advertising)
		Contemporary Social Studies	Media Production Workshop
		Media Cultural Studies	Mass Media Fieldwork
		Media and Language
Communication	Language and Communication	Marketing and Communication	Culture and Communication
	Intercultural Communication	Interpersonal Communication	Sociolinguistics
	Media and Communication	Organization Communication	Business Communication
		Design and Communication	English Expressions and Communication
		Communication in the Digital Age	Readings in English on Communication ⅠⅡ
Design	Comparative Fine Arts	Visual Communication	Design Studies C (Imagery)
	Design Studies A (Color)	Media Art	Design Studies D (Photography)
		Digital Media Design	Design Studies E (Computer Graphics)
		Formation Theory of Design	Design Studies F (Material)
		Basic Visual Expression	Media Art Seminar
		Design Studies B (Printing)
	Mass Culture	Seminar in Musical Expression A B C
	Business English	Studies in Copy Writing
	Workshop A ~ G	Data Processing A B C
	Fieldwork A ~ G	Japanese Linguistics Ⅰ
		History of Japanese Language Ⅰ

In the Faculty of Human Relations students learn what human relations really ought to be, by putting the focus on Human Relations, which form the foundation of social life in the activities of humans living in the here and now, and by looking upon the body and mind from a variety of perspectives. Furthermore, the faculty aims to educate women who possess initiative, women who can contribute to society both as members of society, by supporting and being supported, and independent women who can play an active part in international society. In order to foster the knowledge needed for this, we have established two departments: the Psychology Department, in which students study Social Psychology, Interpersonal Relations Psychology, and Clinical Psychology; and the Department of Early Childhood Development, connecting the study of children, including Developmental Psychology, Principles of Childcare, and the theory of support for child raising with practical aspects of the caring for, and the education of children. In addition, we have made arrangements to allow students from both departments to gain a broad education by taking common courses offered by the Faculty of Human Relations in Cultural Anthropology, Christian Literature, Philosophy, and so on.

The purpose of the Department of Psychology, with its systematic and broad learning of psychology and peripheral fields, is to nurture human resources which can continue to develop of their own accord and thrive in a changing society. The systematic curriculum includes three majors: Clinical Psychology, which attempts to comprehend the workings of the mind in a person’s growth and life activities; Career Psychology, which studies the human relations within groups and organizations and attempts to predict the actions of others; and Educational Psychology, which fosters the ability to gain a fundamental understanding of psychology throughout one’s life. At the Department of Psychology, we make every effort to develop practical education which places importance upon the connection with the world outside of school, not only to support the ability to assist in a variety of fields such as education, medicine, and welfare, but also to promote women in society who have acquired the ability to be involved with others, the ability to comprehend the essence of a matter, and the ability to make the most of relationships, all of which are considered necessary in a wide variety of fields involving human relations, from ordinary companies to social life.

Sachiko Sano

Degrees:: MA (Aichi Gakuin University)
Specialties: Social Psychology, Management Psychology

Tsutomu Yonekawa

Degrees:: MA, Clinical Psychotherapist, (Kyusyu University)
Specialties: Cognitive Psychology, Clinical Psychology

Shinro Iwashita

Degrees:: PhD (Kyusyu University)
Specialties: History of Economics

Ki　Hyeyoung

Degrees:: MA (Kyusyu University)
Specialties: Clinical Psychology

Sanae Shirasawa

Degrees:: MA (Kyusyu University)
Specialties: Clinical Psychology

Nozomi Jubashi

Degrees:: PhD (Kyusyu University)
Specialties: Clinical Psychology

Daisuke Osato

Degrees:: MBA
Specialties: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Behavior Theory

Mikihito Tominaga

Degrees:: MA (Kyusyu University)
Specialties: Clinical Psychology, Psychoanalysis

Makoto Fujimura

Degrees:: MA (Kyusyu University)
Specialties: Social Psychology, Organizational Psychology

Toshihiro Wakebe

Degrees:: PhD (The University of Tokyo)
Specialties: Cognitive Psychology, Perceptual Psychology

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Common Subjects in the University

1st year	2nd year	3rd year	4th year
Outline of the Bible	Christian History and Culture	Christian Anthropology
First-year English AⅠ-Ⅱ	Speaking Skills A・B	Academic Reading A・B
First-year English BⅠ-Ⅱ	Reading Skills A・B
Test Preparation	Listening Skills
	Writing Skills
Information Literacy
PC practicum A (Word)
PC practicum B (Excel)
PC practicum C (Application)
Health & Sports Science Practice A・B	Principles of Education	The Business World and Your Career Ⅲ
Intercultural Studies Abroad (Asia)	Principles of Education Management
Intercultural Studies Abroad (Europe and America)	Education Phycology
The Business World and Your Career Ⅰ	The Business World and Your Career Ⅱ
	Human Rights Education Theory and Method
	Special Needs Education Theory and Method
	Internship
Chinese Ⅰ・Ⅱ	ChineseⅢ・Ⅳ
FrenchⅠ・Ⅱ	FrenchⅢ・Ⅳ
KoreanⅠ・Ⅱ	KoreanⅢ・Ⅳ

Common Subjects in the Faculty of Human Relations

1st year	2nd year	3rd year	4th year
Introduction to Philosophy	Introduction to International Law	Introduction to NGO・NPO
Theory of Health Science	Study of Multicultural Society	International Relations
Practical Sign Language	Introduction to Politics
Introduction to Sociology	Introduction to Ethics
Introduction to Economics	Cultural Anthropology
Japanese Constitutions	Law
	Japanese History
	World History

Specialized Subjects for the Department of Psychology

1st year	2nd year	3rd year	4th year
Basic Seminar A B	Advanced Seminar A B	Perceptual Psychology	Graduation Research A B
Introduction to Psychology A B		Emotional Psychology
Social Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Basic Physiological Anthropology
Cognitive Psychology
Geography
Developmental Psychology
Psychology of Human Relations
	Psychology of Learning	Neuropsychology
	Introduction to Educational Psychology	Supporting the Disabled
	Health Psychology	Managerial Psychology
	International Economics	Marketing
	Family Psychology	Psychological Assessment
	The Psychology of Aging	Introduction to Psychotherapy
	Gender Psychology	Psycho Therapy Practice
	Adolescent Psychology	Community Psychology
	Introduction to Psychological Statistics	Strategic Theory of Entrepreneuring
	Applied Psychological Statistics
	Applied Physiological Anthropology
	Career Psychology
	Psychological Experiments? ⅠⅡ
	Clinical Psychological Practice ⅠⅡ
	Gender Study (Women and Society)
	Personality Research Psychology

In the Department of Early Childhood Development, we aim to cultivate kindergarten, nursery school and elementary school teachers who can come into contact with, and give abundant and loving care to, children through the acquisition of nursery school and educational techniques, by understanding child development and understanding humans with a broad education originating in the systematic learning of the study of children, based on the teachings of Christ and Psychology. We also train teachers of special education and educators who support the will to live with a rich and giving heart. In fact, we contemplate what kind of existence children have from an interdisciplinary perspective rooted in the study of children. In addition to in-class studies, practical training is conducted at actual kindergartens, nursery schools and elementary schools to prepare future kindergarten, nursery, and elementary school teachers. We make every effort to educate human resources with a high level training who can support not only children, but the parents who raise them as well as the humanity and ability to support them.

Yoshiyuki Sunami

Degrees:: MA (Fukuoka University)
Specialties: Sports Physiology, Sports Science

Kazuko Takahara

Degrees:: MA (Fukuoka University)
Specialties: Physical Education (Children’s Physical Education, Somatic Expression, Exercise and Health Studies)

Emiko Ikari

Degrees:: PhD (Tokyo Gakugei University)
Specialties: Special Needs Education, Special Education, Education for Children with Disease, Severely Handicapped Children’s Education, Home Schooling

Ichiro Fujita

Degrees:: MD (Kyusyu University)
Specialties: Special Needs Education, Pediatrics

Kazuko Sakata

Degrees:: MA (Hiroshima University)
Specialties: Infant Psychology, Developmental Psychology, School Clinical Psychology

Naofumi Yoshida

Degrees:: MA (Waseda University)
Specialties: Pedagogy

Tetsu Wakayama

Degrees:: MFA (Tokyo University of the Arts)
Specialties: Art, Painting

Sayaka Fukushima

Degrees:: PhD (Hiroshima University)
Specialties: Music Education

Noriaki Inadomi

Degrees:: MA (Kurume University)
Specialties: Social Welfare

Kenichi Akama

Degrees:: PhD (Doshisha University)
Specialties: Educational Psychology, Psychology of Learning

Hiroki Harada

Degrees:: PhD (Hiroshima University)
Specialties: Subject Pedagogy

Kensaku　Ishii

Degrees:: PhD( Hyogo University of Teacher Education)
Specialties: Subject Pedagogy（Science，Living environment studies）、Educational methodology

Mai Toe

Degrees:: MA(Oita University)
Specialties: Music Education

Hiromi Matsuo

Degrees:: MA(Nakamuragakuen University)
Specialties: Early childhood pedagogy

Miki Yamanouchi

Degrees:: Phd(Fukuoka University)
Specialties: Special needs Education

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Common Subjects in the University

1st year	2nd year	3rd year	4th year
Outline of the Bible	Christian History and Culture	Christian Anthropology
First-year English AⅠ-Ⅱ	Speaking Skills A・B	Academic Reading A・B
First-year English BⅠ-Ⅱ	Reading Skills A・B
Test Preparation	Listening Skills
	Writing Skills
Information Literacy
PC practicum A (Word)
PC practicum B (Excel)
PC practicum C (Application)
Health & Sports Science Practice A・B	Principles of Education	The Business World and Your Career Ⅲ
Intercultural Studies Abroad (Asia)	Principles of Education Management
Intercultural Studies Abroad (Europe and America)	Education Phycology
The Business World and Your Career Ⅰ	The Business World and Your Career Ⅱ
	Human Rights Education Theory and Method
	Special Needs Education Theory and Method
	Internship
Chinese Ⅰ・Ⅱ	ChineseⅢ・Ⅳ
FrenchⅠ・Ⅱ	FrenchⅢ・Ⅳ
KoreanⅠ・Ⅱ	KoreanⅢ・Ⅳ

Common Subjects in the Faculty of Human Relations

1st year	2nd year	3rd year	4th year
Introduction to Philosophy	Science of Life	Cross-Cultural Communication
Philosophy	Study if Multicultural Society	Problems of Life and Death
Japanese Literature	Introduction to Theology	Family Life and Dietary
Studies in Japanese Writing	Introduction to Ethics	Introduction to NGO・NPO
Theory of Health Science	Ethics	Introduction to Information Processing
Basic Physiological Anthropology	Children’s Clothing
Fashion Color	Folklore
Practical Sign Language	World History
Geography	Law
Chemistry in Life	Society and Religion
Introduction to Information Processing	Environment on Earth
Field Work E	Environment in Life
	Comprehension of Math
	Field Work F
	Field Work G

Specialized Subjects for the Department of Early Childhood Development

1st year	2nd year	3rd year	4th year
Child Science Outline	Child Science Observation Seminar	Child Science Integrated Studies ⅠⅡ	Graduation ResearchⅠⅡ
Child Science Fieldwork	Child Science Seminar
Developmental Psychology	Educational Psychology
Psychology Outline	Student Skills Ⅱ
Student Skills Ⅰ
First-year Experience ⅠⅡ
Basic Skills of Life	Developmental Psychology(Infant and Parents)	Basics of Development Educational Counseling	Child Science of Life and Death
Principle of Nursery care and Education	Teacher-training Outline	Method and Practice of Education Counseling	Christianity and Child Study
Principle Education	Children and Family Welfare	Techniques of understanding Children (Observation and Statistics)	Brain and Heart
Social Welfare	Child Health II	Special Needs Education	Childcare and Parenting Support
Social Work Practice and Skills	Child Meal and Nourishment II	Practice in Social Work and Guidance	Practical Outline of Child Care Teachers
Social Care for Children in Needs	Curriculum for Early Childhood Education　and Child Care	Curriculum for Primary School	Theory of Special Activity
Child Health Ⅰ(General Remarks)	Health	Contents of Child Care and Education	Theory and Method of School Guidance
Child Health Ⅰ(Detailed Exposition)	Environment	Care and Education for the Handicapped
Child Meal and Nourishment Ⅰ	Language	The Provision for Children in Care
Expression	Day Care for Infants	Teaching Methodology in Elementary School (Japanese Language)
Introduction to Expression	Education Skill（Child Cultural Properties Research）Ⅰ	Teaching Methodology in Elementary School (Social Studies)
Expressive Skills of Child-care and Education (Expressive body movements)	Expressive Skills of Child-care and Education (Japanese Language Expression)	Teaching Methodology in Elementary School (Arithmetic)
Expressive Skills of Child-care and Education (Musical Expression)	Music (Instrumental Music)ⅠⅡ	Teaching Methodology in Elementary School (Science)
Expressive Skills of Child-care and Education (Molding Expression)	Arts and Crafts	Teaching Methodology in Elementary School (Life Environmental Studies)
Music (Vocal Music)	Physical Education	Teaching Methodology in Elementary School (Music)
	Japanese Language Expression	Teaching Methodology in Elementary School (Arts and Crafts)
	Social Studies of Elementary School	Teaching Methodology in Elementary School (Home economics)
	Science of Elementary School	Teaching Methodology in Elementary School (Physical Education)
		Theory and Practice of School Moral
		Education Skill（Child Cultural Properties Research）Ⅱ
		Musical Expression
		Children and English
Instruction and Guidance for Internship of Child Care and Education Ⅰ：Child Welfare facilities	Instruction and Guidance for Internship of Child Care and Education Ⅰ：Child Care Center	Instruction and Guidance for Internship of Child Care and Education Ⅱ	Instruction and Guidance for Practice Teaching of Kindergarten Ⅱ
Internship of Child Care and Education Ⅰ：Child Welfare facilities	Internship of Child Care and Education Ⅰ：Child Care Center	Internship of Child Care and Education Ⅱ	Practice Teaching of Kindergarten Ⅱ
	Instruction and Guidance for Practice Teaching of Kindergarten Ⅰ	Instruction and Guidance for Internship of Child Care and Education Ⅲ	Practice Teaching of Elementary School II
	Practice Teaching of Kindergarten Ⅰ	Internship of Child Care and Education Ⅲ	Seminar on Practice of Teaching Profession (Kindergarten and Elementary School)
		Instruction and Guidance for Practice Teaching of Elementary School
		Practice Teaching of Elementary School I

The Faculty of International Career Development was established in 2014 to help cultivate global citizens. The faculty consists of the Department of English as a Global Language and the Department of International Career Development. Besides cultivating global citizens, the faculty aims to nurture future female leaders. Because this school is a women’s college, the latter aim is of utmost importance.

The faculty’s mission is to cultivate global citizens.

1. We will cultivate women leaders.
Women entering the workforce as equals is highly desirable. We need more women who can fulfill the role of a leader. The lack of enough female leaders in the West is a problem that is often identified. Being a tertiary institution for women, we take this problem seriously.
2. Our aim is for students to get TOEIC scores above 730.
Advanced knowledge of English is indispensable in the world of business. Most companies require 730 points in TOEIC for their employees to work abroad. We aim to realize this end by regularly administrating TOEIC IP tests before graduation and through individualized instruction.
3. Nurturing critical thinkers
The workplace needs employees who have the knowledge and skills that can be put to effective use. We aim to build the ability to think critically through internships, the study abroad program, and specialized classes. We also seek to instill within students the willingness to tackle questions without answers and the ability to discern what is important from what isn’t.
4. International corporations and career support
Many companies conduct business around the world. The faculty has devised a list of international corporations and offers career support to students by meeting their individual needs from the moment they enter the university. During the four years at university, students get ongoing support and advice from their teachers. The school has established a network where students who graduate can receive continual support.
5. Cultivating global citizens
To nourish advanced knowledge of English and critical thinking, students need to be exposed to educators with professional expertise and sound and effective pedagogy. The Department of English as a Global Language with its 10-year-history has been building the pedagogy and resources to fulfill this aim.
6. The department’s three specialized areas
The Department of English as a Global Language’s areas of specialization: International relations, English Education, English linguistics. The Department of International Career Development’s areas of specialization: International business, Intercultural Communication, Area Studies/international cooperation

The Department of English as a Global Language consists of three areas of specialization: international exchange, English education, and English linguistics. In the field of international exchange, a variety of issues are examined, ranging from international goodwill to international relations, whereby students acquire the ability to accurately analyze contemporary world affairs. In the field of English education, the department aims to foster professional educators who are equipped with practical instructional knowledge and the ability to meet the needs of students ranging from elementary school to high school. In the field of English linguistics, a wide range of subjects - from introductory to highly specialized courses- are offered to help instill within students the knowledge and understanding necessary for entering the field of education or to continue their studies at the post-grad level.

Hirofumi Hosokawa

Degrees:: MSc (University of Oxford)
Specialties: Applied Linguistics, Cognitive Linguistics

Kiyotaka Kawabata

Degrees:: MA in Political Affairs (Columbia University)
Specialties: International Relations / International Organizations (former Political Affairs Officer, Dept. of Political Affairs, United Nations)

Daryl Sheriff

Degrees:: BSc (University of Wales)
Specialties: Philosophy (Philosophy of Language; Semantics: Understanding meaning); Linguistics

Yumi Ohashi

Degrees:: PhD (University of Leeds)
Specialties: Discourse Analysis, Teaching English to young learners

Eri Hirata

Degrees:: PhD (University of Birmingham)
Specialties: Teaching English to young learners, Corpus Linguistics

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Common Subjects in the University

1st year	2nd year	3rd year	4th year
Outline of the Bible	Christian History and Culture	Christian Anthropology
First-year English AⅠ-Ⅱ	Speaking Skills A・B	Academic Reading A・B
First-year English BⅠ-Ⅱ	Reading Skills A・B
Test Preparation	Listening Skills
	Writing Skills
Information Literacy
PC practicum A (Word)
PC practicum B (Excel)
PC practicum C (Application)
Health & Sports Science Practice A・B	Principles of Education	The Business World and Your Career Ⅲ
Intercultural Studies Abroad (Asia)	Principles of Education Management
Intercultural Studies Abroad (Europe and America)	Education Phycology
The Business World and Your Career Ⅰ	The Business World and Your Career Ⅱ
	Human Rights Education Theory and Method
	Special Needs Education Theory and Method
	Internship
Chinese Ⅰ・Ⅱ	ChineseⅢ・Ⅳ
FrenchⅠ・Ⅱ	FrenchⅢ・Ⅳ
KoreanⅠ・Ⅱ	KoreanⅢ・Ⅳ

Common Subjects in the Faculty of International Career Development

1st year	2nd year	3rd year	4th year
Introduction to Statistics	Chinese ConversationⅠⅡ	International Cooperation Studies A (Volunteering)
Introduction to Research Methods	Japanese ConversationⅠⅡ	International Cooperation Studies B (NGO/NPO)
Basic Mathematics	Japanese ReadingⅠⅡ	Introduction to Chinese ⅢⅣ
History of Science	Business JapaneseⅠⅡ	Business Chinese ⅢⅣ
The Japanese Constitution	Japanese Reading ⅢⅣ
Introduction to International Career Development	Intensive Japanese
Introduction to Chinese ⅠⅡ

Specialized Subjects for the Department of English as a Global Language

1st year	2nd year	3rd year	4th year
Reading Skills ⅠⅡ	Academic Reading Skills ⅠⅡ
Writing Skills ⅠⅡ	Academic Writing Skills ⅠⅡ
Critical Thinking	Discussion Skills ⅠⅡ
Communicative Grammar ⅠⅡ	Note Taking Skills
	Summer English Camp
	Short Overseas
	Study AbroadⅠⅡ
Freshers Seminar ⅠⅡ		Junior Seminar ⅠⅡ	Senior Seminar ⅠⅡ
Test Taking Skills（TOEIC）	Introduction to English Education	English for Young Learners Seminar ⅠⅡ	Advanced Practicum
Intercultural Communication	Theories and Methods	English for Young Learners Fieldwork ⅠⅡ
English as a Global Language	Testing and Language Assessment	Kids Communication
	L2 Acquisition ⅠⅡ	International Exchange
	Vocabulary Acquisition	Counselling in Exchange Programs
	English for Young Learners Methodology	Management in Exchange Programs
	English and British Culture	Language and Society
	English and American Culture	Global English Fieldwork
	English Linguistics	International Exchange Fieldwork
	English Phonetics	Semantics
	English Grammar ⅠⅡ	Pragmatics
	History of English Literature ⅠⅡ	Language and Thought
	History of American Literature ⅠⅡ	English Literature ⅠⅡ
		American LiteratureⅠⅡ
		Internship ⅠⅡ
	Teachers and Responsibility	Teaching Methodology of English ⅢⅣ	Teaching Practice II
	Curriculum Theory	School Counselling	Seminar in the Teaching Profession (Junior High School・High School)
	Special Activities Education Theory and Method	Student Counselling Theory and Method
	Teaching Methods	Moral Education Theory and Method
	Teaching Methodology of English ⅠⅡ	Practicum I

The Department of International Career Development is made of three specialized areas; international business, Intercultural Communication, and Area Studies/international cooperation. In the field of international business, students acquire knowledge that can be used effectively in the world of finance and marketing. In the field of Intercultural Communication, the department aims to instill within students the linguistic foundation necessary for making contributions to the global community by reexamining communication from a global perspective. In the field of Area Studies/ International Cooperation, students not only study about the West and Asia but they learn to contribute to world stability and peace through engaging in international cooperative activities promoted by NGOs and NPOs.

Naohiko Yamaguchi

Degrees:: BA (Chuo University)
Specialties: International Political Economics (Middle East), Modern history of Economics in the Middle East, International Business

Keiichi Minamikawa

Degrees:: MA (Meiji Gakuin University)
Specialties: English Linguistics, Comparative Culture

Yasuhiro Osato

Degrees:: MA (Kyusyu University)
Specialties: Linguistics (Semantics)

Ling Chen

Degrees:: PhD (Nagoya University)
Specialties: Japan-China Communication, Japan-China Comparative Literature, Comparative Culture

Hiromi Chiba

Degrees:: PhD (University of Hawaii)
Specialties: American Studies

Chiharu Nakashima

Degrees:: MA (Seinan Gakuin University)
Specialties: English Linguistics (Pragmatics and Cognitive Linguistics)

Hisun Bak

Degrees:: MA (Waseda University)
Specialties: International Management

Hongyan Lan

Degrees:: MA (Seinan Gakuin University)
Specialties: Communication, English Education

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Common Subjects in the University

1st year	2nd year	3rd year	4th year
Outline of the Bible	Christian History and Culture	Christian Anthropology
First-year English AⅠ-Ⅱ	Speaking Skills A・B	Academic Reading A・B
First-year English BⅠ-Ⅱ	Reading Skills A・B
Test Preparation	Listening Skills
	Writing Skills
Information Literacy
PC practicum A (Word)
PC practicum B (Excel)
PC practicum C (Application)
Health & Sports Science Practice A・B	Principles of Education	The Business World and Your Career Ⅲ
Intercultural Studies Abroad (Asia)	Principles of Education Management
Intercultural Studies Abroad (Europe and America)	Education Phycology
The Business World and Your Career Ⅰ	The Business World and Your Career Ⅱ
	Human Rights Education Theory and Method
	Special Needs Education Theory and Method
	Internship
Chinese Ⅰ・Ⅱ	ChineseⅢ・Ⅳ
FrenchⅠ・Ⅱ	FrenchⅢ・Ⅳ
KoreanⅠ・Ⅱ	KoreanⅢ・Ⅳ

Common Subjects in the Faculty of International Career Development

1st year	2nd year	3rd year	4th year
Introduction to Statistics	Chinese ConversationⅠⅡ	International Cooperation Studies A (Volunteering)
Introduction to Research Methods	Japanese ConversationⅠⅡ	International Cooperation Studies B (NGO/NPO)
Basic Mathematics	Japanese ReadingⅠⅡ	Introduction to Chinese ⅢⅣ
History of Science	Business JapaneseⅠⅡ	Business Chinese ⅢⅣ
The Japanese Constitution	Japanese Reading ⅢⅣ
Introduction to International Career Development	Intensive Japanese
Introduction to Chinese ⅠⅡ

Specialized Subjects for the Department of International Career Development

1st year	2nd year	3rd year	4th year
Reading and Writing Skills ⅠⅡ	Reading and Writing Skills ⅢⅣ
Presentation Skills	Business CommunicationⅠⅡ
Critical Thinking	Business Reading ⅠⅡ
Communication Skills ⅠⅡ
Introduction to Communication
Introduction to Global Career
Freshers Seminar ⅠⅡ		Junior Seminar ⅠⅡ	Senior Seminar ⅠⅡ
Test Taking Skills	Analysis and Discussion ⅠⅡ	American Literature ⅠⅡ
	Intercultural Communication	English Literature ⅠⅡ
	Communication Strategy	International Literature ⅠⅡ
	Introduction to Economics	International Relations ⅠⅡ
	International Career ⅠⅡ	Human Resource Management
	International Marketing	Japanese Industry
	International Finance	Company Law
	American Studies Ａ (Culture)	Current Business (Lecture series)
	American Studies Ｂ (Politics)	NPO Fieldwork
	Asian Studies Ａ (Culture)	International Career Fieldwork
	Asian Studies Ｂ (Politics)	Japanese Career Fieldwork
	Short Overseas	Japan Studies Ａ (Politics)
	Study Abroad ⅠⅡ	Japan Studies Ｂ (Culture)
		Japan Studies Ｃ (Literature)
		Japan Studies Ｄ (History)
		Japanese Culture Fieldwork
		Business Internship ⅠⅡ

Many people express a desire to speak English fluently. But why exactly do they want to do so? What do they hope to do after they have mastered English? At Fukuoka Jo Gakuin University Junior College students learn to look upon themselves and to imagine the kind of person they want to become. Students acquire not only practical English ability but also the knowledge and skills that will be demanded by society in the future. At the Junior College, we educate cosmopolitan women who can understand and, be considerate towards, others in culture and society.

By learning English as a tool of communication, students refine their ability to communicate in English in the manner demanded by modern society. By making use of that English communication ability, students acquire the specialized knowledge and culture through four courses* that are related to their future career paths after graduation. Not only do students gain the knowledge demanded by the airline industry or obtain the qualifications needed to be a tour conductor, they are also able to look objectively at their career choices while at the same time acquiring a fundamental, yet broad education. The Junior College endeavors to educate women who will play an active part in society.

Four Courses*
･English Immersion Course
･Academic Intensive Course
･Media English course
･Airline Tourism Course

Masaaki Asada

Degrees:: MA (Okayama University)
Specialties: British Literature

Yuriko Kakihara

Degrees:: BA (Rissho University)
Specialties: Comprehensive Travel Business Itinerary Management

Jack Brajcich

Degrees:: MA (The University of Birmingham)
Specialties: TESL

Hina Miyauchi

Degrees:: MA (Kyusyu University), MEd (Temple University)
Specialties: American Literature

Kaori Oshiba

Degrees:: MA (Japan Women’s University)
Specialties: English Renaissance Literature

Miki Tokunaga

Degrees:: MA (University of Central Missouri)
Specialties: TESL

Stella Rae Millikan

Degrees:: M.S.Ed (Temple University)
Specialties: TESOL

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Core Courses

1st year (1st Semester)	?2nd Semester	2nd year (1st Semester)	2nd Semester
Bible A	Bible B	Seminar I	Seminar II
Esthetics Training	Basic Seminar B	Speaking & Listening III	Speaking & Listening IV
The manners of the Ogasawara School	Speaking & Listening Ⅱ	Reading III	Reading IV
Basic Seminar A	Reading II
Speaking & Listening Ⅰ	Preparation for TOEIC, Basic II
Reading I
Preparation for TOEIC, Basic Ⅰ

Elective Courses

1st year (1st Semester)	?2nd Semester	2nd year (1st Semester)	2nd Semester
	Advanced Speaking A	Theme Writing A
	Lecture of English & American Literature A	Lecture of English & American Literature B
	History of English Literature	History of American Literature
	English with Mobile Devices	Introduction to the English Linguistics
	English through Movies	Oral Presentation
	Media Literacy	News English
	English for Tourism A	Web Communication
	Tour Management II	Studies in Mass Communication
	Airline Seminar Ⅱ	English for Tourism B
	Academic Reading	English for Tourism
		Area Studies
		Western History
		Preparation for TOEFL
Airline Seminar I	Comparative Culture	Advanced Speaking B	Theme Writing B
Tour Management I	Preparation for Eiken, 2nd Grade	Preparation for TOEIC, A	Introduction to English Language
Pronunciation Clinic A	Peace Studies	Hospitality	Pronunciation Clinic B
Intensive Language Program Abroad	Computer Skills in Word Processing	Sociology	Advanced Speaking C
Computer Basic Skills	Computer Skills in Spread Sheets	Chinese Ⅲ	Aesthetics
Chinese Ⅰ	Chinese Ⅱ	Korean Ⅲ	Presentation Skills
Korean Ⅰ	Korean Ⅱ	FrenchⅢ	Christian History and Culture
FrenchⅠ	FrenchⅡ		Preparation for TOEIC, B
Internship	Preparation for SPI Test		Chinese Ⅳ
Preparation for Secretarial Qualification Test			Korean Ⅳ
			FrenchⅣ

The Master’s Degree Program in Humanities was established at Fukuoka Jo Gakuin University in April of 2003. Opening the Graduate School had been a long-cherished dream from the very beginning when the Faculty of Humanities was founded in 1990 and when the Faculties of Human Relations completed its first full year since opening in 1999. The Graduate School, founded upon Fukuoka Jo Gakuin’s educational philosophy, which is based on Christianity and holds humans in the highest regard, aims to educate women who can grapple with the internal and external challenges facing modern society. To meet this goal, the Graduate School is divided into three areas of specialization: Comparative Culture, Clinical Psychology, and Development Science on Education. Those who complete the coursework can earn one of the following three degrees: MA in Comparative Culture, MA in Psychology, and MA in Developmental Pedagogy.

In addition to conducting comparative studies of the world’s languages, literature, and thought, the Comparative Culture Major aims to train human resources who are equipped with a broad internationally minded perspective and a high level of specialized knowledge and who can successfully cope in an international setting. In order to achieve this goal, we have set the following three basic policies for our research instruction.

1. Support a deep insight into each individual’s field of specialty while at the same time maintaining a broad perspective.

2. Research is conducted based on each student’s specialty with emphasis placed upon its relationship with other fields of studies.

3. Communication ability is developed in order to cultivate foresightedness and a superior international sensibility.

Based on these policies, the subjects studied include basic subjects (Intercultural Exchange, Japanese Language Studies, English Language Studies, etc.), core subjects (Comparative Culture Studies) and related subjects. Related courses include Type I (Japanese Literature, Chinese Literature, Ancient Civilizations, Folklore, etc.) and Type II (English Language, Literature from the English speaking world, British-American Thought, etc.)

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Comparative Culture Major

1st year	2nd year
Christianity and its Influence upon Humanity	Studies in English Linguistics ⅠⅡ
Special Lectures on Cross Cultural Communication	Language and Communication
Studies in Japanese Linguistics ⅠⅡ
Special Studies in Comparative Culture Ⅰ	Special Studies in Comparative Culture Ⅱ
Special Studies in Comparative Culture Ⅲ	Special Studies in Comparative Culture Ⅳ
Special Studies in Comparative Culture Ⅴ	Special Studies in Comparative Culture Ⅵ
Special Studies in Comparative Culture Ⅶ	Special Studies in Comparative Culture Ⅷ
Special Studies in Japanese Classical Literature	Special Studies in English Linguistics
Special Studies in Modern Japanese Literature	Special Studies in Comparative Culture and Literature in English Speaking CountriesⅠ
Overview of Japanese Literature	Special Studies in American Literature Ⅱ
Special Studies in Chinese Literature	Special Studies in English Literature Ⅲ
Special Studies in Classical Japanese Literature	Special Studies in American Jewish Writers
Special Studies in Folklore	Overview of Literature in English Speaking Countries
Special Studies in Japanese Linguistics ⅠⅡ	Special Studies in Anglo-American Thought
Religious Studies ⅠⅡ

The chief objective of the Clinical Psychology Major is to train open-minded specialists who, having completed the academic work related to clinical psychology, can support the heart and mind of others. As the Master’s Program has been certified as a Type 1 Designated Training University by the Foundation of the Japanese Certification Board for Clinical Psychologists, students are able to take the licensing exam to become a clinical psychologist immediately upon graduation. The program has already produced over 100 clinical psychologists.

The objective of the curriculum is help students acquire the learning and technical ability connected to clinical psychology through a group of subjects which emphasize practical training. Students gain the technical ability to conduct psychotherapy which they will use as psychological counselors through not only clinical psychological interviews but also by learning the fundamentals of a therapist’s attitude and perspective and by deepening their understanding of the characteristics and outcomes of various types of psychotherapy. Moreover, in psychological assessment, along with systematically learning about theory and technic, we introduce a supervisory system to provide students with the opportunity to acquire advanced techniques. With the training in clinical psychology fundamentals and by using a variety of teaching techniques, such as roleplay, work, group sharing and so on, students are coached at the university’s Clinical Psychology Center and educated on how to prepare themselves for work as clinical psychologists. Finally, in Practical Training in Clinical Psychology students are trained in the art of diagnosis. In addition to this, students take part in the “Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami Relief” and “Special Needs Educational Supporter Training” to gain hands-on experience.

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Clinical Psychology Major

1st year	2nd year
Christianity and its Influence upon Humanity	Special Lecture on Social Psychology
Special Lecture on Developmental Psychology
Special Lecture on Clinical Psychology	Training of Clinical Psychology
Special Advanced Lecture on Clinical Psychology	Practical Training of Clinical Psychology
Special Lecture on Clinical Interview
Special Advanced Lecture on Clinical Interview
Special Lecture on Psychological Assessment
Special Advanced Lecture on Psychological Assessment
Special Lecture on Human Relations	Special Lecture on Disabled Children
Special Lecture on Family Relations	Special Lecture on Projective Techniques
Special Lecture on Psychological Studies	Special Lecture on Clinical Pharmacy
Special Lecture on Psychological Statistics	Special Lecture on Community Approach
Special Lecture on Personality Psychology	Special Lecture on Educational Psychology
Special Lecture on Group Dynamics	Special Lecture on Clinical Psychology of School
Special Lecture on Psychiatry
Special Lecture on Educational Anthropology	Special Lecture on Ethic
Career Guidance	Special Lecture on Religious Philosophy
Educational Evaluation	Special Lecture on European Thought
Religious Studies ⅠⅡ

In 2015, Fukuoka Jo Gakuin University’s Faculty of Humanities established the Master’s Program in Development Science on Education.

In cooperation with the Faculty of Human Relations and the Department of Early Childhood Development, the Development Science on Education Master’s Program seeks to train specialists in education and research who can bring out a child’s rich and expressive mind and the courage to live. The central academic concept of the research and education which is conducted in this program is the establishment of a correct outlook on children and the science to deal with developmental crises. We have compiled a systematic course of study, at the core of which are three fields of study: Pedagogy, Psychology, and Special Needs Education. We seek to raise children and youths with the individuality and imagination to enable them to thrive in the new age. From a perspective that is not bound to existing domains or values, we promote the dynamism of child development: diversity, individuality, and creativity. We never tire of looking for even better methods of training and study to support children’s development. We devote ourselves to the hard study into the systematization and construction of developmental pedagogy.

Students enrolled in the Development Science on Education Master’s Program aim to acquire the MA in Developmental Pedagogy, the first such degree offered in Japan, and to pursue developmental pedagogy while making the most of their diverse experiences and learning. Our students include not only those who have graduated from the University’s Department of Early Childhood Development, but also child caregivers and teachers, who have worked in nursery school and other school settings, special education teachers, school nurses and international students, as well as members of society who take part in the long-term study program while they work, and those actively pursuing research. Because of this, the research activities and classes, guidance in crafting a graduation thesis, and so on, are catered to the individual circumstances of each graduate student.

Faculty of
Humanities

Department of Contemporary Culture

Department of Literary Arts

Department of Media
and Communication

Faculty of
Human Relations

Department of Psychology

Department of Early Childhood Development

Faculty of International
Career Development

Department of English as a Global Language

Department of International Career Development

Junior College

English Department