Are you a liberal arts or science major? Everyone worries and gets confused.
I'm good at math so I chose to study science, but I'd also like to study psychology.
I'm good at English so I chose the humanities, but I'm also interested in information technology...
The reason you are confused or unable to decide is because you are full of curiosity.
School of Social Informatics is a "melting pot of learning" based on the concept of "integration of the humanities and sciences" that eliminates the barriers between the humanities and sciences, and will expand your curiosity and possibilities to the fullest.

Mathematical literacy

Mathematical knowledge that remains relevant even as technology advances and is the basis for solving all kinds of problems

Communication skills

Communication skills that utilize vocabulary to connect diverse people and fields

Logical thinking

Logical thinking skills in an information society that utilizes data analysis, programming, etc.

Advanced information applications

Systems thinking skills to design computer-based problem-solving solutions

Based on the "four skills," students will acquire the practical skills necessary for their future career goals by studying a combination of social science, human and communication, and information science subjects.

Challenge yourself with real-world problems through project-based learning

In School of Social Informatics, there are classes where students work on projects in groups. When you graduate from university and enter the workforce, you cannot do most jobs alone. Most jobs require cooperation in groups. In this class, students learn how to work in groups by actually working on projects. After learning the basics of business etiquette, ideas, and group problem solving, students carry out projects and present the results. In other words, they learn the "essence of creative collaboration." The projects in this class tackle real problems in the real world. For example, in collaboration with Softbank, we proposed the use of mobile systems. In addition, there is a team that has taken on a specific management challenge presented by a member company of the Kanagawa Association of Corporate Executives (Kanagawa Industry-Academia Challenge Program). So far, a team of third-year students (currently fourth-year students) has achieved great results, such as winning the grand prize.

Practical English Education

In order to provide thorough English education, the four English language skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) are compulsory subjects in the first year. In the classroom, classes are conducted in English only (no Japanese allowed). In addition, the summer English listening training (optional participation) focuses on training in the skills of listening and speaking, which are generally considered to be the most difficult for Japanese people. Specifically, the skill of listening has three stages (1. Listen to English sounds, 2. Understand the meaning, 3. Remember what you have heard), but this time we practice listening to English sounds, which is the most basic part of listening.
From the second year onwards, we provide English programs that are directly related to the students' fields of specialization, and students learn "usable English." We also offer classes that help students obtain high TOEIC scores for studying abroad or finding a job.

Even if you are a humanities student, you can study mathematics.

Even if you were a liberal arts student in high school, you will be taking several mathematics classes in School of Social Informatics. You may feel anxious if you don't understand the content of the classes. But don't worry. There is a mathematics question room where you can ask individual questions. If you ask about something you don't understand, they will explain it thoroughly until you are satisfied.
On the other hand, for those who are interested in mathematics, a variety of mathematics-related subjects are offered, such as "Mathematical Finance" necessary for economics and finance, "Discrete Mathematics" necessary for information science, and "History of Numbers" aimed at those who want to become teachers.

Learn statistics, a powerful tool in society

In School of Social Informatics "Introduction to Statistics" is a required course. All students learn the basics of statistics thoroughly. In today's society, where information is overflowing, knowledge of statistics is very useful for organizing such information and obtaining useful information. One of the features of our faculty is that all students graduate with a foundation in statistics. In classes, we use various methods to improve learning effectiveness, such as using smartphones. For those who want to learn more about statistics after learning Introduction to Statistics, there are several classes available depending on the direction of interest. For those who want to strengthen their mathematical aspects, there is a class called "Probability Statistics" that teaches the basics of mathematical statistics, "Social Statistics" for those who want to learn about analyzing questionnaire data such as social surveys, and "Data Analysis" for those who want to learn about data analysis in economics and psychology. In the classes "Social Statistics" and "Data Analysis", there are additional subjects for exercises, so you can learn data analysis techniques in a practical way. For those who want to learn about obtaining experimental data from people, there is a "Psychology Exercise" course.

Advanced Information Education

We have organized an information education curriculum based on the Common Career and Skills Framework, which is a common framework for training and evaluation that organizes the image of the advanced IT talent that Japan will need in the future and the skills that they should possess. In the first year, students acquire the basics of programming. A distinctive feature of this program is that it not only teaches individual skills, but also develops community skills by conducting group project exercises and presentations. From the second year onwards, students will acquire not only important IT technologies in the Internet society, such as networks, security, databases, and web technologies, but also advanced knowledge and skills in IT management and IT business strategy fields, such as system management, project management, and business information. Programming subjects range from introductory subjects in the Java language to object-oriented programming and web programming, allowing students to progress through their studies in stages. In addition, we actively incorporate cutting-edge themes in anticipation of the arrival of the mobile Internet society, such as social services, smartphones, and tablets.

Mathematics education needed by society

We designed our mathematics education to equip students with the mathematical knowledge and skills they need to play an active role internationally in the business world in the future. Today, mathematical literacy is required in many fields, including statistics, quantitative analysis, social research, and marketing. Unlike math classes up to high school, students will learn the fun of thinking and the joy of analyzing phenomena from various angles.
School of Social Informatics offers a curriculum in which students can study a variety of mathematical subjects. In the first and second years, in addition to basic subjects, students will also study "Introduction to Statistics," which teaches statistics essential for marketing, social surveys, and psychological analysis, while in the third and fourth years, students will study a variety of mathematical subjects, such as "Mathematical Finance," which is necessary for economics and finance, "Discrete Mathematics," which is necessary for information science, and "History of Numbers," which is aimed at those who want to become teachers. Students can also obtain a Type 1 Junior High School Teacher's License (Mathematics) and a Type 1 High School Teacher's License (Mathematics and Information).

Freshman Orientation

School of Social Informatics' Freshman Orientation provides an orientation on the faculty's educational philosophy and class content.
We have introduced a real-life communication tool called Vitamin-Happy, an event where students and faculty members who meet for the first time can deepen their friendships by introducing themselves and each other. Vitamin-Happy was jointly developed with School of Social Informatics at the center, and won the 2008 Good Design Award from the Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization.
Vita Happy is a great opportunity to foster a sense of community among students and deepen friendships. After the orientation, students and faculty members can enjoy campus life with constant exchanges of greetings.

Conference presentations and qualification support

In order to further enrich their learning, School of Social Informatics provides support for speaking at conferences and obtaining qualifications.
We support presentations at domestic and international conferences (including assistance with the registration and annual fees for joining the society).
In order to support qualification acquisition, we provide assistance with exam fees for the following qualifications:
[List of applicable qualifications: Nissho Bookkeeping / Securities Analyst / Type 2 Securities Dealer (Type 2 Dealer Qualification Exam) / Actuary Exam / Financial Planning / World Heritage Exam / Statistical Exam / Quality Control Exam / Social Researcher (Candidate) / Fundamental Information Processing Engineer Exam / Applied Information Processing Engineer Exam / Advanced Information Processing Engineer Exam (IT Strategist Exam, System Architect Exam, Project Manager Exam, Network Specialist Exam, Database Specialist Exam, Embedded Systems Specialist Exam, IT Service Manager Exam, System Audit Engineer Exam) / Information Processing Security Specialist Exam / CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) / LPIC / IT Passport / GRI Certified Sustainability Professional / EIKEN / TOEIC / TOEFL iBT / IELTS]
(* Support recipients, scope, and standards are determined separately and may differ depending on the academic year. Please check the details after enrollment.)

Study Abroad Programs

In order to support students who wish to study at universities overseas, our university provides support for studying abroad at the International Exchange Center.
There are two types of "study abroad while enrolled" that allow you to study abroad without taking a leave of absence: "study abroad at a partner university" (exchange program), which has a wide range of partner universities in non-English speaking countries, and "study abroad at an accredited university" where students themselves apply to the university they wish to study at. In addition, we also offer overseas language and cultural training for about three weeks during the summer and spring holidays.

Future career options
・ Financial analysts with a strong mathematical and information background
・ "Information systems specialist" with knowledge of organizations
・ A tough and generous "organization manager"
・ "Mathematics and Information Sciences Teachers" who are strong in student psychology and learning environment design
・ "Business people" who are knowledgeable about economics and management
・ An up-and-coming "director" who can make full use of web technology
・ An international producer who can create next-generation businesses centered around the internet


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