To ensure that the requirements of the Diploma Policy (DP), which is based on the educational objectives of this department, have been met, the following curriculum policy was established. 

1. Systematic and Sequential Curriculum Organization

• In the first year, students take general education courses, foreign language courses, departmental courses, and foundational courses in their major to acquire basic knowledge and skills.
• From the second year onward, courses are designed to develop knowledge and skills related to people, society, and daily life, along with courses that enable students to problem-solve and to continue their exploration of issues that interest them. Additionally, courses that emphasize creativity, experiential learning, and collaboration are offered.
• In the third year, students participate in small-group seminars that provide specialized guidance, and in the fourth year, they are required to complete either a graduation thesis or a graduation project as a culmination of their four years of study and research. These are classified under comprehensive departmental courses.

2. Liberal Arts and Foreign Language Education

• To support the achievement of the DP, students take a broad range of liberal arts courses in the first year. These courses encourage them to develop diverse perspectives and a broad outlook.
• As part of enhancing intercultural understanding, foreign language courses are primarily offered in the first and second years. Students are able to choose flexibly according to their individual interests.

3. Specialized Education

• To cultivate practical skills that contribute to improving the quality of life for both individuals and regional communities, the curriculum includes foundational and research-based courses categorized as "Integrated Studies" as well as specialized courses under "Life Sciences."
• The curriculum incorporates "Project Management" and "Data Science" as applied fields of expertise within Life Sciences. These courses help students develop the ability to apply specialized knowledge in life sciences to real-world contexts and integrate scientific expertise with practical skills to contribute to regional communities.
• In the first year, students take courses on life sciences related to human development, project management for designing and organizing collaborative learning spaces, and data science for analyzing and utilizing social and lifestyle data.
• In the second and third years, in addition to lecture-based courses, students engage in experiments, practical training, and exercises that allow them to apply the specialized knowledge acquired in the first year and to deepen their understanding.
• In the third and fourth years, students take courses that integrate various specialized areas, aiming to develop problem-solving skills through a comprehensive and multidimensional approach to everyday life challenges.

4. Career Education

• Career education courses are included to help students recognize the connection between their academic studies and future career development.
• Through experiments, practical training, and hands-on exercises starting from the second year, students acquire practical skills necessary for professional life.

5. Learning Methods and Evaluation

• To foster highly motivated students who are engaged in their learning, courses incorporate various elements of active learning. Students participate in exercises and practical training that involve real-world social engagement, preparing them to flexibly address challenges even in difficult situations.
• Evaluations are conducted based on clear criteria, ensuring that students can accurately assess their own level of understanding and achievement.

To ensure that the requirements of the Diploma Policy (DP), which is based on the educational objectives of this department, have been met, the following curriculum policy was established. 

Systematic and Sequential Curriculum Organization

• In the first year, students focus on basic education subjects and subjects in the department's specialized fields, aiming to build a solid basis for university-level learning and specialized study.
• From the second year onward, specialized courses are systematically arranged in a stepwise manner, incorporating both lecture-based and practical (laboratory/fieldwork) learning formats.
• From the third year, clinical training is introduced to provide hands-on experience in registered dietitian (RD) work, fostering professional competencies and practical skills. Moreover, preparatory research seminars (in a seminar-style format) are offered to help students gradually prepare for their graduation research. These seminars also enhance communication skills, presentation abilities, and other transferable skills.
• In the fourth year, students undertake graduation research and can choose elective courses that prepare them for their future careers. This enables students to achieve the various competencies outlined in the DP.

Foundational Education Courses

• To support the competencies outlined in the DP, students take a broad range of foundational education courses which help to foster a wide perspective and multidimensional thinking.
• To enable students to gather and comprehend information on food and nutrition from both Japan and outside of Japan, courses focus on developing scientific 足彩澳门即时盘_澳门足彩博彩-游戏公司 proficiency.

Specialized Education

• Specialized courses are developed in accordance with the regulations for accredited registered dietitian schools.
• To build a fundamental knowledge base, courses are categorized under areas such as “Society, Environment, and Health,” “Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology,” and “Food and Health.”
• To further develop specialized expertise, courses are categorized under “Basic Nutrition,” “Applied Nutrition,” “Nutrition Education,” “Clinical Nutrition,” “Public Health Nutrition,” and “Food Service Management.”
• Clinical training and comprehensive exercises integrate the specialized knowledge and skills necessary for becoming a registered dietitian.

Career Education

• Introductory courses are offered to help students recognize the connection between their academic studies and career development. These courses provide students early on with opportunities to design their career paths as registered dietitians.
• Unique departmental career education initiatives include off-campus training and practical learning opportunities to support career development after graduation.
• We offer courses necessary for obtaining a teaching license as a nutritionist. This license gives students the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the quality of life of children, students, and their families.

Learning Methods and Evaluation

• Regardless of a course’s format—whether it’s conducted as a lecture, seminar, laboratory, or fieldwork—elements of active learning are incorporated to help students develop the competencies outlined in the DP and effectively transition into their final graduation research.
• How students are assessed in courses follows the grading criteria outlined in the "Course Enrollment Guidelines." The validity of these evaluations is reviewed regularly during department meetings to ensure fairness and accuracy.

To ensure that the requirements of the Diploma Policy (DP), which is based on the educational objectives of this department, have been met, the following curriculum policy was established. 

Systematic and Sequential Curriculum Organization

• The curriculum consists of three major subject areas:
  Child Education Specialization, which focuses on various perspectives and pedagogies related to children’s education.
  Child Life Support Specialization, which focuses on supporting children's daily lives.
  Common Courses, which cover various practical training and research methodologies in specialized fields.
  These three fields develop students’ ability to understand children's needs and the support systems surrounding them from multiple perspectives.
• In the first and second years, students take university-wide general education courses, foreign language courses, and foundational courses related to childcare and education. Through these courses a solid academic and professional foundation is built.
• From the third year onward, various field training courses are introduced which allow students to deepen their understanding of specialized areas by connecting theoretical and technical knowledge with hands-on experience in childcare and education settings. Students develop the ability to analyze children's learning and care environments from multiple perspectives and to create well-structured and well-informed childcare and education strategies.

General Education and Foreign Language Education

• To build a strong foundation for the DP competencies, students take a balanced selection of general education courses in their first and second years, cultivating a broad perspective and multidimensional thinking.
• As part of enhancing intercultural understanding, foreign language courses are primarily offered in the first and second years. Students are able to choose flexibly according to their individual interests.

Specialized Education

• First Year: Students acquire fundamental knowledge about the principles of childcare, education, and welfare, as well as the developmental processes involved in children's growth.
• Second Year: Courses cover the content and techniques of childcare, education, and welfare. These courses enable students to understand the practical applications of their learning by envisioning real-life childcare and educational settings.
• Third Year and Beyond: Students apply the knowledge and skills acquired through various practical training activities. Additionally, they analyze contemporary issues affecting children, explore problem-solving approaches, and develop foundational skills to support both children and their caregivers by studying social structures, methods of understanding target populations, and problem-solving methodologies from multiple perspectives.
• Fourth Year: Students engage in graduation research on themes that interest them. Through this project they cultivate logical thinking skills and become adept at research approaches required for analyzing social issues.

Career Education

• To help students recognize the connection between their academic studies and career development, career education courses are mandatory from the first year.
• The curriculum includes courses necessary for obtaining the following qualifications and certifications:
  Kindergarten Teaching License (Type 1)
  Elementary School Teaching License (Type 1)
  Special Needs Education Teaching License (Type 1)
  Childcare Worker Certification
  Children's Welfare Worker Certification
  These courses equip students with the knowledge and mindset to contribute to improving the quality of life for all children, including those with disabilities, as well as their families.

Learning Methods and Evaluation

• Courses incorporate active learning elements to develop independent learning attitudes and broad critical thinking skills.
• By integrating theoretical and technical knowledge with childcare and educational fieldwork, students engage in practical exercises and hands-on learning experiences that deepen their understanding of their role as supporters of children and their surrounding communities.
• Evaluations are conducted objectively and accurately, ensuring students can assess their own understanding and achievements while gaining insights into their future learning paths.