School of Human Welfare Studies

Contributing to improving the quality of human life and society by providing them with solutions

The School of Human Welfare Studies aims to prepare individuals who contribute to improving the quality of human life and society by providing them with solutions to problems related to mankind, society, and their transactions. To this end, the School of Human Welfare Studies is strongly committed to becoming the “center of practical science” through its rigorous research and academic programs.
The academic programs at the School of Human Welfare Studies aim to educate professionals and citizens who will contribute to society and act upon the School’s philosophy, which emphasizes: Compassion – nurturing generous understanding of others; Comprehensiveness – fostering flexible and holistic views; and Competence – developing advanced problem-solving skills to address various social welfare and health issues.

The School of Human Welfare Studies is composed of 3 departments: Department of Social Work, Department of Social Organization Development, and Department of Holistic Human Sciences. Each department offers unique research and academic programs related to their respective areas of study. In addition, courses shared by the three departments foster the School’s solidarity.

Unique Features of the School

• Offering specialized courses common to the three departments
• Promotion of interdisciplinary learning
• Practical education in a variety of settings
• Offering “Japanese Sign Language” as a language education subject