Sub-Major Program
The sub-major program is an educational program where, in addition to the field of the main major (course/department), individuals systematically study in areas of personal interest. This allows them to acquire a broad range of shared and specialized knowledge and skills. At our university, we are implementing the following programs.
○Sub-Major Program for Challenge 21
Sub-Major Program for Challenge 21 aims to foster specialists with new perspectives based on their expertise by developing a common undergraduate curriculum that cultivates interdisciplinary thinking, and encouraging students to study independently and become self-reliant. There are six courses (Arts, Education, Laws, Economics, Science, and Design).
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/ja/faculty/program/challenge21
○Sub-Major Program for Informatics and Degital Technology
Sub-Major Program for Informatics and Degital Technology was established with the aim of fostering a IT/digital human resources that transcends the boundaries between the humanities and sciences. It provides a broad range of knowledge and practical skills, from the fundamentals to the applications of information science and digital fields, and equips students with the skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities to apply these technologies to their own areas of expertise. Additionally, through these studies, the program aims to develop professionals who understand the social and ethical aspects of informatics and digital fields, as well as the concept of openness, such as open source, and can apply their value in the real world. An open badge can be obtained as proof of completion certification in three stages based on the number of credits earned from the designated program courses and the achievement of the goals.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/ja/faculty/program/sub-major-informatics/
○Sub-Major Program for Humanities and Social Sciences
Sub-Major Program for Humanities and Social Sciences involves the participation of the four humanities faculties (School of Letters, School of Education, School of Law and School of Economics), as well as the Department of Architecture in the School of Engineering. This program systematically provides access to the accumulated intellectual assets of each faculty, allowing students not only to delve deeply into the specialized knowledge within their own faculty but also to gain intellectual breadth in the fields of the humanities and social sciences beyond the boundaries of their respective faculties. The program starts in the second year, when students begin their major education in their respective departments, and is divided into “cross-disciplinary” and “specialized field” categories, with multiple programs available for eachcategory.
https://commons.kyushu-u.ac.jp/sub-major/
○Graduate Program of Interdisciplinary Policy Analysis and Design
The The Graduate Program of Interdisciplinary Policy Analysis and Design is a sub-major program aimed at constructing models for research and training that address real-world challenges beyond the confines of specific disciplines. Based on the philosophy of “scientific support for the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of strategies for problem-solving”, the program envisions researchers and highly specialized professionals with a broad range of expertise who can contribute directly to society. The goal is to cultivate individuals capable of envisioning the future society, engaging in collaborative problem-solving and decision-making across various domains, and participating in the formulation and design of policies.Especially, we aim to cultivate individuals who can serve as intermediaries, bridging the gap between academic disciplines and societal challenges, and facilitating on-the-ground problem-solving. These individuals, often referred to as “middle persons”, play a crucial role in connecting academia with real-world problem-solving.
https://gipad.kyushu-u.ac.jp/english/
○EU Studies Diploma Program (EU-DPs)
This European Union Studies Diploma Program (EU-DPs) offered by the EU center is an interdisciplinary and unique educational program for EU studies. Through this program, one can gain a broad and in-depth understanding of the European Union, which has pursued the development of economic and social progress through regional integration. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including the history, philosophy, and science and technology underlying this integration.