●Challenge 21

Challenge 21 involves the development of interdepartmental education with the purpose of improving multi-disciplinary studies and internationalization, and thereby contributing to the development of autonomous and independent learning by students, and the training of specialists with new perspectives on their own disciplines. There are two courses, one in “Multi-Disciplinary Studies” and the other in “International Studies.”

The “Multi-Disciplinary” course consists of six areas – humanities, education, law, economics, science and design. Students who meet the conditions for graduation from their own department can take additional courses offered by other departments, in order to acquire specializations other than their own area of studies.

The International Course consists of an exchange program and short-term language program held at a university overseas. After returning to Japan, the students continue to study alongside international students on courses provided by the International Student Center, enabling them to improve their international perspectives.

Students considered to have met the conditions for completing these courses will receive a “Challenge 21 Completion Certificate” in addition to the degree awarded to them by their own department, upon graduation.

○Challenge 21 course attributes