About various policies Basic information about the university

Diploma Policy (Diploma Policy)

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At Josai International University, based on the university's founding spirit of `` character development through learning'' and our educational philosophy of ``developing character as people who live in an international society,'' we provide the necessary credits in accordance with the course requirements of each faculty and department. A bachelor's degree will be awarded if the following conditions are met after the required completion period has been met.

　
- Students will be able to acquire and utilize the knowledge and normative judgment required of working adults.
- You will be able to utilize the specialized knowledge and skills you have acquired based on your logical and critical thinking and judgment skills.
- Students will acquire the tolerance to accept different values and the ability to express themselves, and will be able to cooperate and collaborate towards building a sustainable society.
- Able to proactively discover issues and take action to solve them in international society, local communities, industry, etc.
- Through lifelong self-improvement, one can demonstrate a desire for self-realization and take action.
Based on this university-wide policy, policies for each faculty and department will be determined separately.

Graduate
Based on the founding spirit of our university, "character development through learning," and our educational philosophy of "Developing character as a person living in an international community," Josai International University University Graduate School awards master's or doctoral degrees to students who have acquired the necessary credits in accordance with the course registration regulations of each Research school, met the required number of years to complete the program, and met the following criteria:

　
- Students will be able to acquire a wide range of specialized knowledge and skills as well as interdisciplinary perspectives, and demonstrate their ability to explain and lead in society.
- Based on a deep understanding of humanity, you will be able to demonstrate creative and critical thinking and conceptual abilities, and take action to solve social issues.
- Students will be able to demonstrate leadership in a proactive and collaborative manner based on a fair perspective, and will be able to contribute to international society, local communities, industry, etc.
Based on this university-wide policy, each Research school and department will determine its own policy separately.

Curriculum Policy (curriculum policy)

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At Josai International University, we systematically organize the necessary subjects in each faculty and department, and provide classes that appropriately combine lectures, exercises, experiments, practical training, etc., as an educational curriculum that achieves the learning outcomes set forth in Diploma Policy I will do it.

　
- As liberal arts that integrate the arts and sciences, we will establish a group of common foundation subjects for all faculties in order to acquire a wide range of knowledge, new literacy, and comprehensive insight.
- Aiming to enrich student life and social life after graduation, develop awareness that contributes to sustainable career development and lifelong learning, and acquire independent and autonomous learning methods, we offer a group of career development subjects including portfolio creation. Install.
- A group of area of expertise subjects will be established in order to systematically acquire the foundation (bachelor's specialized skills) for deep study of specialized fields.
Based on this university-wide policy, policies for each faculty/department, including the subject groups necessary to achieve educational goals, are determined separately.

Graduate
At Josai International University University Graduate School, we systematically organize the subjects required for each Research school as part of our educational curriculum to achieve the learning outcomes set out in Diploma Policy, and offer classes that appropriately combine lectures, seminars, and other activities.

　
- In order to acquire Research skills necessary for a smooth start to Research activities at the graduate school, introductory and fundamental courses will be provided.
- Specialized courses are offered to help students acquire the interdisciplinary perspective, research, planning, and execution skills necessary for carrying out Research in area of expertise.
- In order to equip students with the creative and expressive abilities to complete their Research results in the form of a area of expertise dissertation, we offer seminar courses and Research guidance courses.
- Special lecture courses will be established to allow students to come into contact with cutting-edge Research results in specialized fields and to acquire creative and critical thinking skills.
- We will present an academic assessment plan based on the assessment policy, and measure and evaluate the acquisition status of the abilities indicated in the degree awarding policy and the level of achievement associated with growth as a graduate student.
Based on this university-wide policy, each Research school will determine its own policies regarding educational content, teaching methods, and educational evaluation.

Admissions Policy (admission policy)

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1. Character profile that Josai International University is looking for
We are looking for people who sympathize with Josai International University 's founding spirit and educational policy, and who fit any of the following criteria. To this end, we will implement a variety of selection methods.

　
- People who want to contribute to international society, local communities, industry, etc.
- People who want to acquire the education and specialized knowledge and skills that society demands
- People who want to actively communicate with others in a society where diverse cultures and values coexist.

2. Basic policy for admission selection
In order to embody our admission policy, we will conduct the following entrance exams.

　

Comprehensive selection
Applicants are those who sympathize with the educational objectives of the relevant faculty and department and are motivated to demonstrate their qualities and abilities at our university.

School recommendation selection (designated schools, open recruitment system)
Those who meet the standards required by our university and who are recommended by the school principal etc. will be eligible.

General selection
Applicants are those who are sympathetic to the educational objectives of the relevant faculty and department and have the qualifications and abilities to do so.

Entrance exam using common university entrance test
This course is aimed at those who have taken the common university entrance test and are applying to our university.

special selection

Applicants are working adults, foreign nationals, or returning students who have the qualifications and abilities to understand and empathize with the educational objectives of the relevant faculty/department.
- Selection of working adults
- Selection for working adults (Faculty Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Department of Clinical Pharmacy)
- Foreign student selection
- Returnee student selection
Transfer entrance examination
- Applicants are those who demonstrate understanding and empathy for the educational objectives of the relevant faculty and department, and who have the qualifications and abilities to do so.
- 3. Things to learn before enrolling
  
  Please acquire the basic academic skills necessary for acquiring specialized knowledge and skills after entering our university, as well as the basic communication skills for collaborative learning. Also, please be interested in events in international society and acquire high ethical standards and a global perspective.
Graduate
- 1. Character profile that Josai International University is looking for
  Josai International University Graduate School broadly welcomes the following people who understand the school's founding spirit of `` character development through learning'' and its educational philosophy of ``forming characters as people who live in an international society,'' and who sympathize with the educational policy of our graduate school. I ask.
  
  　
  
  Master's Course
  - Those who have basic knowledge equivalent to that of a bachelor's degree in their field of Research and who can independently work to further deepen and improve that knowledge in a specialized field.
  - People who understand Research ethics
  - Those who have a strong desire to inquire into their own Research field and are able to set their own Research topic
  - Those who can express their Research topic and contents accurately in oral presentations and papers.
  - People who can use their Research results to solve social problems and find value in contributing to the development of society.
  - A person who can become a leader in a global society where different values exist, and who can find value in living together and helping people grow.
  doctoral course
  - Those who have specialized knowledge equivalent to completing a master's course in their own Research field, and who are proactive in further deepening and improving that knowledge, and who are motivated to compile a dissertation.
  - A person who has the language skills necessary to write a dissertation
  - People who understand Research ethics
  - Those who have a strong desire to inquire into their field of Research, can set original Research questions, and are expected to be able to compile a logical dissertation.
  - People who can give oral presentations at academic conferences and write papers on their own Research topics
  - People who can find value in proactively publishing their Research results and contributing to the development of academia.
  - People who can use their Research results to solve social problems and find value in contributing to the development of society.
  - A person who can become a leader in a global society where different values exist, and who can find value in living together and helping people grow.

2. Basic policy for admission selection

In order to realize our admission policy, we will conduct the following entrance examinations. We will comprehensively examine and evaluate the knowledge, expertise, aptitude and motivation required for Research Research, in accordance with the educational objectives of Research school and department to which the candidate is applying.

　

Domestic general selection
This system is available to outstanding individuals who demonstrate an understanding and sympathy for the educational objectives of Research school and department to which they are applying, and who possess the necessary qualities and Research capabilities.

International student domestic selection
This system is open to international students who understand and sympathize with the educational objectives of Research school and major they are applying for, and who possess the necessary qualifications and Research capabilities.

Selection of working adults
This system is open to working adults who understand and sympathize with the educational objectives of Research school and major they are applying for, and who have the necessary qualifications, Research ability, and work experience.

Policy regarding internal quality assurance

Josai International University University strives to improve the standard of its education and Research, and strives to ensure the quality of its education and Research in accordance with the following policies in order to realize its founding spirit, educational philosophy, educational goals, medium-term plan, and the educational and Research objectives of its faculties and Research schools.

Develop an organizational structure for internal quality assurance at our university.
In order to continuously improve and reform our educational Research activities, we will conduct university-wide self-assessment and evaluation and periodically publish the progress of improvements.
In order to fulfill our responsibility to society, we will disclose information on the current state of our university and the educational Research achievements of our full-time faculty on our website and in our university profile.
We will strive to ensure that our university staff are thoroughly aware of compliance.
FD and SD will be carried out on a regular basis in order to raise awareness and improve the quality of university staff.

Management policy

Josai International University strives to operate the university smoothly in accordance with the following policies, in order to realize its founding spirit, educational philosophy, medium-term plan, etc.

The university will operate with a focus on sustainable development based on a clear decision-making process and a system of authority and responsibility.
Based on the university's regulations, etc., strive for transparent, fair, and functional management and operations.
We will regularly provide administrative staff with training that contributes to improving their qualifications and professional abilities related to university management, and strive to build and expand a system that allows them to engage in sound university management and sustainable improvement and reform.
In order to enrich and develop our education and Research, we will strive to strengthen and stabilize our financial base and ensure sound financial management.

Policy for improving the education and Research environment

Josai International University University will strive to systematically improve and expand its facilities and equipment in accordance with the following policies in order to realize its founding spirit, educational philosophy, educational goals, medium-term plans, and the educational and Research objectives of its faculties and Research schools.

After giving due consideration to the scale and characteristics of the curriculum, we will strive to maintain safe and sanitary school grounds, school buildings, and classrooms, and to expand the information and communication environment.
In order to contribute to the learning of our students and the educational Research activities of our faculty, we will strive to operate a library that meets an appropriate standard of collections, academic information services, individual and group study rooms, etc.
In addition to providing faculty members with Research funds and Research appropriate for their educational and Research activities and ensuring that they have time to devote to Research, we will strive to expand our Research support system by helping them acquire competitive funds, providing Research grants, and offering teaching assistantships, etc.
We will establish various regulations regarding Research ethics based on relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines, and strive to build and expand a compliance system.

Policy regarding international education

In accordance with its founding principles and educational philosophy, Josai International University University strives to cultivate talented individuals who have an international perspective and mindset and who can thrive in an increasingly globalized society, striving to achieve the educational goals, mid-term objectives, and educational and Research objectives of its faculties and Research schools.

On our multicultural campus, we aim to enable international students and other students from a variety of backgrounds to understand and respect different cultures and values through dialogue and collaboration, and to demonstrate their independence and ability to communicate in the international community.
We aim to diversify learning opportunities by utilizing the quarter system, and through exchange programs and JEAP study abroad programs in collaboration with overseas partner schools, short-term training, joint projects, online classes, online exchanges, etc., students can learn foreign languages and area of expertise. Strengthen and expand learning.
We will actively accept international students, provide a variety of opportunities to promote understanding of Japan, and promote mutual exchange within the university to create a global environment befitting an international university.
In both sending and accepting students, we will actively utilize online methods to provide multifaceted learning, guidance, information provision, etc., and achieve sustainable visualization of learning outcomes and quality assurance.
Contribute to the internationalization of local communities by collaborating with local communities and jointly implementing international events, Japanese language education programs, etc.
We will create an even more fulfilling international educational environment by building an overseas alumni network for graduating international students and maintaining a university-wide database related to international exchange.

Policy regarding student support

Josai International University University strives to improve its student support system and educational environment in accordance with the following policies in order to realize its founding spirit, educational philosophy, educational goals, medium-term plan, and the educational and Research objectives of its faculties and Research schools.

In order to support students financially, we will develop and enhance scholarship systems, tuition fee reduction/exemption systems, etc., and realize their effective operation by thoroughly disseminating them to students.
In order to support students in their studies, faculty and staff will work together to develop a system for academic guidance and comprehensive counseling, and to create a student living environment that takes student diversity into consideration.
We will develop and enhance support systems for extracurricular activities that are useful for students in fostering interpersonal relationships, and clearly position them as quasi-regular education based on the university's responsibility.
Issues related to student enrollment will be regularly understood and analyzed, and related parties will work together to provide prompt and courteous support in a way that is close to each student.

Career education policy

As students at IUU, we aim to acquire a global perspective, rich knowledge, and high ethical standards through study and practice at our university, and cultivate human resources who can respect each other and work together in a multicultural society.
Through the three pillars of human resource development (international education, community-based education, and career formation education), we will help students acquire the qualities and basic skills necessary for working in the international society, local communities, and industry.
By making full use of the university's educational resources and environment, including regular and semi-regular education ^*, we foster the "power of individuality," "creativity," and "willingness to take on challenges" that can respond to diverse cultures and values.
Through the advisor system, faculty members work closely with students from their first year onwards to help them grow and provide appropriate guidance.
We support students in their self-understanding, career development, and job hunting in order to help each student realize their vision of the future.

Semi-curricular education: extracurricular volunteer activities, career education in a broad sense, club activities, circle activities, etc.

Policy regarding social cooperation and social contribution

Josai International University University will utilize its educational and Research resources and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to contribute to the sustainable development of society, thereby enhancing its significance as a "regional knowledge hub" and striving to expand its core functions as a comprehensive university bearing the word "international" in its name.

Based on high ethical standards, we aim to provide cutting-edge education that meets the needs of the local and international community, and to promote and support Research that leads to regional revitalization and industrial innovation.
We will strive to strengthen collaboration between industry, academia, and government, taking into account the characteristics of each campus, as well as collaboration with overseas partner institutions, and will give back appropriately to society by proactively disseminating the results of our education and Research.
We provide lifelong education and a community where people can learn from each other to help people lead healthy and fulfilling lives, and carry out multifaceted activities that contribute to local community development and human development.
By promoting community-based education and providing opportunities for regional academic co-creation to address regional development and issue resolution, we will contribute to sustainable urban development that utilizes the resources of our university and the community.

Our university's desired image of faculty and organizational policy for the faculty organization

In order to realize the founding spirit, educational philosophy, educational goals, mid-term objectives, and educational and Research objectives of the faculties and Research schools, Josai International University University will organize a faculty organization that has the following abilities and qualities and is appropriate for the university's educational curriculum. In organizing the faculty organization, we will also pay attention to the expertise and internationality of the faculty, and will consider diversity to avoid significant bias in terms of age, gender, etc.

Strive to realize the university's founding spirit, educational philosophy, educational goals, mid-term plans, and educational and Research objectives of each faculty and Research school, and be enthusiastic about creating new educational value.
Have a history of activities, social background, and achievements as an educator, Research, or academic, and be capable of providing instruction and guidance in students' Research, research, and daily life, and strive to improve these abilities.
Applicants must have an appropriate international background, experience, and achievements as an educational staff member of our university who promotes international education.
To achieve results in education Research in accordance with the university's policies, to strive to enhance the university's social standing and reputation, and to fulfill the social responsibilities of university members.
Cooperate and contribute to the management of the University and the Corporation, strive to strengthen relationships with society and support organizations, and contribute sustainably to the development of the University and the Corporation.

Policies regarding initiatives for SDGs

Based on our founding principles and educational philosophy, Josai International University University strives to achieve our educational goals, mid-term objectives, and the educational and Research objectives of our faculties and graduate Research, while linking them to the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) common to all of humanity.

All members of our university will learn from each other, stimulate each other, deepen our understanding of the SDGs, and strive to carry out our daily activities based on the philosophy of "leaving no one behind."
We will set goals for education, Research, social contribution, etc. that are linked to the SDGs, and disseminate the results widely both inside and outside the university.
We will continuously share the results of our efforts towards SDGs with the university, the local community, businesses, etc., and strive to collaborate to solve new issues.
We will strive to expand the university-wide system and environment related to SDGs initiatives, and contribute to the realization of a society that emphasizes diversity and inclusion.

Basic principles for formulating the three policies

Based on the founding spirit and educational philosophy of the university, Josai International University has established the following three basic policies (hereinafter referred to as the "Policy"): the Diploma Policy (DP: Graduation Certificate/ Diploma Policy), the Curriculum Policy (CP: Curriculum Policy), and the Admission Policy (AP: Admissions Policy). It shall be formulated based on the following.

1. Policy for formulation

It is formulated to reflect the educational and Research objectives set out in the school regulations, based on the university's founding spirit and educational philosophy.
It will be formulated to be consistent and coherent, and its content and expression will be such that it can be fully understood by the various parties interested in the University.
It will be the basis of our educational activities, and will be at the center of our self-examination and internal quality assurance activities regarding education, and we will carry out any necessary reviews to improve the quality of education.

2. Unit of formulation
The policy will be formulated by the university and graduate school at the university level, by department at Research level, and by major at the graduate school level (hereafter referred to as "department"). Furthermore, policies will be formulated in a consistent manner, from the university-wide policy to policies for each department, etc.

3. Basic Concept

Diploma Policy
It is a basic policy that determines what abilities students must have acquired to be recognized for graduation and awarded degrees, and it also sets the goals for students' learning outcomes.
Curriculum Policy
This is a basic policy that stipulates what kind of curriculum and class format* will be organized, what kind of educational content and methods will be implemented, and how learning outcomes will be evaluated in order to achieve the diploma policy. *Lectures and exercises, experiments, practical training and practical skills, graduation theses, graduation Research, graduation projects, etc.
Admissions Policy
This is a basic policy that determines how to admit students, based on the educational content based on the Diploma Policy and Curriculum Policy, and indicates the learning outcomes expected of the admitted students.

4. Other
In order to visualize the learning outcomes of students as specified in the diploma policy, and to verify the educational outcomes based on that and improve the education of our university, we will formulate an assessment policy as a guideline for comprehensive and multifaceted evaluation of educational outcomes at each level: the institution level (university as a whole), the course level (department and major), and the subject level (each class).Reviews will also be conducted based on this policy.

Institutional (university-wide) level
Assess the progress of learning outcomes throughout all university activities.
Course (department/major) level
Assess the achievement of learning outcomes throughout the entire course.
Subject (each class) level
Assess the progress of learning outcomes for each subject.