Kyoto Seika University has three policies on the management of educational activities: a diploma policy, a curriculum policy, and an admissions policy.
Educational Policies at Kyoto Seika University
Purpose of the Undergraduate Program (Article 1 of the Academic Regulations)
Undergraduate programs at Kyoto Seika aim to impart a broad range of knowledge, research and teach profound learning and arts, and build character so that graduates can become better members of society.
Educational Objectives (Our Vision for Graduates)
Kyoto Seika aims to shape individuals who can think from a global perspective. With a firm grounding in the liberal arts, our students collaborate with a diverse range of people and desire to create a better society, expressing and applying new values to address various issues in the world.
Diploma Policy
1. Knowledge & Understanding
Knowledge and understanding to consider issues from broad and multifaceted perspectives
2. Creative Thinking & Observation
Creative thinking skills to devise new cultures and values
3. Skills & Expression
Adaptability to apply expertise in an ever-changing society
4. Diverse Perspective & Collaboration
Collaborative skills to tackle social issues from a global perspective
5. Interests & Action
Ability to act independently to create a better society
Curriculum Policy
Kyoto Seika systematically organizes its general education courses and faculty-specific courses, offering classes that combine lectures, seminars, practicums, and other methods as appropriate in order to achieve the mission of our diploma policy.
Our curriculum system is clearly shown in our course numbering and curriculum map.
1. Educational Content
(1) General education courses
General education courses cover a wide range of academic fields to cultivate the attitude of a free individual living in society while valuing each person’s expertise. Specifically, these courses consist of an introductory program, minor courses, a practical social skills development program, and career courses in addition to creative subjects, global subjects, and liberal arts subjects.
(2) Faculty-specific courses
Faculty-specific courses consist of common subjects and specialized subjects. Both types of subjects are organized systematically to enable students to acquire core skills and expertise in specialized fields, develop a proactive and independent attitude, and cultivate the ability to apply these skills in a comprehensive manner.
2. Educational Methodologies
(1) Kyoto Seika implements educational methodologies that incorporate active learning perspectives in order to develop students’ independence.
(2) Course content is designed to