The study of human behavior is a boundless field.

Kanazawa University’s School of Humanities tries to understand the nature of human behavior, thinking and creation through studies in such areas as thought, history, culture and language. These studies cover diverse subjects, ranging from psychology to field culturology, human science, historical culturology and linguistic culturology.

Flexibility and a wide range of choices

We have established five courses and fifteen areas of specialization in order to produce generalists with a comprehensive, interdisciplinary outlook. Students decide on their course and special field of study when they move up to their second year; and the introduction of the sub-major system and a wider choice of options ensure that they will receive an education that meets their research aspirations and life plans.

Introduction of the Courses

• Course of Psychology
• Course of Human Sciences
• Course of Field Study of Cultures
• Course of History

• Course of Linguistics sand Literature

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Preparing of legal and policy professionals

The School of Law aims to provide the future generation of legal and policy professionals with the academic skills and global awareness so that students are fully prepared to excel in confronting the competitive demands of contemporary society.

Aims of academic programs

The School of Law consists of three courses:
the Public Law and Policy Course aims to train professionals for the public sector, the Business Law Course aims to train professionals who will be heavily involved in corporate legal affairs, and the Course of Advanced Legal Studies aims to train highly-specialized professionals and researchers concerned with jurisprudence.

Introduction of the Courses

• The Course of Public Law and Policy Studies
• The Course of Business Law Studies

• The Course of Advanced Legal Studies

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Flexible, systematic courses

Breaking down its vast subject area into regional, national and international society, the School of Economics tackles various complicated issues from the following three angles: 1. economic theory and policy, 2. management studies and information science, and 3. comparative studies of economic systems throughout the world. A thorough education in the economic and sociological knowledge required to deal with these issues is provided in the corresponding three courses (Economic Theory and Policy, Business Administration and Information, and Comparative Studies of Social and Economic Systems).

Small-group instruction

An important feature of the School of Economics is its consistent use of small classes to facilitate the development of professional skills. Meticulous instruction ensures that practical research and study skills, knowledge about policy evaluation and policy-making, and data processing skills are enhanced, and that students are trained to become talented professionals who possess these skills.

Introduction of the Courses

• Economic Theory and Policy Course
• Business Administration and Information Course

• Comparative Studies of Social and Economic Systems Course

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Practical training for actual classroom issues

In a nutshell, the School of Teacher Education is a place where teachers are systematically and methodically trained for various kinds of schools, such as elementary, junior high and special needs schools. By building upon what was achieved in the Faculty of Education and further enriching the pedagogical content, we aim to train teachers who can deal appropriately with the various issues that arise in an actual classroom.

Focus on child-centered learning

In addition to specialized knowledge and techniques, the ability to understand children and support their personal growth is essential if one is to impart to them the significance and joy of the act of learning or foster a healthy view of the world. The training we provide stresses such practical teaching skills.

Introduction of the Courses

• Course in Educational Science
• Course in Curriculum Studies

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Development that fosters wellbeing and security

Regional Development Studies represent a cutting-edge research area that seeks the wellbeing of each individual living in regional areas. Health, welfare, the environment and culture are essential themes with regard to people’s happiness. Our aim is to train students to be leaders who will foster a society where everyone can enjoy an active and secure life, as well as to be educated citizens with wide-ranging knowledge who can contribute to the region with a sense of joy and responsibility.

Training effective leaders for the future

Kanazawa University’s School of Regional Development Studies represents a unique field of study that stresses practical regional involvement. It draws upon current and past learning to produce a new educational research system that corresponds to the needs of the times, and fosters the knowledge and dynamism required to produce individuals and a society that harmonize nature and culture.

Introduction of the Courses

• Welfare Management Course
• Environmental Coexistence Course
• Regional Planning Course

• Health and Sport Science Course

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Training students to be true cosmopolitans

In the increasingly globalized 21st century, our objective is to train students to become true cosmopolitans with an insight into international society and the ability to “coexist flexibly” with other cultures. We produce graduates with excellent communication skills, who have an interest in and desire to explore other countries and cultures, and who will play an active role in international affairs in the future.

A multifaceted, comprehensive approach

The School of International Studies is a new school that was established to address the challenge of understanding other cultures and coexisting with. The following five courses have been created with the aim of deepening students' understanding of Japan and international society through the use of a multifaceted, comprehensive approach: International Society, Japan and Japanese Language Education, Asia, United States and United Kingdom and Europe.

Introduction of the Courses

• Global Studies Course
• Japanese Studies Course
• Asian Studies Course

• American-British Studies Course
• European Studies Course

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