SHOKEI GAKUIN UNIVERSITY

Department of the Scientific Study of Children
Characteristics of Learning

Characteristics of Learning

Extend the field of expertise of each student

Away from the acquisition of a qualification of nursery/preschool teacher, students can extend their field of interests with rich curriculum of music, art and design, and physical expression.

Substantial environment and events program for music education

Based on SGU’s famed history and traditions of music education, students can study a range of music subjects, including piano, vocal training, and orchestral music from enrollment through to graduation.

Exciting subjects to learn art activities

For infants, expressing something in drawing or object makes them feel like being an artist. Students will learn how to support children to enjoy substantial art activities.

Various approach to physical expression

There are many traditional culture and play in Japan. Through learning traditional play and dance, students can acquire power of expression and skills to teach children.

Substantial subject offerings that take advantage of the natural environment

The University grounds feature rich natural environments in undeveloped woodlands and a biotope, where various creatures such as the great purple emperor, Japan’s national butterfly, the Japanese green pheasant, Japan’s national bird, serows, and owls live. Students will undertake environment study that includes the ecology of these animals and plants and their protection.

Education that integrates theory and practice

The full-time lecturers have been active in various fields such as childcare, education, welfare, and psychology. With lessons based on teachers’ abundant experiences, students can delve deeply into the study of theory and practice.

Major Initiatives

Special Course for Public Nursery Teachers

The Department offers a special course for students who want to become public nursery teachers.

Qualifications/Certifications

  • Class I Teacher’s Certificate for Kindergarten
  • Nursery Teacher License
  • Child Guidance Officer Qualification

Career Path

  • Kindergarten
  • Nursery School
  • Certified Centers for Early Childhood Education and Care
  • Child Welfare Institution
  • Welfare Support Institution (Citizen’s Group, NPO, Government)
  • Child-related Industry (Children’s Clothes, Publishing, etc.)