Education Philosophy and Policies of Sojo University Graduate School
Education Philosophy
In the foundation spirit of “health, virtue, and intelligence,” Sojo University Graduate School instills students with broad and deep knowledge by building on their achievements in education in their undergraduate programs. The Graduate School also allows students to acquire both basic and advanced expertise and skills based on our diversified academic research program, and fosters in them the capability to assume professions that require research capabilities in specialized fields and a high level of expertise.
Admission Policy (policy for acceptance of enrolled students)
To put the education philosophy into practice, Sojo University Graduate School seeks individuals who are equipped with the basic knowledge and practical skills in specialized fields of “lives and living,” a willingness to explore new fields with broad knowledge, creativity, and unique ideas as well as a sense of internationalism and strong ethics.
Curriculum Policy (policy for organization/implementation of curricula)
In accordance with the education philosophy, Sojo University Graduate School organizes curricula according to the following policy. We develop the capabilities to appropriately position one’s research in the specialized field, discuss its achievements and purpose at a high level, and establish a cooperation system as necessary. We also develop the capabilities to have an insight into the nature of things and deepen one’s research, view research with a strong responsibility and a high sense of ethics, and to critically consider human beings and our co-existence with nature.
In the master's programs in particular, we foster research capabilities in specialized fields and highly specialized capabilities as a professional. Furthermore, in the doctoral programs, we foster independent researchers who can be active internationally and individuals with leadership in various specialized fields.
Diploma Policy (policy for granting degrees)
To those who have stayed in the school for a predetermined period, taken courses of education programs that are set according to the curriculum policy of the graduate school, acquired credits equal to or more than the credits set as the standard, and passed the academic dissertation examinations and tests, we grant academic degrees. In academic dissertation examinations and tests, papers are assessed based on whether they have an academic purpose, novelty, creativity and value in application of the corresponding research, whether the degree applicant is equipped with the ability to accelerate the research, ability to theoretically explain the research achievements, a wide range of expertise related to the research field, and a sense of ethics in academic research as well as other standards. Those who have made significant advancement in study and research are allowed to complete the graduate school course by shortening the period of attendance at school.
Policies of Graduate School of Engineering
Admission Policy (policy for acceptance of enrolled students)
We seek individuals who are eligible for the Admission Policy of Sojo University Graduate School and are equipped with consideration, cooperativeness, and sufficient communication ability.
Curriculum Policy (policy for organization/implementation of curricula)
In accordance with the curriculum policy of Sojo University Graduate School, we provide education to foster professionals who need to be equipped with research capabilities and highly specialized capabilities in the specialized engineering fields of “lives and living.”
Diploma Policy (policy for granting degrees)
In accordance with the diploma policy of Sojo University Graduate School, we grant graduate degrees.
Policies of Graduate School of Art
Admission Policy (policy for acceptance of enrolled students)
In accordance with the admission policy of Sojo University Graduate School, we seek individuals who are equipped with cooperativeness and sufficient communication ability.
Curriculum Policy (policy for organization/implementation of curricula)
In accordance with the curriculum policy of Sojo University Graduate School, we provide education to foster professionals who need to be equipped with the research capabilities and highly specialized capabilities in the specialized art fields.
Diploma Policy (policy for granting degrees)
In accordance with the diploma policy of Sojo University Graduate School, we grant graduate degrees.
Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Admission Policy (policy for acceptance of enrolled students)
We seek individuals who are eligible for the Admission Policy of Sojo University Graduate School, equipped with skills and sense in terms of medical science/pharmacy and sufficient communication ability, and who are eager to contribute to the advancement of pharmacological treatments.
Curriculum Policy (policy for organization/implementation of curricula)
We provide education to individuals who are eligible for the curriculum policy of Sojo University Graduate School to foster clinical pharmacists with leadership who can practice advanced pharmacological treatments as well as drug development researchers who are versed in clinical treatments.
Diploma Policy (policy for granting degrees)
In accordance with the diplomacy policy of Sojo University Graduate School, we grant doctoral (pharmacy) degrees.