4-year Degree “Course Road Map” for E-Track International Relations Major, Sub-field “Global Governance”
Categories(A) General Education(B) Major Courses in Global Governance Field

Cr.

International Relations in the Age of AI

4

Cr.

8th
Semester
Total

Total

7th
SemesterInternational Relations of China
Transitional Justice
Total(C) Related Major Courses

4(D) Special Program

Total

4

Total

Cr.

International Relations of South Asia

4

Cr.

Cumulative
Credits

4

124/1248

118/124

Semester
Credits

Cumulative
Credits

16

110/12418

96/124

Total
4

Total

Semester
Credits4

Total

Educational Objectives in 4th Year
(1) Obtain broad knowledge about International Relations, in general, and Global Governance, in particular(2) Make sure that you have met the academic standard stipulated in Diploma Policy(3) Obtain information on the job market
Educational Objectives in 7th Semester(A) Make sure that you have taken 16 credits from the Liberal Arts category.
(B) Take at least 1 seminar.
(C) Take advanced course.
(D) Take Internship or Volunteer if not yet done so.

Educational Objectives in 8th Semester(A) Make sure that you have taken 16 credits from the Liberal Arts category.
(B) Take at least 1 seminar.
(C) Take advanced courses, if necessary(D) Take Internship or Volunteer if not yet done so.

Categories(A) General Education(B) Major Courses in Global Governance Field

Cr.

International Development
International Environmental Policy
International Integration

4
4
4

Cr.

6th
Semester

Total
5th

Total
International Organization
International Relations of Europe
Qualitative Research Methods

Semester

Total

12

Cr.

Chinese Politics in Comparative Perspective
War and Peace in East Asia
International Relations of Asia-Pacific

12
4
4
4

Total

(C) Related Major Courses(D) Special Program

4

Total
International Relations of Europe
International Relations of Southeast Asia
International Relations of the Middle East

4

Total
Internship

2

4

Total

4

Educational Objectives in 3rd Year
(1) Broaden your perspectives by taking advanced courses (300 level)(2) Become familiarized with the literature and major debates in your subfield(3) Prepare yourself for future employment by doing internship or engaging in volunteer activities
Educational Objectives in 5th Semester(A) Make sure that you have taken 16 credits from the Liberal Arts category.
(B) Take at least 3 courses from the Global Governance field.
(C) Take at least 1 course from the related major field.
(D) Take Internship if you plan to work after graduation.

Cr.

Educational Objectives in 6th Semester(A) Make sure that you have taken 16 credits from the Liberal Arts category.
(B) Take at least 3 courses from the Global Governance field(C) Take at least 1 course from the related major field(D) Take Internship if you failed to take it in the 5th semester.

Total

2

Categories(A) General Education

Cr.

4th
Semester(B) Major Courses in Global Governance Field

Cr.

Global Sociology
Human Rights
International Law

4
4
4

Total

Total

3rd

International Politics
Political Theory
Understanding Globalization

Semester
Total(C) Related Major Courses
Comparative Culture
Comparative Politics
International Political Economy

12International Security
Maritime Security and Ocean Governance
Political Economy of Development

12(D) Special Program

Cr.

4
4
Total

4
4
4
Total

Cr.

8

Semester
Credits

Cumulative
Credits

20

78/12418

58/124

Semester
Credits

Cumulative
Credits

20

40/12420

20/124

Total
Career Experience Practicum

2

4
Total

4

Total

2

Educational Objectives in 2nd Year
(1) Begin taking major courses at 200 levels (core courses)(2) Make sure that you take variety of courses across the program, not only from your own subfield(3) Try to understand the key concepts, approaches, and theories of International Relations
Educational Objectives in 3rd Semester(A) Make sure that you have taken 16 credits from the Liberal Arts category.
(B) Take at least 3 courses from the Global Governance field.
(C) Take at least 1 course from the related major field(D) Take Career Experience Practicum if you are interested in doing internships in the 3 rd or 4th year.

Educational Objectives in 4th Semester(A) Make sure that you have taken 16 credits from the Liberal Arts category.
(B) Take at least 3 courses from the Global Governance field.
(C) Take at least 1 course from the related major field(D) Take Career Experience Practicum if you are interested in doing internships in the 3 rd or 4th year.

Categories(A) General Education
2ndSemesterCr.

Academic Composition II
Principles of Political Science
World Economy
Other Liberal Arts Courses

Cr.

(C) Related Major Courses

Cr.

(D) Special Program

Cr.

4
4
4
8
Total

1st
Semester(B) Major Courses in Global Governance Field

Academic Composition I
Analytical Reading and Thinking
Elementary Japanese 1A
Elementary Japanese 1B
Introduction to International Relations

20

Total

Total

Total

4
4
4
4
4
Total

20

Total

Total

Total

Educational Objectives in 1st Year
(1) Enroll in general education courses.
(2) Obtain basic academic literacy skills that are essential for successfully completing course work and getting a degree.
(3) Acquire global perspectives and begin thinking about career objectives
Educational Objectives in 1st Semester(A) Take Academic Composition I, Analytical Reading and Thinking, Elementary Japanese 1A and 1B, and Introduction to
International Relations.
(B) & (C) You cannot take major courses.

Educational Objectives in 2nd Semester(A) Take Academic Composition II, Principles of Political Science or/and World Economy and one or two Liberal Arts courses.
(B) & (C) You cannot take major courses.

4-year Degree “Course Road Map” for E-Track International Relations Major, Sub-field “Culture and Society”(A) General Education

Cr.

8th
SemesterCategories
Cr.
(B) Major Courses in Culture and Society Field
Issues in Popular Culture
4

Total

Total

7th

Gender in International Relations
International Relations of Japan

Semester

Total
Educational Objectives in 4th Year
(1) Obtain broad knowledge about International Relations, in general, and Culture and Society, in particular(2) Make sure that you have met the academic standard stipulated in Diploma Policy(3) Obtain information on the job market

4(A) General Education

Cr.

SemesterInternational Relations of South Asia

Total

Total

Total

Cumulative
Credits
124/1248

120/124

Cr.

Semester
Credits
16

Cumulative
Credits
112/1242

18

96/124

Total
4

4

Total

4

Total

Total

12
4
4
4

12

Cr.

(D) Special Program

4

Total
International Relations of Europe
International Relations of Southeast Asia
International Relations of the Middle East

4

Total
Internship

4

Total

4

Educational Objectives in 3rd Year
(1) Broaden your perspectives by taking advanced courses (300 level)(2) Become familiarized with the literature and major debates in your subfield(3) Prepare yourself for future employment by doing internship or engaging in volunteer activities
Educational Objectives in 5th Semester(A) Make sure that you have taken 16 credits from the Liberal Arts category.
(B) Take at least 3 courses from the Culture and Society field.
(C) Take at least 1 course from the related major field(D) Take Internship if you plan to work after graduation

Semester
Credits
4

Cr.

Educational Objectives in 8th Semester(A) Make sure that you have taken 16 credits from the Liberal Arts category.
(B) Take at least 1 seminar.
(C) Take advanced courses, if necessary(D) Take Internship or Volunteer if not yet done so.

Contemporary Japanese Literature
Japanese Popular Culture
Japanese Society

Semester(D) Special Program

Total

Categories
Cr.
(B) Major Courses in Culture and Society Field(C) Related Major Courses
Media and Society in Japan
4
Chinese Politics in Comparative Perspective
Pre-modern Japanese Literature4
War and Peace in East Asia
Tourism: Analysis and Planning
4International Relations of Asia-Pacific

Total
5th

Cr.

4

Educational Objectives in 7th Semester(A) Make sure that you have taken 16 credits from the Liberal Arts category.
(B) Take at least 1 seminar.
(C) Take advanced course(D) Take Internship or Volunteer if not yet done so.

6th(C) Related Major Courses

Educational Objectives in 6th Semester(A) Make sure that you have taken 16 credits from the Liberal Arts category.
(B) Take at least 3 courses from the Culture and Society field.
(C) Take at least 1 course from the related major field(D) Take Internship if you failed to take it in the 5th semester.

Total

2

(A) General Education

Cr.

4th
SemesterCategories
Cr.
(B) Major Courses in Culture and Society Field(C) Related Major Courses
International Politics
4
International Law
Political Theory
4
Comparative Politics
Understanding Globalization
4
International Political Economy

Total

Total

3rd

Comparative Culture
Global Sociology
Human Rights

Semester

Total

Total

12
4
4
4

Cr.

Cr.

Semester
Credits
20

Cumulative
Credits
78/1242

18

58/124

Semester
Credits
20

Cumulative
Credits
40/12420

20/1244
4
Total

International Security
Maritime Security and Ocean Governance
Political Economy of Development

12(D) Special Program

8

Total
Career Experience Practicum

4

Total

4

Total

2

Educational Objectives in 2nd Year
(1) Begin taking major courses at 200 levels (core courses)(2) Make sure that you take variety of courses across the program, not only from your own subfield(3) Try to understand the key concepts, approaches, and theories of International Relations
Educational Objectives in 3rd Semester(A) Make sure that you have taken 16 credits from the Liberal Arts category.
(B) Take at least 3 courses from the Culture and Society field.
(C) Take at least 1 course from the related major field(D) Take Career Experience Practicum if you are interested in doing internships in the 3 rd or 4th year.

2nd
Semester(A) General Education
Academic Composition II
Principles of Political Science
World Economy
Other Liberal Arts Courses

Cr.

SemesterAcademic Composition I
Analytical Reading and Thinking
Elementary Japanese 1A
Elementary Japanese 1B
Introduction to International Relations

Categories
Cr.
(B) Major Courses in Culture and Society Field(C) Related Major Courses

Cr.

(D) Special Program

Cr.

4
4
4
8
Total

1st

Educational Objectives in 4th Semester(A) Make sure that you have taken 16 credits from the Liberal Arts category.
(B) Take at least 3 courses from the Culture and Society field.
(C) Take at least 2 courses from the related major field(D) Take Career Experience Practicum if you are interested in doing internships in the 3 rd or 4th year.

20

Total

Total

Total

4
4
4
4
4

Total 20
Total
Educational Objectives in 1st Year
(1) Enroll in general education courses.
(2) Obtain basic academic literacy skills that are essential for successfully completing course work and getting a degree.
(3) Acquire global perspectives and begin thinking about career objectives
Educational Objectives in 1st Semester(A) Take Academic Composition I, Analytical Reading and Thinking, Elementary Japanese 1A and 1B, and Introduction to
International Relations.
(B) & (C) You cannot take major courses.

Total

Total

Educational Objectives in 2nd Semester(A) Take Academic Composition II, Principles of Political Science or/and World Economy and one or two Liberal Arts courses.
(B) & (C) You cannot take major courses.

4-year Degree “Course Road Map” for E-Track International Relations Major, Sub-field “International Political Economy”(A) General Education

Cr.

8th
SemesterCategories
Cr.
(B) Major Courses in International Political
Economy Field
Resource Politics
4

Total

Total

7th

Critical Approaches to Development Politics
Political Development of Asia

Semester
Total(C) Related Major Courses

4Cr.

(D) Special Program

Total
Tourism: Analysis and Planning

Cr.

Semester
Credits

Cumulative
Credits

4

124/1248

120/124

Semester
Credits

Cumulative
Credits

16

112/12418

96/124

Total
4

4
Total

4

Total

4

Total

Educational Objectives in 4th Year
(1) Obtain broad knowledge about International Relations, in general, and International Political Economy, in particular(2) Make sure that you have met the academic standard stipulated in Diploma Policy(3) Obtain information on the job market
Educational Objectives in 7th Semester(A) Make sure that you have taken 16 credits from the Liberal Arts category.
(B) Take at least 1 seminar.
(C) Take advanced course(D) Take Internship or Volunteer if not yet done so.

(A) General Education

Cr.

6th
SemesterCategories
Cr.
(B) Major Courses in International Political(C) Related Major Courses
Economy Field
International Development
4
Chinese Politics in Comparative Perspective
International Environmental Policy
4
War and Peace in East Asia
International Integration
4
International Organization

Total
5th

Educational Objectives in 8th Semester(A) Make sure that you have taken 16 credits from the Liberal Arts category.
(B) Take at least 1 seminar.
(C) Take advanced courses, if necessary(D) Take Internship or Volunteer if not yet done so.

Total
International Relations of Asia-PacificInternational Relations of Europe
Qualitative Research Methods

Semester

Total

Total

12
4
4
4
12

Cr.

(D) Special Program

4

Total
Chinese Politics in Comparative Perspective
International Relations of Southeast Asia
International Relations of the Middle East

4

Total
Internship

2

4

Total

4

Educational Objectives in 3rd Year
(1) Broaden your perspectives by taking advanced courses (300 level)(2) Become familiarized with the literature and major debates in your subfield(3) Prepare yourself for future employment by doing internship or engaging in volunteer activities
Educational Objectives in 5th Semester(A) Make sure that you have taken 16 credits from the Liberal Arts category.
(B) Take at least 3 courses from the International Political Economy field.
(C) Take at least 1 course from the related major field(D) Take Internship if you plan to work after graduation

Cr.

Educational Objectives in 6th Semester(A) Make sure that you have taken 16 credits from the Liberal Arts category.
(B) Take at least 3 courses from the International Political Economy field.
(C) Take at least 1 course from the related major field(D) Take Internship if you failed to take it in the 5th semester.

Total

2

(A) General Education

Cr.

4th
SemesterCategories
Cr.
(B) Major Courses in International Political(C) Related Major Courses
Economy Field
Global Sociology
4Comparative Culture
Human Rights
4International Law
Understanding Globalization
4
Political Theory

Total

Total

3rd
SemesterComparative Politics
International Political Economy
Political Economy of Development

Total
Educational Objectives in 2nd Year
(1) Begin taking major courses at 200 levels (core courses)(2) Make sure that you take variety of courses across the program, not only from your own subfield(3) Try to understand the key concepts, approaches, and theories of International Relations

Total

Educational Objectives in 3rd Semester(A) Make sure that you have taken 16 credits from the Liberal Arts category.
(B) Take at least 3 courses from the International Political Economy field.
(C) Take at least 1 course from the related major field.
(D) Take Career Experience Practicum if you are interested in doing internships in the 3 rd or 4th year.

(A) General Education
2ndSemesterCr.

Academic Composition II
Principles of Political Science
World Economy
Other Liberal Arts Courses
Total

1st
SemesterAcademic Composition I
Analytical Reading and Thinking
Elementary Japanese 1A
Elementary Japanese 1B
Introduction to International Relations
Total

12
4
4
4

Total

12

(D) Special Program

Cr.

4
4

International Security
Maritime Security and Ocean GovernanceInternational Politics

8

Semester
Credits

Cumulative
Credits

20

78/12418

58/124

Semester
Credits

Cumulative
Credits

20

40/12420

20/124

Total
Career Experience Practicum

2

4

Total

4

Total

2

Educational Objectives in 4th Semester(A) Make sure that you have taken 16 credits from the Liberal Arts category.
(B) Take at least 3 courses from the International Political Economy field.
(C) Take at least 2 courses from the related major field.
(D) Take Career Experience Practicum if you are interested in doing internships in the 3 rd or 4th year.

Categories
Cr.
(B) Major Courses in International Political
Economy Field

4
4
4
8
20
4
4
4
4
4
20

Cr.

Total

Total

(C) Related Major Courses

Cr.

Total

Total

(D) Special Program

Cr.

Total

Total

Educational Objectives in 1st Year
(1) Enroll in general education courses.
(2) Obtain basic academic literacy skills that are essential for successfully completing course work and getting a degree.
(3) Acquire global perspectives and begin thinking about career objectives.
Educational Objectives in 1st Semester(A) Take Academic Composition I, Analytical Reading and Thinking, Elementary Japanese 1A and 1B, and Introduction to
International Relations.
(B) & (C) You cannot take major courses.

Educational Objectives in 2nd Semester(A) Take Academic Composition II, Principles of Political Science or/and World Economy and one or two Liberal Arts courses.
(B) & (C) You cannot take major courses.

4-year Degree “Course Road Map” for E-Track International Relations Major, Sub-field “International Security”
Categories(A) General Education

Cr.

8th
Semester(B) Major Courses in International Security Field

U. S. Policy toward Asia
Total
Non-state Actors and Political ViolenceInternational Relations of China
Total

Cr.

(D) Special Program

Semester
Credits
4

Cumulative
Credits
124/1248

120/124

Cr.

Semester
Credits
16

Cumulative
Credits
112/1242

18

96/124

Cr.

4
Total

7th
Semester(C) Related Major Courses

Cr.

Total

4
4

Total
International Relations of Europe

4

Total
4

Total

4

Total

Educational Objectives in 4th Year
(1) Obtain broad knowledge about International Relations, in general, and International Security, in particular(2) Make sure that you have met the academic standard stipulated in Diploma Policy(3) Obtain information on the job market
Educational Objectives in 7th Semester(A) Make sure that you have taken 16 credits from the Liberal Arts category.
(B) Take at least 1 seminar.
(C) Take advanced course(D) Take Internship or Volunteer if not yet done so.

Educational Objectives in 8th Semester(A) Make sure that you have taken 16 credits from the Liberal Arts category.
(B) Take at least 1 seminar.
(C) Take advanced courses, if necessary(D) Take Internship or Volunteer if not yet done so.

Categories(A) General Education

Cr.

6th
Semester(B) Major Courses in International Security Field

War and Peace in East Asia
Qualitative Research Methods
U.S. Politics and Foreign Policy

Total
5th
Semester

4
4
4

Total
Chinese Politics in Comparative Perspective
International Relations of Southeast Asia
International Relations of the Middle East

Total
Educational Objectives in 3rd Year
(1) Broaden your perspectives by taking advanced courses (300 level)(2) Become familiarized with the literature and major debates in your subfield(3) Prepare yourself for future employment by doing internship or engaging in volunteer activities
Educational Objectives in 5th Semester(A) Make sure that you have taken 16 credits from the Liberal Arts category.
(B) Take at least 3 courses from the International Security field.
(C) Take at least 1 course from the related major field(D) Take Internship if you plan to work after graduation

Cr.

Total

12
4
4
4

12

(C) Related Major Courses
International Relations of Asia-PacificInternational Relations of South Asia
International Organization

Cr.

(D) Special Program

4

Total
International Development
International Environmental Policy
International Integration

4

Total
Internship

4

Total

4

Educational Objectives in 6th Semester(A) Make sure that you have taken 16 credits from the Liberal Arts category.
(B) Take at least 3 courses from the International Security field.
(C) Take at least 1 course from the related major field(D) Take Internship if you failed to take it in the 5th semester.

Total

2

Categories(A) General Education

Cr.

4th
Semester(B) Major Courses in International Security Field

International Political Economy
International Politics

Total

4
4

Total

3rd
SemesterInternational Security
Maritime Security and Ocean Governance
Comparative Politics

Total(C) Related Major Courses
Comparative Culture
Global Sociology
Human Rights

Cr.

Total

8
4
4
4

Cr.

Semester
Credits
20

Cumulative
Credits
78/1242

18

58/124

Semester
Credits
20

Cumulative
Credits
40/12420

20/124

4
4
4
Total

International Security
International Law
Political Economy of Development

12(D) Special Program

Cr.

12

Total
Career Experience Practicum

4

Total

4

Total

2

Educational Objectives in 2nd Year
(1) Begin taking major courses at 200 levels (core courses)(2) Make sure that you take variety of courses across the program, not only from your own subfield(3) Try to understand the key concepts, approaches, and theories of International Relations
Educational Objectives in 3rd Semester(A) Make sure that you have taken 16 credits from the Liberal Arts category.
(B) Take at least 3 courses from the International Security field.
(C) Take at least 1 course from the related major field.
(D) Take Career Experience Practicum if you are interested in doing internships in the 3 rd or 4th year.

Educational Objectives in 4th Semester(A) Make sure that you have taken 16 credits from the Liberal Arts category.
(B) Take at least 2 courses from the International Security field.
(C) Take at least 3 courses from the related major field.
(D) Take Career Experience Practicum if you are interested in doing internships in the 3 rd or 4th year.

Categories
2nd
Semester(A) General Education
Academic Composition II
Principles of Political Science
World Economy
Other Liberal Arts Courses

Cr.

Cr.

(C) Related Major Courses

Cr.

(D) Special Program

Cr.

4
4
4
8
Total

1st
Semester(B) Major Courses in International Security Field

Academic Composition I
Analytical Reading and Thinking
Elementary Japanese 1A
Elementary Japanese 1B
Introduction to International Relations
Total

20
4
4
4
4
4

Total

20

Total

Total

Total

Total

Total

Educational Objectives in 1st Year
(1) Enroll in general education courses.
(2) Obtain basic academic literacy skills that are essential for successfully completing course work and getting a degree.
(3) Acquire global perspectives and begin thinking about career objectives
Educational Objectives in 1st Semester(A) Take Academic Composition I, Analytical Reading and Thinking, Elementary Japanese 1A and 1B, and Introduction to
International Relations.
(B) & (C) You cannot take major courses.

Educational Objectives in 2nd Semester(A) Take Academic Composition II, Principles of Political Science or/and World Economy and one or two Liberal Arts courses.
(B) & (C) You cannot take major courses.