In 1885, the forerunner to Senshu University was moved to present-day Kanda Campus(Tokyo), where in 2010, a monument was constructed to commemorate the 130th anniversaryof the university’s founding. The monument is an exact replica of the original black gate(known as Kuromon) that first welcomed students over a century earlier. It was recreated basedon a photo taken in 1899 and serves a symbol of the university’s history and tradition.

SOCIO-INTELLIGENCE
It is the ability to take the initiativein solving social problems
by using professional knowledge and skills
as well as technological insight,
This is based on a deep understanding of humankind,a sense of morality and a global perspective
to produce creative ideas.

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UNIVERSITYTHE HISTORYSENSHU UNIVERSIT Y :140 years of tradition and beyond
Sculpting the Future with Intellegence & Tradition
In 1870, the newly formed Meiji government orderedvarious local governments to send "persons qualified
for positions of authorit y in government" todeveloped nations as overseas observers or students.
Among those sent were the founders of Senshu
University: Nagatane SOMA, Inajiro TAJIRI,Tanetaro MEGATA, and Shigetada KOMAI.
Upon returning to Japan, they established Senshu
College (Senshu Gakko) in 1880. At the time of its
founding, it was the first school in Japan to offer
specia lized educationa l curriculums for t wo
separate departments – Economics and Law – in
the Japanese language. That college was theforerunner of today's Senshu University.

FACTS & FIGURES

as of May 1, 2020

HISTORYUNDERGRADUATE SCHOOLS / DEPARTMENTS

Founded in 1880

1Schools

comprising of Economics and Law Departments to systematicallyoffer specialized educational curriculums in the Japanese language.

The Economics Department was

1st

the

Departments

ALUMNI

306,445

institute of higher learning in Japan
to offer training in economics.

STUDENTSINTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

17,729GRADUATE SCHOOLS
More than 140 years since its inception, the school
has continued its tradition of providing talented
individuals with pragmatic skills to manage thecurrent social and economic development of thenation. Senshu University believes that achieving
self-realization while simultaneously contributing
to the solutions of social issues in the 21st century
requires what we call “Socio-Intelligence”. Thisbelief is shared by all of us at Senshu University,a nd we a im to cont inue nu r t u ring suchintellectuals to assure a brighter future as we
progress further into the 21st century.

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MajorsPh.D.

13 Majors

Undergraduate 17,460
Graduate 269

441

ACADEMIC STAFF

Undergraduate 382
Graduate 59

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

1,107

481

CAMPUSES

Kanda Campus(Tokyo)LIBRARY ARCHIVES

Ikuta Campus(Kawasaki)

PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL

1,956,224 books

Law School

OVERSEAS PARTNERS

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Socio-Intelligence

UNIVERSITIESORGANIZATIONSLANGUAGE INSTITUTIONS

18 countries / regions 25 universities

9 organizations

7 institutions
Socio-Intelligence

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ACADEMIC DEPAR TMENTUNDERGRADUATE
School of Economics

ACADEMIC CALENDAR &Department of Economics
Department of Economics
for Life and Social Emvironment
Department of International Economics

School of Law

Department of Law
Department of Politics

School of Business
Administration

Department of Business Design
Department of Business Administration

School of Commerce

Department of Marketing
Department of Accounting

School of Letters

Department of Japanese Literature and Culture
Department of English
Department of Philosophy
Department of History
Department of Geography
Department of Journalism

School of Network
and Information

Department of Network and Information

School of Human
Sciences

Department of Psychology
Department of Sociology

School of International
Communication

Department of Japanese Language and Linguistics

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Department of Intercultural Communication

Socio-Intelligence

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

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Classes Commence

GRADUATE
Graduate
School of Economics

Major in Economics

Graduate
School of Law

Major in Law (Master's Program)

Early August - Mid September(Master's Program / Doctoral Program)

Major in Civil Law (Doctoral Program)
Major in Public Law (Doctoral Program)

Late July

First Semester Examination Period

RESEARCH INSTITUTES

Graduate
School of the
Humanities

Summer Vacation

Major in Japanese Language and Literature(Master's Program / Doctoral Program)● Institute for Accounting Studies● Imamura Institute of Legal Studies● Institute of Business Administration● The Research Institute of Commerce● Institute for the Humanities

Major in English (Master's Program / Doctoral Program)● The Center for Legal and Political Studies

Major in Philosophy (Master's Program / Doctoral Program)● Institute of Sport

Major in History (Master's Program / Doctoral Program)
Late September

Major in Geography (Master's Program / Doctoral Program)

Classes Commences

Major in Sociology (Master's Program / Doctoral Program)
Major in Psychology (Master's Program / Doctoral Program)● Institute of Information Science● Institute of Natural Sciences● Institute for the Development ofSocial Intelligence

Early November

University Cultural Festival● Institute for Social Science

Graduate
School of Business
Administration

Major in Business Administration(Master's Program / Doctoral Program)

Late December - Early January

Winter Vacation

Graduate
School of Commerce

Major in Commerce (Master's Program / Doctoral Program)
Major in Accounting (Master's Program / Doctoral Program)

Late January

Second Semester Examination Period

PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL (LAW SCHOOL)

February - MarchSpring Vacation

School of Legal Affairs

Major in Legal Affairs (Doctoral Program)

Socio-Intelligence

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Learn how to prepare for the future
As the first school of economics ever established in Japan, the current School of
Economics is descended from the Department of Economics founded as a part of the
precursor to Senshu University (known then as Senshu Gakko). Proud of its tradition, theSchool of Economics has always provided cutting-edge academic research and acurriculum that emphasizes approaching issues from multiple angles.
Starting in 2020, the School of Economics will comprise of three departments. The
renewed Department of Economics will incorporate a more systematic study of economics
that aligns with modern standards and globally-accepted theories, while the Departmentof Economics for Life and Social Environment will include “Lifestyle Economics”, whichlooks at how to improve our own quality of life from an economic viewpoint. Lastly, theDepartment of International Economics will analyze international economic activity byintegrating foreign language study with the study of economics. Senshu University's
School of Economics aims to develop students into future business leaders that apply theirknowledge of economics for the betterment of society.

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Department of Economics

After studying standard micro- and macro-economic theories, as well as statistics as a tool of empirical analysis, students
will develop their skills to analyze economic issues they are interested in using data. Students can choose from one of ourfour programs: "Economic Policy", "Business and Industry", "Money, Banking and Finance" and "Economic Theory". Each
program systematically deepens students’ understanding of issues in these areas. They can also develop their ability tomake presentations and communicate with others during intimate and active seminar-based sessions. There is a recent
trend worldwide to analyze human interaction and relationships using economics and statistics, and through theirapplication, formulate evidence-based government policies and cooperate strategies. By obtaining such specialized skills,
graduates better discover their roles in society and how they can contribute to make it better.

Department of Economics for Life and Social Environment
Acquire the abilit y to discover and solve problems
as sociated with economic and social change s

School of Economics
IKUTA CAMPUS

In the Department of Economics for Life and Social Environment, students will learn topics about contemporary changes in theworld that closely relate to our economy and society, such as economic studies of regions, cities, nature, welfare, workplaces,and employment, all while acquiring the basics of economic theory, history, and policies. With this economic-based approach tolearning, students will also develop professional skills that can be applied when responding to such changes brought on byeconomic and social fluctuations, and in turn, work towards improving the quality of human life.
After graduating from the Department of Economics for Life and Social Environment, students will have the skills to join a privatecompany or non-profit organization that engages in such areas as the development and planning of new business, themanagement and operation of economic activity, and producing solutions to contemporary issues. Graduates will be expected to
become citizens that promote and create civil policies that benefit society.

Department of International Economics
Gain in-depth knowledge of the global economy by developing your understandingof worldwide economic issues and foreign language skills
In order to understand the modern world economy, one needs to learn international economic theories and how to
examine the realities of the international community, such as transnational economic mechanisms, global environmental
challenges, persisting inequalities around the world, and international measures and collaborations. The Department ofInternational Economics offers students a number of opportunities to learn from first-hand experiences, such as thedepartment's special courses on overseas “fieldwork” and “NGO studies”. Furthermore, foreign language courses, suchas English, German, French, Chinese, Spanish, Korean, and Russian, are offered as specialized subjects along with liberal
art subjects. The economic insights and language skills acquired in the Department of International Economics provide agateway to success in a global society.

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ECONOMICS

Stud y globally-accepted economic s and statistic s
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Work on solving social problems with creativeideas and a global perspective
In 1880, the School of Law got its start as the first school to offer law courses in theJapanese language. As one of the five major law schools during the Meiji era, it has playeda leading role in Japan’s establishment of a modern law-governing state. Located on
Kanda Campus and in close proximity to the National Diet Building, Supreme Court ofJapan, and various Ministries of Japan, students in the School of Law can carry forth its
history and traditions by learning about law and politics near where it all takes place.

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In the course of four years, students acquire an expertise in law and politics, both ofwhich form the basis of modern society, and develop into citizens who can creatively workon solving social problems using these newly acquired skills and knowledge.

School of Law
KANDA CAMPUS

Department of Law
Widen your per spec tive and develop your creativit yto foster a “ legal mind set ”
Law exists for the purpose of protecting people’s rights and upholding a society where individual freedoms live inharmony. Those with this mindset posses a “legal mind”. In the Department of Law, we develop and broaden students’perspective and creativity to foster a legal mind, and in turn, become experts in law for future society. In the first year,
students will expand their horizons by cultivating academic skills learned at the university while also actively taking
classes on liberal arts subjects (such as logic and philosophy). These classes are small and group-oriented in order tooffer students a personalized education, such as the "Introduction to Senshu University Seminars” class. In general,
students in their second year will further their learning by choosing a course model with their future career in mind.
Students can choose a model that suits their aptitude and future goals, giving them a wider picture of their career in law
as a profession, whether as an employee of a corporate legal department or as a civil servant.

Department of Politics

The Department of Politics studies political theories and history, as well as contemperary issues such as economic
disparities, ethnic conflicts, and international terrorism which have become topics of discussion worldwide. The aim ofour curriculum is to nurture students who can contribute to the public good with their own personal values and ability tocreate policy based on their study of political science. The main features of this department are its easy-to-learn
curricula that span six-month intervals from their first year to their fourth year and small class sizes to create an
optimal learning environment. The selection of courses students have in their second year not only provides them withthe basics of professional studies in political science, but enables them to choose courses based on their other interests
as well. This flexible curriculum allows students to expand their learning to various areas while maintiaining a politicalscience mentality.

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LAW

Develop your ability to think independently about politics throughour flexible curriculum and small class sizes

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We’ve updated our “Department of
Business Administration” andadded a new “Department of Business Design”
to offer students a cutting-edge curriculum

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Department of Business Design
Gain the skill s and knowledge needed to create
a new busine s s that will tr ansfor m the wor ld

School of
Business Administration
IKUTA CAMPUS

Corporate management has two major missions: scale up existing business and keep creating new ones. Established in
2019, the Department of Business Design starts by teaching students the fundamentals of business administration andcontemporary case studies about various venture businesses’ new products and services. By teaching students about
launching new products and services through the study of “Business Research/Business Design”, students will gain
insight on how to manifest their own business ideas into viable companies. With a wide variety of subjects based on future
prospects that students can choose from, students will be able to not only design and create businesses that people
desire, but business that enables them to contribute to society as a whole.

Department of Business Administration
It’s time to look at our corporate culture and consider
what forms of management the future requires
In the Department of Business Administration, students learn how to manage people, goods, money, and information. By
understanding the importance of these corporate resources, students will be able to view a company from a managerial
standpoint. Knowledge of management is useless if it cannot be applied, so we provide students a holistic study of thefundamentals of management, from simple concepts such as "What is management?" to complex management
philosophies. In addition, by deepening students’ understanding of the “10 themes of business” and supporting theirresearch, our department provides students the ability to apply their skills and knowledge to become individuals capableof running their own business.

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BUSINESSADMINISTRATIONFounded in 1962, Senshu University’s School of Business Administration was the fifth of
it s k i nd ever to b e e st a bl i she d i n Japa n. Si nc e t hen, t he S chool of Bu si ne s sAdministration has continued to lead each subsequent era with the philosophy of “fusing
theory with practice". Accordingly, the “Department of Business Design” was introduced
in 2019 in response to new demands in the age of startups. As a result of this significant
change, the School of Business Administration has two departments: the updated“Department of Business Administration” which focuses on scaling up already existing
businesses, and the newly established “Department of Business Design” which focuses on
start-ups. The aim of both of these departments is to produce business-minded students
who will lead the world by designing/creating new businesses and organizations that meet
the world’s demands. By learning to solve various management issues and grow existing
businesses, students will go on to become a major part of organizational success acrossvarious industries.

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School of Commerce
KANDA CAMPUS

The School of Commerce provides a stage forstudents to give their best performance
The School of Commerce originated in 1905 as the “Department of Commerce”. Like its
contemporaries founded during the same era, it has been a pioneer in groundbreaking researchand education relating to commerce in Japan. During the Taisho era (1912–1926), the School ofCommerce established an accounting department to train accountants (currently known as“certified public accountants”), and became famous as a specialty school for accounting. Even
now, the School of Commerce still boasts some of the most experienced teachers in Japan and is
one of Japan's leaders in developing education and research standards for marketing,accounting, and other fields. In 2020, the School of Commerce moved to Kanda Campus in thecenter of Tokyo.

Department of Marketing
Become a busine s s-minded individual who c an anticipate change
and take the r ight cour se of ac tion
The Department of Marketing is a place where students can study business from both theoretical and practical aspects
while also focusing on their own interests and career paths after graduation. We pride ourselves in teaching students how"business intelligence = social intelligence in the business world". By developing this mentality among students, we areable to produce individuals with the knowledge and skills to work in various fields. In recent years, the introduction ofactive learning and the four-course system have increased students’ ability to become specialists on a wide-range ofsubjects as well as learn to anticipate changes and future trends. Coinciding with our university’s vision of developing
socio-intelligence, we aim to develop individuals who can realize that vision to its fullest potential.

Department of Accounting
Gain acce s s to both tr aditional educ ation and cut ting-edge re searchin order to become the accounting profe s sional companie s de sire
The Department of Accounting has been conducting research and educating future accounting professionals since it wasestablished as the “Accounting Department” in 1917. To date, we have produced countless qualified professionals andresearchers, including both certified public accountants and tax accountants. Accordingly, all accounting subjects arearranged in order to cover themes found in current accounting research. Students in this department can take advantage
of our systematic methods for studying each area of accounting with access to our course models that enhance students’expertise and help plan their future careers. With a curriculum that focuses on both quality and quantity, students become
equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue challenging certification exams such as booking level 1,certified public accountant exams, and tax accountant exams. With accounting being the language of business, it is ourgoal to produce as many qualified accounting professionals as we can in an effort to better support our global economy.

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COMMERCEThe School of Commerce is a learning environment in which students can study themechanisms that make up a business, whether it’s people, goods, money, or information. By
gaining a fundamental understanding of basic business practices, students are able to develop
practical reasoning skills based on logic and international perspectives through our
curriculum’s focus on “Sustainable Development Goals”. Also known as SDGs, this businessconcept emphasizes the value of sustainability and diversity. We make it a priority to instillthese values in each student, for we believe that students who value sustainability and diversity
will go on to create a better tomorrow.

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Department of Japanese Literature and Culture
Enhance your intelligence, sensibilit y, and creativit yby stud y ing Japane se liter ature and culture
The Department of Japanese Literature and Culture offers a curriculum with numerous elective courses that students can choose according totheir interest. The courses include classical and modern literature, traditional culture, theater, movies, and animation. The department alsooffers creative instruction by active authors, editorial instruction by experienced publishers, and theoretical instruction in the traditional art ofJapanese calligraphy ( shodo ). Faculty in this department support each student by helping them find research topics and develop their research
while broadening their understanding of Japanese literature and culture.

School of Letters
IKUTA CAMPUS

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Department of English
Improve your English language skills as you deepen your understanding of various cultures
In order to truly acquire English proficiency, students must deepen their understanding of different cultures. With this in mind, the Departmentof English is supported by highly experienced faculty who cover a wide range of English-related subjects, including studies of British andAmerican literature and culture, linguistics, and English language pedagogy. Students are not just limited to studying classical literary works,
but provided opportunities to learn from journalism, movies, musicals, animations, and pop culture. As a result, students can develop theirEnglish language skills and gain expertise in communicating cross-culturally. Along with a wide range of lectures and exercises, students also
actively participate in practical classes that cover interpreting and translating. Our curriculum is even structured so that students can exchange
credits if they participate in mid-term study abroad for half a year or even long-term study abroad for up to one year. This department
encourages students to study abroad, put their English skills to the test, and learn to be accepting of different cultural values.

Department of Philosophy
Understanding philosophy is the gateway to understanding art, religion, and society

Department of History
Gain wisdom and a broader per spec tive by lear ning
how histor y and moder nit y are connec ted
When studying history, it’s important to think about who, what, where, when, and why. Our curriculum enables students to answer thesequestions by taking a broader view of history. By understanding the international relations, as well as the cause and effect of events from one erato the other, students begin to understand how history directly impacts them in the modern age. Many exciting experiences await those who wish
to interact with cultures of the past, for those who do will gain the wisdom of today.

Department of Geography
Lear n pr ac tic al skill s by solving real wor ld problems through ef fec tive field wor k

Prepare for the future with the School of Letters
While many people imagine the School of Letters as students studying at a desk, we in fact offersome of the most interactive classes on campus. Our educational philosophy allows students togain first-hand experiences through experiential learning. In addition to fostering students’interest in various academic fields, we also incorporate contemporary subjects that are relevant
to current events (with special subjects that underclassmen have access to early on in theiracademic career). The School of Letters continues to move forward and respond to students’desire not only to “learn”, but discover the “benefits of learning”.

Meeting PlaceThe Department of Geography begins by having students investigate issues concerning a specific region, and upon doing so, applying their
newly-gained knowledge to find solutions. Our curriculum facilitates students to learn about a variety of contemporary issues, ranging from thephenomena of rapidly heating islands to deforestation, abnormal weather patterns, natural disasters, urban overcrowding, rural depopulation,and the destruction of culturally rich landscapes. With an emphasis on fieldwork, students have the opportunity to observe the world we inhabit
up-close and discover effective means for solving current environmental and social issues.

Department of Journalism
Lear n how to identif y and tr ansmit f ac tual infor mationthat replenishe s the media with tr uth
As internationalization and computerization continue to advance, our societies have become flooded with a wide variety of information. As of 2019,the newly restructured Department of Journalism tackles this issue by empowering students to more deeply understand the realities of theworld, their local community, and global media in order to find the truth and express their opinions. Our curriculum covers both the theories andpractices that make up media and media production. By engaging in fieldwork and learning how to extensively dig for information, students gain
the ability to glean truth from copious amounts of information. With such knowledge and abilities, students can go on to apply their uniquecreativity and critical thinking skills to become specialists in any field they choose.

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LETTERSThe Department of Philosophy offers a large number of lectures that cover both western and eastern philosophy (particularly that ofIndia, China, and Japan) as well as other cultural aspects such as art, religion, and society in general. Our curriculum is organized sothat students not only study areas of interest, but discover new interests along the way. Each course is designed with subject mattersmeant to surprise and encourage students to shape their own philosophical understanding of the world. Students in this department
have the unique opportunity of learning how to accurately express themselves through thought-provoking discussions among small
groups. With seminars that offer an intimate setting for students to expound on their ideas, students will gain the ability to think moredeeply and manifest those thoughts into action.

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Come discover our wide range of research andcourses that cover everything from informatics
to scientific disciplines
The research and courses conducted in the School of Network and Information cover adiverse amount of topics, from general informatics to specific scientific fields that include
computer science, data science, and practical information technology that’s used to design
solutions to the social issues we currently face. Teachers in the School of Network
Information come from a variety of academic disciplines yet work together to create
exciting curricula for students and conduct research that improves how businesses,
communities, and schools communicate.

School of
Network and Information
IKUTA CAMPUS

Acquire the ability to create and transmit valuable content
worldwide as a specialist in informatics
With advances in informatics and information technology rapidly increasing, technologies andideas that did not exist when the School of Network and Information was established in 2001
are now being used by the average consumer via devices such as computers to smartphones.
Being able to optimally use these technologies requires students to have a solid understandingof fundamental computing, a wide perspective in regards to current technologies, and awillingness to discover new technologies in order to meet the world’s needs.
Accordingly, the School of Network and Information prepares students by teaching them
fundamental theories of computing. As students progress through the curriculum, they
participate in varying projects and exercises that provide them with the skills and knowledge toexpress complex information effectively. Throughout all of our courses, students also develop
the ability to create new and valuable ways for information technology to further contribute tosociety, and in turn, help solve real-world problems. The School of Network & Information isthe arena where students hone their IT skills in preparation for the future.

Department of Network and Information
Become an I T profe s sional that contr ibute s to societ ythrough the use of ad vanced infor matic s
In an era where various social issues require use of IT, the Department of Network and Information endeavors to foster IT
professionals than can apply their computer skills and knowledge of advanced technology to solve these social issues.
Our curriculum offers a practical education that coincides with students’ various personal interests.
In students’ third year of study, they have the opportunity to complete a project that incorporates their interests andunderstanding of IT with student-centered group work. The experience of learning to work as a team and the results
gained through this project (along with the education provided in the 2 core curricula and 6 related programs) equip
students for their future careers. Students who undergo our four year curriculum will also develop automaticity (theability to learn on one’s own) and be able to apply their IT skills to benefit the future.

Select from 2 core curricula and 6 different programs to develop your IT skills
Starting in 2019, the School of Network and Information was renovated to comprise of 2 curricula with 6 different
programs under a single depar tment. In students’ first year, they will learn about the general fundamentals of
informatics. However, from their second year onwards, students can either enroll in the “S Course” curriculum, which
involves analyzing and solving problems based on data and mathematics, or the “D Course” curriculum, which focuses onsolving problems based on communication with users.
Naturally, the “S Course” includes courses on data science and network system programing while the “D course” includes
courses focused on design, media communication, physical computing, and IT business programs. Each curriculum
enables students to further develop an expertise in their fields of interest in preparation for their future careers.

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NETWORK AND
INFORMATION

A notable feature found within all of our curricula is the opportunity for students to
act ively take on projects a nd research based on thei r ow n persona l i nterests.
Furthermore, each curriculum has been systematically devised for students to build upon
their previous knowledge and naturally progress through each academic year. The
courses offered within these curricula equip students with practical skills that enable
them to play an active role in society immediately after graduation.

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Explore human minds, motives, and actions as theyco-evolve with the world around them
The School of Human Sciences provides intellectual tools for the lifelong understanding of
everything that make us who we are and what we are.
The School of Human Sciences is committed to an empirical, research-based approach to thehuman mind and the societies we inhabit. Students learn to see the world through the lenses ofpsychology and sociology, and develop critical thinking skills to understand the intricacies ofbeing, doing, and interacting with others.

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The School offers Ph.D., M.A., and B.A. diplomas in psychology and sociology. Bothdepartments boast globally acclaimed faculty research, rigorous training attested by a strong
placement record of graduates into employment opportunities and academia, and a spirit ofopen and creative dialogue. In addition to the accredited degree programs, we offer certificate
programs for middle school and high school pedagogy, clinical psychology, and social research.

Department of Psychology
With the freedom to choose courses that cover basic psychology or clinical psychology,
we offer a balanced curriculum with a wide-range of options

In addition to counseling training and psychological assessment training, our department provides students with practicallearning through facility-led tours and group-work activities. Through this active learning environment, students gain theskills and knowledge necessary to practically, scientifically, and independently assist those suffering from psychologicaldisorders. Accordingly, our program supports students’ pursuit of taking national examinations to become certified
psychologists.

Department of Sociology
Find the answer s to your que stions about societ y throughour cur r iculum’s field wor k and hand s- on lear ning

School of Human Sciences
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Our social world is endlessly complex and constantly changing. Amid all this diversity, there are patterns to be found andrules to be discovered. Anyone with a desire to better understand how our societies function will benefit from the criticalperspective that sociology offers. The Department of Sociology showcases many related sub-disciplines with courses on
the sociology of work, family, media, technology, culture, education, and social welfare, as well as urban and community
studies. The coursework for first-year and second-year students enables them to explore various fields before choosing a
topic for their mandatory B.A. thesis. Upper-class students work closely with an advisor to conduct research and write
their thesis.
Our department is one of the largest in Japan, with approximately 500 students and 16 fulltime faculty, some withinternational notoriety. Our student-teacher ratio facilitates small class sizes for a more intimate learning environment(with typical seminars comprising of 15 students at most). This provides students many opportunities to participate inthought-provoking discussions with faculty and fellow students. Research practicum courses often include on-site
fieldwork where students gain experience by observing, interviewing, and learning how to collect data through various
other methods. Our department also has its own computer lab where regression analysis and other quantitative researchmethods are taught. The sociological knowledge acquired through our exceptional program opens the door to many
professions and empowers students to achieve personal development.

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The study of psychology is divided into two main areas. Basic psychology studies the mechanisms of the human mind andconfirms hypotheses through experiments and observations. Clinical psychology, on the other hand, involves the practicalaspect of psychology, such as counseling. Our curriculum enables students to systematically study a variety of modern
psychological fields, including cognition, learning, development, social psychology, and clinical psychology (which also
covers a wide range of secondary subjects).

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Study in the heart of Tokyoand become a global citizen
Founded in April 2020, the School of International Communication occupies the newest
building on Kanda Campus. This school aims to foster future global citizens by providing
students with various courses relating to language and culture, as well as the experience to honetheir skills overseas through study abroad programs included within the curriculum.

While students in the School of International Communication take a variety of specialized
courses, they also have opportunities to take courses offered through the School of Law and
School of Commerce, which are both also located on Kanda Campus.

Department of Japanese Language and Linguistics
Become a “Japanese language professional”
by comprehensively studying Japanese through our four-year program
The Department of Japanese Language and Linguistics gives students the perspective of seeing Japanese as one of theworld’s many major languages. With a comprehensive understanding of the Japanese language and its role both
domestically and abroad, students can gain a more global perspective.
More specifically, our curriculum enables students to study aspects of speech, phonology and phoneme notation,
vocabulary, grammar, and overall communication methods found in the Japanese language. Students also receive an
education in fields such as sociolinguistics, corpus-based analytics, and Japanese language pedagogy. Through theseareas of study, we aim to develop students into leaders who can help solve issues regarding the Japanese language aswell as promote Japanese language education overseas.

School ofInternational Communication
KANDA CAMPUS

Department of Intercultural Communication
Gain the skill s to ef fec tively communic ate cros s- cultur ally by inter ac tingwith people f rom all over the wor ld through our four-year progr am
The Department of Intercultural Communication provides students with a deeper understanding of the diversity oflanguages and cultures around the world, and helps them develop the skills to communicate and contribute to a global
community, all while learning multiple foreign languages.
In order to develop these skills, students are educated from the perspective that “understanding the diversity oflanguages and cultures around the world will not only broaden their minds but also enable them to deepen their interest
in and empathy for people from different backgrounds”. By nurturing a sense of discovery, our department provides anopportunity for students to discover themselves and better understand their roles in a multifaceted global community.

Learning Commons (Bldg. No.5)

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COMMUNICATIONThis school is composed of two departments, each pertaining to globalization with respect to“globalization in Japan” and “Japan’s effect on globalization abroad”. With a solid
understanding of the causes and effects of globalization, students will develop the ability todisplay their new skills both domestically and abroad.

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KANDA campus

IKUTA campus

Kanda Campus is located in Jimbocho, a college community in central Tokyo. Thisurban campus consists of several buildings and provides facilities that are geared
towards accommodating graduate students in the Schools of Economics, Law, andCommerce, as well as undergraduate students in the School of Law, Commerce,International Communication, and those studying in the Professional School of Law.

Located in one of the more natural, lush areas of Greater Tokyo, yet 25 minutes
away from the world’s busiest train station (Shinjuku), Ikuta Campus sits on topof a steep hill with a commanding view of the city. The campus provides thelatest academic and physical education facilities, reflecting our commitment to
the pursuit of the ideal university education. Undergraduate and graduate
students in the schools of Economics, Business Administration, as well as
undergraduate students in the schools of Letters, Network and Information, andHuman Sciences ( including graduate students in the School of the Humanities)
study at Ikuta Campus.

Bldg.10（140 years Memorial）

Bldg.3The
Greentop

Bldg.1Senshu Daigaku
Kawasaki Golf-jo
Iriguchi Bus Stop

(information)

Bldg.6

OutdoorMusic Hall

Bldg.4Bldg.5Gymnasium 1

Bldg.6

Bldg.2SenshuInternational
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SchoolShop

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Ikuta Dining
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Bldg.8Bldg.7

Ikuta
Hall

Bldg.3Bldg.9CentralGymnasium

Bldg.10

International Academic Affairs Office

Bldg.7（Graduate Schools）
Bldg.8（Law School）

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Bus Stop

Front Gate

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Annex

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5 min. walk

From late March to early April, hundreds of fully-bloomed cherr y trees
decorate the moats of the former Edo castle around Kitanomaru Park (located

The area around Kanda C ampus(known as Jimbocho) is famous for its

Known as one of the most famous

Shinjuku i s a spe c ial w ard in Tok yo that s er ve s a s a

Ikuta Green Park ( ikuta ryokuchi ) is one of the most cherished areas in all of Kawasaki. Surroundedelectric towns in the world,

by wooded areas filled with various oaks trees and vegetation, the park is located in the gently

in the hear t of Tokyo near Kanda Campus). The path alongside this moat

Akihabara has gained recognition( chidori-ga-fuchi ) creates one of Tokyo's most spectacular areas to view cherrylarge amount of used bookstores( koshoten-gai ), which sell ever y thingmajor commercial and administrative center. It houses
the busiest railway station in the world (Shinjuku Station,

as the center of Japan’s “Otaku”

which accommodates over 3 million passengers daily) as

on top of Mt. Masugata and the 1,200 Irises in the Iris Garden, as well as Hydrangeas, Camellias,

blossoms. The trees are even illuminated after sunset so that they can befrom comic s to enc yclopedias. Eachculture. There are many

Roses, and Azaleas in the Citizens' Flower Garden. Along with its nature and nature trails, theviewed in the evening. Inside Kitanomaru Park is the Nippon Budokan, which isstore is packed with piles of classic

establishments devoted to manga,well as the Tok yo Metropolit an Gover nment Building(which has an obser vation deck on the top floor that’s

a famous arena in Japan that hosts athletic events and various musicaland obscure novels, all sold atanime, and video games that canfree to the public). Shinjuku is famous for it s

per formances. It is al so the venue for Senshu Universit y's graduation

reasonable prices and sometimes in

be explored.

entertainment, shopping, and night life.

ceremony in March and entrance ceremony in April. The imposing octagonal
structure stands 42m (140 ft.) high and holds approx. 14,000 people.

b u nd l e s . B y c h a n c e, y o u m a y e v e n

the park is the Fujiko F. Fujio Museum (informally known as the “Doraemon Museum”), which is a
fanciful art museum based on the work of Fujiko F. Fujio (nom de plume of manga artist Hiroshi

find some rare books.

Fujimoto, one of the creators of Doraemon).

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undulating Tama Hills. There are many varieties of seasonal flowers, such as the cherry blossoms

park is also home to the Taro Okamoto Museum of Art, the Japan Open-Air Folk House Museum( nihon minkaen ) and the Kawasaki Municipal Science Museum (which has a planetarium). Near

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Senshu Daigaku Kokusai Kōryū-Kaikan

GLOBAL NETWORKOF EXCHANGE SCHOOLS
As of April 2020

On-Campus Domitory
The Senshu International House(senshu daigaku kokusai kōryū-kaikan )accommodates over 100 residents fromcountries all around the world and is
the main location for cross-culturalinteractions on campus. Not simply justa dormitor y but a home to bothinternational and Japanese students
alike, it has become well-known for
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OVERSEAS PARTNER UNIVERSITIESAsiaSTUDENT ROOMSGUEST ROOMS & ROOMS FOR FACULTY MEMBERS

The i-House provides on-campus residence tointernational students (exchange students and short-term
stud y abroad student s), as well as full-time Senshu
Uni ver sit y student s. T he se f ull-time student s of fer
suppor t to inter national s tud ent s as roommate s ( 2students per room) for one semester under the title of“Resident Partner” (RP) or multiple semesters under thetitle of “Resident Assistant” (RA).

The i-House also serves as a place of residence for visiting professors, researchers,
and other guests from overseas. Guests and students have completely separate
living areas with different main entrances for privacy and comfort.

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In consideration of the environment, thei-House has been designed so thatnatural light illuminates the interior forenergy-saving purposes. The
dormitory is located on Ikuta Campus
within a 14-minute walk away from thenearest train station.

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Completed in June 2014 and nicknamedt h e “ i - H o u s e”, t h e d o r mi t o r y al s ohouses visiting researchers, faculty,
and other guests from overseas. In
addition to the residential rooms, thei-House contains a multipurpose room
adjacent to the main entrance which
ser ves as a venue for various eventsand activities.

The student area of the i-House is equipped with many
modern amenities, including large kitchens, laundr yrooms, lounges, and a recreation room. The dining area
and recreation room are purposely designed to facilitate
many opportunities for students to interact.

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OSAMITSU YAMADA INTERNATIONAL HALL
The multipurpose room adjacent to the main entrance is named the “Osamitsu
Yamada International Hall” and often hosts various social and educational events. It
also ser ves as a classroom for courses offered through the Language Skills
Progr am. T hese event s and courses aim to create c amar ader ie among all
participants by promoting active learning, cross-cultural interactions, and global
perspectives in the pursuit of developing “Socio-Intelligence”.

0 1 . OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS,PEKING UNIVERSITY (China)
02. SHANGHAI UNIVERISTY (China)
03. NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY (China)
04. NATIONAL SUN YAT-SEN UNIVERSITY (Taiwan)
05. DANKOOK UNIVERISTY (South Korea)
06. KYUNG HEE UNIVERSITY (South Korea)
07. UNIVERSITY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND
HUMANITIES - VNU, HANOI (Vietnam)
08. NATIONAL ECONOMICS UNIVERSITY (Vietnam)
09. VIETNAM ACADEMY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (Vietnam)
1 0 . UNIVERSITY OF THE THAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (Thailand)
1 1 . NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF MONGOLIA (Mongolia)
1 2 . NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LAOS (Laos)
1 3 . THE ROYAL UNIVERSITY OF PHNOM PENH (Cambodia)

PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
26. FOUNDATION OF EAST ASIA
CULTURAL PROPERTIES INSTITUTE (South Korea)
27. COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES,CHUNGBUK NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (South Korea)
28. KOREA SOCIAL SCIENCE DATA ARCHIVE (South Korea)
29. NANKAI UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW (China)
30. INSTITUTE OF SOCIOLOGY, VIETNAM ACADEMYOF SOCIAL SCIENCES (Vietnam)
3 1 . INSTITUTE FOR NORTHEAST ASIAN STUDIESOF VIETNAM ACADEMY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (Vietnam)
32. DA NANG UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS,
THE UNIVERSITY OF DA NANG (Vietnam)
33. SOCIAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE,CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY (Thailand)
34. INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL POLITICAL RESERCH AND
DEVELOPMENT, FACULITY OF SOCIAL AND POLITICALSCIENCES, UNIVERSITAS INDONESIA (Indonesia)

Oceania
1 4 . UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG (Australia)
1 5 . UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO (New Zealand)

Europe1 6 . THE UNIVERSITY OF DUBLIN, TRINITY COLLEGE (Ireland)
1 7 . UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL (UK)
1 8 . MARTIN-LUTHER UNIVERSTÄT
HALLE-WITTENBERG (Germany)
1 9 . SCIENCES PO LYON (France)
20. UNIVERSITAT DE BARCELONA (Spain)

Americas
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UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY (Canada)
UNIVERISTY OF OREGON (USA)UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN (USA)SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERISTY (USA)UNIVERSIDAD IBEROAMERICANA (Mexico)

LANGUAGE INSTITUTESCIE OXFORD (UK)
UNIVERSITÄT LEIPZIG (Germany)
INSTITUT DE TOURAINE (France)
CENTRE INTERNATIONAL D’ETUDES FRANÇAISES DE
UNIVERSITÉ LUMIÈRE LYON 2 (France)
39. CENTRO SUPERIOR DE IDIOMAS,
UNIVERSIDAD DE ALÍCANTE (Spain)
40. PEKING UNIVERSITY (China)
4 1 . YONSEI UNIVERSITY KOREAN LANGUAGE INSTITUTE (South Korea)
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INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMSPrograms for Faculty Members

JLC Program

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS( Japanese Language & Culture )( for students from partner universities )In order to better accommodate the number of international
students who wish to learn the Japanese language andexperience the culture firsthand, we provide quarterly
programs throughout the year. Since the summer of 1996,
there have been over 3,0 0 0 people from 6 4 dif ferent
countries/regions who have participated in these uniqueprograms.

Exchange Student Program

Year-Long BCL Program

Those who have a good command of Japanese can take regular university courses(both at undergraduate and graduate levels) under the supervision of academic
advisors. Please note that this is a non–degree program.

Launched in 2019, the Year-Long BCL program has been specially designed forundergraduate students from partner universities who wish not only to improve their
Japanese language skills and to gain a deeper understanding of Japanese business,
culture, and history, but also to attend regular academic classes.

Period

6–12 months

Activities

JLC program activities (optional) , Regular academic courses

Class size

6–10 students (depending on the class)

BCL Program (Survey of Business, Survey of Culture & History, and Japanese Language Course)

PeriodSpring term (4 weeks)
Summer term (7 weeks)
Fall term (12 weeks)
Winter term (7 weeks)

The BCL Program has been specifically designed for students from Senshu
University’s partner universities and offers them a general understanding of not only
the Japanese language, but also Japanese business practices, cultural paradigms,
and a firsthand experience of daily life in Japan. The program consists of threecourses (Survey of Business, Survey of Culture & History, and Japanese Language
courses) with the first two being taught in English.

Activities

Tea ceremony, Kabuki theater,
Japanese calligraphy,
Kamakura tour, etc.

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PeriodSeptember–December

Activities

Company visits, Field research, Tea ceremony,Japanese calligraphy, Odawara tour, etc.

From September to December, the business and culture/history classes offered aretaught in English. From January to February, students are required to take on-campus
Japanese language courses to improve their language skills in preparation for regularac ademic courses. From Apr il to August, par ticipant s will be assigned to an
appropriate academic department, as well as a suitable advisory professor, based on
their field of study (as indicated in participants’ application documents) and enroll in
regular academic courses (conducted in Japanese) alongside full-time Senshu
University students. During that time, participants will also have the option to continue
taking Japanese language classes (depending on their level of Japanese and/or at therecommendation of their advisory professor).

Faculty members from partner universities/institutions
can visit Senshu University as “Visiting Professors”,“Visiting Researchers”, or “Visiting Scholars”. Guest
accommodation and access to universit y facilities,
in c l ud in g c o mp u te r l a b s a nd l ib r a r i e s , a r e a l s oavailable. “Visiting Professor” in particular teach regularacademic courses while al so conduc ting researchduring their stay.

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