(January 31, 2019)

Standards for Professional Graduate Public Policy School

Explanatory Notes
Related laws and regulations are abbreviated as follows in these standards.
[SEA]: School Education Act[MOESEA]: Ministerial Ordinance for Enforcement of the School Education
Act (Ordinance of the Ministry of Education, Science andCulture No. 11 of 1947)[SEU]: Standards for Establishment of Universities (Ordinance of the
Ministry of Education, Science and Culture No. 28 of 1956)[SEGS]: Standards for Establishment of Graduate Schools (Ordinanceof the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture No. 28 of
1974)[SEPGS]: Standards for Establishment of Professional Graduate Schools(Ordinance of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology No. 16 of 2003)[Notification No. 53] : Items Prescribing Necessary Matters Concerning Professional
Graduate Schools(Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology(MEXT) Notification No. 53 of 2003)-1-

Introduction
I. The Standards for Professional Graduate Public Policy School are established by theJapan University Accreditation Association (hereinafter referred to as the “JUAA”)
as a Certified Evaluation and Accreditation Organization for professional graduate
public policy school, to conduct certified evaluation and accreditation of
professional graduate schools in the relevant field.
Professional graduate public policy schools subject to these Standards are graduate
schools that meet the following requirements.
(i)Based upon cultivating public policy professionals, the common mission shared
among professional graduate public policy schools is to teach the necessary
expertise and a wide range of views related to solving policy challenges facedby countries, municipalities, international organizations, NPOs, NGOs, thinktanks and other organizations, and to cultivate human resources with highstandards of professional ethics.
(ii) The degrees to be awarded shall be Master of Public Policy (professional),
Master of International and Administrative Policy (professional) or thoseequivalent to these titles.
II. As a guideline for the university to maintain and improve an appropriate standardof education and research, the JUAA has set and revised various criteria including
the “University Standards” which represent the criteria used in the university
accreditation conducted by the JUAA.
The Standards for Professional Graduate Public Policy School are one of the JUAA’svarious standards, which have their foundation in the “University Standards.”
III. The Standards for Professional Graduate Public Policy School consist of thefollowing seven major items.
1. Mission and Purpose
2. Educational Program, Methods, and Outcomes(1) Curriculum and Educational Program(2) Educational Methods(3) Outcomes
3. Faculty and Faculty Organization
4. Student Enrollment
5. Student Support
6. Education and Research Environment
7. Self-study, Information Disclosure-2-IV. Each major item of these standards is composed of the “text” and “perspectivesof evaluation” indicated for each item.
The “text” lists the general elements necessary to realize the shared basic missionof all professional graduate public policy schools, and also establishes the inherent
purpose of individual professional graduate public policy school (hereby referred toas the “inherent purpose”).
The “perspectives of evaluation” are a more specific definition of the points
required to satisfy the elements defined in the “text,” and are divided into groups
as described below according to their characteristics: F (Fundamental) Group, L(Legal) group, or A (Advanced) group.
The “perspectives of evaluation” have the following two functions.
(i) To act as a specific perspective for the professional graduate public policy
school when conducting self-study(ii)To act as a specific perspective for the JUAA evaluators check when performing
certified evaluation and accreditation for professional graduate public policy
schoolBased on the above, when applying for certified evaluation and accreditation for
professional graduate public policy school, the schools will have to conduct selfstudy in line with “perspectives of evaluation,” and summarize the results in a selfstudy report in line with the objectives of the “text.” On the other hand, the JUAA
evaluators will, in principle, check each of the “perspectives of evaluation” and thenevaluate whether the objectives of the “text” are satisfied.
◆The “perspectives of evaluation” are divided into the following three groups.
[F (Fundamental) group]
Basic matters required for a professional graduate public policy school

In this section, the JUAA evaluators will evaluate whether or not the basic mattersrequired for a professional graduate public policy school are satisfied. In otherwords, the JUAA evaluators will carry out evaluations whether or not the basics forcultivating public policy professionals as well as necessary expertise and a wide
range of views related to solving policy challenges faced by countries, municipalities,
international organizations, NPOs, NGOs, think tanks and other organizations istaught, whether or not the basic mission of cultivating human resources with highstandards of professional ethics is fulfilled as well as whether or not the necessary-3-curriculum and other basic contents are present to carry out this basic mission andwhether or not these are appropriately managed and effective as educational
activities.
Evaluation concerning this item is described in “Overview.” In addition, proposals
are made in the “Comments” section.
(i) If results are being achieved or efforts are proving to be effective towards
implementing the basic mission, the items will be appended as<Commendation>.
(ii) <Suggestion for improvement> will be appended to items which require
further efforts. However, depending on the detail and degree of the items,<Recommendation> will be appended to items for which there are issues.
[L (Legal) group]
Legal matters related to the professional graduate public policy school

In this section, the JUAA evaluators will evaluate whether or not all professional
graduate public policy schools comply with relevant laws and regulations such as
the SEPGS.
As a general rule, the name and clause of relevant laws and regulations are indicatedin parentheses ( ) following the “perspectives of evaluation.”
Evaluation concerning this item is described in “Overview.” In addition, proposals
are made in the “Comments” section.
(i) <Recommendation> will be appended to items for which there are issues.
However, <Suggestion for improvement> will be appended to the item if theissues are only minor.
[A (Advanced) group]
Required matters for expanding the features of the applicable professional
graduate public policy school based on the inherent purpose

Here, the JUAA evaluators will evaluate the features and strengths that all
professional graduate public policy schools are working towards to achieve theirinherent purpose.
Evaluation concerning this item is described in “Overview.” In addition, proposals
are made in the “Comments” section.
(i) If results are being achieved or efforts are proving to be effective towards-4-

realizing the inherent purpose, <Commendation> will be appended to theitem.
(ii) If it is not possible to (i), but if it can be expected to have good results or canbe evaluated as a distinctive approach in line with the inherent purpose,<Distinctive feature> will be appended to the item.
(iii) <Suggestions for improvement> will be appended to items which are
determined to be requiring further efforts.
◆ F group, L group and A group are summarized in the table below.
Category ofperspectives of[F (Fundamental)[L (Legal)[A (Advanced)

group]

group]

group]

Basic matters required

Legal matters related

Matters required forfor a professional

to the professional

expanding distinctive

graduate public policy

graduate public policy

features based on theschoolschoolinherent purpose.

- Commendation- Recommendation- Commendation- Suggestion for(could be “Suggestion- Distinctive feature

improvement

for improvement”- Suggestion for

depending on the

improvement

evaluation

Definitions

Comments(“Recommendation” if
there are issues)

situation)(*) The results of the certified evaluation and accreditation of the professional
graduate public policy school determine whether or not it meets the Standards
for Professional Graduate Public Policy School, considering all of the areas
which have been given an assessment of “Recommendation.” If a serious
problem as a professional graduate public policy school is recognized, it will be
judged to have not met the Standards for Professional Graduate Public Policy
School.
The “Commendation” and “Distinctive feature” within the proposal attached tothe certified evaluation and accreditation results are intended to increase theoverall standards of Japanese professional graduate public policy schools whiledeveloping the features and strengths that each professional graduate public
policy school deals with.
In the case of “Recommendation” or “Suggestion for improvement” in the-5-evaluation and accreditation result, an “Improvement plan” and “Problem
resolution plan” will be made for items indicated as “Recommendation” and“Suggestion for improvement.” These will outline in specific terms the measures
for improvement that the professional graduate public policy school in question
must carry out. Six months after receiving the accreditation results, the school
must present a comprehensive explanation (presentation) of the“Improvement plan” and the “Problem resolution plan” to the Professional
Graduate Public Policy School Certified Evaluation and Accreditation Committee.
In the case of “Recommendation,” in the progress report which is required tobe submitted two years after the plan for improvement was explained, theschool is obligated to report on the background leading to the findings noted in
the certified evaluation and accreditation results, the plan for improvement, andthe completion status of subsequent improvements, premised upon theappropriate completion of the improvements.

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Standards for Professional Graduate Public Policy School
Enacted September 15, 2009
Revised February 25, 2010
Revised July 30, 2013
Revised January 29, 2016
Revised January 31, 2019
1. Mission and Purpose
Criterion 1: Setting and appropriateness of objectives
The common mission shared among professional graduate public policy schools isbased upon cultivating public policy professionals as well as teaching the necessary
expertise and a wide range of views related to solving policy challenges faced bycountries, municipalities, international organizations, NPOs, NGOs, think tanks andother organizations, and to cultivate human resources with high professional ethics.
For all professional graduate public policy schools, the inherent purpose of theprofessional degree course, which is to be in rooted in the basic mission of the school,
and checked against the philosophy set forth by the said public policy school (hereby,the “inherent purpose”) must be defined in the school regulations. In addition, theinherent purpose should reflect the unique features to all professional graduate public
policy schools.
Perspective

perspectives of evaluation

no.
1-1

The inherent purpose of all schools should be rooted in theCategories
F

L

A

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basic mission imposed on all professional graduate public
policy schools.
1-2

The inherent purpose must be appropriate to the objectives○of the professional degree program. (“SEPGS” Article 2,
Paragraph 1)
1-3

The inherent purpose must be defined in the school regulations○

etc.
(”SEGS” Article 1-2)
1-4

What kind of features does the school have which support the○inherent purpose?

Criterion 2: Communication of objectives
It is necessary for all professional graduate public policy schools to clarify theirinherent purpose widely to the general public through its website, university guides,
etc. and to make it known to faculty members, students and other members within-7-the university.
Perspective
no.
1-5

perspectives of evaluation

Categories
F○

The inherent purpose should be clarified to the general publicthrough websites and university guides, etc.
(“MOESEA” Article 172-2, Paragraph 1)

1-6

The school makes efforts to communicate the inherent
purpose to faculty and academic staff members, students,and other constituents of the school.

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L

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2. Educational Program, Methods, and Outcomes(1) Curriculum and Educational Program
Criterion 3: Design of curricula
All professional graduate public policy schools need to properly organize andmanage the curriculum in order to maintain the standards expected of professional
degrees. As for the organization of the curriculum, a degree award policy (diploma
policy) must be decided in a way that carries out the basic mission of the professional
graduate public policy school in question to make the learning outcome(s) based on
the inherent purpose clear; a curriculum design and implementation policy (curriculum
policy) must also be decided based on that policy. In addition, it is necessary todisseminate these policies to students.
It is required that all professional graduate public policy schools organize theircurriculums systematically, based on the curriculum design and implementation policy,
keeping in mind that it is the bridge between theory and practice. In addition, it isnecessary to consider social demands, academic development trends, and diverse
student needs in the design of a curriculum. Furthermore, it is expected that
educational program which promotes human resource development with a global
perspective are introduced and distinctive class subjects are arranged in line with theinherent purpose.
Perspective
no.
2-1

perspectives of evaluation
Plans must be made to clearly state and disseminate theCategories
FL○

degree award policy and curriculum design andimplementation policy to students.
2-2○

Based on the policies regarding the organization andimplementation of the curriculum which are aligned with thedegree award policy, the curriculum should be systematicallyorganized based on the following matters, keeping in mind
the fact that it is a bridge between theory and practice.
(“SEPGS” Article 6)(1) The common mission shared among professional
graduate public policy schools is formed from theperspective of teaching the necessary expertise (a wide
range of subjects based in the fields of law, politicalscience and economics) related to solving policy
challenges faced by countries, municipalities,
international organizations, NPOs, NGOs, think tanks andother organizations as well as thinking, analysis and

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communication abilities and cultivating human resources
with high professional ethics.
(2) Pertaining to human resource development in the fieldof public policy, subjects must be appropriately arranged
to deal with basic content, advanced content, practicalcontent, case studies, etc.
(3) Ensure that courses are being taken by students
consistently and in a stratified fashion.
2-3

The formation of the curriculum must correspond to social○

demands, academic development trends, and diverse
student needs.
2-4

Based on cooperation with industry, a Collaboration Council○

for Educational Program consisting of the following
applicable persons will be established to organize thecurriculum and to ensure its smooth and efficient
implementation. In doing so, persons other than (1) will
make up the majority.
(“SEPGS” Article 6-2)
(1) Faculty and other staff members appointed by thepresident or head of the applicable professional
graduate public policy school(2) Individuals with a wealth of experience in public policy
who work in the field of public policy or are involved in
activities over a vast area as part of a group related to
the field of public policy (professional associations, tradeassociations, research organizations run by people
working in the field of public policy or involved in related
work, etc.)(3) A member of a local public body, a local businessassociation, or other relevant person in the region(however, such a member is not required if they do nothave suitable educational relevance).
(4) Individuals other than the school faculty or staff
members in the applicable professional graduate public
policy school, who are deemed necessary by thepresident or head of the applicable professional
graduate public policy school
2-5

The curriculum should be organized while taking into
account the views of the Collaboration Council for- 10 -○

Educational Program, and the circumstances surrounding
the public policy field.
(“SEPGS” Article 6, Paragraph 2)2-6○What kind of educational program does the graduate school
offer to promote the cultivation of human resources with
global perspectives?

2-7○

What kind of distinctive courses does the graduate school
offer which conform to the inherent purpose?

Criterion 4: Granting of credit, completion of program, etc.
All professional graduate public policy schools must set appropriate credit levels
taking into consideration the amount of study required, and take measures to enable
students to study in a balanced manner in accordance with relevant laws andregulations.
As for earning credits, course completion, and shortening the period of attendanceat the graduate school, the students must be notified in advance of the standards andmethods for achieving these things in order to be fair and strict. In addition, the degree
to be awarded is required to be given a name that matches the characteristics of the
public policy field and the educational program.
Perspective
no.
2-8

perspectives of evaluation
Credits must be set in accordance with legal regulations,Categories
F

L○

taking into consideration the characteristics of the courses,
the contents of the course, the form of study, and the study
time required (including preparation and review time outside
the classroom).
(“SEU” Article 21, Article 22, Article 23)
2-9

In order to allow students to take courses in a balanced○manner over the course of each year, an upper limit must be
set on the number of credits that students can register for ina given year or semester.
(“SEPGS” Article 12)
2-10

If the credits earned by a student for a course taken atanother graduate school or credits earned before entering
the professional graduate public policy school are to berecognized as credits earned at the applicable professional
graduate public policy school, there must be systems inplace which ensure the integrity of that university's- 11 -○

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educational standards and curriculum in accordance withapplicable legal regulations.
(“SEPGS” Article 13, Article 14)
2-11○

The enrollment period and number of credits earned forapproval of program completion are appropriately set inaccordance with the provisions of laws and regulations.
(“SEPGS” Article 2, Paragraph 2; Article 3; Article 15)

2-12

○

The criteria and methods for the completion of the course
must be indicated to the student. (“SEPGS” Article 10,
Paragraph 2)

2-13

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If the term of study is shortened, it must be set inaccordance with legal regulations. Also, in such a case,consideration must be given to the achievement of sufficientresults in regard to the inherent purpose.
(“SEPGS” Article 16)

2-14

When shortening the enrollment period, the school clearly
indicates standards and methods to students in advance○through school regulations, etc. In addition, specified
standards and processes must be applied fairly and strictly.
2-15

Degrees to be awarded shall be given an appropriate namethat matches the characteristics of the public policy field andthe educational program of the applicable professional
graduate public policy school.
(“Degree regulations” Article 5-2, Article 10)- 12 -○○

(2) Educational Methods
Criterion 5: Study guidance and learning counseling
All professional graduate public policy schools must develop a system of guidance
for taking courses based on the diversity of students' experiences and acquired
knowledge before admission. Furthermore, the schools must provide course guidanceand consultation on an appropriate course of study with the aim of further promoting
the student's desired educational goals with a focus on the students' career after
graduation. In addition, when implementing internships etc., it is necessary to clarify
the rules regarding confidentiality and to provide appropriate guidance. Furthermore,
it is expected that professional graduate public policy schools take distinctive
measures in line with its inherent purpose for the purposes of providing course
guidance and learning consultations.
Perspective

perspectives of evaluation

no.
2-16

The school must provide appropriate course guidance andCategories
F

L

A

○

counseling for students based on the diversity of students(academic background, practical experience or lack thereof,etc.).
2-17

When conducting internships etc., it is necessary to clarify the○rules regarding confidentiality and to provide appropriate
guidance.
2-18

What kind of features are there in line with the inherent○

purpose regarding guidance for taking courses and study
consultations?

Criterion 6: Class methods, etc.
All professional graduate public policy schools must introduce educational methods
which bridge the gap between theory and practice. In addition, in order to maximize
the educational effects, classes should be conducted with an appropriate number ofstudents taking into consideration the method of teaching, facilities, equipment, andother educational conditions. Furthermore, it is necessary to adopt the most effective
teaching methods depending on the form of each individual lesson, such as utilizing
case studies, conducting field surveys, and having question-and-answer sessions anddiscussions which are interactive and dynamic. In addition, in the case of performing
remote classes using various media or conducting correspondence classes, it isnecessary to target courses that can be expected to have sufficient educational
effects. On top of that, it is expected for graduate schools to make distinctive efforts
to develop appropriate educational methods in line with the school's inherent purpose.

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Perspective

perspectives of evaluation

no.
2-19

Categories
F

L

A

○

The number of students who take a single classsimultaneously should be limited to an appropriate numberthat will maximize the educational effect, taking into
consideration the method of the class, facilities, and othereducational conditions.
(“SEPGS” Article 7)

2-20

In addition to lectures, appropriate educational methods○○

and class methodologies such as discussion, seminars,
group learning, case studies, field studies, and internships
should be employed in order to enhance students' practicaleducation.
(“SEPGS” Article 8, Paragraph 1)
2-21○

In the case of performing remote classes using various
media, it is necessary that the courses can be expected tohave sufficient educational effects by this methodology.
(“SEPGS” Article 8, Paragraph 2)

2-22

○

If the school will be conducting distance learning, it isnecessary that the courses can be expected to havesufficient educational effects by this methodology.
(“SEPGS” Article 9)

2-23

○

What kind of characteristics are there in the lesson
methodology and other educational methods to achieve
the inherent purpose?

Criterion 7: Lesson plans and syllabus
All professional graduate public policy schools must set class hours, a timetable, etc.
in consideration of students' studies. In addition, the syllabus is required to specify the
specific content and method of each class, teaching materials, study requirements,
annual lesson plan, etc., and classes must be conducted appropriately according to
the syllabus. Furthermore, when changing the content of the syllabus, it is necessary
to inform the students in an appropriate manner.
Perspective
no.
2-24

perspectives of evaluation
The class hours and schedule should be set in considerationof the students' course load.

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Categories
F
○

L

A

2-25

The syllabus must clearly indicate the specific content and○○method of each class, teaching materials, study
requirements, and annual lesson plan.
(“SEPGS” Article 10, Paragraph 1)
2-26

Classes must be conducted according to the syllabus. When○changing the content of the syllabus, it is necessary to informthe students in an appropriate manner.

Criterion 8: Assessment of academic achievement
In order to maintain the standards expected of a professional degree course, allprofessional graduate public policy schools must set the criteria and methods for theassessment of academic achievement appropriately, and convey that information to
students through the syllabus ahead of time. In addition, actual performance
evaluations are required to be carried out fairly and strictly based on the specified
criteria and methods. Furthermore, a structure must be introduced to respond toinquiries from students related to the assessment of academic achievement.
Perspective

perspectives of evaluation

no.
2-27

The criteria and methods for the assessment of academic

Categories
F

L

○

○

○

○

A

achievement should be properly set and clearly indicated to
students.
(“SEPGS” Article 10, Paragraph 2)
2-28

The assessment of academic achievement must be carried out
fairly and strictly based on the criteria and methods specified
to students.
(“SEPGS” Article 10, Paragraph 2)2-29

In order to ensure the fairness and strictness of the○assessment of academic achievement, a mechanism must be
introduced which is formulated to respond to inquiries about
grades from students.

Criterion 9: Systematic training for improvement
All professional graduate public policy schools must conduct organizational training
and research in order to improve the content and methods of classes. In addition, inorder to maintain and improve the level of education of the professional graduate
public policy school, it is important to strive to improve the classroom instruction
abilities of the faculty, especially practical knowledge of the academic faculty and theteaching abilities of the practitioner faculty. Furthermore, in order to improve the- 15 -

content and methods of classes, it is necessary to systematically conduct and utilize
student evaluations of classes. In so doing, it is necessary to develop a system that willlead to improvements in education, and that such systems will be properly shared
among the relevant personnel within the professional graduate public policy school,
and that they will function effectively in improving education. Also, it is necessary toannounce the lesson assessment results. In addition, in order to improve education, it
is necessary to take external opinions into consideration. Moreover, it is expected that
distinctive efforts be made in line with the inherent purpose for the improvement of
the curriculum and its contents and methods.
Perspective
no.
2-30

perspectives of evaluation
The school must conduct systematic training and research toCategories
F

L

○

○

A

improve class content and methods.
(“SEPGS” Article 11)
2-31

The school must endeavor to improve their faculty’s○

instruction abilities in class, especially to enhance theiracademic faculty members’ practical knowledge and to
improve their practitioner faculty’s instruction abilities.
2-32

The school must conduct organized class evaluations by○

students and publish the results. In addition, the school must
maintain a mechanism for using the results of thoseevaluations for the improvement of education. Furthermore,that system must be properly shared among the relevant
personnel within the graduate school and it must be effectivein improving education.
2-33

The opinions of the Collaboration Council for Educational○

Program should be taken into consideration in order toimprove the curriculum and its contents and methods.
(“SEPGS” Article 6, Paragraph 3)
2-34

What are the features of the course curriculum, contents, andprocess for the improvement of methods to achieve theinherent purpose?

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(3) Outcomes
Criterion 10: Keep track of and disclose the progress of alumni, and take advantageof those results gained through the education
It is necessary for all professional graduate public policy schools to follow the
progress of their graduates and to publish this information to the university and society
at large. In addition, it is necessary to evaluate the educational effects according to
the inherent purpose based on the degree awarding status, the career status of thegraduates, etc., and to use the results for improvement of the educational contents
and methods.
Perspective
no.
2-35

perspectives of evaluation
The school must follow the progress of the graduates andCategories
F

L

○

○

publish this information to the professional graduate schooland society at large.
(“MOESEA” Article 172-2, Paragraph 1)
2-36

The school must evaluate educational achievements in linewith the inherent purpose, and use the results to improveeducational program and methods.

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3. Faculty and Faculty Organization
Criterion 11: Number, composition, etc. of full-time faculty
All professional graduate public policy schools must maintain a faculty composition
appropriate to achieving their basic mission and inherent purpose. For that reason,
they must adhere to laws and ordinances related to the number of full-time teaching
staff and the ability of full-time teaching staff. In addition, it is necessary to deploy
faculty appropriately, noting that professional graduate schools are required toprovide an education which builds a bridge between theory and practice. In thatcapacity, it is important to consider the diversity of the faculty.
Perspective

perspectives of evaluation

no.
3-1

The school must comply with legal and regulatory

Categories
F

L

○

○

standards regarding the number of full-time faculty.
(“Notification 53,” Article 1, Paragraph 1)
3-2○

In principle, more than half of the number of full-time
faculty members required by law should consist of
professors. (“Notification 53,” Article 1, Section 6)

3-3

The full-time faculty members must meet any of the○○following criteria and have a high level of teaching ability inthe field of their specialization.
1. Persons who have educational or researchachievements in their major field of study
2. Persons with advanced training/technical skills in theirmajor field of study
3. Persons who have particularly prominent expertiseand experience in their major field of study(“SEPGS” Article 5)
3-4

The percentage of practitioner faculty members among full-○time faculty members is about 30% or more of the numberof full-time faculty members required in the field of public
policy.
(“Notification 53,” Article 2, Paragraph 1, Paragraph 2)
3-5

Among full-time faculty, faculty considered to be
professionals in their major field of study should have atleast five years of practical experience and be highly-skilled
professionals.
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When utilizing “Deemed full-time faculty members” aspractitioner faculty members, the number of staff and thenumber of sessions for the courses being taught must be inaccordance with legal regulations. Moreover, deemed fulltime faculty are responsible for organizing the curriculum
and managing the administration.
(“Notification 53,” Article 2, Paragraph 2)

3-7○

In the case of full-time teachers who teach part time in adifferent faculty or academic unit of graduate school (suchas a doctoral course, master's degree or other professional
degree course), the number of instructors and duration of
the terms shall be set in accordance with legal regulations.
(“SEPGS” Article 5 Paragraph 2, “Notification 53” Article 1
Paragraph 2)

3-8

Full-time teachers should be mainly assigned focusing on○

basic subjects in accordance with the characteristics of the
field of public policy, subjects which involve practical basics
and techniques, and subjects which expand anddevelopment basic knowledge. In addition, appropriate
faculty should be assigned to subjects that emphasize
theory and subjects that emphasize practice in the relevant
field.
3-9

As a general rule, for foundational subjects at the core of
the curriculum, full-time professors or associate professors○

should be assigned. Also, if a part-time/non-full-time faculty
member is in charge of a core subject, the placement of
said instructor will be processed in accordance with therelevant standards/procedures.
3-10

The composition of the full-time faculty should take○maintaining a balanced age range into consideration.
(“SEGS” Article 8, Paragraph 5)
3-11

How does the faculty composition take into consideration○

diversity such as work experience, international experience,and gender?

Criterion 12: Recruitment, appointment, dismissal, and promotionof faculty
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process to ensure its fair operation, with the goal of promoting the appointment offaculty with sufficient education and research ability, specialized knowledge, andexperience to carry education and research activities into the future.
Perspective
no.
3-12

perspectives of evaluation
Professional graduate schools should have an organization

Categories
F○

policy regarding teachers that takes into consideration thevarious positions of faculty such as professors, associate
professors, assistant professors, instructors, guest lecturers,
fixed-term lecturers, etc., and based on those, determine theorganization of the faculty.
3-13

Regarding the recruitment, appointment, dismissal, andpromotion of faculty, professional graduate schools must
establish appropriate standards and procedures, andeffectively manage them.

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4. Student Enrollment
Criterion 11: Admission policy and quota management
All professional graduate public policy schools must set a clear student admission
policy in accordance with their basic mission and inherent purpose. Based on thatpolicy, it is necessary to set appropriate selection methods and procedures, andannounce these in advance. Also, schools must maintain mechanisms and systems forthe taking of entrance examinations by persons with disabilities. Furthermore, withregard new student selection methods, schools are expected to implement initiatives
in line with the inherent purpose and strive to expand their features.
In order to continuously maintain an environment which fosters education, it isnecessary for all professional graduate public policy schools to properly manage theenrollment number in accordance with the enrollment quota and the student bodysize in accordance with the admission capacity.
Perspective

perspectives of evaluation

no.
4-1

The school must establish and disclose a clear student

Categories
F

L

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admission policy. (“MOESEA” Article 165-2 Paragraph 1 andArticle 172-2 Paragraph 1)
4-2

The school must set appropriate selection criteria, methods○

and procedures based on the student admission policy.
4-3

The school must announce its selection methods and○procedures in advance to prospective students and to the
public in general.
4-4

In selection of new enrollees, the school accepts students in○line with its admission policy and selection standards andmethods.
4-5

The school must have a system in place for persons with○disabilities to take entrance examinations.
4-6

It is necessary for all professional graduate schools of global○○

communications to properly manage the enrollment
number in accordance with the enrollment quota and thestudent body size in accordance with the admission
capacity.
(“SEGS” Article 10, Paragraph 3)
4-7What features of the student admission process such as the
new student selection methods achieve the inherent
purpose?

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Criterion 14: New Student Selection Implementation and Verification
It is necessary for each professional graduate public policy school to properly andfairly carry out the selection of students under the specified implementation system.
Also, the student enrollment methods should be continuously inspected. Furthermore,
for student selection implementation and inspection, schools should make special
efforts for aspects of the system and method to align with the unique purpose.
Perspective
no.
4-8

perspectives of evaluation
The school must conduct the selection of students

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L

A

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appropriately and fairly as per the school's admission
process.
4-9

Are the admission policies, selection standards and○methods continuously inspected?
4-10What features of the student admission implementationand inspection system or inspection method achieve theinherent purpose?

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5. Student Support
Criterion 15: Student Support
Professional graduate public policy schools must support their students via schoolwide support systems while providing counselling and support systems relating tostudent life, regulations and counselling systems for all types of harassment, andcounselling and support systems for students relating to economic support including
scholarships, in order to help students concentrate on their learning. In addition, it isnecessary to make students aware of these support systems. Furthermore, it isnecessary to maintain a support system for people with disabilities and to provide
support for them.
Ideally, all professional graduate public policy schools should provide support suchas counselling/support systems to help students to build their anticipated career or
select a path, etc. after completing a course of study, support systems for adultstudents/exchange students, and support systems for self-led activities of students
and alumni associations for students who have completed their course of study. In
addition, with regard to such student support, it is expected professional graduate
schools implement efforts to expand these features in line with the inherent purpose.
Perspective

perspectives of evaluation

no.
5-1

The school must maintain a consultation and support

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F

L

A

○

system with regard to student life and provide support
effectively.
5-2

The school must maintain regulations and a consultation○

system regarding various types of harassment, and makestudents aware of these things.
5-3

The school must maintain a consultation and support○

system for financial support for students such as
scholarships and effectively provide support.
5-4

The university must maintain a support system for people○

with disabilities and provide the necessary support forenrolled students.
5-5

Does the school provide effective support by establishing a○

support system for career development/path selection
counselling in anticipation of the student's course
completion?
5-6

Has the school established a support system for adultstudents and foreign exchange students, and does theschool provide support for them?

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5-7

What support systems has the school put in place for self-○

led activities of students, and alumni associations after
completion of a course of study, and are these being
supported?
5-8

What features do the school's student support services
offer to achieve its inherent purpose?

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6. Education and Research Environment
Criterion 16: Maintenance of facilities and equipment, and personal support systems
All professional graduate public policy schools are required to maintain their facilities
and equipment according to the scale of the professional graduate public policy school,
including cases where the facilities and equipment of the entire school are used. In
doing so, consideration must be given to students with disabilities. In addition, it isnecessary to establish an environment that promotes effective learning andinteraction between students, and to establish a human support system that
contributes to education and research. Furthermore, it is expected that schools
establish facilities, equipment, and personal support systems that are in line with theinherent purpose, and that they work toward expanding these features.
Perspective

perspectives of evaluation

no.
6-1

The lecture rooms, practice rooms, and other facilities andCategories
F

L

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○

A

equipment must be made available in accordance with thescope and education system of the professional graduate
public policy school.
(“SEPGS” Article 17)
6-2

The school must maintain an environment including self-study○

rooms where students can study independently and a lounge
for mutual interaction between students, and ensure they arebeing utilized effectively.
6-3

The school must maintain facilities and equipment for people○

with disabilities.
6-4

The school must maintain the information infrastructurenecessary for student learning and education and research○

activities run by the faculty.
6-5

The school must maintain a human support system that○

contributes to education and research.
6-6

What kind of features are there in regard to the facilities andequipment, and human support systems to achieve theinherent purpose?

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Criterion 17: Maintenance of library resources
All libraries at professional graduate public policy schools must be outfitted with
sufficient materials such as books and electronic media needed for student study andthe education and research activities of instructors in a planned and systematic fashion.
In addition, the terms of use and hours of operation of these libraries must be set withconsideration for student study and the education and research activities of
instructors. Furthermore, with regard to the maintenance of educational resources, it
is expected schools implement efforts in line with the inherent purpose and work
towards the expansion of those features.
Perspective
no.
6-7

perspectives of evaluation
Schools must maintain a wide range of materials such as

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F

L

A

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books and electronic media necessary to accommodate
students' studies as students of professional graduate public
policy school, and to accommodate the education andresearch activities of faculty. Furthermore, all resources
should be outfitted in a planned/systematic fashion.
6-8

The terms of use and hours of operation of libraries should○take into consideration the needs of the students' studies as
students of professional graduate public policy school and theneeds of the education and research activities of the faculty.
6-9○

What does the maintenance of library resources offer toachieve the inherent purpose?

Criterion 18: Maintenance of the education and research environment for full-time
faculty members and assessment of their education and research
activities
To develop academic creativity in its full-time faculty members and make it possible
to adequately carry out all education and research activities, professional graduate
public policy schools must evaluate the environment arranged as well as theeffectiveness of the education and research activities of full-time faculty members andtheir contributions to society and to internal management. Furthermore, it is necessary
to work towards the improvement and advancement of the activities of full-time
faculty members.
Perspective
no.

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F

L

A

6-10

Full-time faculty member class teaching hours take into○

consideration educational preparation and research.
6-11

Schools must provide an adequate education and research○

environment for full-time faculty, including allocating asuitable amount of funds for personal research expenses andthe maintenance of individual laboratories.
6-12

Schools must ensure that there are sufficient opportunities○(for example, setting aside a specified period of time
exclusively for research) necessary for full-time faculty to carryout education and research activities.
6-13

The school must put a system in place to appropriately○

evaluate the full-time faculty members' educational activities,
research activities, contributions to society, and contributions
to internal management, etc.
6-14What are the characteristics of the assessments of full-time
faculty members' educational activities, research activities,
contributions to society, and contributions to internalmanagement in regards to the inherent purpose?

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7.Self-study, Information Disclosure
Criterion 19: Self-study
In order to achieve the basic mission and inherent purpose, all professional graduate
public policy schools must develop a system such as the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA)
cycle, which continuously checks, reviews, improves and reforms education andresearch activities. In addition, it is necessary to respond appropriately to the items
pointed at the time of receiving reviews by a Certified Evaluation and Accreditation
Organization. Furthermore, it is expected that schools link the results of self-study andcertified evaluation and accreditation to the improvement/advancement of theeducation and research activities, and to utilize them for efforts in line with the uniquepurpose to expand the school’s features.
Perspective
no.
7-1

perspectives of evaluation
Schools must put a mechanism/organizational system in place

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F

L

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A

for self-study, and continually engage in organized efforts to
conduct self-study based on evaluation items related toeducation and research activities.
(“SEA” Article 109, Paragraph 1)
7-2

Schools must maintain a system to link the results of self-study○

and certified evaluation and accreditation to improvements
and advancements of education and research activities.
7-3

Schools must respond appropriately to the issues pointed out○

by the Certified Evaluation and Accreditation Organization.
7-4

How do schools link the results of the self-study, and certified○

evaluation and accreditation to the improvement andadvancement of education and research activities?
7-5

What features do the mechanisms, organizational systems○

and implementation methods of self-study such as external
assessments have in relation to the inherent purpose?

Criterion 20: Information Disclosure
It is necessary for all professional graduate public policy schools to disclose theresults of checks and reviews to society at large. In addition, in order to provide a highdegree of transparency of its management, it is necessary for schools to actively
disclose information on the status of various activities to the society and maintainaccountability for their actions. Furthermore, with regard to information disclosure,schools are expected to implement initiatives in line with the inherent purpose andstrive to expand their features.

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Perspective

perspectives of evaluation

no.
7-6

Schools must widely disclose the results of self-study inside

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F

L

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○

A

and outside the university.
(“SEA” Article 109, Paragraph 1)
7-7○

Is the school widely publicizing results of the certified
evaluation and accreditation inside and outside the school?

7-8

Schools must adequately disclose information using websites,○○

university guides, etc., so that the public can properly
understand the status of the organizational management andvarious activities of the professional graduate public policy
schools.
(“MOESEA” Article 172-2 Paragraphs 1 and 2)
7-9

What sort of distinctive features, in line with the inherent
purpose, are present in information disclosure?

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