First year course work includes Introductory Courses and Environmental Issues Courses in various humanities, social science, and science disciplines. Students also complete Language Courses . Students pursuing teacher certification begin optional Education Courses . Second year course work includes more Language Courses as well as Interdisciplinary Courses that address Japan's Relations with English-speaking Peoples, the Study of Social Issues, and Contemporary Japanese Arts and Culture. Students spend their second semester overseas and complete Study Abroad course work.
Students also complete interdisciplinary courses and the senior thesis.