Faculty of Sociology & Social Work

Faculty introduction

Welcome to the Faculty of Sociology & Social Work: change society by altering your perspective!

Learning in the Faculty of Social Studies is carried out from a multifaceted perspective, focusing on the past, present, and future of society and the people who live in it. When we reconsider what is “normal” or “obvious” to us from a variety of angles, we come to see society in a different light. The faculty members of both the Department of Sociology and the Department of Social Work are front-line researchers who face our students with enthusiasm to furnish them with a foundation of knowledge and values. We also emphasize the importance of honing practical skills through encounters and involvement with diverse places and people, such as practical training, fieldwork and internships. As they move forward in their studies, our students constantly ask themselves what they personally can do, and their worlds expand. Our graduates are equipped with a wealth of learning and experience, and are playing an active role in a diverse range of fields in Japan and overseas. I hope that, in the Faculty of Social Studies, you will discover your innate potential and open up new possibilities.

Mika Shimbo, Dean, Faculty of Sociology and Social Work