About the Faculty
Faculty of Human Life Studies
Faculty of Human Life Studies - Department of Child Studies and Department of Health and Nutrition
Train experts in child care and nutrition who can contribute to the development of regional society
The Faculty of Human Life Studies comprises two departments: the Department of Child Studies whose keyword is "child care," and the Department of Health and Nutrition whose keyword is "nutrition."
The Department of Child Studies aims to support the upbringing of the next generation and produce graduates who are able to contribute to the well-being of these children.
In the current climate of globalization, and faced with a declining birthrate and rapidly aging population, the Department of Health and Nutrition aims to cultivate specialists rich in humane personal qualities, who can provide support to people of all backgrounds, from the young to the elderly, so that they may lead healthy and active lives.
Potential career options for each course
[Child Studies]
Careers that utilize specialized experience, knowledge, and skills in relation to child care and welfare services.
Examples: positions at kindergartens, child care centers, authorized nurseries, regional child support centers, NPOs, child welfare facilities, administrative agencies (general, education, welfare), and in the private sector (companies that produce children's toys, books etc.)
[Health and Nutrition Studies]
Careers that utilize the knowledge of specialists who provide support for people to live actively and healthily, with a focus on dietary habits.
Examples: specific food preparation facilities (hospitals, schools, offices, social welfare facilities, child welfare facilities, correctional facilities etc.), administrative agencies (nutrition advisor/health observer in prefectural and city governments, local health centers), schools (nutrition teacher, school nutrition officer), nutrition advisor for community medical centers, private sector health administration departments, and in the health and fitness industry.
Attainable Qualifications and Licenses
[Child Studies]
- Nursery School Teacher - Grade 1
- Child care worker qualification
- Social welfare worker - National examination qualification
[Health and Nutrition Studies]
- Nutritionist license
- National registered nutritionist - National examination qualification
- Nutrition School Teacher - Grade 1
