Policies

To achieve the University’s “Founding Principles” and “Educational Philosophy,” Kyoto Sangyo University has established the following three policies.

Diploma Policy (DP) : Guideline for Setting Graduation Requirements
Curriculum Policy (CP) : Guideline for Setting Academic Requirements
Admission Policy (AP) : Guideline for Setting Entry Requirements

Founding principles

In any society, universities are the best organizations to conduct research and offer education. The mission of the university is to nurture individuals with the capacity to lead the society in the future. The educational goal of the university is to produce individuals who can conduct their social obligations in a praiseworthy fashion, while being ethical and having a strong character. Moreover, it is to cultivate individuals with the intention to contribute to the peace and happiness of all humankind and to uphold the global reputation of the Japanese individuals at home and abroad as individuals who are respected by others worldwide. Such individuals have a spiritual foundation grounded in the beautiful moral tradition of ancient Japan, and they develop an abundance of skills from both Eastern and Western culture. They are also informed about the continuously changing situation in Japan, and they have the ability to judge situations accurately using scientific analysis. These are individuals who have a continuous faith in themselves and who always maintain an independent perspective, no matter what situation they are facing. The founding principle of this university is developing our students to become individuals capable of leading in this way.

Diploma Policy

Students learn according to the curriculum stipulated by the faculty to achieve the four educational accomplishments that are based on the founding principles below. Those who satisfy the requirements for graduation stipulated by the faculties are awarded degrees and allowed to graduate.

Having the ability to understand modern social phenomena accurately.
Being able to approach and propose solutions to problems from various perspectives using knowledge that has been developed.
Being able to initiate an independent proposal and to communicate and present it to a third party.
Having faith in one's self and having the capacity to fulfill a social role in the real-world by upholding social morality.

Curriculum Policy

To achieve the objectives detailed in the Diploma Policy (Graduation Certification and Degree Awarding Policy), the curriculum is systematically organized into general and specialized education courses. These courses are a combination of lectures, seminars, experiments, practical training, and practical skills that will provide students with extensive education and specialized knowledge.

The curriculum uses numbering and a curriculum map to convey its systematic structure. Furthermore, we aim to optimize the curriculum by verifying its educational outcomes based on an assessment plan and conducting self-inspection and evaluation. The educational content, teaching methods, and assessment of learning outcomes are defined as follows:

1.Educational Content

General education courses are categorized into “Human science courses,” “Language courses,” “Physical education courses,” and “Career development support courses.” Instruction is aimed at equipping students with the a broad-basedextensive education to help them grow into the kind of individuals the university aims to cultivate.
Human sciences courses set themes based on phenomena to be understood and problems to be solved in a diverse, complex, and uncertain society and provide instruction aimed at developing a well-balanced and well-rounded education.
Language courses comprise English language courses and non-English foreign language courses. These courses aim to develop the four language skills comprehensively: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Furthermore, English language courses aim to help students acquire practical English language skills required by companies and other organizations.
Physical education courses aim to promote an understanding of maintaining and improving physical abilities and building the foundations of lifelong health.
Career development support courses aim to cultivate the social skills and independence that will serve as the foundation for success in society after graduation.
For specialized education courses, faculties, departments, majors, and courses are established based on the systematic structure of the specialized field. The program provides guidance on graduation theses and graduation research presentations using various educational methods, as well as guidance on learning in specialized fields over the course of a four-year curriculum. Furthermore, to respond flexibly to the various challenges facing society, students can study by integrating their specialized fields with closely related fields.

2。Educational Methods

Lectures, seminars, experiments, practical training, and practical skills are appropriately combined in accordance with the educational goals of each faculty, department, major, course, and subject. In lecture-based courses, students will acquire the skills to communicate new knowledge. In seminar and laboratory courses, students will deepen their understanding of the knowledge they have acquired and develop the skills to organize and communicate their thoughts. In courses requiring report submission, graduation theses, and graduation research presentations, students will acquire the skills to communicate their learning outcomes to third parties.
Furthermore, we strive to foster dialogue between students and faculty, as well as among faculty and staff, both during and outside of class time, and conduct classes that reflect students’ opinions and circumstances.

3. Assessment of Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes for each subject will be assessed according to a grading system detailed in the syllabus. A degree will be awarded to students who have completed courses and acquired grades that meet the requirements for graduation set by each faculty and department (certified for graduation).

Admission Policy

"The admissions policy is stipulated by each faculty or department, and applicants with the following qualities are sought out to ensure that the 4-year curriculum produces individuals that are capable of upholding the founding principles of the university.

Having the academic abilities required by this university through proven results prior to admission.
Having a proven interest in the academic fields of the faculty.
Aiming to develop into a person capable of upholding this university's founding principles and possessing the ambition to realize this after admission.

The selection of applicants for admission is conducted using a variety of methods, while searching for the types of students mentioned above. The interactive relationships between each of the selection methods (according to the type of entrance examination) and the perspectives above are particularly stressed. To fulfil admission criteria, the applicant should present evidence of three academic elements learned in their previous school curriculum: (1) knowledge and skills, (2) thinking, judgment, and expressiveness, and (3) an attitude that promotes learning while cooperating with diverse individuals and maintaining independence. * (Selection methods table has been omitted)"