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We strive to offer an education through which students can acquire a well-rounded character and sophisticated expertise.
Curriculum features 1
The curriculum can be divided into the liberal arts, basic courses, specialized basic courses and specialized courses.
Liberal arts/basic courses
A range of subjects are offered in an effort to introduce various ideologies regarding people, societies, environments and cultures.
Specialized basic courses
These courses focus on the relationship between human health and the environment.
Specialized courses
These courses enable students to understand about people in need of nursing care, and offer science-based nursing services.
We strive to develop the capabilities required of an outstanding care-provider.
Curriculum features 2
Organic links between Lectures - Training exercises - Practical training
Classes provide a mixture of practical training sessions, training exercises and lectures. As an example, students first undergo practical training in clinical nursing, then examine the theory and what they gained from the training exercise, and finally attend a lecture relevant to what they have already learnt.
Fostering the ability to learn from experience
A special emphasis is placed on learning from experience. After training exercises, students discuss and learn from their experiences in small groups.
We aim to develop the potential of each and every student by adapting various study styles.
Curriculum features 3
Various study modes are applied, such as small group seminars and tutorials.
By rejecting an education based solely on knowledge and skill acquisition, and instead granting greater autonomy to the students, we aim to encourage initiative and an appetite for life-long learning.
Q1 From which year does practical training begin?
A1
There are practical training sessions during the first year, though they are more accurately termed "observations". As students go into higher grades, they attend specialized training sessions which amount to approximately 30 weeks in total over the 4 years.
Q2 Is there any practical training over the summer holidays?
A2
No, not during the summer break, which is from early August to late September.
Q3 What is a seminar?
A3
A seminar is a small group class in which students carry out research projects in groups or individually and share the results with the class. In seminars, students select and learn about different subjects instead of working on given assignments. Basic seminars are offered from the 1st year.
Q4 How many credits do I need to graduate?
A4
In order to graduate, a minimum of 12 credits and of 85 credits must be obtained from the basic courses and specialized courses respectively. However, this does not apply to students who wish to obtain certification as a public health nurse or as a 1st-class Yogo teacher.
Q5 What are the study styles at the university?
A5
The bottom line in university education is that students have to study proactively. Self-learning capabilities are therefore required. The School of Nursing is equipped with the facilities compatible with such study styles. For example, there are computers at the students' disposal, while a substantial amount of literature on nursing is made available in the library. Also, students can concentrate on their studies in a quiet environment in the study rooms.
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