Major in Life Style Design Studies

Training “masters of living” who are well-versed in people, living, and the environment, and will be active in various fields

Delving into living and mentality that is familiar

In the field of life design, we are considering diversifying living, and environment design that surrounds living. In the field of mentality design, we explore the status of mentality together with society, and the viewpoint mentality within living. We will cultivate the high-level research, design, and practical abilities regarding nature, society, humanity, culture, and mentality that are related to living.

Course hours that are tailored for people with occupations and families

This curriculum takes into consideration working adults who cannot be flexible with time, so they can more easily partake in research activities. One of the attractive points is that students can freely participate in various classes and advance their research from various angles. After completing this major, students will become “masters of living” with highly specialized knowledge who can be active in companies, government, organizations, schools, etc.

Entrance Exam Outline

Masters Course

  • Number of Enrollees: 5
  • Standard Study Term: 2 years
  • Degree/Doctorate (Master of Life Style Design)

Obtainable Licenses

  • Junior High School Teacher’s Specialized License (Home Economics)
  • High School Teacher’s Specialized License (Home Economics)

Potential Post-Completion Fields

  • Home Economics Teacher (Junior/High School)
  • Administration Position
  • Apparel-Related Company
  • Housing/Interior-Related Company
  • Welfare Facility, etc.

Primary Master’s Thesis Themes

  • Social psychological research on the action of forming and maintaining a social identity in an educational society
  • Social psychological research on the effects of early over-adaptation tendencies for an educational society

Graduate School of Human Life and Science