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Curriculum


Four years of study and career paths after graduation

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Distinctive courses of the Department of Child Development and Education

First-year Second-year Third-year Fourth-year
Nature/Region/International
  • English
  • Natural Childcare Theory
  • English
  • Overseas Program
  • Natural Childcare Seminar
Support
  • Local Child Rearing Support Theory
  • Local Child Rearing Support Seminar
  • Childcare Clinical Consultation
  • Developmental Support Theory
  • Childcare Curriculum
  • Developmental Support Seminar
  • Childcare Provider Support Theory
Modern Issues
  • Child Studies
  • Childcare Management
  • Special Clinical Childcare Lecture
Small-group Seminar
  • Communication Seminar
  • Child Studies Seminar I
  • Child Studies Seminar II
  • Graduation Research
Internship
  • Health and Human Development Training
  • Education Training (Kindergarten)
  • Nursery School/Facility Training
  • Childcare/Teaching Training Seminar
  • Students look for opportunities to learn and can also go to Satsuki Nursery School, Nagano’s first certified center for early childhood education and care. They learn more about practical childcare.
  • There is also a place on campus for students to play with parents and children from the community. The wooden deck next to the classroom has a heated floor.
    While the students play with the children, the parents can relax sitting at tables.

Course Model (Professional Licensing Programs and Technical Training)


First-year/Second-year
Classification First-year Second-year
Basic Courses Foundational Major Courses
  • Overview of Health and Human Development
  • Health and Human Development Training
Department of Child Development and Education Foundational Courses
  • Principles of Childcare
  • Principles of Education
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Children and Music
  • Children and Exercise
  • Childcare Provider Theory
  • Children’s Culture
  • Children and Nature
  • Child Household Welfare
  • Overview of Social Welfare
  • Child Studies
  • Children and Art
  • Child Health I
  • Overseas Program
  • Social Care
Foundational Courses
  • Childcare Content (Language)
  • Natural Childcare Theory
  • Musical Expression Seminar
  • Local Child Rearing Support Theory
  • Childcare Content (Health) (Environment) (Expression)
  • Childcare Instruction Methods
  • Introduction to Childcare Content
  • Child Understanding Theory and Methods
  • Childcare Clinical Consultation
  • Basics of Instrumental Music
  • Dramatic Expression Seminar
  • Infant Childcare
  • Physical Expression Seminar
Advanced Courses for Majors
  • Natural Childcare Seminar
  • Local Child Rearing Support Seminar
  • Special Clinical Childcare Lecture I
Training Courses
  • Education Training I
  • Instruction before and after Education Training I
General Research Courses Seminar
  • Child Studies Seminar I
Graduation Research

Third-year/Fourth-year
Classification Third-year Fourth-year
Foundational Courses Foundational Major Courses
  • Nagano Prefecture Health and Social History
Department of Child Development and Education Foundational Courses
  • Education Psychology
  • Children’s Diet and Nutrition
Foundational Courses
  • Developmental Support Theory
  • Childcare Curriculum
  • Childcare Content (Human Relationships)
  • Education Methods and Techniques
  • Social Care Content
  • Child Health II
  • Creative Expression Seminar
  • Consultative Assistance
  • Education History
  • Instrumental Music Application I/II
  • Child Health Training
  • Childcare Observation and Statistical Analysis
Advanced Courses for Majors
  • Special Clinical Childcare Lecture II/III
  • Childcare Management
  • Developmental Support Seminar
  • Special Clinical Childcare Lecture IV
  • Childcare Provider Support Theory
Training Courses
  • Nursery School Training I/II
  • Instruction before and after Nursery School Training I/II
  • Facility Training I/II
  • Instruction before and after Facility Training I/II
  • Education Training II
  • Instruction before and after Education Training II
  • Childcare/Teaching Training Seminar
General Research Courses Seminar
  • Child Studies Seminar II
Graduation Research
  • Graduation Research