Transitional, introductory and liberal arts curricula
In Senshu University's bachelor (undergraduate) program, courses in the transitional curriculum and introductory curriculum are studied by students in their first year, after which they move on to study offerings in the liberal arts and specialized curricula. Courses in the liberal arts curriculum are organized so that students can choose which classes they wish to study based on their interests and goals. Basic humanities courses and basic social science courses are designed so that they lead to the study of specialized courses offered by the school and faculty to which each student belongs. Foreign language courses, health and physical education courses, and natural science courses can be taken during all years of study. Once they have completed the foreign language requirements of their school and faculty, students may wish to continue those studies at a higher level or participate in a study abroad program. Experiencing the pleasure of learning that is motivated by their own interests helps students form their own intentions and approach to decision-making.The University's approach to learning
Transitional curriculum
The transitional curriculum consists of Senshu University introductory seminars , which teach students how to use the library and other facilities to search for the materials needed to pursue their studies. Using an “intellectual toolbox” created by University faculty members along with other resources, students also learn other skills they will need as university students, for example how to summarize sources and make presentations. These courses play an essential role in preparing students to enjoy a rich and rewarding experience as a university student.Introductory curriculum
Among the courses offered as part of the University's introductory curriculum are two unique classes known as “Career Primer” and “You and the Natural Sciences.” “Career Primer” is designed to ensure that all students will be able to design an optimal career for themselves with confidence, while “You and the Natural Sciences” invites students to learn how the fields of the natural sciences are related to their own lifestyle and society.These courses provide an excellent opportunity to cultivate knowledge that is needed in society, and that will enable students to lead successful lives as working adults.
Liberal arts curriculum
Extensive selection of foreign language offerings for students of different ability levelsReflecting the reality of today's global society, the University offers eight foreign languages (English, German, French, Chinese, Spanish, Russian, Indonesian, and Korean) at a variety of levels. Other options include Italian and Arabic, as well as lecture courses designed to foster cross-cultural understanding.
Multifaceted approach to sports
Sports-related courses include “Sports and Wellness,” which approaches sports from a scientific perspective, and “Advanced Sports,” which fosters the skills needed to incorporate sports into one's lifestyle. Other offerings such as “The Olympics and Sports” and “Humankind and Sports” let students learn about sports from a theoretical standpoint, offering an approach that differs from the conventional manner in which sports are treated.
Cultivating rich, unbiased knowledge
The basic humanities courses and basic social science courses that students study during their first and second years include a variety of offerings that take advantage of the University's broad strengths in the social sciences and humanities. Natural science courses, which cover a wide range of fields including physics, chemistry, biological science, space and earth science, scientific literature and history, and mathematical science, allow students to explore the natural sciences in a familiar and immediate way through experimentation and observation.