36 monthsProgramme duration
4,947 USDTuition Fee/year
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Educational Science studies all phenomena related to human development from a variety of perspectives: comparative and historical, philosophical, psychological, practical, and sociological. Our faculty members offer a wide range of research specializations. The Master’s program allows students to hone their research skills in their chosen area. Early in their second year, students present their Master’s thesis and receive feedback from all faculty members. In the Doctoral Program, students engage in in-depth research under the guidance of an advisory committee for the completion of a doctoral dissertation.
Program Features
- Examines the foundations of education, through the lenses of comparative, historical and philosophical perspectives and Christian values.
- Explores international perspectives on education in Asian, Western, and developing regions in today’s globalized and diverse society.
- Bridges research and practice and considers the social significance of education from multiple perspectives.
- Offers diverse learning opportunities in English and Japanese, through cross-listing with other graduate schools and the United Nations University （Tokyo）.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Educational Science studies all phenomena related to human development from a variety of perspectives: comparative and historical, philosophical, psychological, practical, and sociological. Our faculty members offer a wide range of research specializations. The Master’s program allows students to hone their research skills in their chosen area. Early in their second year, students present their Master’s thesis and receive feedback from all faculty members. In the Doctoral Program, students engage in in-depth research under the guidance of an advisory committee for the completion of a doctoral dissertation.
Program Features
- Examines the foundations of education, through the lenses of comparative, historical and philosophical perspectives and Christian values.
- Explores international perspectives on education in Asian, Western, and developing regions in today’s globalized and diverse society.
- Bridges research and practice and considers the social significance of education from multiple perspectives.
- Offers diverse learning opportunities in English and Japanese, through cross-listing with other graduate schools and the United Nations University （Tokyo）.
Admission Requirements
- Students with respect for human dignity and a strong interest in education supporting human growth and learning, as well as in relationships with surrounding society.
- Students who have the basic academic skills required to pursue a doctoral research and are eager to learn.
- “Basic academic skills” include foreign language skills to collect and analyze information from a broad range of resources and to communicate one’s research outcomes to a wide audience. The program accepts students who completed a Master’s program from Sophia University, or other universities in Japan and overseas, provided they meet the qualities described here.
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