Graduate‌ School Guide: Sustainability Science Education Program

Overview of the Program

The Sustainability Science Education Program is an interdisciplinary program ‍that aims ‍to cultivate leaders who can address the complex sustainability challenges facing modern society. In addition to ⁢the core courses, students can select and​ take this program to​ gain ‌a comprehensive understanding ⁤of ‌sustainability​ science.

Program Objectives

The‌ program focuses ​on solving⁢ environmental problems, energy and resource shortages, water and food shortages, population problems, and other ​sustainability challenges. Through foundational subjects and on-site exercises both ⁣domestically and overseas, ⁣students can gain a comprehensive perspective on ⁣these issues and develop ‍knowledge in specialized fields.

Program ​Requirements

To complete the program, students ⁤must earn:

• 2 credits​ in the common core subject “Frontier of Sustainability Science”
• 4 credits or more from overview subjects
• 1 credit or more ​from​ specialized⁣ subjects
• A ⁤total of 10 credits or more

Students⁣ who meet the required completion requirements will receive a master’s degree for⁣ the course, as well as a “Certificate of‌ Completion of Ibaraki University Graduate School‌ Education Program​ in Sustainability Science” and a “Certificate of Completion of ​SSC Joint Education Program”.

About SSC (Sustainability Science Consortium)

SSC ‍is an‌ organization that engages in ⁣a wide⁣ range of activities to cultivate new ‍talent through education ‌based on the perspective of ‍sustainability science, and promote and support the ‌development of awareness and practical activities among⁢ companies, governments, ‌and ⁤the general public. The required course “The Frontline of Sustainability⁣ Science” is jointly offered by SSC member universities, including the University ‍of Tokyo, Osaka University, United Nations University, and Ibaraki University.

Program Subjects

The Sustainability Science Education‍ Program offers a range of subjects, including:

• Core Subject: Frontier of​ Sustainability Science (2 credits)
• Foundation Subjects:
  • Global ⁤Environmental Systems Theory I (1 credit)
  • Global Environmental Systems Theory II ‍(1 credit)
  • Sustainable Social Systems Theory I⁤ (1​ credit)
  • Sustainable Social Systems⁢ Theory II (1 ‍credit)
  • Human Systems Foundations I (1 credit)
  • Human Systems Foundations II (1 credit)
• Seminar Subjects:
  • International Practical Education ​Seminar (2 credits)
  • Domestic Practical Education Seminar (2 credits)
  • Facilitation Skills Development Seminar⁤ I (1 credit)
  • Facilitation Skills ⁢Development Seminar II (1 credit)
• Specialized ⁢Subjects:
  • Humanities⁤ and ‌Social Sciences: Asian Economic Studies I​ & II‌ (2 credits each)
  • Research Department: Sustainability Studies (2‌ credits each)
  • Related Subjects: ⁣Globalization and Regional Development ⁢Research ‌(2 credits), Sustainable ⁢Development and SDGs Research (2 credits), Family Sociology ⁣Research ⁣I‍ & II (2 credits each), Environmental Sociology Research I & II (2 credits each), ‌International Politics⁣ Research I & ⁤II (2⁣ credits each), Social ​Behavior Research I & II (2 credits each), Diversification Communication Research (2 credits), Regional Geography Research I & ⁤II (2 credits ​each),​ Environmental Policy and Economics Research I & II (2⁤ credits each)

*Some of the​ foundation ⁤subjects and ⁣seminar subjects are offered at the Global and Local ⁣Environmental Co-Creation Institute ‍(GLEC) and other graduate schools ⁢at Ibaraki University.