Graduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences

Master’s Programs

12. Special Provision on Educational Method Stipulated in Article 14 of the Standards for Establishment of Graduate Schools

This is for applicants to Special Selection of Working Individuals.

Education provided under special provision

1. 1. Along with the progress of science technology and the sophistication of society, there are increasing demands for the return of working individuals to graduate schools. In response to these demands, Article 14 of the Standards for Establishment of Graduate Schools stipulates that graduate schools may, if necessary from an educational standpoint, provide education through appropriate means, which include conducting classes or research guidance in the evening and other certain hours and periods.
   This stipulation provides more working individuals with opportunities to receive graduate school education while in employment and to develop the knowledge and skills to assume leadership roles in educational research and practices. Under Article 14 of the Standards for Establishment of Graduate Schools, master’s and doctoral programs in the University of Tsukuba Graduate Schools, which have achieved in fostering skilled professionals and re-educating working individuals, have introduced a day/evening course system to enhance education and research activities.
2. 2. Requirements to complete the programs
   To receive the special provision, follow these directions.

   Pure and Applied Sciences (Master’s programs)

   1. 1)Earn 30 or more credits to complete the program for subjects conducted in the daytime (including compulsory subjects Colloquium on Pure and Applied Sciences) and the nighttime within the original duration of study (2 years).
      Credits for compulsory subjects (Colloquium on Pure and Applied Sciences) can be obtained from other subject instead. Talk with your supervisor over the details.
   2. 2)Submit a list of courses to your supervisor and a chair of your program for approval of the application at the beginning of the first year of study.
   3. 3)Necessary credits to complete the program
      

      Program	Necessary Credits to complete the program
      Pure and Applied Sciences (Master’s programs)	Get one credit for Colloquium on Pure and Applied Sciences and 29 credits for other subjects.

   4. 4）To implement special provision on educational method, we will open classes in the nighttime in addition to classes in the daytime. Ask your supervisor in advance about subjects which apply the special provision.