Curriuculum Policy

Research and education at the JDPSR are characterized as follows.

• “Basic Studies in Sustainability Research” offers common foundational subjects for acquiring practical theories and techniques based on an international mindset and is globally applicable.
• “Seminar and Laboratory Work for Sustainability Research” offers occasions to acquire advanced expertise and adaptability to diverse values and social environments. The seminars nurture the ability to build consensus flexibly. The seminars nurture the ability to build consensus flexibly.
• “Practicum and Internship” helps refine the ability of logical thinking and practical communication.
• “Seminar and Laboratory Work for Sustainability Research” functions through three aspects: understanding, analysis, and implementation, to effectively support the doctoral research.
• Taking full advantage of the education and research resources of the three universities, the curriculum adopts the triplet structure to achieve an education which is mutually complementary and reinforcing. This structure ensures the research is innovative and contributes to international society. Faculty from the three universities will collectively teach and provide research guidance through the “Basic Studies in the Sustainability Research,” “Seminar and Laboratory Work for Sustainability Research subject,” and “Practicum and Internship“.
• By incorporating extensive practical active learning through seminars, workshops, humanities and sciences collaborative colloquiums and internships that require collaborative work, this program helps students develop practical abilities such as contextualizing, conducting case studies, and facilitating.