Graduation Requirements

Minimum Required Credits for B.A. or B.S.

General Education Requirements

General Education Objectives 

The primary objective of the General Education program is to provide an education that serves as a foundation to an excellent liberal arts program, through which individuals acquire the knowledge that is essential for moving into their major field of study.

KIU's General Education offers a comprehensive course of studies, by which it endeavors to develop individuals who have a broad perspective. KIU also hopes to develop within its students other skills, insights and attitudes that will enable them to be effective at cross-cultural communication and in interpersonal relationships. 

KIU's General Education Is Unique 

KIU's General Education program has two distinctive features. First, it offers students the opportunity to study a balanced curriculum within the academic disciplines of humanities, natural sciences and social sciences without over-emphasizing any one area.

Second, KIU offers an opportunity for students to acquire a fundamental understanding of the history, politics, language and culture of Japan. KIU believes it is important for Japanese students to obtain not just an understanding of the Western world through cross-cultural communication, but also an understanding of the principles of Japan before they enter an international society. Similarly, international students must understand their own countries, their roles as citizens, and what role their country plays in the world.

Course Requirements

Natural Science
Science (One Course)	BIOL 200	Foundations of Biology
	CHEM 121	General Chemistry I
	PHYS 231	University Physics I
Math/Science	One Course	MATH/BIOL/CHEM/PHYS/CSCI(BUSI 102)
	One Course	MATH 121 or Higher
Social Science
Social Science	One Course	PSYC/SOCI/ECNC/GEOG
Politics	GOVT 201	Japanese Government
	GOVT 220	American Government
Humanities
Japanese History	HIJA 201	Japanese History to 1868
	HIJA 202	Japanese History since 1868
Western History	HIUS 220	Civilization of the United States
	HIEU 201	History of Western Civilization I
	HIEU 202	History of Western Civilization II
Arts/Music/Drama (One Course)	ARTS 101	Art Appreciation
	DRAM 101	Drama Appreciation
	MUSC 103	Music Appreciation
Religions	ANTH 101	Introduction to Christianity
	ANTH 205	Introduction to Japanese Religions
Philosophy	PHIL 201	Philosophy and Contemporary Ideas
Literature	*******	One Literature Course
Language Arts
Speech	COMS 101	Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Writing	ENGL 101	Introduction to Language

Foreign Language Program: EFL & JFL

Foreign students are required to take Japanese as their foreign language, and Japanese students are required to take English to obtain the foreign language requirements for graduation. Students with an advanced second language ability may receive credits for their ability and be placed in advanced classes, thus reducing the number of courses needed for graduation.

Major Courses Requirements

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