The Department of Law

Sending numerous graduates into government, business, and education

Global Citizens in an International and Information-oriented Society

　With the affects of globalization, regionalism, and the information technology revolution, Japan continues to undergo rapid changes in politics, economics, and every aspect of society.

　In such an age, it has become increasingly important to face various problems with a positive attitude and to have strong opinions and ideas in order to avoid losing one's way.

　In the Department of Law, students learn not only about laws, which are the basic rules of social life, and various interpretations of those laws, they also learn to be cultured individuals with extensive knowledge and the ability to think flexibly and logically. We are striving to train graduates who can respond on their own to the demands of an international, information-oriented society.

Self-reliance for Living in the Local Community

　The Department of Law emphasizes learning that fosters the independence and autonomy needed to tackle various problems-without falling into the syndrome of always waiting for instructions. For this reason, we expect students to take not only classes on law and administration, but to learn about a broad range of international and local issues.

Diverse Careers

　Graduates have numerous options for putting what they learn into action: they can work in the civil service, education, mass media, or private business; as specialists, such as judicial or administrative scriveners; or in the legal profession as lawyers, judges, or public prosecutors. Those wishing to enter the teaching profession can acquire a social studies teacher's license by taking the appropriate teacher training courses while enrolled as a student in the department. In order to meet the demands of society, the Department of Law has sent numerous talented graduates out into various walks of life.

Internships

Preceding all other departments, the College of Law started their internship programs so that students could gain practical knowledge and skills that are difficult to learn only in the classroom. In order to nurture students' job aptitude and vocational awareness, and as an integral part of our educational program, we offer internships (work experience) in city halls, law offices, and private businesses.

The Department of Regional Administration

Training talented graduates that can respond to the needs of the local community

Responding to an Era of Decentralization

　With the promotion of government decentralization, there has been a remarkable expansion in the self-determination and responsibilities of local governments. Consequently, the need for administrations that respond to the conditions of the local community is greater than ever before. Okinawa, especially, has unique problems such as those associated with the U.S. military bases and unemployment. In order to solve these problems, government-initiated policies on the national level are inadequate; Okinawa needs to consider how to become more self-reliant through its own autonomous efforts. The Department of Regional Administration trains administrators, businesspeople, and citizens who can contribute to the local community based on their studies of diverse regional research and of how local government can be heedful of Okinawa's regional characteristics.

Acquiring Practical and Diverse Knowledge

　In order to acquire the ability to make proper judgments based on a solid knowledge of law, government, and Okinawa, students in the Department of Regional Administration take basic classes on law, which is the foundation of government; classes on the structure and workings of local government; classes on the planning, adjustment, implementation, and evaluation of local government policies; and classes on Okinawa and international understanding. We also invite mayors and others with experience in government to teach classes.

Job Readiness

　We produce numerous graduates who can take positions of leadership in government offices and various organizations, act as mediators between government and the people, and contribute to the revitalization of Okinawa or other regions of Japan. Many of our graduates, for example, work in the civil service, local government, education, mass media, private business, or as leaders in nonprofit organizations. Those wishing to enter the teaching profession can acquire an Upper Secondary School Teacher's License (in civics or geography and history) or a Lower Secondary School Teacher's License (in social studies).

Internships

　The College of Law offers internships (work experience opportunities) so that students can gain practical knowledge and skills that are difficult to learn only in the classroom. In order to nurture students' job aptitude and vocational awareness, we offer internships in prefectural offices, city halls, law offices, and private businesses.