
The Department of Education provides two majors and three special courses: Education Major – Special Course of Education, Education Major – Special Course of Life-long Education, Education Major – Special Course of Educational Psychology, and Elementary Education Major. The Department of Social Studies provides two special courses: Geography and History, and Social Science. The Department of Science provides two special courses: Biology and Earth. The functions of each department and special courses are described in Departments Page. In addition, the Special Course of Mathematics in the Department of Science (which enrollees before YR 2006 belong to) and Interdisciplinary Courses are provided.

Toward the Ideal in Teacher
Training
- Producing Highly Expert, True
Teachers at Waseda -
1. The Diversification of Teaching Environments and the Expertise of Teachers
Education is a
collaborative work by children,
parents and guardians, and teachers.
Education becomes difficult and may
be compromised if the relationship
between these three parties is not
stable. In order to ensure a stable
relationship between these three
parties, the “role” of each must be
made very clear. A relationship
cannot be established unless each
party has its own “role”. Today, the
“role” of each of these three
parties is changing dramatically.
The developmental situation and
educational abilities of children is
becoming increasingly diversified.
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