Center for Human and Social Sciences

The Center for Human and Social Sciences comprises the Humanities and Social Sciences Section and Health Sciences Sections. These two sections are chiefly in charge of Basic Subjects for Forming Humanity (Culture Field, Society Field, Health Sciences Field). They are so-called general academic subjects that nurture the intellectual and common-sense knowledge required for socially respectable people.


The majority of Kitasato students aim at acquiring specialized knowledge and skills in their respective fields during the 4-year or 6-year period as undergraduates and becoming well-qualified professionals once they graduate. To be an efficient professional, however, mere possession of specialized knowledge and skills is not enough; general knowledge as a member of society is required. Only those with generalist, intellectual knowledge as well as expertise and specialist skills can gain the trust and respect of others and can excel in their own work duties. As you have many years ahead of you, health issues must play an important role in coming years. In order to make a worthy contribution to society, you need to stay healthy first and foremost. In that sense, the knowledge and wisdom for the maintenance of your well-being can be included in valuable general knowledge. By arming and enriching yourself with this kind of general knowledge, your human value will be augmented and you can lead a well-rounded life as a working person. At the same time, you can fall back onto this kind of knowledge all through your long and not-always- easy life.

The mission of the Center for Human and Social Sciences, by conducting the courses in Basic Subjects for Forming Humanity, is to make our students culture-sensitive/appreciative and to help them enjoy the interaction with society and stay healthy in body and mind.

The Humanities and Social Sciences Section focuses on teaching and researching the cultural, social and linguistic environment which surrounds us as the objects of academic consideration. This section also seeks to deepen understanding of this specific environment in order to realize more fulfilling lives. Among Group 1 Subjects at Kitasato University, the Humanities and Social Sciences Section divides subjects into three fields (Culture, Society, Language and Culture) in which classes are conducted.

The health sciences are a composite field which studies desirable lifestyles that can lead to a physically and emotionally healthy life, extending from school days to the rest of one’s life.