University Overview
Meiji Gakuin University places a strong emphasis on international education and exchanges. Meiji Gakuin University provides many opportunities to develop links to the world, through its overseas study program, as a place to understand the world through its political, economic, and cultural background, and as a place to consider the issues of the day through interactions with persons of many different nationalities.
Asian Studies minors and Japanese language learners would find this program to be beneficial as courses are taught in English for Asian Studies majors/minors and many levels of the Japanese language are available.
Semester Calendar
Fall: September – January
Spring: April – July
Education Abroad Credits
Typically students take the equivalent of 12 to 15 credit hours abroad. Check with our office for more information about your specific options.
Japanese Language Instruction- All levels.
See sample coursework below and education abroad credits exchange students earned while abroad.
| Meiji Gakuin University (Japan) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Host Institution Course Title(s) | UCA Course Code(s) | UCA Course Titles(s) |
| Introductory Practical Japanese and Intensive Japanese | Japan 2320 or Japan 1320 | Intermediate 2 |
| Labor Economics and Public Policy | ECON 3315 | Labor Economics |
| Contemporary Japanese Economy and International Political Economy | ECON 4375 | Economics of Developing Nations |
| Regional Economic Integration | ECON 4395 | Special Topics |
| Internship | LING 3310 | Issues in English as a Second Language |
| Japanese Minority Groups | ANTH 4395 or PSCI 4340 | Special Topics in Anthropology or Political Science Seminar in Selected Topics |
| Japanese Society | SOC 3398 | Travel Seminar |
| Politics and Society in Japan | PSCI 4V99 | Studies in Political Science |
| International Law | PSCI 3315 | International Law and Organizations |
| Japanese History | HIST 4383 | Modern Japan |
| Intermediate Practical Japanese SB/WB | Japan 2340 | Intensive Oral Practice Abroad in Japanese |
| Intensive Japanese 2B/WB | Japan 2310 | Intermediate Japanese I |
| Buddist Culture | CRWR 4V80 | Directed Study in Creative Writing |
| International Journalism | MCOM 3391 | Topics in Mass Communication |
| Intermediate Practical Japanese SB/WB | JAPN 2340 | Intensive Oral Practice Abroad in Japanese |
| Intensive Japanese 2B | Japan 2310 | Intermediate Japanese I |
| International Disputes Settlement Procedures | PSCI 4395 | International Conflict & Conflict Management |
| Chinese Economy | HIST 4291 | Topics in History |
| Contemporary Global Issues | PSCI 4385 | Special Topics in Public Administration |
| Service Learning | PSCI 4299 | Studies in Political Science |
Assisting UCA Professor
Contact Dr. David House for more information on courses and credits.
dhouse@uca.edu | 501-852-0049 | Burdick 309 A | Department of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures, & Cultures
Program Cost
UCA students pay regular tuition, and all scholarships and financial aid apply. For more information, view the Financial Aide Guide. Students should check with Financial Aid and the Office of Education Abroad for more information regarding the cost of a semester exchange.
Application Process
See our Semester Exchange Application page for a step-by-step overview of the application process. Please be sure to turn in all documents before the published deadlines.
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