Undergraduate Majors, Minors, and Certificates

TUJ'S MAJORS

All TUJ's majors and curricula are approved by and consistent with the standards at Temple University in Philadelphia. All required coursework for the following majors can be completed at Temple Japan Campus.

Art

Focuses on visual art practice within a liberal arts context. Courses include drawing, painting, printmaking, bookmaking, two- and three-dimensional design, digital photography, digital imaging, motion graphics, media arts, and art history. The program equips students with an interdisciplinary perspective on contemporary art and design production, providing various analog and digital media skills as well as the sociohistorical contexts essential to contemporary practice.

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ASIAN STUDIES

Offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the Asia-Pacific region. Students leverage Tokyo's position as Asia's meeting place and study the region's languages, religious and philosophical traditions, shared history, societal changes, environmental challenges, and political structures. This comprehensive program prepares graduates for rewarding careers, attuned to the beating heart of a dynamic Asia.

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Communication Studies

Embraces a variety of disciplines from Temple’s Klein College of Media and Communication, including critical and mass media studies, production, journalism, and advertising. Students can choose from several tracks, including a production track that emphasizes visual or audio production. Students may also undertake an optional internship available in a variety of related fields. Along with technical skills, knowledge, and critical thinking, the major aims for students to become productive and responsible professionals.

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Computer Science

Offers the general study of computer science rather than a particular application area. The BA and BS programs provide students with a broad education in traditional computer science concepts including algorithms, software design, computer architecture, programming languages, data structures, operating systems, artificial intelligence, and much more. High proficiency in mathematics and statistics is required. The major educates the next generation of programmers, engineers, and IT professionals.

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Economics

Provides students with rigorous analytical methods that contribute to the depth and complexity to political science, international relations, area studies, history, and law. Students learn about markets, consumer behavior, the government’s role, economic development, wealth creation, fundamentals of economics and fiscal policies. The senior seminar focuses on national experiences such as Japan in the context of Asian and the global economies.

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General Studies

Provides students the opportunity to combine courses from multiple liberal arts disciplines to create a customized academic program that emphasizes interdisciplinary thinking, problem-solving, communication, innovation, and a focused exploration of discrete academic subjects, as a concentrated course of study. The program inspires students to “think outside the box” and equips them with distinct skills to thrive in a complex, interconnected world.

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International Affairs

Provides the opportunity to design an interdisciplinary major in the College of Liberal Arts. It is closely related to political science and emphasizes issues affecting relations between East Asia and the United States. This major requires a variety of political science courses. It also has an economics, history, and East Asian studies component. Students must complete an internship and reach an upper-intermediate level of proficiency in an East Asian language (Japanese, Chinese, or Korean).

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International Business Studies

Addresses the growing demand for professionals with cross-cultural knowledge and business acumen. The curriculum integrates economics, culture, language, and technology with practical business skills. Students engage with case studies, team projects, internships, and direct interaction with executives and entrepreneurs. By merging global business perspectives with a deep understanding of markets and society, TUJ’s IBS Program empowers graduates to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of international business. The IBS major is offered as a degree-seeking program at TUJ in both Tokyo and Kyoto.

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Japanese

Enhances proficiency in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. With a strong emphasis on interpersonal communication, students engage in interactive learning experiences that encourage real-life application of their language skills. Through immersive activities and cultural exchanges, students develop a deeper understanding of Japanese grammar, vocabulary, and cultural nuances. This major equips students with the ability to effectively communicate in Japanese across various contexts.

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Political Science

Provides a systematic study of the political systems of the United States and other countries, contemporary international relations, and political theories. After completing these courses, students deepen their expertise by taking electives on various topics such as international environmental policy, public policy, and Mideast politics. Students also study research methods in political science. At the end of the curriculum, students write a research paper in a capstone seminar.

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Psychology

Provides a modern curriculum covering biological bases of cognition and behavior to sociocultural influences on human interactions and psychological disorders. The curriculum develops students' critical thinking skills through emphasis on psychology's scientific basis and courses in statistics and research methodology. The program emphasizes step-wise progression from introductory, foundational and advanced classes to the final capstone course. Unique to TUJ's psychology major is its cross-cultural focus, emphasizing both Asia and U.S.

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Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management

Prepares TUJ students for professional careers in the fast-paced and creative trillion-dollar global tourism and hospitality industry. The program provides students with a comprehensive education, covering all aspects of the industry, including tourism and hospitality management, marketing, accounting, finance, and operations management. Students can also participate in internships, study abroad programs, and networking events to gain practical experience and establish connections in the industry.

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Undergraduate Certificate Programs

At Temple University, a certificate is a credit-bearing program of courses leading to a credential that recognizes the student's work in a specialized area of knowledge.

Undergraduate Certificate Programs

Undergraduate Minor Programs

From foreign languages to humanities to technology to economics and beyond, an undergraduate minor will expand your global perspective and round out your education.

Undergraduate Minor Programs

Broad Array of Learning Opportunities

Temple University is a truly international institution with a global focus. In addition to the TUJ majors listed above, Temple University Main Campus in Philadelphia offers a broad array of degree programs.

Degree Programs at Main Campus

Visit the Philadelphia Main Campus's website to search for degree programs.

Degree Programs at Main Campus

Fly to Philly Program

Qualified students can study at Temple University Main Campus in Philadelphia for 1-3 consecutive semesters (including summer semester) by paying regular tuition at TUJ.

Fly to Philly Program

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Undergraduate Majors, Minors, and Certificates

TUJ'S MAJORS

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Undergraduate Minor Programs

Broad Array of Learning Opportunities

Degree Programs at Main Campus

Fly to Philly Program

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