Department of Japanese Language and Literature

This department provides Japanese language studies concerning syntax, history, and literature with more than one thousand years of tradition. It also provides classes on various fields related to the aforementioned study targets such as calligraphy and Chinese literature, which is a unique feature of Mukogawa Women's University. Three courses are provided by this department: a course for deepening the study of Japanese literature, a course for training students to become qualified Japanese language teachers to foreigners; and a course for studying Japanese linguistics and literature using computers and network systems.

Department of English

This department offers three courses: a course for studying English and American culture and literature, a course for studying English as a language, and a course for business communication. Students study abroad for four months at a branch campus in the U.S. to further develop their English skills. Students who wish to further their English skills at this branch campus may do so in a four month Extension program.

Department of Education

Under this department, future teachers of elementary schools, kindergartens, and nursery schools are trained. Special classes targeting employment examinations are provided, and many of our students pass employment examinations conducted in various parts of Japan every year. In addition, a program in which students study abroad for four months at a branch campus in the U.S. is available to help improve English communication skills.

Department of Psychology and Social Welfare

This department provides two courses: one is a "psychology course," and the other is a "social welfare course." Both courses provide studies focusing on psychology, social welfare, recreation, and information science. The department also aims to provide a comprehensive study of theory and practice concerning humans and society.

Department of Health and Sports Sciences

Under this department, sports leaders and future junior and senior high school teachers are trained. Students can learn practical knowledge and various techniques used in sports science related to health and sports.

Department of Human Environmental Sciences

Under this department, students study "clothing" and "housing", which are basic essentials for people. Three courses are offered. In the "life designing course," students study comprehensively the topics of clothing and housing from the viewpoint of living. In the "apparel course," students gain knowledge, and learn techniques and apparel designing skills. In the "architecture design course," students study architectural designs with the aim of becoming architects. They also study comprehensively how architectural designs are used, the designing of towns, and the designing of life environments.

Department of Food Science and Nutrition

This department aims to train future "nationally registered dietitians" who will be experts on food and health.　Practical training is carried out using fully equipped facilities. The department also supports students so that they can pass the national examination of nationally registered dietitians by providing special lectures and preparation tests, which has resulted in the consistently high passing rate of our students every year.

Department of Informatics and Mediology

In the information society, "people who organize their social lives" from their clothing, food, and housing are "people who express themselves" by directly interacting with the world through various types of media. The department produces "people who express themselves" capable of using various types of media and possessing insights into life for the purpose of building character without being distracted by modern information. Instead, students in this program learn to realize their own creative characteristics within themselves.

Department of Architecture

This department trains future architects. The students attend classes in the historic building, "Old Koshien Hotel," the design of which follows that of the school of Frank Lloyd Wright. Sufficient facilities such as studios and ateliers for design practice are provided.
A small-group class system is adopted. Design practice, which takes up more than half of the total number of classes, and field work carried out once a week help improve students' expertise. This department adopts an integrated six-year curriculum, and the educational method of professional schools is practiced, in line with the world standard of education for architects.

Department of Performing Arts, School of Music

In this department, students mainly learn practical performing techniques for musical instruments such as the piano, violin, viola, cello, flute, and clarinet, and vocal techniques. To be successful as a musician, not only solo but also ensemble techniques are considered important. To this end, along with private lessons, techniques associated with chorus, chamber orchestra, and ensemble are also emphasized. To enhance such education, 40 private practice rooms, more than half of which have grand pianos, and a concert hall are available. By fully utilizing the features of our university, which provides both humanities and science courses, students are able to receive education in a broad range of subjects in addition to music.

Department of Applied Music, School of Music

In this department, students gain knowledge of a variety of musical fields, not necessarily limited to performing techniques, while focusing on various elements of music. The topics include music therapy, arts management (planning and management of arts-related projects), and music education. Recently, the role of this field as a link between society and music has become increasingly important. Examples of careers after graduation include music therapists, staff in the planning and management department of a concert hall, and music instructors. Students can also learn a broad range of subjects at our university, which provides both humanities and science courses. When students reach their third year, they register for one of the following courses: music therapy or music utilization, as well as pursue their studies as part of a seminar group.

Department of Pharmacy

The Department of Pharmacy is responsible for training future pharmacists. The Faculty of Pharmacy of Mukogawa Women's University has almost a 50-year history and tradition of providing pharmaceutical education for training future pharmacists.　 With this history, the Department of Pharmacy aims to produce pharmacists with a high level of practical clinical expertise. This department offers a six-year course that fulfills the requirements of the new pharmaceutical education. Pharmacy students will play an active role mainly in medical fields.

Department of Health and Bio-pharmaceutical Sciences

The aim of the Department of Health and Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences is to produce pharmaceutical scientists who will be able to play an active role in various medical fields that do not require a pharmacist's license. This department offers a four-year course which began in April 2006. Students in this department acquire skills that enable them to work in various fields concerning medicine, life, and health. After graduation, many options are possible for these students: They can enter graduate school with the aim of becoming a researcher or a medical engineer. They can be involved in creating and developing medical products in companies or laboratories. Or they can become science schoolteachers.