Study at HUTE

Summary of HUTE

Introduction to Kato City

Hyogo University of Teacher Education is located in Kato City, which is situated to the northwest of Osaka and Kobe in southern Hyogo prefecture. It takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes to travel there by car from the metropolitan area of Osaka and Kobe.
Kato City has a population of 39,682 (as of January 2024), and an area of 157.55 km².
The vast Ureshino Heights, formed in the Kakogawa and Tojogawa river basins, along with the Kakogawa river basin, which stretches from western to southern Hyogo, are home to fertile plains.As a result, Kato is a beautiful, quiet town blessed with a mild climate and rich natural surroundings.As a town originally built in 722 to house Saho temple, Kato City has prospered since ancient times and houses a great many cultural assets such as Choko-ji temple, a national treasure. Kato City has been developed as a central city of Hyogo since the establishment of a county office during the Meiji period, which was followed by a courthouse, regional legal affairs bureau, and the prefectural branch office. Kato City is also the home of the Kato International Association, which actively promotes exchanges between international students and the community.

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Summary of HUTE

Summary

The university was established in October, 1978 as an institute with two programs embodying a new concept of education. The Graduate School of Education (Master's Program) provides in-service teachers with opportunities to carry out high-level research on education. The Faculty of School Education (Undergraduate Kindergarten and Elementary School Teacher Training Program) trains kindergarten and elementary school teachers. Then in April, 1996, the Joint Graduate School in the Science of School Education (Ph. D. Program) was opened to develop educators with high level research and teaching abilities. Ever since, with the three programs, the university has been striving to be:
a "university for teachers" which carries out both theoretical and practical research on education, a" university open to society" in Japan and overseas which promotes school education from a wider perspective, and a "university disseminating information" which constantly helps modify and upgrade teaching practices.
Most recently, in 2008, the university founded the Graduate School of Education for Professional Degrees (Master of Education Program). We are a diverse institution that sustains everything from welfare facilities to sports care, not to mention being an institution for education research first and foremost. We also maintain the latest equipment for education research. As of May 2023, our student population was 1,463 (formally registered students), with 306 teaching staff.

Academic Year

The academic year at HUTE normally begins in April and ends the following March. Some classes are run year-around, but classes are usually divided into semesters, lasting through the first semester (April - September) or the second semester (October - March). Students normally enroll in April,but some academic programs permit students to enter at a different time, such as in October.

The year is separated into two semesters:
First semester April 1st to September 30th
Second semester October 1st to March 31st

There are usually three long vacations at HUTE during the academic year: summer break (August 1st to September 30th), winter break (December 25th to January 7th) and spring break (March 17th to April 5th).

Academic Courses
Undergraduate
The undergraduate school consists of the Faculty of School Education Kindergarten and Elementary School Teacher-Training Program.
The Faculty of School Education not only spans a wide range of subjects and fundamental knowledge, but also seeks to foster the comprehensive abilities needed as a kindergarten and elementary school teacher.
Those who have studied four years or more and obtain the required credits to graduate will be awarded a university degree.
Graduate School of Education
The graduate school consists of the Graduate School of Education (Master's Program) and Professional Degree Program (Graduate School of Education).
Our postgraduate course cultivates pioneers in the field of research in educational theory and practice through specialized and general research in the sciences relating primarily to elementary and middle school practical education. We strive to foster the qualities and abilities required of elementary and middle school teachers. To this end, roughly 2/3 of all admitted students have at least three years teaching experience.
Those who have studied for two years or more, obtained the required credits and research guidance, undergone thesis review, and passed the exam will be awarded the masters' degree in School Education or the degree of Master of Education(professional).
Joint Graduate School (PhD)
The Joint Graduate School (Ph.D.Program) in Science of School Education Our school was established in association with Joetsu University of Education, Gifu University, Shiga University, Okayama University, and Naruto University of Education.
Our joint graduate program, based on the results produced by the combined curriculum of the six universities, is comprised of education and research organizations that perform practical research of educational activities and curriculum. We aim to foster competent individuals who have highly developed research and leadership skills that are grounded in practice and attempt to contribute to the clear improvement of the quality of teachers in response to the current diversification of education.
Those who have studied for three years or more (individuals with superb work may also complete a masters' in the same time), obtained the required credits and research guidance, undergone thesis review, and passed the exam will be awarded a PhD. Moreover, after completing a thesis, students will also be required to pass the exam for PhD candidates in join research.
Research Students
Individuals interested in doing research in a specific field may be permitted to enroll as a research student if they choose. The enrollment period starts at the beginning of the academic year or the start of a semester.
A research period is between three months to a year, but permission may be granted to extend the research period to up to three years.
Students of Specific
Individuals interested in doing research in a specific field within the Faculty of School Education or Graduate School of Education, may choose to forgo classes and enroll as a students of specific. The enrollment period starts at the beginning of the academic year or the start of a semester and last one year. However, permission may be granted to extend the research period up to two years.
Such students must take the exam included in their course enrollment fees and pass to receive credit.
Special Auditors
It is possible for students from international universities with an established connection to our university to enroll as special auditors if the appropriate university gives consent. As a general rule, the enrolment period starts at the beginning of the semester.
The auditing period lasts up to one year. At that time, individuals who have the passed the designated exam will receive credit.

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