Courses in the M.A. in Japanese Studies are designated by the JS prefix. A total of 30 credits are required for graduation, to be distributed as follows:
FOR STUDENTS WHO ENROLLED IN 2011 OR AFTER
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Credit-track students
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Arts and Culture category courses 4 credits
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Thought and Society category courses 4 credits
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Elective courses in any JS category * 22 credits
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Research Guidance ** 0 credit
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Graduation Project *** 0 credit
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Thesis-track students
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Arts and Culture category courses 4 credits
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Thought and Society category courses 4 credits
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Elective courses in any JS category * 18 credits
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Research Guidance ** 0 credit
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Thesis Seminar *** 4 credits
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Master's Thesis *** 0 credit
* Up to 8 credits of non-JS courses (AG, BD and graduate courses in any other program at Sophia University) can be counted as Elective Courses.
** Taken every semester.
*** Typically taken in the final semester.
FOR STUDENTS WHO ENROLLED IN 2008-2010
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Credit-track Students
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Arts and Culture category courses 4 credits
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Thought and Society category courses 4 credits
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Elective Courses in any JS category * 22 credits
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Graduation Project ** 0 credit
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Thesis-track students
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Arts and Culture category courses 4 credits
-
Thought and Society category courses 4 credits
-
Elective Courses in any JS category * 18 credits
-
Thesis Guidance ** 4 credits
-
Master's Thesis ** 0 credit
* Up to 8 credits of non-JS courses (AG, BD and graduate courses in any other program at Sophia University) can be counted as Elective Courses.
** Typically taken in the final semester.