Iwate Prefectural

ACCESS GUIDE ■ By Airplane ●Sapporo About 1 hour Hanamaki University Shin-Hakodate- Hokuto ●Osaka(Itami) About 1 hour and 20 minutes Hanamaki ●Nagoya(Komaki) About 1 hour and 10 minutes Hanamaki University Guide ●Fukuoka About 120 minutes Hanamaki *From Iwate Hanamaki Airport to IPU ●Iwate Hanamaki Airport About 45 minutes By bus Morioka Station From Morioka Station to IPU, take a train or a bus. (See below) Shin Aomori Aomori IC ■ By Train : JR local line and Sinkansen Hachinohe Hachinohe IC ●From Shin-Hakodate- Hokuto About 130 minutes Morioka

●From Shin-Aomori About 1 hour Morioka Ninohe ●From Akita About 1 hour and 40 minutes Morioka Ashiro JCT Takizawa Campus Aiina Campus ●From Sendai About 40 minutes Morioka Akita Morioka IC Morioka Miyako From Yamagata About 2 hours Morioka ● Akita Shinkansen Nat’l Route 106 ●From Fukushima About 1 hour and 40 minutes Morioka Morioka Minami IC Nat’l Route 45 ●From Tokyo About 2 hours and 15 minutes Morioka Miyako Campus *The shortest time. Transfer time not included. Touhoku Expressway ■ By Bus : Bus routes from Morioka to IPU Ichinoseki Touhoku ●Iwate-ken Kotsu / Iwate Kenpoku Bus Touhoku Main Line Shinkansen Board at Morioka Station East Bus Stop No.2 It takes about 40 minutes. ▲ ▲ First bus departure [7:10] Last bus departure [21:20] *Please inquire about the update to each bus company. Iwate Prefectural ■ Train from Morioka station to Takizawa station To Aomori Nat’l Route 4 University ● Iwate Galaxy Railway [IGR] Touhoku Takizawa Campus ▲ ▲ Morioka station First train departure [5:41] Last train departure [23:20] Expressway Iwate Prefectural University ▲ ▲ Takizawa station First train departure [6:20] Last train departure [22:27] Morioka Junior College *There is also a shuttle bus available from Takizawa Eki-mae (i.e. Takizawa Morioka Noko-Mae To Hachinohe station) to Iwate Kenritsu Daigaku (i.e. IPU) Takizawa *Timetables are subject to change. Please check for the update. IC Takizawa *About 15 minutes walk from Takizawa station to IPU. Station Wakare Minami IGR Sugo Iwate Galaxy Railway Shako ■ Tohoku Expressway Sugo Station 【University History】 About 5 minutes from Takizawa Interchange (Exit the Tohoku Kuriyagawa Kuriyagawa Eki Mae Expressway, follow National Road 4 in the direction to Aomori, Station April 1951 Iwate Prefectural Morioka Junior College established. and make a right turn at the second intersection). Aoyama Station Route to Miyako Campus Morioka April 1990 Iwate Prefectural Miyako Junior College established. April 2006 Aiina Campus established at Morioka Station West ■ IC exit. Morioka Morioka Eki Mae April 1998 Iwate Prefectural University established. Mr. About 2 hours from Morioka station to Miyako station by Route Station Center for Liberal Arts Education and Research Iwate Prefectural University Morioka Iwate Prefectural University Junichi Nishizawa was appointed to 106 Express Bus or JR Yamada Line. Aiina Campus Iwate Prefecture Bus Center established. Citizens’ Cultural Miyako Junior College the first presidency. Board at Miyako station from bus stop 2 bound for Exchange 〈Miyako Campus〉 Morioka Center (Aiina) 7th Floor April 2009 Mr. Yoshihisa Nakamura was appointed to the Yagisawadanchi and get off at Yagisawa 1-chome. Minami Nat’l Route 106 April 2000 Graduate schools established. [Master's Program presidency. About 10 minutes walk. IC in Software and Information To Sendai Science / Doctoral Program in Software and April 2011 Second phase midterm goals and midterm plan ■ Route to Aiina Campus Information Science / Master's period started. Program in Policy Studies] About 3 minutes walk from Morioka station West Exit. Iwate Monozukuri and Software Integration Technology Center (i-MOS) established. April 2002 New graduate schools established. [Master's Center for Regional Policy Studies established. Program in Nursing Studies / Master's Program in Social Welfare studies / Doctoral April 2013 Center for the Advancement of Higher Education Program in Policy Science] established. April 2004 New graduate schools established. [Doctoral April 2014 Center for Liberal Arts Education and Research Contact information Program in Nursing Studies / Doctoral was integrated into the Center for Iwate Prefectural University Program in Social Welfare] the Advancement of Higher Education. April 2005 Iwate Prefectural University became a public April 2015 Mr. Atsuto Suzuki was appointed to the [Takizawa Campus] 152-52 Sugo, Takizawa-shi, Iwate-ken 020-0693 Phone: +81-19-694-2000 university corporation. Mr. Makoto presidency. [Miyako Campus] 1-5-1 Kanan, Miyako-shi, Iwate-ken 027-0039 Phone: +81-193-64-2230 Taniguchi was appointed to the presidency. April 2017 Fiscal year 2017 Third Period Mid-Term Goals and [Aiina Campus] 1-7-1 Moriokaekinishidori, Morioka-shi, Iwate-ken 020-0045 First phase midterm goals and midterm plan period Mid-Term Plans started. Iwate Prefecture Citizens’ Cultural Exchange Center 7th Floor Phone: +81-19-606-1770 started. Establish Iwate Prefectural University Regional [Web] http://www.iwate-pu.ac.jp Iwate Prefectural University Search （Created 2018） Cooperative Research Center. Message from the President Striving to become a university that develops human resources and contributes to the creation of the future of the local community in Iwate. Iwate Prefectural University Our university aims to become one that contributes to the community as “a Iwate Prefectural University Morioka Junior College house of learning” to cultivate the future, and nurture the talent who will bear Iwate Prefectural University Miyako the future. Junior College (Third phase midterm goal and midterm plan) President Atsuto Suzuki Fundamental Principle We anticipate the creation of new culture [Education to improve the ability for carving out the future] and the great potential of Iwate Prefectural [Contribution to the local community to create the future] [High ability for research to be basis of education and local contribution] University.

Iwate Prefectural University is located on magnificent land with the view of Mission Mt. Iwate and Mt. Himekami as well as Kitakami River flows along side. It was established in 1998 with “In hope of creating a new era of harmony The University that improves student’s “intellectual an inquiring mind and creativity” (Education) among nature, science and mankind, we provide an education that fosters independence, sound knowledge, rich sensibility and highly specialized skills Iwate Prefectural University develops creating Iwate human resources (who which contribute to the enrichment of humanity and society.” as its founding have intellectual an inquiring mind and creativity that will secure the local principal. future) through practical learnings and real-world education as well as local- On March 11, 2011,the coastal areas of Iwate Prefecture were hit oriented education. by extraordinarily huge tsunami and received extensive damages.

Right after the disaster, our students as well as faculty and staff “Iwate Creative Learning” Shizukuishi Course immediately participated in various restoration and relief volunteer This is a look at the field-work. activities and still continue to play a major role in the earthquake recovery volunteer efforts among students from all over the country. Besides, a variety of sports and cultural club activities are actively The University to create new assets (Research) hosted that have been successful, winning many prizes in various competitions and contests. Iwate Prefectural University creates new assets through basic research to As you can see, our university is filled with young people who are heading contribute to the establishment of a local community, and applied research by into the future with a positive attitude towards their studies, social activities practical learning and real-world practices, furthermore shaping appropriate and extracurricular activities. responses for a changing social environment, and promoting academic research From now on, as the globalization progress intensifies, you would have more that goes beyond the special field. opportunities to face the world. You will learn the culture and the civilization This is a look at the mid-term announcement for“Software and of Japan and also other countries in the world, as well as cultivating a profound Information Science PBL” using by“enPiT” project. knowledge, intelligence, communication skills and sound judgement at all times. I hope you will be a someone with a strong curiosity and a spirit to face the challenges so that you would be able to succeed in various fields not only in Iwate The University to contribute to the creation for the local future but also the world outside. In order to do so, please make sure you do your best at (Contribution to the local community) your assignments no matter how small they are. Making every effort will give you a sense of achievement and confidence. I am certain that the accumulation of this As a “hub of knowledge”, through developing leaders for the advancement is very important for character building in this age of globalization. of the community, we aspire to offer various learning opportunities that At this great campus situated on Iwate's symbol Takizawa region, both students facilitate approaches to solve local issues. Iwate Prefectural University and faculty will together devote themselves to developing energetic and attractive contributes to vitalization of the region, and supports globalization of the local community heading towards implementation of a multicultural coexistent university while inheriting good traditions of Iwate Prefectural University, and society. aim to create a new culture in Iwate through education and research activities. Japanese and foreign students volunteering involved in relief efforts. Iwate Prefectural University Organization: Programs of study and areas of research ［Faculty of Social Welfare］

Department of Social Welfare ■Fields of employment chosen by graduates Iwate Prefectural University ○Students widely study ways to help the community - from [2017 results] interpersonal assistance, to support of the community, Graduates pursuing further education 2.0% systems and policies to function. Constructions 2.0% Department of Human Welfare Information technology 3.0% Social welfare Faculty of Nursing Department of Nursing 【Quota: 360 students】 / nursing care ○Our students acquire psychology and human Wholesale / retail 4.0% 31.7% development in addition to the Social welfare basis, and Education / learning learn about the assistance on various stages of life. support 7.9% Graduate School of Nursing 【 Quota: 45 students】 Finance / insurance ■Qualifications and licenses 7.9% Eligibility for admission to the National Examination for Certified Social Total number of Faculty of Department of Social Administration 【Quota: 200 students】 Workers / Eligibility for admission to the National Examination for Services graduates who obtained Social Welfare Department of Human Welfare 【Quota: 160 students】 Psychiatric Social Workers / Qualification for appointment as social 8.9% employment welfare secretary / Qualification for appointment as childcare worker / 101 students Qualification for appointment as child welfare officer (There are cases that Graduate School of Social Welfare 【 Quota: 39 students】 need one-year work experience in designated facilities after graduating.) ■Qualifications that can be acquired only through the Department of Human Welfare Faculty of Software and Information Science Medical care / health Official Affair 16.8% Qualification as a nursery teacher / First-class certificate for care 15.8% Department of Software and Information Science 【Quota: 640 students】 kindergarten teachers / Qualification as a Certified Psychologist of the Japanese Psychological Association Graduate School of Software and Information Science 【Quota: 110 students】 ［Faculty of Software and Information Science］ Faculty of Policy Studies Department of Policy Studies 【Quota: 400 students】 ○Based on the concept of practical learning and research, ■Post-Graduation career paths chosen by graduates students learn about development and application of advanced [2017 results] information technology based on the curriculum which supports students’ development in their independent initiatives. Graduates pursuing further Graduate School of Policy Studies 【Quota: 45 students】 Others 0.7％ education 17.0% ○Students are offered the opportunity to collaborate with other students at different levels of their education in seminars that Official Affair 0.7％ Center for the Advancement of Higher Education encourage an active learning style of independent and interactive Social welfare research, presentation and debate. / nursing care ○As a school that collaborates with the Education Network for 0.7％ General services Total number of graduates Practical Information Technologies (enPit: project for Ministry 0.7％ who obtained employment of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) to Hospitality 0.7％ and who entered graduate Morioka Junior College Miyako Junior College develop advanced IT human resources of industry-university Real estate / school collaboration, we aim to develop innovative human resources rental service 141 students who can create new assets and services using ICT/IoT with an 0.7％ Life Science Department Quota: 100 students Department of Business Management and Constructions 0.7％ Information technology 【 】 intellectual and inquiring mind, as well as creativity. 61.7% Wholesale / retail Department of International Cultural Studies 【Quota: 100 students】 Information Sciences 【Quota: 200 students】 ■Qualifications and licenses 2.1％ First-class teaching certificate for upper secondary school Finance / insurance 2.8％ (Information) Manufacturing 4.3% Transportation / ■Qualifications and certifications Services 4.3% relevant to the curriculum postal services Fundamental Information Technology Engineer Examination / 2.8％ Applied Information Technology Engineer Examination

［Faculty of Nursing］ ［Faculty of Policy Studies］

○We aim to educate nursing staff with rich specialized ■Fields of employment chosen by graduates ○Our students learn about the various issues of ■Fields of employment chosen by graduates knowledge and techniques. [2017 results] contemporary society, as well as the skills and ideal [2017 results] ways of thinking necessary to solve them. Graduates pursuing further ○Specialized subjects and on-site training starting Medical care / health care 1.8% education 1.8% ○Starting from the third year, courses branch into two from the first year help our students gain practical Graduates pursuing further Real estate / rental service 1.8% Official Affair 4.3% education 1.1% areas of study: Administration/Management and The skills from an early stage. environment/Local communities. Both courses focus on Constructions 1.8% Official Affair Education / learning 20.0% ○Our students will learn nursing at various practical training support 8.6% "learning from on-site experience, viewing it in many Education / learning support 4.5% facilities such as hospital, health center, home visit nursing aspects and applying" through practical training and Manufacturing 4.5% station, welfare facility for caring elderly people, day care seminars. Information center and schools. ○Starting in the third year, students take part in seminars technology 6.4% Total number of Total number of where they study in depth a topic of their choice on graduates who obtained graduates who obtained Transportation / which they submit their graduation theses. postal services employment ■Qualifications and licenses employment 7.3% 110 students 93 students Eligibility for admission to the National Examination for Nurses ■Qualifications and licenses First-class teaching certificate for lower secondary school (Social / Eligibility for admission to the National Examination for Public General services Services Health Care Nurses / Eligibility for admission to the National studies) / First-class teaching certificate for upper secondary 9.1% 17.3% school (Geography and History) (Civics) / Social researcher Examination for Midwives / First-class teaching certificate Finance / insurance Wholesale / retail / Biotope planners and builders / Doctor for environmental 10.9% 12.7% for upper secondary school (Health education) / First-class restoration certificate for nursing teachers Medical care / health care 86.0% ［Center for the Advancement of Higher Education］ Campuses of Iwate Prefectural University

The Center for the Advancement of Higher Education was established with the aim of planning and managing educational and curricular reform, as well as general education courses, based on a Takizawa Campus comprehensive understanding of all the departments and services that support higher education and on the constant observation and assessment of changes occurring in society in general.

General education The aim of general education at IPU is to foster a rich understanding of human nature English for Specific Purposes II Children and Environment Faculty of Nursing / Faculty of Social and moral principles, as well as basic communication skills, independent thinking and Media Center B Welfare / Faculty of Software and Media Center A problem-solving skills, and also the ability to identify and consider problems from a Baseball field Information Science / Faculty of Policy Studies / Morioka Junior College / global perspective. For these reasons, we set up the following four main types of general Center for the Advancement of Higher Student Hall Faculty of Social Welfare Education education courses, available to students in all faculties. 152-52 Sugo, Takizawa-shi, Iwate-ken 020-0693 Classrooms E JAPAN Basic education: English, Information Processing, introductory seminars，Iwate Studies Faculty of Software Phone: +81-19-694-2000 FAX: +81-19-694-2001 and Information Faculty of Nursing General education: introductory courses in various fields, theme-based Science B Classrooms B Classrooms D courses, project-based courses Gymnasium Sports ground Health and physical education: Health Science and Physical Education Tennis courts Classrooms A Physical Education Chinese Language Faculty of Software Classrooms C Archery range Foreign languages: Chinese, Korean, German, French, Russian, Spanish and Information Morioka Junior College Science A

Faculty of Policy Studies

University Tree Auditorium ［Morioka Junior College］ Lecture halls [Norway Spruce] and classrooms Regional Cooperation Building Central Regulating (i-MOS, Regional Policy Research Center) Department of Life Science ■Post-graduation career paths chosen by graduates [2017 results] Administration reservoir Others Percentage of graduates who obtained employment Track and field ground 152-89 Sugo, Takizawa-shi, Iwate-ken 020-0611 ○There are the Lifestyle Design Major which analyzes human lifestyle Department of JAPAN Life Science / 13.0% Constructions 17.4% Phone: +81-19-694-3330 FAX: +81-19-694-3331 scientifically such as energy and environmental issues with “Housing” Lifestyle Design Manufacturing 8.7% Wholesale / retail 4.3% and “Clothing” as its theme, and also the Food and Nutrition Major 47.8% major which examines “Food” from the wide perspective and aims 39.1% Finance / insurance 4.3% Main gate Graduates pursuing further education General services 4.3% to provide knowledge and techniques necessary to acquire the Education / learning support 4.3% Services 4.3% Regional Cooperative qualifications for becoming a nutritionist. We endeavor to cultivate Others Department of Life Percentage of graduates who Research Center individuals with the practical ability and knowledge necessary to Science / Food and 6.5% obtained employment respond to the needs of contemporary society. Nutrition Major Graduates pursuing further education 25.8% 0 50 100 150 200m Department of International Cultural Studies Dietitian Others 3.2% 67.7% 51.6% ○The goal is to educate globally-minded individuals with Manufacturing 3.2% high language and communication skills, capable of active Wholesale / retail 9.7% Wholesale / retail 12.1% involvement in the international society. Others Department of Hospitality 7.6% International 9.1% Percentage of graduates who Miyako Campus Aiina Campus ■Qualifications and licenses Cultural Studies obtained employment Eligibility for admission to the National Examination for Second-class 51.5% Official Affair 6.1% Graduates pursuing further education 39.4% Services 6.1% Architects / Eligibility for admission to the National Examination for Real estate / rental Constructions 4.5% Architects for Wooden Buildings (Lifestyle Design Major) / Certificate of service 1.5% Finance / insurance 4.5% (Food and Nutrition Major) Transportation / postal services 1.5% General services 3.0% Medical care / health care 1.5% Education / learning support 3.0%

Miyako Junior College 1-5-1 Kanan, Miyako-shi, Iwate-ken 027-0039, JAPAN ［Miyako Junior College］ Phone: +81-193-64-2230 FAX: +81-193-64-2234

Department of Business Management and Information Sciences ■Post-graduation career paths chosen ○Students acquire the knowledge and techniques behind by graduates [2017 results] Connecting passageway Sports ground Student Library the advanced use of information as well as theories and Graduates pursuing Dormitory and cafeteria practices related to management and accounting. further education 29.0% Wholesale / retail Bicycle parking ○From the first year all students have their own laptop on 21.0% Satellite Campus Education / P which they cultivate and practice computer skills. Classrooms Connecting 1-7-1 Moriokaeki-Nishidori, Morioka-shi, Iwate-ken 020-0045, JAPAN learning support Total number of passageway Iwate Prefecture Citizen's Cultural Exchange Center (Aiina) 7th Floor 1.0% graduates who obtained Phone: +81-19-606-1770 FAX: +81-19-606-1771 ○Students acquire the professional knowledge, as well Finance / Administration Transportation / employment and who Tennis courts and Research Warehouse as the ability, to select and apply information; they also postal services insurance entered graduate school 12.0% Lecture halls Building develop a broad view of the world and qualities needed 1.0% 100 students as regional leaders. Garage Agriculture 1.0% Manufacturing 6.0% Official Affair 2.0% ■Qualifications and certifications relevant Social welfare / Information to the curriculum nursing care 2.0% technology 6.0% P Bicycle Gymnasium General services 2.0% parking Certified Secretary Examination / Information Technology Services 6.0% Engineer Test / Official Business Skills Test in Bookkeeping / Constructions 2.0% Hospitality Medical care / health care 5.0% EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency / PC Certification 4.0% Examination / TOEIC / TOEIC BRIDGE 0 50 100 150m