Available Licenses and Certifications

List of Available Teaching Certificates

Undergraduate and Graduate SchoolsDepartments, Programs, and MajorsCertificates ObtainedNotes
Faculty of Humanities and Social SciencesDepartment of Humanities and Social SciencesClass 1 Junior High School Teacher (Japanese, Social Studies, English)
High School Teacher, Class 1 (Japanese, Geography and History, Civics, English, Business)
Curator
School LibrarianGraduates of the School Librarian Training Program
Faculty of EducationTeacher Training Program for School EducationClass 1 Kindergarten Teacher
Class 1 Elementary School Teacher
Class 1 Junior High School Teacher
Class 1 Junior High School Teacher Certification
(Japanese, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, Music, Art, Health and Physical Education, Technology, Home Economics*, English)
*Requires completion of courses offered in collaboration with other universities
Class 1 High School Teacher Certification
(Japanese Language, Geography and History, Civics, Mathematics, Science, Music, Art, Calligraphy*1, Health and Physical Education, Home Economics*2, English, Information Studies*2)
*1 Calligraphy is available only to students who enrolled in or before the 2018 academic year
*2 Requires completion of courses offered in collaboration with other universities
Class 1 Special Education Teacher (for students with intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, or chronic health conditions)
Curator
Childcare workerEarly Childhood Education Program only
School LibrarianGraduates of the School Librarian Training Program
Faculty of Science and TechnologyDepartment of Mathematical PhysicsClass 1 Junior High School Teacher (Mathematics)
High School Teacher, Class 1 (Mathematics)
Class 1 Middle School Teacher (Science)
High School Teacher, Class 1 (Science)
Curator
School LibrarianGraduates of the School Librarian Training Program
 Department of Information ScienceHigh School Teacher, Class 1 (Information Technology)
Curator
Information Technology EngineerExam required
School LibrarianGraduates of the School Librarian Training Program
Department of Biological SciencesClass 1 Middle School Teacher (Science)
High School Teacher, Class 1 (Science)
Curator
Biological Classification Skills Certification ExamExam required
Intermediate Biotechnology TechnicianExam required
Senior BiotechnologistExam required
School LibrarianGraduates of the School Librarian Training Program
Department of Chemical and Life Science EngineeringClass 1 Middle School Teacher (Science)
High School Teacher, Class 1 (Science)
Curator
Poisons and Hazardous Substances Handling SupervisorQualification screening required
Hazardous Materials Handler (Class A or Class B)Exam required
Environmental Measurement SpecialistExam required
Organic Solvent Work SupervisorExam required
Designated Person in Charge of Handling Specific Chemical SubstancesExam required
Intermediate Biotechnology TechnicianExam required
Senior BiotechnologistExam required
School LibrarianGraduates of the School Librarian Training Program
Department of Global Environmental Disaster PreventionClass 1 Middle School Teacher (Science)
High School Teacher, Class 1 (Science)
Curator
Assistant SurveyorExam required
Associate Professional EngineerExam required
Disaster Prevention SpecialistExam required
Certified Weather ForecasterExam required
School LibrarianGraduates of the School Librarian Training Program
Medical SchoolDepartment of NursingHigh School Teacher, Class 1 (Nursing)Students admitted through the 2020 academic year
Class 1 Special Education Teacher
School LibrarianGraduates of the School Librarian Training Program
Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry, and Marine Sciences
New Students for the 2023 Academic Year
Department of Agricultural and Forestry Resources ScienceClass 1 Junior High School Teacher (Science)
High School Teacher, Class 1 (Science and Agriculture) 
Curator
Artificial insemination technicianExemption from certain exam subjects
Assistant SurveyorCompletion of specific courses is required
Assistant ArboristCompletion of specific courses is required
Forest Information SpecialistCompletion of specific courses is required
Food Safety InspectorCompletion of specific courses is required
Food Safety ManagerCompletion of specific courses is required
Poisons and Hazardous Substances Handling Supervisor
Class A Hazardous Materials HandlerEligibility Requirements
School LibrarianGraduates of the School Librarian Training Program
Faculty of Regional CollaborationFaculty of Regional CollaborationCertified Social Researcher
Social Education Officer / Certified Social Educator
Subject to review and application
Graduate School of Integrated Human and Natural SciencesHumanities and Social Sciences MajorCertificate of Specialization for Junior High School Teachers (Japanese, Social Studies, English)
Certificate of Specialization for High School Teachers (Japanese Language, Geography and History, Civics, Business Studies, English)
Department of Science and EngineeringCertificate of Specialization for Junior High School Teachers (Mathematics and Science)
Certificate of Specialization for High School Teachers (Mathematics, Science, and Information Technology)
Nursing MajorCertificate of Specialization for High School Teachers (Nursing)
Specialized License for Special Education Teachers
Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Marine SciencesCertificate of Specialization for Junior High School Teachers (Science)
Specialized Teaching License for High School Teachers (Science, Agriculture, and Fisheries)
Department of Community Collaboration Studies / Certified Social Researcher / Subject to review and application
Regional Collaborative Studies MajorCertified Social ResearcherSubject to review and application
Advanced Teaching Practice ProgramSpecialized Teaching License for Kindergarten Teachers
Certificate of Specialization for Elementary School Teachers
Specialized Teaching License for Junior High School Teachers (Japanese, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, Music, Art, Health and Physical Education, Health, Technology, Home Economics, Vocational Studies, Career Guidance, English, and Religion)
High School Teacher Certification (Japanese Language, Geography and History, Civics, Mathematics, Science, Music, Art, Crafts, Calligraphy*, Health and Physical Education, Health, Nursing, Home Economics, Information Technology, Agriculture, Industrial Arts, Commerce, Fisheries, Social Welfare, Merchant Marine, Career Guidance, English, and Religion)
*Calligraphy is available only for students who enrolled in or before the 2018 academic year
Specialized Teaching License for Special Education Schools (Students with Intellectual Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, or Chronic Illnesses)

Other Qualifications

Among the "qualifications" obtained through national examinations and similar processes, those related to the courses offered by each faculty

Undergraduate and Graduate SchoolsDepartments, Programs, and MajorsCertificates ObtainedNotes
Faculty of Humanities and Social SciencesDepartment of Humanities and Social SciencesCertified Japanese Language Instructor (Issued a Certificate of Completion for the Japanese Language Teacher Training Program)Exemption from part of the examination and training. Passing the applied examination is required.
Faculty of Science and TechnologyDepartment of Information ScienceInformation Technology EngineerEligibility Requirements
Department of Biological SciencesBiological Classification Skills Certification ExamEligibility Requirements
Intermediate Biotechnology TechnicianEligibility Requirements
Senior BiotechnologistEligibility Requirements
Department of Chemical and Life Science EngineeringPoisons and Hazardous Substances Handling SupervisorEligibility Requirements
Hazardous Materials Handler (Class A or Class B)Eligibility Requirements
Environmental SurveyorEligibility Requirements
Organic Solvent Work SupervisorEligibility Requirements
Designated Person in Charge of Handling Specific Chemical SubstancesEligibility Requirements
Intermediate Biotechnology TechnicianEligibility Requirements
Senior BiotechnologistEligibility Requirements
Department of Global Environmental Disaster PreventionAssistant SurveyorEligibility Requirements
Associate Professional EngineerEligibility Requirements
Disaster Prevention SpecialistEligibility Requirements
Certified Weather ForecasterEligibility Requirements
Medical SchoolDepartment of MedicineEligibility for the National Medical Licensing Examination
Department of NursingEligibility for the National Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses and Public Health Nurses
Department of Agricultural, Forestry, and Marine SciencesDepartment of Agricultural, Forestry, and Environmental SciencesLivestock Artificial Insemination TechnicianPartial Exemption from Training
Level 3 and Level 4 Biological Classification Skills Certification
ArboristEligibility Requirements
SurveyorApplicants who have earned the required credits and have one year of practical experience
Forestry Extension AgentEligibility requirements: Practical work experience after graduation is required
Professional EngineerEligibility requirements: Practical work experience after graduation is required
Civil Engineering Construction Manager (Class 1, Class 2)Eligibility Requirements
Construction Project Manager (Class 1, Class 2)Eligibility Requirements
Concrete EngineerEligibility Requirements
Certified Concrete EngineerEligibility Requirements
Concrete InspectorEligibility Requirements
Certified Concrete Structural InspectorEligibility Requirements
Concrete Cathodic Protection EngineerEligibility Requirements
Certified Construction Concrete Block InstallerEligibility Requirements
Certified Agricultural Water Management SpecialistEligibility Requirements
Quality Control Specialist for Agricultural Water Management Facility Repair ProjectsEligibility Requirements
Pollution Control ManagerEligibility Requirements
Sewerage Technology CertificationEligibility Requirements
Department of Agricultural ChemistryLivestock Artificial Insemination TechnicianPartial Exemption from Training
Hazardous Materials Handler (Class A)Eligibility Requirements
Certified Chemical AnalystEligibility Requirements
Nutrition Information SpecialistEligibility Requirements
Pet NutritionistEligibility Requirements
Intermediate Biotechnology TechnicianEligibility Requirements
Senior BiotechnologistEligibility Requirements
Department of Marine Resource ScienceFood Safety InspectorQualifications for Appointment
Food Safety ManagerQualifications for Appointment
Fisheries Extension OfficerEligibility requirements: Practical work experience after graduation is required
Hazardous Materials Handler (Class A)Eligibility Requirements
Graduate School of Integrated Human and Natural SciencesHumanities and Social Sciences MajorCertified Japanese Language Instructor (Issued a Certificate of Completion for the Japanese Language Teacher Training Program)Exemption from part of the examination and training. Passing the applied examination is required.
Nursing MajorEligibility for the National Midwifery Examination