Bachelor of Arts - Japanese

Program Description

The goal of the Japanese program at the University of Findlay is to help students develop communication skills which will enable them to pursue a career in virtually any industry with Japanese as a second language. Findlay offers a bachelor's degree in Japanese, bachelor's degree in multi-age Japanese (grades K-12) with a teaching license and a Japanese minor.

Our instruction strongly emphasizes functional and practical use of the language as well as education about the Japanese culture. You will be immersed in the language with lessons both inside and outside of the classrooms.  

Students will practice their Japanese language skills: 

• In class
• On-campus activities with Japanese students 
• Activities with the Findlay area Japanese community members
• Study abroad and internship programs in Japan (short visits or up to a year)

There are approximately 350 Japanese speakers in the Findlay area, and students will do various things with them. Findlay also has strong ties with Japan. They are affiliated with some large educational institutions, several universities, companies, and language schools in Japan.