Diploma (Japan)
Diploma in Japanese has 2 meanings. They can be translated into "Senmonshi", the Japanese original academic degree, and the certificate of graduation.
Usage
Japanese original academic degree
The first meaning is a Japanese original academic degree given to people who had spent more than 2 years and successfully completed a particular specialized course of study at the vocational school certified by Japanese educational ministry. This academic degree was established in 1994 to improve the graduates' reputation and to promote lifelong learning. This is called "Senmonshi" which means a specialist or an expert in Japanese. Its level is equal to associate or foundation degree given by the junior college. The name of academic degree in English was translated into "technical associate" in the past. The vocational schools in this article mean a "Senmon-gakkō" which means a professional training college and a "Senshū-gakkō" which means a specialized training colleges.Courses
- Technology
- Agriculture
- Medical Care
- Personal Care and Nutrition
- Education and Welfare
- Business
- Fashion and Home Economics
- Culture and General Education
- Music
Requirements
- To spend the school-life more than 2 years at the certified vocational schools.
- To spend the more than 1700 lessons before the graduation.
- To pass the examinations assigned by the certified vocational schools.