Academic Program
For nearly three decades, we have brought together students from all over the globe to live and learn. Lakeland currently teaches 300+ students from 30 countries in an American educational environment at its Tokyo campus. We are one of only two approved American universities in Japan and are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
We offer a four-year degree pathway that can be completed entirely at the Tokyo campus, or by starting here and transferring to Lakeland University Wisconsin or Virginia Wesleyan University in the United States.
Students who chose to study abroad two very different American opportunities, urban and rural, which will allow them to sample life in the U.S.
Students who study at LU Wisconsin will live and grow in a rural setting near the Lake Michigan shoreline. The university only an hour from Milwaukee and Green Bay, and just two hours from Chicago, allowing students to experience a mix of rural and urban life in America.
Students who study at Virginia Wesleyan will have easy access to the areas where people first came to the US. For students to understand America in its fullness historically, politically and economically, they need to spend time in places like Washington D.C., New York, Philadelphia and Boston.
Additional information about VWU, Coastal Virginia's premier university of the liberal arts and sciences
- VWU is situated on a 300-acre park-like campus in Virginia Beach, which is located midway up the East Coast of the United States at the junction of the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay. As one of Virginia’s largest cities, Virginia Beach is home to Fortune 500 companies, rich culture and history, varied recreational offerings, and spectacular natural beauty. Virginia Beach is in a prime location, only a day’s drive from major American cities like Washington D.C., New York City and Philadelphia.
- VWU annually enrolls approximately 1,600 students in undergraduate, graduate and online programs.
- Undergraduate degrees include a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Social Work with 39 majors, 30 minors and 12 pre-professional tracks. Graduate degrees include a Master of Business Administration and Master of Arts in Education.
- Students thrive in average class sizes of 14 and through the University's experiential learning, high-impact leadership, and career-development programs.
- More than 90 percent of Wesleyan's new graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within one year.
- An inclusive community dedicated to scholarship and service grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, Virginia Wesleyan University inspires students to build meaningful lives through engagement in Coastal Virginia's dynamic metropolitan region, the nation, and the world.
Additional information about Lakeland University Wisconsin
- Lakeland University was founded in 1862
- Lakeland was recently honored by U.S. News & World Report on its annual rankings lists of Best Colleges for being among the top schools in the Midwest region in advancing social mobility for its students.
- Lakeland award winning Cooperative Education program allows students to earn valuable professional experience – with local, global companies – and control the cost of college.
- Lakeland University enrolls approximately 2,500 students in undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Lakeland offers 30+ majors and graduate degrees that include: Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Leadership & Organizational Development and Master of Arts in Counseling.
- Lakeland has a student-to-teacher ratio of 15:1
- Lakeland University has 21 NCAA/Varsity athletic teams, including Esports and Cross Country, as well as 42 different clubs and organizations.
Bachelor’s Degree, B.A.
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Associate of Arts, A.A.
Our Academic program culminates in a fully accredited Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree, but it's more than just aiming for a diploma. Through a combination of both required and elective courses, students are exposed to a wide variety of courses that give insight into future majors and careers. Students successfully completing this program are equipped not only with two years of a personalized education at an international campus, but also full confidence in their choice of major when the time comes to transfer and continue their studies.
To qualify for an A.A. degree, students need to complete 60 credits (typically 20 courses). Students who have attended other colleges or institutions can transfer up to 36 credits towards their degree. Click through various categories below to get a sense of what lies ahead as a Lakeland student. You can see a full list of courses currently being offered at Lakeland University Japan.
Fundamental Skills
Students entering the program take placement tests in Writing, Reading and Mathematics to determine whether any of the three skills courses may be exempted. A maximum of 3 semester hours (A.A.) or 6 semester hours (B.A.) may be used towards degree total.
- Writing Workshop
- Reading Workshop
- Math Workshop
Rhetorical, Critical Thinking & Quantitative Skills
All students must take the four Rhetorical & Interdisciplinary skills courses:
- Composition I
- Composition II
- Public Speaking
- Core I: Foundations of Critical Thinking
- Intermediate Algebra
Distributional Studies
The degree also requires completion of at least one course in 7 of the following 8 areas:
- Art, Music, and Theatre
- History and Political Science
- Literature & Writing
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Philosophy & Religion
- Social Sciences
- World Languages
** For a complete listing of courses currently offered, please view the course list page here.
Electives
The remainder of credits may be filled with any other courses, acting as electives. In total, there are more than fifty courses actively offered at Lakeland University Japan within a given school year.
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Our advising is a collaborative process between students and their assigned faculty advisor. With the students interests and personal goals in mind, academic advisors not only answer questions about campus resources, majors and course selection, but also assist in the development of strategies to help each student accomplish both short and long-term goals.
TUTORING AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT
Lakeland's Learning Center offers free, on campus tutoring services to students. In fact...we logged over 400+ hours of additional academic tutoring and support to our students last year. Whether you are looking to schedule some extra time to prepare for exams, want a paper proofread before submitting, or are just looking for some additional conversation practice for a foreign language, the Learning Center is a major supporter of academic growth and success at Lakeland University Japan.
Fill out the short form below and one of our admissions counselors will be in touch. We're happy to mail you a full package of information about the college, or better yet, schedule a campus visit if you happen to be in Tokyo!
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