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located in Izumi-ku, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture Japan. The school is affiliated with the

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History

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established a school of women (Sendai Jogakkou) in 1893. This school received official recognition in 1907. It was officially chartered as Sendai Shirayuri Junior College in 1966 and as a four-year college in 1996. The junior college was abolished in April 2003.

Organization

* Faculty of Humanities **Department of Human Development **Department of Nursery Education **Department of Mental Welfare and Psychology **Department of Health and Nutrition *Global Studies Department

External links

Official website
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