College of Sociology
Gradually learn about psychology from the fundamentals up.
The curriculum offers from the basic terminology of psychology to inquiry and research methods and specialized research relating to humans and the society.
Learn the scientific approach to the human mind.
Students will acquire basic theories and methods of investigation.In addition, they learn scientific approaches to the human mind from research fields such as basic psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology, and clinical psychology.
In the third year, students select either "Certified Psychologist Course," "Psychological Research and Experiment Course," or "Liberal Arts Psychology Course" based on their own interests, aspirations, and post-graduation career path. Through experiments and practical training, students engage in specialized research related to humans and society.
To study psychology, it is important to be interested in the human mind and behavior as well as thinking analytically and logically with an emphasis on science and objectivity.
We hope you enjoy psychology as a science exploring away from subjectivity and assumptions while your base point is on your interests.
POINT 1
A scientific approach to human psychology based on objective facts.
Master the fundamentals of “psychology as a science” through lectures on theory, experiments using specialized equipment, and data analysis using statistical analysis software.
Learning in this area is also connected to applied fields such as clinical psychology.
POINT 2
Skills cultivated through experience in experimentation and analysis that can be applied to society.
In addition to obtaining expertise in psychology, students will hone their English skills, communication skills, ability to process data on a computer, and techniques for crafting plans and reports.
POINT 3
An expandable curriculum for students aiming for post-graduate studies or national qualifications.
Acquire a broad spectrum of knowledge from fundamentals to applied knowledge required for advanced research and in the psychology profession.
The curriculum has also been developed to meet the requirement to obtain the national qualifications to become a Certified Public Psychologist.
Qualifications and Licenses
Junior high school teacher's license (social subjects) / Senior high school teacher's license (civics) / curator / social welfare chief appointment / child instructor appointment / social researcher / certified psychologist / certified psychologist (psychological survey) / child Welfare commissioning qualification*/Certified psychologist*
※Qualification that can be acquired conditionally
Sleep Improvement Instructor (University Certified Sleep Improvement Instructor), Psychology Certification, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), IT Passport Test, Multimedia Certification, CG Creator Certification, Web Designer Certification, Web Design Proficiency Test, Basic Information Technology Test, Information Security Management Exam／Applied Information Technology Proficiency Test／Practical English Proficiency Test／TOEIC®／Practical French Proficiency Test／Japanese-Language Proficiency Test
Future Career Paths
【Medical care】Counselor 【Welfare】Social welfare officer／Child counselor (child welfare officer)／Child guidance counselor／Child self-reliance support specialist and child life support worker／Social welfare facility care worker 【Civil Servant】 Family Court Investigator / Protection Supervisor
【School】Junior high school teacher (social studies)／High school teacher (civics)/School staff 【Companies such as wholesalers/retailers, service companies, information and communication companies】
General affairs/HR /PR / /Sales person, etc.
This is a course model for those seeking to obtain qualifications as a Certified Public Psychologist, national qualifications required to work as a counselor or other psychology professional. This course aims to help the student make steady progress by first gaining a solid education in psychology at university, then pursuing graduate studies or gaining experience at special facilities related to psychology. Students will learn both applied and clinical psychology, honing their expertise and skills.
In addition to the curriculum of the Liberal Arts Psychology Course, students will master the knowledge and advanced skills to conduct psychological research and experiments required by psychology professions. Students start with the fundamentals of psychology, then complete specialized subjects to expand into practical learning. The fields of (1) Cognitive Psychology, (2) Social Psychology, (3) Developmental Psychology, and (4) Physiological Psychology have been established according to the selection (direction) of specialized courses.
What is the mind? How is psychology used in society? Explore the broad, deep world of psychology and delve into areas of learning that interest you. Acquire standard, foundational knowledge and skills required by students studying psychology at a university level.
※1 A course refers to the process of earning credits based on a recommended course model.
※2 There are limits to the number of students that can be placed in internship programs for the 3rd and 4th Year Psychology Practicums within the Certified Public Psychologist qualification courses, and as such some students may not be able to complete the course due to grade-based screening.
In addition to the curriculum of the Liberal Arts Psychology Course, students will master the knowledge and advanced skills to conduct psychological research and experiments required by psychology professions. Students start with the fundamentals of psychology, then complete specialized subjects to expand into practical learning. The fields of (1) Cognitive Psychology, (2) Social Psychology, (3) Developmental Psychology, and (4) Physiological Psychology have been established according to the selection (direction) of specialized courses.
The department has various psychological equipment and laboratories as well as a sandplay therapy room and other facilities needed in the practical study of clinical psychology. All students have access to SPSS, advanced statistical analysis software used in professional psychological research, and can read online articles not only in the fields of psychology and behavioral sciences, but in physiology, neuroscience, and medicine.
Compared to other universities, we have more required courses to help students master knowledge and skills in psychology. Though it is not easy, this curriculum is designed to meet the expectations of those wishing to study psychology in earnest as well as to broaden interest and deepen learning in this field.
The faculty in this department have truly diverse areas of expertise, including not only the basic areas of psychology such as experimental, social, and developmental psychology, but applied fields such as clinical and educational psychology, and further into peripheral fields of psychology. Discover a research topic of your own within the world of psychology and experience the joy of earnest research.
Create reports compiling your results and findings after an experiment or investigation. Not only acquire data processing and reading comprehension skills through experimental data analysis, but hone your English language ability through literature and other research materials. The skills gained in this way and the ability to think deeply according to logic, then communicate your ideas to others will surely serve you in the real world.
An indicator of whether you have acquired a basic understanding of psychology is the ability to pass the Psychology Examination (hosted by the Japanese Union of Psychological Associations). For students researching sleep, the department recommends obtaining qualifications to become a Sleep Improvement Instructor who gives advice on the proper environment and habits for sleep.
