Enhance psychological knowledge and cultivate people who will contribute to society
The current society has been described as “the age of the mind,” one in which spiritual riches are considered to be more important than material wealth. At the same time, however, it is also a society in which many people are suffering from a wide range of mental health issues, such as stress, anxiety, crime, and mental illness. To deal with the problems arising from the various facts of the current society, such as schools, workplaces, and homes, it is required to be individual humans with rich minds. They must also acquire diverse abilities including knowledge and skills in clinical psychology, a broad knowledge of psychology, and a basic knowledge of biology and social sciences. The Master's Course in Psychology cultivates people who can contribute to society, armed with a mindset of consideration for others and scientific methods.
Characteristics of Education
Integration of research and practice
Although the focus of each course is different, each of them places importance on research of academic themes with scientific approaches and practice in real settings. Without being overly preoccupied with theory or leaning too heavily toward practice, the Master's Course in Psychology aims to integrate research and practice to allow students to study theory and practice in a balanced manner, to pass the outcomes of research.
Foster abilities to respond to various situations
To deal with various situations where contemporary psychology is applied, students will need to accumulate know-how in the field through diverse practical experiences. They must also acquire logical-thinking abilities with which to make the proper decisions and act correctly even in unfamiliar situations, based on the knowledge and theory that they have already learned. The Master's Course in Psychology strives to bring out each student’s potential through exercises, practicums, and individual guidance.
Cultivate professionals in the field of psychology who can meet the demands of the time
The Master's Course in Psychology offers students opportunities to earn the eligibility to sit for the national examinations for Professional Psychologist and Clinical Psychologist.
Course of Clinical Psychology
With the aim of obtaining eligibility to sit for the national examinations for Professional Psychologist and Clinical Psychologist, students will study the basic theory and skills of clinical psychology, as well as the theory and practice of clinical psychology in diverse fields. The Course of Clinical Psychology emphasizes practicums to enhance students’ practical abilities, while also placing a focus on theoretical study and research. Students will study clinical psychology, as well as psychology in various specialized fields such as cognition, development, learning, and society. They will also acquire research methods that will allow them to approach problems in a scientific manner.
Course of Psychological Behavioral Science
Students will broadly learn about psychology, mainly in empirical fields such as cognitive psychology, learning psychology, developmental psychology, and social psychology, and study human psychology and behavior using scientific methods such as experiments, surveys, and observations. The Course of Psychological Behavioral Science aims to equip students with highly specialized knowledge that will allow them to conduct research in psychology based on data, such as scientific research methods and statistical analysis skills, which are seen as important in the current society. It also seeks to cultivate people who can take leading roles in companies and in national and local government.