Graduate School of Human Sciences

Theoretical and Practical/Clinical Research based on Human Dignity

About the Graduate School of Human Sciences

To become Professionals who Actively Participate in Practical/Clinical Settings

Interdisciplinary Education and Research based on Human Dignity

Interdisciplinary education and research based on human dignity
The Graduate School of Human Sciences offers five majors: Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Services, and Nursing. All majors conduct interdisciplinary education and research based on human dignity with scientific knowledge, clinical knowledge, policy and management knowledge, and nurture people who can contribute to society through both theory and practice/clinical practice.

In the first semester, the program focuses on building a foundation for entering highly specialized careers in practical settings including practical research. In the second semester, the focus is on developing career paths for academic researchers looking to contribute to this academic field through knowledge from practical/clinical research.

Academic Purposes of Each Major

The programs in Education pursue pedagogy as a real science required in the age of globalization, while the programs in Psychology offer a wide range of studies in both the basic and clinical areas of psychology. The programs in Sociology offer a rich variety of specialized courses dealing with important aspects of contemporary society, and the programs in Social Services also promote education that integrates theory and practice by providing an innovative curriculum.

The Master’s Program in Nursing offers four distinctive research fields to nurture people who can contribute to local and international communities.

Educational Objectives

Our interdisciplinary education and research program is based on respect for human dignity. It involves scientific knowledge, clinical knowledge, and policy and management knowledge, and nurtures researchers and professionals who can contribute to society through both theoretical and practical/clinical work. In the Master’s program, we aim to nurture researchers and highly-skilled professionals who can play an active role in practical and clinical settings. In the Doctoral program, we aim to nurture advanced researchers who can make academic contributions based on practical and clinical knowledge.

Programs

Master’s (Doctoral) Program in Education

We conduct research in both theory and practice, and pursue pedagogy as a real science required in the age of internationalization. English courses are also available.

Programs Offered: Master’s Program / Doctoral Program
Language of instruction: Japanese and English

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Master’s (Doctoral) Program in Psychology

Faculty members are specialized both in the basic and clinical areas of psychology, which enables students to research with extended perspectives in both areas.

Programs Offered: Master’s Program / Doctoral Program
Language of instruction: Japanese

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Master’s (Doctoral) Program in Sociology

We offer a rich variety of specialized courses by faculty members specialized in diverse fields to tackle the important issues of contemporary society.

Programs Offered: Master’s Program / Doctoral Program
Language of instruction: Japanese

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Master’s (Doctoral) Program in Social Services

A new type of graduate school that integrates theory and practice by organizing a unique curriculum not seen in conventional Social Services programs.

Programs Offered: Master’s Program / Doctoral Program
Language of instruction: Japanese

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Master’s Program in Nursing

We contribute to society by delivering the knowledge gained from our distinctive research fields, nursing education, and clinical practice, to the local and international community.

Programs Offered: Master’s Program
Language of instruction: Japanese

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