University

Faculty of Human Sciences

Department of Human Sciences

Philosophy, Objectives and Educational Goals

By studying psychology, sociology, education and religious studies - the core disciplines of the humanities - students learn to maintain a flexible view and understand society from a comprehensive, multifaceted perspective. Based on this, students can choose from one of three programs; Human Culture; Clinical and Social Psychology; and, Early Childhood Education and Care. Additionally, we aim to further develop our in-house expertise in these programs. As a result of acquiring substantial expertise during the course of their studies, students are able to contribute to various fields in society as women that bring objective observation, empathy and understanding.

Programs in Department of Human Sciences

Program in Human Culture

With four disciplines, including sociology, education, religious studies and psychology, students can expand their knowledge and sensitivity concerning society as well as culture and civilization. In cultural studies, practical workshops and internships, students study and are able to cultivate a greater understanding as well as skills that are relevant and applicable in post-university life. Further, within the Human Culture major, courses for acquiring a first class teacher's license for junior high school teaching (social studies) and senior high school teaching (civics/religion) was established in 2007, affording our students even greater opportunities to actively participate in society.

Program in Clinical and Social Psychology

This Program develops specialists in psychology with broad knowledge and skills. Students intensively study clinical psychology and social psychology. Clinical psychology focuses on a deep understanding of the individual and aims at treatment and help of diseases of the mind. Social psychology explores the influences of others and offers objective research methods. Students learn specific methods and techniques in clinical psychology and social psychology through practical training, experimentation and research.

Program in Early Childhood Education and Care

This program prepares students to become specialists in various early childhood education and childcare settings, through a curriculum that thoroughly covers this discipline. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates variously receive a first class kindergarten teacher license and/or a childcare certificate, depending on their chosen field of study. "Service Learning" and "Field Work" courses provide the students with opportunities to learn about child development and learning in cultural contexts, as well as to improve their practical skills in teaching.