Unravel the "heart" scientifically to live a happy and fulfilling life
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Psychology is a study that explores the "heart" scientifically. We develop human resources who can contribute to elucidating the workings of the "heart" and solving problems toward a prosperous future. In the 1st year, students spend enough time to learn the basics of psychology and statistics, and in the 2nd year, they acquire the basics of psychology research such as experiments, surveys, interviews, and observation methods. From the 3rd year, students are divided into specialized areas and deepen their learning according to their interests. No matter which area of study students choose to pursue, they can acquire scientific analysis and practical problem-solving skills.
Department of Psychology Close-UP
4 specialized areas of Department of Psychology From the 3rd year, students work on specialized learning by selecting one of the four areas from basic psychology, social psychology, practical development, and clinical practice. Students acquire specialized knowledge and skills through practical learning using abundant facilities such as "Playroom" and "Behavioral Observation Analysis Room" where students can directly observe the behavior of children and adults, "Psychotherapy Training Room" where they can practice counseling, "Brain Function Measurement Room", with a brain wave measuring device, and "Social Behavior Laboratory", where they analyze group behavior and the "Cognitive Science Laboratory" with some soundproofed dark rooms. Students can aim to obtain a certified public psychologist exam qualification in all area.
Basic Psychological Area: Researching on the acquisition of information on the external world, which is the basis of human behavior, and the change of behavior through experience. Social Psychology Area: Researching the behavior of individuals created by society and created by the interaction of people. Practical Development Area: Aiming to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for understanding the development of a person's life and for professional development support. Clinical Practice Area: Learning the basics of psychological clinical, such as how people interact with others and how they can change with their involvement.
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Department of Psychology training facilities We stimulate intellectual curiosity with one of the best facilities in Japan such as interview / observation research area, experimental research area, research area, and animal research area.
Practical course to acquire basic skills of psychology through experience In "Psychology Basic Experiment Practice (Psychology Experiment)" and "Psychology Test Measurement Practice", students will learn the basic methods that are necessary for psychology research. There are various research methods such as experiments, surveys, examinations, observations, and interviews in psychology that explores human beings based on objective facts. Students create a report in accordance with psychological methods. Basic psychology skills are skills that can be applied to all interpersonal relationships, so they can be used in various fields such as welfare, education, and companies.
Supports acquisition of various qualifications such as certified public psychologist We have a detailed curriculum and support system for the first national qualification "Certified Public Psychologist" in the psychology profession. We also support the acquisition of "Certified Psychologists (Psychological Survey)" certified by the Japanese Psychological Association. Going to Graduate School will also lead to the acquisition of "Certified Public Psychologist", "Clinical Psychologist" and "Clinical Development Psychologist" qualifications. In addition, students can aim to obtain a "high school teacher's license (public citizen)".
Learn basic psychology and applied psychology in a well-balanced manner with a small group of practical curriculum
The curriculum offers a large number of small-group classes and seminars such as experiments, practical training, and exercises in all grades so that students can learn basic psychology and applied psychology, in a well-balanced manner. After acquiring the basic knowledge, they will learn the specialized techniques of experiments, surveys, inspections, observations, and interviews, and practice them in various laboratories and other facilities.
Introduction to Psychology What kind of discipline is "psychology"? In this class, which is taken by first graders after enrolling in the Department of Psychology, students will learn about the history of psychology and a wide range of fields. Psychology covers a wide range of research subjects, such as how we perceive the external world, how the 'mind' develops, how the inside of the 'mind' works in complex societies, and even whether animals other than humans have a 'mind'. Through this lesson, we will give an overview of the huge discipline of psychology before studying each field professionally.
Interpersonal psychology We live a social life surrounded by various people such as friends, family, lovers and colleagues. In this class, we will scientifically discuss various aspects of interpersonal relationships such as love / mating behavior, support behavior, aggression behavior, relationships between groups, group dynamics, communication, coping with stress, maintenance and collapse of interpersonal relationships, and decision making. We will broaden our horizons to see people by broadly understanding the mechanism of "heart" that is difficult to notice in everyday life.
Cognitive psychology The rainbow is said to have seven colors in Japan, but do you know that the number of colors varies depending on the culture? Why can we hear only friends' voices clearly on the platform of a noisy station? Cognitive psychology is a study that reveals that various phenomena that we take for granted in our daily lives and are overlooked are actually made up of complex information processing systems. In class, we introduce a wide range of human higher cognitive functions such as object and face recognition, memory, attention, and problem solving by incorporating demonstrations and experiments.
Neuro / Physiological Psychology There are about 100 billion neurons in our brain, and the combination makes our "heart". In this course, students will learn a wide range of the biological foundations that create the five senses, memory, attention, emotions, values, and decision-making, in other words, the structure and function of the brain. In addition, students will deepen their understanding of the brain through classes using abundant physiological measurement devices such as electroencephalographs, line-of-sight measurement devices, electrocardiographs, and thermography, and exploring complex and attractive "minds".
Psychoanalysis Psychoanalysis was founded in 1897 by the doctor Freud. It is an extremely humanistic system of study, therapy and method of human understanding that has been hypothetically constructed on the premise of the existence of the unconscious in order to understand the human 'mind' in response to the demands of clinical practice. We introduce its richness, depth and limits.
Child developmental psychology Focusing on major phenomena in early development such as fetal period, infancy, and childhood, observation of the origin of growth, the driving force for growth, and the environment for raising people as a method of developmental research, the path of lifelong development, and the present age of birth. We will consider various issues such as , communication, fellowship, play, transition from garden to school, and development of children with disabilities.
成績評価と単位認定
Grading Criteria
About our GPA System
The intent behind our implementation of a GPA (Grade Point Average) system is to (1) create a unified standard for the campus, (2) have it function as an impartial standard, and (3) have it function as an internationally accepted standard. Our GPA system involves the assessment learning achievements using an objective numerical value called GPA. Additionally, this system generally conforms with the grade assessment systems adopted by universities in the West, and can be used overseas as an index used to certify a student’s academic ability when studying abroad, when going on to graduate school overseas, when finding employment at a non-Japanese companies operating in Japan, and so on.
Display of Grades and Assessment Criteria
Classification
Grading Criteria
GPA
Grading Criteria
Details of Assessment
Description of English
Pass
S.
4.0
90 percent or higher
Represents particularly excellent grades.
Excellent
A
3.0
80 percent
Represents excellent grades
Good
B.
2.0
70 percent
Represents grades recognized as adequate.
Satisfactory
C.
1.0
60 percent
Represents the minimum grade acceptable as a pass.
Pass
Fail
D.
0.0
Less than 60 percent
This means that the student has not reached the minimum grade acceptable as a pass. It also includes the lack of class attendance, the fact that the exams for the class have not been taken, and so on.
Failure
Not applicable
N
-
-
Indicates that course credit acquired another university or other institution during a study-abroad program or prior to a transfer to our university, has been certified as course credit for our university (courses where credit has been certified).
Credits Transferred
GPA Calculation Method
Credit Recognition
Register for classes. Use CampusSquare to register for classes online and have your classes properly confirmed. You will need to do this for both the first and second semesters.
Students attend classes. There are 15 class in both the first and second semesters. Normally, 2-credit courses consist of attendance at each class (90 minutes) and preparation and review (about 2 hours each). In order to earn the credits, students must attend all classes (from the first to the 15th) as a matter of course, and also deepen their understanding through preparation and review.
Depending on subjects, students are required to take exam or submit reports (accreditation methods vary from lecturers).
Grades of S, A, B or C mean that students have passed the course and earned the credit. Grade of D means that students has failed the course and not earned any credit. If students receive a grade of D for a compulsory subject, they require to take it again the following year or later. Courses which students have already earned credit cannot be retaken.
About Academic Grades
Academic grades are assessed based on final examinations at the end of the semester (written exams, oral exams, practical exams, or reports). However, depending on courses, mini tests, reports, attendance, and academic progress during class may be evaluated as regular points, or assessments may be carried out based on the regular points only.
Academic grades are issued on the transcript with only the evaluation.
Courses which students have passed once cannot be erased or retaken.
Grades will be published on Campus Square every semester.
If you have questions about your grades, such as not receiving a grade despite taking an exam (submitting a report) after the results have been announced, please come to school at the beginning of the next semester (in principle, by the first week of classes) and ask your teacher directly. If your teacher has left the school and you are unable to make inquiries, please notify the Academic Affairs Office.
Minimum number of credits required for graduation (For students enrolled in 2022)
Course Type
Category (Compulsory or Elective)
Required Number of Credits
Comprehensive basic courses (* 2)
Elective
12（※1）
English subjects
English I / II / III / IV
Compulsory
1 credit each
4
Specialized courses
Specialized Education courses*2
Compulsory
38
74
Compulsory elective*3
2
Area compulsory (* 4)
6
Selection (* 5)
28
Common elective Courses
Excess of 74 credits for specialized education courses
Liberal Arts Subjects
Self-Development Support Subjects
Open Subjects
Excess Credits for Comprehensive Basic Courses
Elective
34
Total
124
*1 If the number of credits earned in the comprehensive basic courses exceeds 12, the excess credits up to 8 will be approved as a credit in common elective courses.
*2Some credits for each course of teaching profession and curator may be included in credits of specialized education subjects or general basic subjcts.
*3 Excessive credits for elective compulsory subjects are included in the credits for elective course.
* 4 Excessive credits for areas compulsory subjects are included in the credits for elective course.
* 5 Elective courses in all areas, including areas other than your own area, which are determined when you advance to the 3rd year, are included in the elective courses.
