- 2026 Academic Year Course Catalog: College of Education, Psychology and Human Studies
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Learning Characteristics and Curriculum (Department of Psychology)
CURRICULUM Learning Features and Curriculum
Understand cognitive, developmental, social and clinical psychology;
We train "mental health specialists" who can provide practical solutions to problems of the human mind.
Department Data
Degree awarded: Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Enrollment capacity: 110 students
Second-year transfer admission quota: A few students
Number of students: 154 boys, 339 girls (as of May 1, 2025)
Characteristics of learning
With the development of science and technology, many things about the universe are becoming clearer. However, there is one theme that has always attracted people's interest: the mind. Psychology studies this small universe inside humans, aiming to produce concrete wisdom and practical techniques that are useful to the world. We learn about the "mind," which is familiar to us but has many unknown aspects, focusing on four areas: cognition, development, society, and clinical. In the curriculum, we learn from basic areas such as sensation and perception to applied areas such as development, society, and clinical, and study various psychological phenomena from a scientific, humanistic, and comprehensive perspective.
Specific and practical learning that is useful in the real world
In this department, psychology is not viewed as an abstract academic field, but rather focuses on acquiring concrete wisdom and practical skills that are useful in the world. This fosters high levels of expertise that can be utilized in a wide range of situations, including at home, in education and medical settings, as well as in general companies. In addition, we provide comprehensive support for students to obtain the first national qualification for the psychological profession, the "Certified Psychologist."
Four specialized fields to learn broadly and deeply
In this department, students will acquire basic knowledge and attitudes through "Psychology Basics," and then go on to more in-depth and specialized study in the four areas of cognition, development, society, and clinical psychology. In the new curriculum that began in 2018, a two-course system will be introduced from the third year: the "General Psychology Course," which offers students a high degree of freedom in choosing classes to prepare them for a variety of career paths, and the "Clinical Psychology Course"* for those aiming to become licensed psychologists or clinical psychologists. In addition, students will hone their thinking skills through courses related to "Philosophy and Epistemology."
※There may be a limit on the number of students admitted to the Clinical Psychology course. If the number of applicants exceeds the limit, selection will be based on GPA, reports, and interviews. More details will be explained at the orientation after enrollment.
Curriculum Features
In the first year, students learn basic theories, fields, research methods, and results of psychology. At the same time, students acquire basic skills to use information devices necessary for psychology research. From the second year, students begin full-scale research training, such as psychology statistical methods I and II, psychology experiments, psychology research methods, and psychology experiment programming. At the same time, students deepen their learning in four specialized fields, focusing on clinical, developmental, social, and cognitive. Since many departmental subjects are available in each field, students can study broadly and deeply according to their interests and career goals from the third year onwards. In addition, by partnering with Department of Education, the curriculum is further enriched, and the school is characterized by a wide range of subjects that reflect the demands of modern society.
COURSE MODELS ?
From the third year, students are divided into two courses, and study according to the respective curriculum. There is the "General Psychology Course," which offers a high degree of freedom in choosing classes to prepare students for a variety of career paths, and the "Clinical Psychology Course," for those aiming to become licensed psychologists or clinical psychologists.
※There may be a limit on the number of students admitted to the Clinical Psychology course. If the number of applicants exceeds the limit, selection will be based on GPA, reports, and interviews. More details will be explained at the orientation after enrollment.
COURSE FEATURES Features of major courses
Characteristics of the departmental subject composition
In Department of Psychology, students will deepen their expertise in four areas: cognitive, developmental, social, and clinical. In addition, there are also courses related to "philosophy and epistemology" to hone their thinking skills.
Required Subjects
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Lectures on Mind
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Each psychology faculty member will give one or two lectures in an omnibus format, covering recent research trends in their field of expertise, hot research examples, or the faculty member's own research topic.
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Advanced Seminar in Psychology
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By reading research papers and textbooks on psychology in each field, students will understand the accumulated knowledge of psychology to date, and learn how to formulate questions, research methods, and attitudes. The content of A to G varies depending on the specialty of the instructor, and students can choose the field they want to take according to their own interests.
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Seminar in Experimental Psychology
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Every week, students conduct experiments on basic phenomena and learn the process of how to draw conclusions from the results (data) they obtain. They then learn how to summarize their findings in the form of a paper, and submit a report summarizing the "problem," "objective," "method," "results," and "discussion" for the experiment.
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psychological research methods
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Through lectures and seminars, students can learn basic research methods in psychology (quantitative and qualitative methods).In addition to acquiring basic knowledge and techniques, students will also deepen their understanding of empirical thinking, problem-solving skills, research paper writing methods, and research ethics.
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Basics of psychological statistics
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This is a required course for first-year students, and after learning basic statistics and data processing, students will use what they have learned to create and implement a research plan.The goal is to give students research experience from their first year and enable them to think more concretely about psychology and statistics.
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Cognitive Psychology
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Cognitive Psychology A & B
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This course will introduce basic knowledge and the latest research trends regarding human intellectual activity (perception, memory, language, thinking, sensitivity, etc.) and will also consider the relationship between this research and everyday life.
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Developmental Psychology
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Developmental Psychology I & II
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Development is a multifaceted process that includes not only the ability to do something (growth), but also the ability to stagnate (stagnation) or become unable to do something (decline). In developmental psychology, we study the processes and mechanisms by which people undergo mental changes throughout their lives.
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Social Psychology
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Social Psychology A
Social Psychology A (Social, Group and Family Psychology A) |
Social psychology is a field of study that analyzes how "society" (i.e., the people around us) affects the psychology of individuals from the perspective that "people are social animals." Various social behaviors in daily life can be analyzed from a variety of perspectives, from psychology that occurs at the interpersonal level, such as communication and building relationships, to psychology that occurs at the group level, such as leadership and organizational management, to psychology that occurs at the societal level, meaning the influence of an unspecified number of people, such as public opinion and culture. By studying theories and research cases, we can understand social problems and find clues to solving them.
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Clinical Psychology
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Introduction to Clinical Psychology
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Clinical psychology is a practical study that provides assistance to people who are in trouble with mental problems. In today's stressful society, mental problems occur in various forms, such as depression, psychosomatic disorders, school refusal, and maladjustment at work. While grasping the current situation in detail, students will learn about the psychological challenges and crises that occur characteristically in each age group, and deepen their understanding of the mechanisms leading to the manifestation of mental problems. Students will also get an overview of how to diagnose in clinical practice through psychological tests and assessment interviews. Furthermore, by learning psychological support techniques such as counseling, students will develop a foundation in clinical practice and improve their interpersonal communication skills in everyday situations. Students will explore the depths of the mind and experience the difficulty of truly understanding the feelings of others.
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Methods of Psychological Support B
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We live with various problems in our daily lives. There are many different types of psychological support, including stress from the family and social environment, mental and physical illnesses, disasters, and accidents. In order to solve these problems, many psychological therapies and community support activities are important. In order to acquire knowledge and skills for these support activities, we will proceed with the class by sharing ideas through lectures, group work, and discussions. In addition to the history and significance of clinical psychology, we will learn practical methods of assessment and support, and acquire practical communication skills for building good human relationships. In addition, we will touch on mental health education and crisis support, including the perspectives of family, society, and culture. I would be happy if this course will serve as an opportunity for students to reflect on themselves, be considerate of others, and become a guide for living a rich social life. Let's help each other and cultivate a spirit of learning.
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philosophy
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Reading Seminar in Philosophy I & II
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We philosophize through radical "thought experiments," for example by examining our everyday understanding of the existence of the "I."
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Clinical Psychology Course
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Psychological training
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This program covers over 80 hours of pre- and post-training instruction and off-campus practical training in the five fields required for obtaining a licensed psychologist license (healthcare, welfare, education, justice/crime, industry/labor). Through this training, students will acquire basic knowledge and attitudes related to psychological support and deepen their understanding of ethics and legal obligations.
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