Targeted Qualities and Abilities to be Acquired

1. Humanity, empathy, and resilience: To understand people from the perspective of the "bio-psycho-social" model and respect their individuality and diversity. While deepening self-understanding, be able to understand the suffering and position of others as they are, which is different from one's own. Through their interactions with others, be able to accept their own hearts and emotions, regain a supple mind, and maintain vitality within themselves. (Knowledge and skills) (Thinking, judgment, and expression)
2. Analytical and communicative skills: To investigate, analyze, and consider phenomena through a variety of methods from the perspective of the individual and society, and to appropriately communicate the issues discovered and their solutions. (Knowledge and skills) (Thinking, judgment, and expression)
3. Ability to respond and make judgments: To be able to contemplate and organize phenomena, evaluate issues, and consider diverse approaches through interacting with others and through social and global trends. (Thinking, judgment, and expression) (Initiative, diversity, and collaboration)
4. Ethical awareness: To respect the basic human rights of self and others, and to contribute to the interests and well-being of others. (Knowledge and skills) (Thinking, judgment, and expression) (Initiative, diversity, and collaboration)

Degree Requirements

Degrees are awarded to students who have earned the prescribed credits required for graduation and acquired the above qualities and abilities.

Curriculum Organization

1. In common education, students study a wide range of basic subjects in the fields of human, social, and natural sciences. In addition, in order to build a foundation for professional understanding of psychology and social work, subjects related to the understanding of the mind, understanding of disabilities, systems and laws related to social welfare, and subjects to cultivate attitudes and dispositions appropriate for professionals in the human services field are provided. For example, "Humanity and Disability," "Social Work Theory," "Law," and "Human Rights Theory”.
2. In order for students to acquire the basic concepts of psychology and social work in professional education, all students are required to take introductory courses in psychology and mental health social work in their first and second years. In the required course "Fundamentals of Clinical Psychology," students have the opportunity to listen to lectures by faculty members on their research and practical activities, graduates working as certified psychologists and mental health social workers, and other graduates employed by general companies to help them choose courses and career paths. In addition, all students learn stress coping techniques in a course called "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" so that they can maintain their own mental health. A system is in place in the second semester of their second year in which students select a course that suits their interests while deepening their understanding of their field of specialization (Late Specialization). The courses of study include Psychology Course, Human Science Course, and Mental Health Social Work Course.
3. In the Psychology Course, the goal of professional education is to complete the courses required to qualify as a Certified Public Psychologist. In addition to each theory of psychology in the medical, welfare, educational, judicial, and industrial fields, students learn about mental health and how to provide support in "Psychological Assessment" and "Psychological Support Methods”. Based on the above, students learn how to connect people in need of psychological support with therapy and how to cooperate with other professions, learn techniques in "Psychology Seminar", and cultivate practical skills that can be applied in a variety of situations through "Practical Training in Psychology”.
4. In the Human Science Course, students can freely customize their studies leading to a comprehensive understanding of human beings according to their own interests and needs. For students who aim to work in the general industry or become researchers in psychology or welfare, courses related to psychosocial research and data analysis (e.g., "Psychological Research Methods" and "Psychological Statistics") that quantitatively measure human psychology and social trends are systematically arranged. Students can also acquire qualifications as Certified Social Researchers or Certified Psychologists (psychological research) in the process. In "Seminar in Human Science Research", students deepen their understanding of the potential and diversity of human beings by experiencing the process of administering a survey on human beings and their minds, analyzing the results quantitatively and qualitatively, and reporting the results both internally and externally.
5. In the Mental Health Social Work Course, the goal is for students to take subjects and acquire the necessary skills to qualify as a mental health social worker. Through subjects required for qualification (e.g., "Principles of Mental Health Social Work" and "Social Work Practicum"), students learn about contemporary mental health social issues and their solution directions from a social work perspective, interpret each person's mental health as it relates to society, and acquire knowledge and practical skills to regain mental health. In addition to the qualifications to take the mental health social worker examination, educational programs are also offered such as "School Social Work Theory" and "School Social Work Practicum". The program aims to train mental health social workers who can work widely in the medical, welfare, educational, judicial, and industrial fields, as well as in the community.

Learning Methods

1. Active learning
   In addition to traditional lectures, active learning will be introduced to create an environment where students and faculty members can work together to deepen their knowledge and understanding. Moreover, students will acquire the basic attitude of connecting knowledge to experience by listening to the voices of people with disabilities who live in the community and those who support them, and by working together and talking with them.
2. Experiments and practical training
   Through experiments and practical training such as psychological tests, behavioral observation, and analysis using statistical software, students will learn the basic skills and research methods of psychology, methods of data collection, analysis, evaluation, and dissemination of the results of their research.
3. Exercises and practical training
   Students will work with faculty members who have extensive experience as counselors and social workers to enhance their understanding of the needs of diverse populations and their skills in making judgments on appropriate ways to respond. In addition, students learn from the field and the community through experiential learning, practical training in psychology and mental health social work, exchanges with other universities, and fieldwork in various locations in cooperation and collaboration with local governments.
4. Graduation research
   “Graduation Research” is the culmination of the students' studies. Using empirical research methods such as literature research, survey/experimental research, and case studies, students will seek answers to their own questions about various human and social phenomena, and present their findings in the form of a thesis or presentation. Through these processes, students comprehensively develop their data collection, scientific analysis, logical thinking, presentation, and collaboration skills cultivated in the department's specialized education.

Evaluation of the Academic Process/Outcomes

The academic process and outcomes in education based on the above learning methods will be evaluated as follows.

1. Grading of each subject is based on the evaluation of students' learning process and results in terms of "knowledge and understanding," "skills," "thinking, judgment, and expression," and "interest, motivation, and attitude," considering the achievement objectives of the subject. Strict evaluation is conducted so as not to concentrate on superior grades.
2. The relationship between courses and the qualities and abilities targeted for acquisition in the degree awarding policy will be clearly stated in the syllabi, and the degree of achievement in each of these qualities and abilities will be visualized based on the grades received in the courses taken.
3. To supplement course and study guidance through interviews with faculty members, students are encouraged to learn independently by self-evaluating and checking their abilities based on the degree of achievement of the qualities and abilities specified in the degree awarding policy and other academic achievement records in the college's study portfolio.
4. Graduation research is evaluated based on class participation and research efforts. Evaluation of graduation thesis (assignment setting, collection of materials and data, analysis of information, thesis structure, consideration of the theme, logic, objectivity, citations, references, compliance with copyright laws, etc.) and graduation research presentation (delivery and content of presentation), will be based on a rubric that standardizes the level of achievement from each evaluation perspective.

Desired Image of Students

We accept students who understand the above policies on degree conferment, curriculum organization and implementation, and who have the following motivation, attitude, and qualities.

1. Those who are interested in the human mind and behavior, and in the relationship between people and society.
2. Those who have a strong interest in human dignity based on the idea that each person is irreplaceable.
3. Those who are interested in clinical psychology, mental health social work, school social work, and social issues.

Competencies to be Acquired Prior to Enrollment

1. Knowledge and skills
   • The ability to acquire a well-balanced, broad range of basic academic skills and basic lifestyle habits in subjects and courses commonly studied up to senior high school.
2. Thinking, judgment, and expression
   • The attitude to have a broad interest in society, the ability to listen, speak, read, and write, to think independently, and to communicate to build good relationships with others. Moreover, the ability to read and understand texts and to express oneself logically.
   • The ability to express one's own ideas appropriately and to listen to and empathize with the opinions of others
3. Attitude to learn independently and collaboratively with diverse people
   • The attitude to understand and accept diverse people and cooperate with them to engage in a variety of activities in one's own way.