Course certification program
Certification program certified by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
(BP: Brush up Program for Professionals)
- Early Childhood Education Coordinator Training Course
- Special Needs Education Coordinator Training Course
Kansai University of International Studies 2017 Certification Program
Kansai University of International Studies will issue a course completion certificate to students who have taken designated courses and completed the course with a passing score. (KUISs: Kansai University of International Studies)
Early Childhood Education Coordinator Training Course
Guidance of "early childhood education coordinator training course"
From December 2020, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's "Brush up Program for professional" (BP: Brush up Program for professional) certification program "Early childhood education coordinator training course" has been opened.
In this course, students acquire the ability to formulate policies and plans for ``establishing early childhood education systems and professional guidance in communities and schools,'' as well as the ability to organize and respond concretely to solving regional problems. , The purpose is to develop human resources who can coordinate early childhood education at schools and to improve their abilities.
What is the certification system?
Based on the provisions of Article 105 of the School Education Law and Article 164 of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the School Education Law, the certificate of course completion system is a systematic system mainly for working adults as a more active social contribution in addition to education and research. This is to establish a study program and issue a certificate of completion based on the law to those who have completed it.
What is a certification program?
This accreditation system aims to expand opportunities for working adults to improve their vocational skills through participation in programs at universities, graduate schools, junior colleges, and technical colleges. The Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology certifies a practical and specialized program that meets the requirements as a "practical vocational skill development program" (BP).
Click here to download "Application Guidelines and Application Form"
Ⅰ. Program Overview/Registration Procedures, etc.
| Course Name | Early childhood education coordinator training course (on-demand course, some schooling available) |
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| Opening period | September 2023, 9 - February 27, 2024 |
| Purpose/content | In this course, students acquire the ability to formulate policies and plans for "establishment of an early childhood education system and specialized guidance in the community/school", organization, and concrete response to solving local problems. , The purpose is to develop human resources who can coordinate early childhood education in schools and to improve their abilities. |
| Recruitment capacity | 40 people |
| Eligible persons | kindergarten teacher |
| Eligibility | Those who fall under the following (1) to (3) (1) Kindergarten teacher class 2 license holder, after obtaining the basic qualification license, the number of years of employment as a teacher at a kindergarten (including the kindergarten department of a special support school and a kindergarten and nursery school cooperation type accredited kindergarten) 12 years and older. (2) Kindergarten teacher class 1 license holders who aim to improve their skills. (3) Those who work as a kindergarten teacher and are in managerial positions. |
| total hours | 177 hours (taken over 90 hours from open courses) |
| Course completed Certification requirements |
Pass all the exams in each course or the final exam by report. |
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| Application procedure |
1. Application method <Postal mail only>
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| review and approval |
<Examination result announcement> <Tuition fee payment deadline> |
II. Courses offered, etc.
| subject name | Class format | Hours | Lecture contents |
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| <Required> Special Lecture on Educational Psychology |
講義 | 15 | Re-learn the basic knowledge of educational psychology, focusing on "learning activities", "characteristics of educated people", and "evaluation and measurement of educational effects", and understand the psychological effects of education. . |
| <Required> Special Lecture on Early Childhood Education |
講義 | 15 | After learning the basic theory, educational methods, and practical skills of early childhood education, deepen educational methods to nurture the qualities and abilities required of children who will lead society in the future. |
| <Required> Disabled Child Care Special Lecture |
講義 | 15 | In order to support the better development of children with disabilities, learn about the characteristics of disabilities and educational methods for each type of disability.In addition, learn about support for guardians and families. |
| <Required> Childcare consultation support special course |
講義 | 15 | Learn the theory and practice of childcare consultation support through hands-on experience.Practical understanding of parent support methods and techniques required of nursery teachers, and deepening understanding of support target situations and feelings. |
| <Required> Early Childhood Education Coordinator Special Lecture |
Lecture/Practice | 15 | Lectures on topics such as management, leadership, ICT education, and risk management in early childhood education are held by instructors in specialized fields. |
| <Required> Childcare content (human relations) |
Lecture/Practice | 15 | Through concrete examples, learn how it is necessary to nurture the ability to relate to people in infancy.In addition, "group discussion" will be held to deepen the content and improve the practical ability of childcare. |
| Childcare content (environment) | Lecture/Practice | 15 | Think about children's upbringing from the perspective of the environment, and understand how childcare workers can provide support.In addition, students will learn about specific examples and development methods of childcare practices, how to use information devices and teaching materials, and work to improve childcare concepts. |
| Childcare content (words) | Lecture/Practice | 15 | Beginning with practices that enrich the sensibility of language, we will conduct exercises that combine theory with the development of language and the support of childcare providers.Practices are also conducted so that the cultural background of children's cultural properties can be explained and utilized. |
| Childcare content (general) | Lecture/Practice | 15 | Understand the relationship and overall structure of actual childcare and early childhood education using the "Kindergarten Curriculum Standards".Gain a concrete understanding of the various developments in childcare based on social backgrounds and historical changes. |
| Childcare content (expression/modeling) | exercise | 15 | By dealing with children's molding, appreciating children's molding works, and touching on research related to molding, students will learn about the relationship between children and molding and the significance of activities while advancing their understanding of children. *Material fee not included |
| Music (accompaniment method) | exercise | 15 | Perform accompaniment exercises based on singing and theory that lead to "Hiki Uta".Acquire appropriate accompaniment and accompaniment variations based on an understanding of time signature, tonality, harmony, etc., and improvisational performance to guide children's rich expressive activities. *Material fee not included |
| Preschool Special Needs Education I | 講義 | 6 | Evening course on developmental disorders in infants. |
| Preschool Special Needs Education II | 講義 | 6 | Evening course on developmental disorders in infants. |
- All classes are on-demand, so you need an internet environment with a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
- Schooling will be face-to-face or online via Zoom.We are currently adjusting, but in principle, the course will be held from 18:30 on Saturdays and Sundays or weekdays.
- For those who do not have a piano practice environment at home, we offer piano practice (reservation required) and roll piano rentals.
Ⅲ.Cost (tuition fee)
1 class 6,000 yen × number of subjects (can be taken from 1 subject, 2023 will be implemented as a kindergarten teacher license law certification training consignment project)
*Those who wish to attend the childcare content (expression/modeling)
A textbook fee of 1,000 yen is required separately.Further details will be sent to participants separately.
* Those who wish to take music (accompaniment method)
A separate teaching material fee of 2,200 yen is required.
- 【Note】
No “examination fee” or “registration fee” will be collected in this program. - In principle, the tuition fee that has been paid cannot be refunded.
Ⅳ.Others
- Students who complete this program will be recognized as credits for the university.
- We do not issue "commuter certificates", "student discount certificates", "transcripts", etc. to students enrolled in the certification program.
Special Needs Education Coordinator Training Course
Guidance of "special support education coordinator training course"
From April 2017, at the graduate school of our university, we have been certified by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, "Brush up Program for Professionals" (BP: Brush up Program for Professionals), which was established mainly to measure the skills necessary for the occupation of working adults. Establish a certification program.
In this course, nursery teachers, teachers, nurses, social workers, and other people involved in raising children will collaborate with local government officials, welfare facilities, health and medical institutions, parents, NPOs, and people in the community. The purpose is to develop human resources to coordinate and manage a wide range of special needs education.
What is the certification system?
Based on the provisions of Article 105 of the School Education Law and Article 164 of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the School Education Law, the certificate of course completion system is a systematic system mainly for working adults as a more active social contribution in addition to education and research. This is to establish a study program and issue a certificate of completion based on the law to those who have completed it.
What is a certification program?
This accreditation system aims to expand opportunities for working adults to improve their vocational skills through participation in programs at universities, graduate schools, junior colleges, and technical colleges. The Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology certifies a practical and specialized program that meets the requirements as a "practical vocational skill development program" (BP).
2024 “Special Needs Education Coordinator Training Course” Recruitment Guidelines
Course Certification Program Attendance Application Form
Ⅰ. Program Overview/Registration Procedures, etc.
| Course Name | Special Needs Education Coordinator Training Course | ||||||||||||
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| Opening period | April 2024 to March 4 (2025 year) | ||||||||||||
| Purpose/content | In this course, students will acquire the ability to formulate policies and plans for "establishment of special support education systems and specialized guidance in communities and schools", organization, and concrete response to solving local problems. The purpose is to develop human resources who can coordinate special support education in the community and schools, and to improve their abilities. | ||||||||||||
| Recruitment capacity | Approx. 20 persons | ||||||||||||
| Eligible persons | Anyone interested in special needs education or developmental disabilities. | ||||||||||||
| Eligibility | A person who falls under any of the following (1) to (5). (1) University graduates (2) A person who has completed 16 years of school education in a foreign country or an equivalent person designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (3) A person designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (4) Individuals who have been recognized by the Graduate School as having academic ability equal to or greater than that of university graduates through an individual entrance qualification examination. (5) Others recognized by this graduate school as having academic ability equal to or higher than that of university graduates |
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| Course completed Certification requirements |
Complete at least 120 hours from the lectures that make up this course and pass the certification exam. (However, attendance at least two-thirds of the number of days each lecture is held is required.) | ||||||||||||
| Awarded upon completion qualifications, etc. |
We will issue a "Special Needs Education Coordinator Completion Certificate" (certificate of course completion) certified by Kansai International University Graduate School. In addition, those who have attended all sessions of ``Minna no Special Needs Education'' and ``Preschool Special Needs Education'' and have the ``Special Needs Educator (SENS)'' certification from the Special Needs Educator Certification Association, a general incorporated foundation. will award points for qualification renewal. (After application approval to the association every 3 courses) | ||||||||||||
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<Examination result announcement> |
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* Special Needs Educator (SENS) is a certification from the Association for Special Needs Educator Certification.Please check the association website for details. |
Ⅱ.Courses offered
| No. | Subject name | Course instructor | Classification | Hours |
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| RST-001 | <Evening course> Special Needs Education for Everyone |
Kansai University of International Studies Graduate School Professor Shigeki Nakao |
Compulsory | 22.5 h |
| RST-002 | <Evening course> preschool special needs education |
During adjustment | Compulsory | 18 h |
| RST-003 | <Special training> Special Needs Education Coordinator Training |
Lecture by multiple experts | Compulsory | 15 h |
| RST-004 | <Graduate School> Special Lecture on Special Needs Education |
Kansai University of International Studies Graduate School Part-time Lecturer Akira Hanakuma |
Compulsory | 30 h |
| RST-005 | <Graduate School> Special Seminar on Education for Developmental Disabilities I |
Kansai University of International Studies Graduate School Professor Shigeki Nakao |
Compulsory | 30 h |
| RST-006 | <Graduate School> Special Needs Education Practical Research |
Kansai University of International Studies Graduate School Professor Shigeki Nakao |
Compulsory | 30 h |
| RST-007 | <Graduate School> Developmental Disability Education Special Lecture |
Kansai University of International Studies Graduate School Part-time Lecturer Akira Hanakuma |
Selection | 30 h |
| RST-008 | <Graduate School> Special lecture on classroom management |
Kansai University of International Studies Graduate School Professor Shigeki Nakao |
Selection | 30 h |
※年間の開講スケジュールは別途時間割に記載。大学院〔6限〕18:30-20:00〔7限〕20:10-21:40
* Subjects and instructors are subject to change.
*Classes will be held in a combination of face-to-face classes on campus and distance classes (online). Distance classes (online) are mainly conducted using ZOOM.
Ⅲ.Cost (tuition fee)
| Compulsory (145.5 time) |
Compulsory course + 1 elective course (175.5 time) |
Compulsory course + 2 elective course (205.5 time) |
Payment method/timing |
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| 120,000 Yen | 135,000 Yen | 150,000 Yen | Please pay half the amount in two periods, spring and autumn. *Documents will be sent from the university to the applicant in April and October. →Please pay by the designated date. |
【Note】
No "examination fee" or "registration fee" will be collected in this program.
Graduate students currently enrolled in our graduate school are exempt from tuition fees.
You cannot register for elective courses in the middle of the semester.
In principle, the tuition fee once paid cannot be returned.
This course has been designated as a “Specialized Practical Education and Training Course” by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.
○ Specialized Practical Education and Training Benefits
○ Click here for a list of courses
Ⅳ.Others
- Participation in the Certificate of Completion Program does not confer graduate school credits.
*However, if a student completes this program and advances to a graduate school at our university, the credits will be recognized as the credits earned prior to admission. - We do not issue "commuter certificates", "student discount certificates", "transcripts", etc. to students enrolled in the certification program.
[Contact Us]
Kansai University of International Studies Amagasaki Campus (3rd floor office) In charge of certificate program
661-0976-1 Shioe, Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture 3-23
TEL 06-6496-4357 (direct)
Email:gakuji@kuins.ac.jp / kouza@kuins.ac.jp
Amagasaki Campus 1-3-23 Shioe, Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture (7-minute walk northwest from JR Amagasaki Station) View on Google Maps
