Three Policies
Master's Program (Master's Thesis Course/Nurse Specialist Course) Three Policies
Completion Recognition Policy (Diploma Policy)
The Graduate School of Nursing (hereinafter referred to as the “Graduate School”) is designed to meet the completion requirements set forth in the program for a prescribed period of time, and to explore issues in the increasingly sophisticated fields of nursing, health, and welfare, or to pursue advanced nursing practice. In order to acquire abilities, those who have acquired the research ability and specialized skills listed below, and who have acquired research and practical skills that can contribute to improving the quality of nursing, are recognized to complete the course and receive a master's degree in nursing. confer the degree of
(1) Specialized knowledge and skills: Acquire and utilize various theories and skills related to nursing that are necessary as a professional who interacts with people
(2) Problem-finding ability: Ability to discover research issues that have not been fully clarified in previous research in the specialized field
(3) Investigative analysis ability: Ability to use experimental, observational, and investigative methods used in nursing science or related fields according to the research topic and derive results.
(4) Ability to write papers: be able to organize research results into empirical papers in a logical structure
(5) Ability to make proposals to solve problems: Ability to understand various problems in the field of a specialized field and propose solutions
(6) Communication skills: Ability to collect necessary domestic and international information from subjects, researchers, and professionals in specialized fields, accurately express and transmit one's own knowledge and thoughts, and exchange opinions.
(7) Ethics: Conduct research in compliance with the code of conduct in research, and be able to accurately judge and adjust ethical issues in the field
Curriculum Formulation Policy (Curriculum Policy)
In order to acquire the research ability and specialized skills listed in the Diploma Policy, we will implement classes that incorporate the following educational content and educational methods, and conduct educational evaluations.
1. Education content
(1) Courses to acquire basic knowledge and skills in nursing, such as nursing research methodology, nursing ethics, and physical assessment theory (common courses), and courses to acquire knowledge and skills in specialized fields and conduct fieldwork ( The curriculum is organized into three subject groups: specialized subjects), and a subject group that researches and analyzes issues that arise in nursing practice and summarizes them as a dissertation (Special Research/Problem Research).
(2) In the specialized subjects, the master's thesis course has special thesis and seminar subjects for each specialized area such as basic nursing, acute nursing, chronic nursing, etc., and deepens understanding of the latest knowledge and trends in the specialized area. .
(3) In the Advanced Practical Nurse Course, subjects necessary for taking the certification examination for acute and critically ill nursing specialist nurses are systematically arranged.
(4) As a requirement for completion of this graduate school, the master's thesis course requires "special research" and the advanced practice nurse course requires "problem research." In "special research" or "problem research," a research plan is formulated to explore the issues that arise in nursing practice, the research is conducted, the results obtained are considered, and the research paper is written. create.
2. Teaching method
(1) In subjects that involve fieldwork and hands-on experience, study using practical research methods (action research) and case studies while repeating practice and reflection, keeping in mind the fusion of theory and practice. to hold.
(2) When writing a dissertation or a research project, students receive guidance from their academic advisors according to their research plan, and after submitting their research plan, they receive advice from all faculty members of the Graduate School of Nursing at an interim report meeting and make revisions.
(3) All research involving humans or animals conducted at the Graduate School of Nursing must be submitted to the Research Ethics Committee of Kansai University of International Studies, reviewed, approved, and the research conducted and thesis written. .
3. Educational evaluation
(1) The dissertation/research project will be evaluated by a faculty member other than the academic advisor at an interim report meeting.
(2) Specialized knowledge and skills will be evaluated, as well as evaluated by faculty members other than the academic advisor through an oral examination in the final exam.
(3) The doctoral dissertation/problem research will be conducted by 1 chief examiner and 2 assistant examiners. Appropriateness of the method, (XNUMX) logicality of the results and discussion, (XNUMX) clear presentations and opinions at the debriefing session, (XNUMX) evaluation rubrics from the standpoint of observance of research ethics, etc. Students will be judged to have passed the final examination (oral examination) and presentation of their master's thesis/project research.
(4) The President will confer a degree on those who have been certified as having completed the course by the Graduate School Committee.
Admission Policy (Admission Policy)
In order to receive the education stipulated in the Diploma Policy and the Curriculum Policy, the Graduate School has the following abilities and motivation. I'm looking for
(1) Have the knowledge and skills to practice nursing as a nurse, midwife, or public health nurse
(2) Possess the ability to logically express issues that arise in nursing practice
(3) Have a desire to solve problems that arise in nursing practice
(4) Have basic English proficiency in the fields of health, medical care, and welfare
Doctoral Program 3 Policies
Completion Recognition Policy (Diploma Policy)
The Graduate School of Nursing (hereinafter referred to as the “Graduate School”) is designed to meet the completion requirements set forth in the course for a prescribed period of time, and to explore issues in the increasingly sophisticated fields of nursing, health, and welfare, or to pursue advanced nursing practice. In order to acquire abilities, those who have acquired the following research abilities and specialized skills, and who have acquired research and practical skills that can contribute to the improvement of the quality of nursing, are permitted to complete the course and receive a doctorate in nursing. confer the degree of
(1) Acquisition of specialized knowledge and skills: Acquire the theory and specialized knowledge of nursing as well as nursing education skills, and be able to utilize them in nursing education.
(2) Problem-finding ability: Ability to grasp phenomena in nursing based on deep academic knowledge and clarify issues for the development of nursing science
(3) Ability to propose solutions to problems: Ability to independently promote research that contributes to the development of nursing science
(4) Ability to write a dissertation: Ability to write a dissertation independently, systematically, and sustainably with sufficient time
(5) Communication skills: To be able to publish and propose research results and return them to practice.Furthermore, it is possible to take on new challenges from a global perspective and communicate them.
(6) Ability to challenge social change: Able to collaborate interdisciplinarily, demonstrate leadership, and take on the challenge of social change
(7) Ethics: To be able to comprehensively and critically analyze complex ethical issues and propose new strategies in order to protect people's dignity and rights.
Curriculum Formulation Policy (Curriculum Policy)
In order to acquire the research ability and specialized skills listed in the Diploma Policy, we will implement classes that incorporate the following educational content and educational methods, and conduct educational evaluations.
1. Education content
(1) In the common subjects, the compulsory subject "Nursing Research Methodology" and the elective subject "Psychological Research Methodology Applied Theory (Nursing Research)" allow students to understand the research methods necessary for nursing science from a psychological perspective. Develop in-depth research ability.In addition, the compulsory subject "Nursing Education Theory" and the optional subject "Nursing Education Seminar" cultivate the knowledge and skills that form the basis of nursing education.
(2) In specialized subjects, special lectures are provided for each specialized field of nursing support nursing, family support nursing, and life support nursing, deepening understanding of the latest knowledge and trends in specialized fields, and nursing through literature critique. Clarifying issues in science and fostering the ability to utilize evidence.
(3) In "Special Research I", students clarify the issues in nursing science and formulate a research plan to explore the systematization of nursing science. In "Special Research II", students conduct surveys and analyzes using the research plan created in "Special Research I", and develop advanced research skills through the process of completing their doctoral dissertation based on the results obtained.
2. Educational methods
(1) In subjects that involve fieldwork and hands-on experience, study using practical research methods (action research) and case studies while repeating practice and reflection, keeping in mind the fusion of theory and practice. to hold.
(2) In "Special Research I", carefully examine the significance, purpose, survey methods, and analysis methods of research aimed at solving problems in the major nursing field, construct a research design, and conduct research in "Special Research II". Conduct and analyze the results, and guide them to complete their doctoral dissertation.
(3) When writing a dissertation, students receive guidance from their academic advisors according to their research plan, and after submitting their research plan, they receive advice from all faculty members of the Graduate School of Nursing at a public interim report meeting and make revisions.
(4) All research involving humans or animals conducted at the Graduate School of Nursing shall be submitted to the Research Ethics Committee of Kansai University of International Studies, reviewed, approved, and the research conducted and thesis written. .
3.Educational evaluation
(1) The dissertation will be evaluated by a teacher other than the academic advisor at an open interim report meeting.
(2) Specialized knowledge and skills will be evaluated for each subject, and will also be evaluated by faculty members other than the academic advisor through an oral examination in the final exam.
(3) The doctoral dissertation will undergo an oral examination by one faculty member and two or more sub-referees, will be evaluated using an evaluation rubric, and will be reviewed at a public doctoral dissertation presentation.In addition, as learning evaluation, judgment will be made on the following contents. (1) Originality as a doctoral dissertation in nursing science and contribution to the construction of the knowledge system of nursing science (2) Clarification of the significance of research (XNUMX) Validity of research objectives and methods (XNUMX) Logicality of results and discussion (XNUMX) Autonomy Conducting research and logically exchanging opinions at doctoral dissertation presentations; (oral examination), presentation of doctoral dissertation will be held and judged to have passed.
(4) The President will confer a degree on those who have been certified as having completed their course by the Graduate School Committee.
Admission Policy (Admission Policy)
In order to receive the education stipulated in the Diploma Policy and the Curriculum Policy, the Graduate School seeks individuals with the following abilities and motivation. increase.
(1) Have the knowledge and skills to contribute to the development of nursing practice and nursing education as a nurse, midwife, or public health nurse
(2) Possess the ability to think logically and abstractly to connect issues arising in nursing practice with research activities
(3) Have the desire to take action and bring about change by making use of their specialized knowledge and practical skills in order to approach the phenomena of interest
(4) Possess the necessary language skills to carry out research and advanced practice from a global perspective
