Graduate School of Human Behavior Human Behavior Major Clinical Psychology Course
| Purpose of education and research | The Department of Human Behavioral Studies, Graduate School of Human Behavioral Studies, grasps the current state of modern society, explores various issues related to human behavior throughout the life cycle from a behavioral standpoint, The purpose of this course is to develop human resources with skills and to conduct academic research to make it possible. |
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| Educational goals | In addition to the abilities that should be acquired at our graduate school, the clinical psychology course of this major aims to acquire the following abilities and specialized knowledge.
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Features of Human Behavior Clinical Psychology Course
At the end of the course, students are eligible to take the exams for both certified psychologists and clinical psychologists.
In this course, you will learn the theory through seminar subjects such as "Advanced clinical psychology interview," "Clinical psychology assessment practice," and "Projection theory."In addition, practical learning is carried out through on-campus and off-campus training in the "Clinical Psychology Basic Practicum" and "Clinical Psychological Practicum."We have a training system in place that allows for thorough, back-and-forth learning between theory and practice.We are also focusing on training psychologists who can provide counseling and mental training to athletes, as well as psychologists who can play an active role in the fields of justice and crime.
Desired image of a graduate student
- Those who have basic knowledge of clinical psychology and a strong desire to provide interpersonal assistance
- People who want to develop greater empathy and sensitivity towards others
- People with an inquisitive mind and a strong desire to improve their knowledge and skills
Three Policies of the Department of Human Behavior
This department has established the following "three policies".
- Admission Policy
- Curriculum Organization and Implementation Policy (Curriculum Policy)
- Completion Certification Policy (Diploma Policy)
About the "Three Policies of the Department of Human Behavior"
Certificates Granted
Eligibility to take the Clinical Psychologist Qualification Examination (Clinical Psychology Course only)
The Clinical Psychology Course has been designated as a Type 1 graduate school by the Japanese Association for Qualification of Clinical Psychologists, and students who complete this course can take the clinical psychologist qualification examination immediately after completing the course. increase.
Certified psychologist exam eligibility (clinical psychology course only)
The Clinical Psychology course corresponds to the training curriculum for the nationally certified "certified psychologist." Students can complete the subjects required for "certified psychologist" training while studying at a psychology department at a university and then graduate.■By completing all of the designated subjects in our clinical psychology course, you will be eligible to take the national examination for certified psychologists.
- As of the enforcement of the law (September 2017, 9), those who are enrolled in or have graduated from a psychology faculty or department and whose university courses meet the eligibility requirements are eligible.
2022 Qualification Examination Results and Pass Rate of Active Graduates
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| Certified psychologist | 100% | 48.3% |
| Clinical psychologist | 100% | 60-65% in normal years |
Professional Social Researcher Qualification (Human Behavioral Science Major only)
The Specialized Social Researcher Qualification is a graduate school master's course level qualification that widely demonstrates to society that you are a professional professional who has acquired more advanced social research expertise and skills.
Substantial practical training and exercises
After completing the course, students will learn the theory and specialized skills of clinical psychology in a reciprocal manner so that they can demonstrate their specialized knowledge and skills in clinical psychology practice and acquire a high level of expertise that can fully contribute to clients. increase.
In the first year, students learn about the knowledge and techniques related to psychological interviews and psychological tests, and acquire the basic skills of clinical psychology.In addition, we will provide training to acquire practical skills through initial interview training through role-playing and accompanying training.Afterwards, students will practice handling actual cases at the clinical psychology center attached to the graduate school.There are various cases that I am in charge of as practical training, such as psychological interviews for adults, play therapy for children, and parent interviews (parent-child parallel interviews).Cases handled during practical training will be discussed at an on-campus conference attended by all clinical psychologists, certified psychologists, and all graduate students.You will also receive individual instruction from a supervisor.Under such firm guidance and support, students will continue to hone their basic skills as professionals.
In the second year, students also have practical training at off-campus facilities.Practical training is conducted at specialized institutions in the three fields of education, welfare, and medical care.In the field of education and welfare, there are Hyogo Prefectural Koide Gakuen (Public Free School), Hyogo Prefectural Shimizugaoka Gakuen (Children's Psychological Treatment Facility), and Akashi City Adaptation Classroom.In the medical field, psychiatric clinics such as Kobayashi Mental Clinic and Kobayashi Mental Clinic, as well as Shimizu Pediatrics, are training sites.
In addition, in the second year, the writing of the master's thesis gets into full swing.Students conduct research on problems and issues discovered through university lectures, hands-on experience, and on-campus and off-campus training, organize their own practical problems, and take the next step.
In this way, through a spiral of practice, theoretical learning, and research activities, we will continue to learn throughout the two years to grow into a true professional of interpersonal assistance who can face people's hearts sincerely.
These educations are supported by teachers who are still practicing psychology in the field of education as school counselors, and teachers who are practicing psychological support for the rehabilitation of criminals and juvenile delinquents in the field of justice and crime. , teachers specializing in sports psychology who are researching the use of sports as mental support for athletes and psychotherapy through the body, teachers specializing in child development, teachers specializing in the medical field, etc. He is a faculty member whose clinical and research fields are diverse.In addition, faculty members whose research themes are drawing methods such as Rorschach and the Baumtest provide instruction.
Course list
Introduction of faculty members in charge of Human Behavioral Sciences
Overview of Main Subjects
Advanced Clinical Psychology
Learn the basic paradigms that make up ``clinical psychology'' from both the ``principles'' and ``unique methodologies'' that form the foundation.Furthermore, we will explore the uniqueness of clinical psychology that connects theory and practice.
Advanced clinical psychology interview
The "interview", in which the psychotherapist and the visitor face each other, is the core of clinical psychology practice.Students learn the basic attitude of a clinician by specifically examining the essence of this from both the basic theory and the problems that arise in actual interviews.
Clinical psychology basic practice
Case literature learning through individual case studies, acquisition of practical skills for intake and interviews through role-playing, and hands-on learning through participation and attendance in clinical settings.
Main course
- Hyogo Prefecture School Counselor
- Hyogo Children's Hospital Counselor
- Kobe City, Miki City, Himeji City School Counselor
- Special therapy clinic Kobayashi full-time counselor
- Miki City Education Center Youth Counselor
- Shimizu Pediatrics Clinical Psychologist
- Education Counselor, Himeji City General Education Center
- Ikeuchi Psychosomatic Medicine Clinic Psychological Counselor
- Psychological Counselor, Education Support Division, Takarazuka City Board of Education
- National Hospital Organization Nara Medical Center Rehabilitation Guidance Office Child Instructor
- Student Guidance Counselor, Student Support Division, Akashi City
- Okada Clinic Psychosomatic Internal Medicine Psychologist
- Hyogo Prefectural Koide Gakuen Clinical Psychologist
- Hyogo Prefectural Police Headquarters Juvenile Guidance Officer
- Children's Psychological Treatment Facility Shimizugaoka Gakuen Counselor
- Shiga Prefectural Police Juvenile Guidance Officer
- Clinical psychologist at children's home "Social Welfare Corporation Rissho Gakuen"
- Tokushima Prefectural Police Juvenile Guidance Officer
- Child Development Support Center "Nijiiro" full-time counselor
- Kansai University of International Studies Clinical Psychology Center Professional Counselor
- After-school day service Child instructor
- Ritsumeikan University Graduate School Doctoral Course
- Japan Psychological Education Center Psychological Counselor
- Toyo University Graduate School Doctoral Course
Master's theses(Human Behavior Studies)
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Regarding the replacement of subjects related to transitional measures for certified psychologists (special exceptions for examination qualifications)
For those who have completed the master's course of the Graduate School of Human Behavioral Sciences, the list below shows the replacement of subjects related to transitional measures (special exceptions for examination qualifications) under Article 2, Paragraph 1, Items 1 and 2 of the Supplementary Provisions of the Certified Psychologist Act. As shown in the table.In addition, please confirm whether you are qualified to take the exam for a certified psychologist by yourself, such as by comparing the transcript with the replacement table.
