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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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 have a strong desire to help others
■ People who want to have more empathy and sensitivity towards others
■ People who are full of inquisitiveness and ambition who strive to improve their knowledge and skills
Three Policies of the Department of Human Behavior
This department has established the following "three policies".
■ Policy regarding the acceptance of new students (admission policy)
■ Policy on the organization and implementation of the curriculum (curriculum policy)
■ Policy regarding certification of completion (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 a "certified psychologist", which is a national qualification.While enrolled in a university psychology department, after completing the necessary subjects for training a “certified psychologist” and graduating*, by completing all the designated subjects in the clinical psychology course of this university, the certified psychologist national You can qualify for the exam.
*Those who are enrolled in or graduated from psychology departments and departments at the time of the enforcement of the law (September 2017, 9) are eligible becomes.
2022 Qualification Examination Results and Pass Rate of Active Graduates
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| Certified psychologist | Present in several = 100% | Present in several = 48.3% |
| Clinical psychologist | Present in several = 100% | 60~65% every year |
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
- Kobe City, Miki City, Himeji City School Counselor
- Miki City Education Center Youth Counselor
- Education Counselor, Himeji City General Education Center
- Psychological Counselor, Education Support Division, Takarazuka City Board of Education
- Student Guidance Counselor, Student Support Division, Akashi City
- Hyogo Prefectural Koide Gakuen Clinical Psychologist
- Children's Psychological Treatment Facility Shimizugaoka Gakuen Counselor
- Clinical psychologist at children's home "Social Welfare Corporation Rissho Gakuen"
- Child Development Support Center "Nijiiro" full-time counselor
- After-school day service Child instructor
- Japan Psychological Education Center Psychological Counselor
- Hyogo Children's Hospital Counselor
- Special therapy clinic Kobayashi full-time counselor
- Shimizu Pediatrics Clinical Psychologist
- Ikeuchi Psychosomatic Medicine Clinic Psychological Counselor
- National Hospital Organization Nara Medical Center Rehabilitation Guidance Office Child Instructor
- Okada Clinic Psychosomatic Internal Medicine Psychologist
- Hyogo Prefectural Police Headquarters Juvenile Guidance Officer
- Shiga Prefectural Police Juvenile Guidance Officer
- Tokushima Prefectural Police Juvenile Guidance Officer
- Kansai University of International Studies Clinical Psychology Center Professional Counselor
- Ritsumeikan University Graduate School Doctoral Course
- Toyo University Graduate School Doctoral Course
Master's theses (Human Behavioral Science Major)
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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.
