Faculty of Psychology Department of Psychology
Kobe Yamate Campus
Among the many psychology departments at universities, this one has the most freedom.
Master psychology through a cross-disciplinary program.
Students can study all areas of psychology, including rare majors such as "Criminal Psychology" and "Industrial and Consumer Psychology." Through practical instruction and on-site learning, students can learn psychology as a "practical science" that is useful not only in specialized institutions but also in the business world.
Learning features
"School of Psychology"A fulfilling study of psychology
Learning a wide range of psychology
Our School of Psychology covers everything from basic psychology to applied psychology, which is rare nationwide, such as criminal psychology. Students can learn psychology that combines a wide range of psychology with a high level of specialization. Students will develop skills and interpersonal abilities that will be useful not only in professional psychology careers, but also in a variety of business situations and everyday life.
In my majorDeep, practical learning
A field-focused major
Learn more about psychology
Not only can you learn a wide range of psychology, but you can also study in depth in field-oriented majors such as clinical psychology, criminal psychology, disaster psychology, and industrial/consumer psychology. By combining different majors rather than limiting yourself to one, you can further broaden your learning.
Japan's leadingSpecialized study of "criminal psychology"
Face-to-face with criminals
Learn hands-on from experienced experts
There are six criminal psychology experts on the faculty, including police officers, legal technicians, and those with experience in the forensic science laboratory. Students can take classes based on their real-life experiences in the field, and there are also overseas training programs related to criminal psychology and domestic social contribution activities, providing a fulfilling learning experience in criminal psychology.
With a view to acquiring national qualifications
Aim to become a clinical psychologist
National qualification "authorized psychologist" etc.
Corresponding to various qualification training programs
Acquire specialized knowledge with a curriculum that corresponds to the national qualification "Certified Psychologist".By proceeding to our graduate school, it is also possible to aim for two qualifications, a “certified psychologist” and a “clinical psychologist”.
Qualifications and licenses to aim for
Certified psychologist※ 1/Clinical Psychologist※ 2/ Certified psychologist / Certified psychologist (psychological investigation) / Child welfare officer qualification / Social welfare chief qualification / Junior high school teacher's license (social studies) / High school teacher's license (civics) / Disaster prevention specialist, etc.
- Postgraduate or work experience
- After completing graduate school
For those aiming to acquire a license as a licensed psychologist
Unique learning
Build the foundation in the first year, and then from the second year
Choose from four specialized majors
In the first year, students will clarify their own specialization while acquiring liberal arts and university study skills, basic knowledge of psychology, and a scientific perspective on the human mind and behavior. From the second year, students can choose a specialized major such as "Clinical Psychology," "Criminal Psychology," "Disaster Psychology," or "Industrial and Consumer Psychology" and further deepen their specialized knowledge and skills. However, they are not limited to one major and can also study subjects from other majors across the board.
Learning psychology through experience
One of the distinctive learning experiences offered by the Department of Psychology is overseas experiential learning. For example, in a program where students visit police stations in Taiwan to learn about crime prevention systems, they also meet with active police officers, focus on the differences in the characteristics of crime and crime prevention measures in Japan and Taiwan, and provide an opportunity to discuss the issues facing each other. Learning psychology through crossing the language barrier and understanding each other's social environments and cultures from the perspective of crime prevention is a valuable experience.
Choice of majors
Characteristics of four years of learning
Faculty/Department MOVIE
A 4-minute introduction to the School of Psychology
Interview with Professor Fujiki
Faculty and Department Official Social Media
Message
- From current students
Message - From alumni
Message
Class PickupCorrective psychology
A legal technician is someone who provides counseling to juveniles who have committed delinquent or criminal acts, helping them to prevent recidivism and reintegrate into society. The teacher of "Correctional Psychology" is a former legal technician. In class, we used real-life examples to consider how to understand and interact with the psychology of juveniles. For example, take the case of Juvenile A, who committed a drug-related crime. Based on information such as age, family structure, home environment, upbringing, and personality, we first explored "why he did it," and then considered "how to help him get back on his feet." It was fascinating to use criminal psychology and clinical psychology to come up with my own answer.
Worked for the Hyogo Prefectural Police
I prepare for and administer the police officer recruitment exam and support successful candidates until they enter police academy. It's rewarding to see my future colleagues overcome their anxieties and work hard at physical training and studying. At university, I primarily studied the psychology of criminal perpetrators and the factors that lead to crime. When I worked at the police box, I conducted interrogations based on the psychological state and characteristics of suspects. In the future, I would like to use psychology in criminal investigations and crime prevention activities in the Community Safety Division or Criminal Investigation Division. I also feel that psychology is useful for building good interpersonal relationships. Police work cannot be done alone, and there are many situations where we need the cooperation of prefectural residents and related organizations.
At Kansai University of International Studies, the faculty and staff are always there to support students, and it was an environment where I could consult with them about anything. When I took the police officer recruitment exam, there was also a teacher who gave me interview guidance, which was very reassuring.
Main employment destinations and career paths
●Company
Takara Standard Co., Ltd., Takara Belmont Co., Ltd., Sanwa Shutter Corporation, Iris Ohyama Co., Ltd., Uegaki Rice Crackers Co., Ltd., Itochu Foods Co., Ltd., Hochiki Corporation, Keihan Electric Railway Co., Ltd., Sohgo Security Services Co., Ltd., KCJ GROUP Co., Ltd. (Kidzania), Club Tourism Co., Ltd., Resorttrust Co., Ltd., DIP Corporation, Shizuoka Chuo Bank, Banshu Shinkin Bank, Hyogo Shinkin Bank, Nissin Shinkin Bank, Hyogo Rokko Agricultural Cooperative, Awaji Hinode Agricultural Cooperative, Panasonic Entertainment & Communications Co., Ltd., Yamahoshiya Co., Ltd., Bandai Co., Ltd., Yamada Holdings Co., Ltd., Maruai Co., Ltd., Sato Co., Ltd., Suzuki Motor Sales Hyogo Co., Ltd., Doshisha Co., Ltd., Sekisui House Char Maison PM Kansai Co., Ltd., Live-Max Co., Ltd., Toyota L&F Hyogo Co., Ltd., Okada Aiyon Co., Ltd., Air Water Disaster Prevention Inc., Hanshin Internal Combustion Engine Works Ltd., Fujiwara Sangyo Co., Ltd., Kobe City Hospital Organization, Toyo Special Steel Co., Ltd., Ito Denki Co., Ltd., Kuriyama Japan Co., Ltd., Hiroshima Shinkin Bank, Fukui Shinkin Bank, Gifu Shinkin Bank, Hyogo Prefectural Credit Union
●Graduate school
Graduate School of the University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Osaka Municipal University, Graduate School of Hyogo University of Teacher Education, Graduate School of Kwansei Gakuin University, Graduate School of Kobe Gakuin University, Graduate School of Konan Women's University, Graduate School of Kansai University of International Studies
●Civil servant
Miki City Hall, Tanba Sasayama City Hall, Ministry of Justice (Legal Instructors), Ministry of Justice (Prison Officers), Wakayama Prefecture (Psychological Officers), Kakogawa City Fire Department, Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Hyogo Prefectural Police Headquarters, Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters, Kanagawa Prefectural Police Headquarters, Hokkaido Prefectural Police Headquarters, Fukui Prefectural Police Headquarters
Teachers
Junior high schools (Kobe City, Tatsuno City, Osaka City, Suita City, Shizuoka City), elementary schools (Toyama Prefecture, Wakayama Prefecture)
Teachers
Social Medical Corporation Watanabe Takashi Memorial Association, Social Welfare Corporation Fukuseikai, Social Welfare Corporation Hyogo Prefecture Social Welfare Corporation, Social Welfare Corporation Warashibekai, Social Welfare Corporation Sowa Welfare Association, and others
*Recent employment and career paths
