Three Policies
On March 28, 3, the Director-General of the Higher Education Bureau of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology issued a notice titled "Regarding the promulgation of a ministerial ordinance to partially revise the Enforcement Regulations of the School Education Law."
This revision is based on the educational philosophy of universities and colleges of technology, clarifying the image of human resources that should be developed, organizing an appropriate curriculum to realize it, and systematically and organizationally In order to better fulfill its mission, all universities, etc., are committed to their educational Based on the purpose of , we are required to formulate and announce the "policy for accreditation of graduation", "policy for organization and implementation of curriculum" and "policy for acceptance of new students" (three policies). .
Department of Psychology, Department of Psychology "Three Policies"
1. Graduation Accreditation and Degree Conferment Policy (Diploma Policy)
In the Department of Psychology (hereinafter referred to as the "Department"), students who have completed the course of the University, have earned 126 credits and fulfilled the compulsory requirements, will be educated from a global perspective and have specialized knowledge and skills related to psychology, and A bachelor's degree (behavioral science) will be conferred on individuals who have the ability to make a broad contribution to society by making comprehensive use of the following six strengths and qualities.
(1) Autonomous and subjective attitude (autonomy)
Have your own goals, be ambitious to achieve them, and be able to think for yourself, exercise self-discipline, and act responsibly.
(2) Attitude to actively contribute to society (social contribution)
Be able to act proactively and actively to contribute to society and others.
(3) Ability to understand and accept diverse cultures and their backgrounds (understanding diversity)
Understand the structure of mind and action, common mind and action tendencies, and differences due to individual characteristics, acquire empathic feelings and attitudes toward others, and think and act as a member of society and the world. be able to.
(4) Ability to find and solve problems
Aiming for a better future, always strive to understand the current situation with an awareness of problems, collect appropriate information, analyze using the psychological knowledge and skills you have acquired, and based on that, provide mitigation and solutions. Can conceive and implement ideas.
(5) Communication skills
Understanding and respecting common mindsets and behavioral tendencies among people, as well as differences due to individual characteristics, accurately expressing and disseminating thoughts and ideas, exchanging opinions with others and coordinating with others while collaborating with various people can be used to solve problems.
(6) Ability to utilize specialized knowledge and skills
Able to realize (1) to (5) by utilizing various theories and knowledge related to the functions of the human mind, as well as empirical analysis skills.
2.Curriculum Policy (Curriculum Policy)
In order to enable students to acquire the knowledge and skills set forth in the Diploma Policy, the Department systematically organizes the four-year educational content, devises educational methods, and assesses the achievement status. We will evaluate it.
1) Education content
The curriculum of this department consists of basic education subjects and specialized education subjects, classified according to subject content, and organized so that students can learn step by step from basic to applied.
In order to clarify the gradual organization of courses, all courses are numbered with symbols and numbers that express the content and degree of difficulty, and the curriculum system and the priority of courses are clearly indicated.
The contents of basic education subjects and specialized education subjects are as follows.
(1) Basic education subjects
In basic education courses, students acquire the education and skills that form the foundation for leading a fulfilling and active life.
Fundamental education subjects are organized mainly for lower grades, and learn the following contents.
- You will learn the knowledge necessary for studying at university, such as how to write reports and think critically.
- Students will think about the issues they face in their lives on the themes of human beings, society, and science, and acquire an education.
- Acquire the language, ICT (Information and Communication Technology), and sports skills necessary for a global society.
- Acquire the knowledge and skills related to data science required in a society where DX is progressing.
- Acquire an attitude of understanding and cooperating with different cultures.
- Cultivate career formation with an eye on the course after graduation.
(2) Specialized Education Subjects
In specialized education subjects, we use various theories and knowledge of psychology to understand the formation of mind and behavior, common mind and behavior tendencies, and differences due to individual characteristics. Discover social issues and collaborate with others to solve and alleviate them.
- Beginning in the first year, students will learn the basic knowledge and methods of psychology.
- Participate in service learning to gain awareness and deepen understanding of issues facing oneself, others, and society.
- At the end of the first year, students decide on a major based on their own wishes and aptitudes.
This department has the following four majors.
1) Criminal Psychology Major
You will learn about the psychology of criminals and juvenile delinquents, perspectives for clarifying cases, deterrence of recidivism, and crime prevention.
2) Clinical Psychology Major
You will learn about people with various mental problems and how to interact smoothly in daily human relationships.
3) Department of Disaster Psychology
You will learn how to help victims of natural disasters, accidents and other man-made disasters, and how to understand people's minds and actions that are useful for disaster prevention and mitigation.
4) Department of Industrial and Consumer Psychology
Students learn psychology that can be put into practice in various business situations such as product planning, development, and advertising design, as well as social activities and other everyday situations.
- From the second year onwards, the courses to be taken are determined for each major.By taking courses in your major, you will systematically learn courses that will help you achieve your goals.
- From the second year onwards, students participate in service learning and global studies to deepen their awareness and understanding of real-world issues.
- From the second year onwards, students integrate classroom learning with field experience.
2) Teaching methods
Incorporating the perspective of active learning, we practice educational methods that enable students to learn actively.The main techniques are:
(1) Adopt learning methods that emphasize group work, etc.
Group work, pair work, and discussion are also used in lecture-style classes in the classroom.Through these methods, students will work together to deepen their learning independently and actively.
(2) Incorporate experiential learning to develop problem-finding and problem-solving skills
Set up experiential learning opportunities such as service learning, internships, and global studies.By discovering problems in the real world and proposing solutions to problems using knowledge and skills, students will make use of their experiences in their next learning.
(3) Evaluation feedback will be provided during and at the end of the semester
Evaluations will be conducted multiple times throughout the term and throughout the term.All graded reports and attempts will be returned to the student whenever possible.Clarify learning challenges and help improve understanding.
(4) Adopt educational methods using ICT systems
Use e-learning system and e-portfolio system.
The e-learning system is used for preparation/review, quizzes, submission of reports, etc.
The e-portfolio is used for accumulating learning achievements, managing one's own learning achievements, supporting the achievement of goals, and setting the next goals.
(5) Using the Learning Route Map, students will make their own plans and proceed with their studies.
The flow of learning for four years is shown in the learning flow chart.In addition, the curriculum map shows the subject system for each major.Students refer to learning flowcharts and curriculum maps, consider their career path after graduation, and formulate a four-year plan, which is expressed on a learning route map.We will check the execution of the plan from time to time, and aim to achieve the target while revising the plan if necessary.
3) Educational evaluation
The following concepts and methods will be used to evaluate each subject and the six goals listed in the Diploma Policy.
(1) Summative assessment at the end of each semester, using formative assessment
In each subject, tests, reports, presentations, etc. are used to evaluate learning outcomes.Reports and presentations are evaluated using rubrics.Evaluations are also conducted during the semester to determine the level of understanding of students and to set up supplementary lessons or to provide feedback to students (formative evaluation).At the end of the semester, a comprehensive overall assessment is conducted (summative assessment).Grading will be conducted in a multifaceted and comprehensive manner by combining these evaluations.
(2) Check your progress by regularly checking the KUISs learning benchmark
Once every six months, students conduct self-evaluation using evaluation indicators (KUISs Learning Benchmark Rubrics) that determine the degree of achievement of the abilities and qualities listed in the policy for graduation certification and degree conferment. I will ask you to confirm.
(3) At the end of the second year, we will confirm the acquisition of basic specialized knowledge through an achievement confirmation test.
At the end of the second year, students will take an "Achievement Confirmation Examination" to check their acquisition of basic specialized knowledge and their ability to complete graduation research.Those who fail the exam will be asked to retake the exam and pass the exam.
(4) Graduation research confirms acquisition of specialized knowledge at the time of graduation
The four-year learning outcomes will be comprehensively evaluated through a graduation research (compulsory subject) that deals with issues related to psychology, such as the human mind and behavior.The evaluation method is carried out by multiple instructors using a common evaluation index (evaluation rubric).
3. Policy regarding acceptance of new students (admission policy)
Desired image of a student
In this department, the following knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for receiving the education stipulated in the Diploma Policy and Curriculum Policy: We are looking for someone with a sense of purpose and drive.
Desirable level to be acquired in high school
[Knowledge and skills]
(1) Acquire a wide range of high school curricula.
(2) Acquire the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing through ``Comprehensive Japanese Language (Modern Japanese)'' and ``English,'' among the courses taken up to high school.
(3) Basic English proficiency (level 3 of Eiken).
(4) Basic mathematics skills (mathematics I, mathematics A level).
[Thinking ability, judgment ability, expression ability]
(5) To be able to think logically about familiar social problems based on knowledge and information, and to explain the results.
[Attention to learn in cooperation with various people with independence]
(6) A desire to create a safe and secure society, and a willingness to study psychology and apply that knowledge to that end.
(7) Have experience in group study at school, extracurricular activities, volunteer activities, etc., and be able to complete assignments while cooperating with others, such as group work.
[Pre-enrollment education]
(8) Be able to complete the e-learning program to acquire the necessary basic knowledge required for pre-enrollment education.
