Department of
Clinical Psychology

Overview of the Department

• Objective: activities that are not confined to psychological problems but extend to multiple aspects
• Development of human resources that can cope with a wide range of future situations, through studies centered around the three pillars of skills needed for psychological support, survey & research capabilities, and communication skills

Features

• Development of psychological supporters in Hokkaido
• Development of psychological support for the new age through introduction of cognitive science
• Emphasis on production of professionals to be at the core of services on the national and local levels
• Support for acquisition of qualifications (licenses etc.) through independent learning and collaboration
• Provision of a wide range of options for continued studies and of a setup for related support

Career path after graduation

Graduates of the Department of Clinical Psychology, who have learned about the mechanisms and workings of the human mind and gained an understanding of the diversity that exists in humans and societies, have found employment in a wide range of fields, including the service industry, wholesale and retail trade, and public service. What students learn at the Department of Clinical Psychology is applied not only in social welfare and learning support facilities, such as those for children and people with disabilities, but also in corporate work and public service that involves dealing with a wide variety of people. Many students also advance to graduate school with the goal of becoming professionals in psychological support.