Faculty Overview (College of Education, Psychology and Human Studies)
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College of Education, Psychology and Human Studies consists of Department of Education and Department of Psychology. While it's sometimes thought that Department of Education is for those who want to become teachers and Department of Psychology is for those who want to become counselors, this is only a partial view. In reality, the career paths of our graduates are very diverse.
Education and psychology are broad and profound disciplines that comprehensively explore the nature of "human beings" from various perspectives. They are not merely about training professionals. "Education" is not limited to schools, but is a universal activity that we are involved in throughout our lives, and "psychology" is not only important when consulting with a counselor, but is the very working within us in our daily lives.
To deeply understand human beings, it is essential to acquire and utilize knowledge in various fields related to humanity. College of Education, Psychology and Human Studies conducts research and educational activities through the collaboration of numerous faculty members with diverse areas of expertise. A distinctive feature of Aoyama Gakuin University is its emphasis on the meaning and significance of learning education and psychology in an integrated manner.
The curriculum is systematically structured to take advantage of the unique characteristics of Aoyama Gakuin University and both departments. Upon enrollment, students first acquire general knowledge, including language skills, and solidify their foundations in education and psychology. After grasping the overall picture of education and psychology, they gradually delve into areas of interest, so that upon graduation, they become individuals with broad knowledge and deep expertise.
In Aoyama Gakuin University, by learning both practice and theory in an optimal balance, students can acquire the ability to adapt to changes in the world while discerning the essence of things. Graduates who have studied education and psychology, which are disciplines that pursue the study of "human beings," are active not only in their professional occupations but also in various aspects of society. This is because society is made up of people who are always present in any community, from families, schools, and companies to local communities and nations, and who interact with each other and engage in activities.
With robots and AI becoming ubiquitous, there is much debate about "what humans should do, what they can do, and what they should do." Never before has the question of "what it means to be human" been so crucial. The importance of education and psychology will undoubtedly continue to grow. Graduates of Aoyama Gakuin University, with their deep understanding of humanity and their unwavering commitment to creating a society where everyone can live happily, are highly anticipated to play a vital role as servant leaders shaping the next generation.
General Manager College of Education, Psychology and Human Studies
Toshihiko Nozue
ABOUT US About College of Education, Psychology and Human Studies
Educational and research objectives
We would like to introduce the educational and research objectives of Aoyama Gakuin University 's College of Education, Psychology and Human Studies.
We aim to develop talented people who have both broad-based education and deep professional insight, and who are motivated to contribute to the creation of a better society. As an institution that trains experts, we also provide a learning environment that focuses on acquiring concrete knowledge and practical skills that are useful to society.
Based on the latest findings in academic fields related to human growth and development, and in fields ranging from the basic areas of sensation and perception to social and clinical applications, we aim to cultivate problem-solving oriented individuals with rich and diverse perspectives by studying, from a "scientific," "humanistic" and "comprehensive" perspective, human beings who live independently in various societies and environments, the human mind and the role they play, their actions and thoughts, and the interactions and communication between humans.
A department where you can comprehensively study education and psychology
College of Education, Psychology and Human Studies aims to develop self-educational talent that combines theoretical and practical knowledge, strives to solve the problems facing modern humanity, and can act in response to social demands. To this end, we deepen academic wisdom while placing emphasis on clinical approaches that focus on each individual. Based on academic fields that deal with human education, psychology, and development, we study human beings who grow and develop in diverse societies and environments and proactively pursue a better life (well-being). We also explore the roles that humans play, their actions and thoughts, and the relationships and communication between humans.