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Faculty Characteristics and Career Paths (College of Education, Psychology and Human Studies)

FEATURESFeatures of College of Education, Psychology and Human Studies

Carrying on the tradition
Venturing into new territory

Department of Education and Department of Psychology in College of Literature, which were the predecessors of College of Education, Psychology and Human Studies,
Both have a long history as College of Literature and have sent many talented people out into society.
Its distinctive educational content has earned it high praise in a wide range of fields.
College of Education, Psychology and Human Studies will continue to build on the educational traditions and human networks it has cultivated thus far.
Its distinctive feature is its inherited high reliability.

Comprehensive learning through education and psychology

You will study the four areas common to education and psychology - "clinical," "developmental," "information," and "physical" - and acquire specialized knowledge in each field.

Acquire theoretical and practical knowledge

College of Education, Psychology and Human Studies aims to develop individuals with the ability to self-educate and act toward solving problems. To this end, we have developed a well-balanced study program that allows students to acquire both theoretical and practical knowledge. We also place emphasis on an approach that focuses on each individual.

Unique lessons using special classrooms and laboratories

We have special classrooms and laboratories, such as an ICT education seminar room and a psychology laboratory, and provide distinctive classes that enable more practical and specialized learning.

Developing learning of "theory" and "practice"

A major characteristic of this faculty is that students apply the knowledge they acquire through theory to practical exercises and training, and then incorporate the experiential knowledge gained through that practice back into their own theories, and further reflect that back into their subsequent practice. Both Aoyama Gakuin University have a well-balanced curriculum, including "exercise courses" that connect theory to practice from the first year. After acquiring a solid foundation of skills, students will then step up to specialized education tailored to each student's future goals.

Realizing great synergy by combining Department of Education and Department of Psychology

There are four areas of study common to both education and psychology: "clinical," "development," "information," and "physical." These areas are the foundation and core of education and research in both departments, and are essential for a comprehensive, scientific understanding of human beings. We have established shared fields where students can study based on this common understanding, and we are flexible in responding to mutual collaborative learning between the two departments. For example, the research area of children and adolescents, which has been the main focus of research, can be broadened from both education and psychology to cover the entire human lifespan, from infants to the elderly, in clinical terms. College of Education, Psychology and Human Studies provides an environment where students can deepen their expertise in both education and psychology while acquiring a broad perspective.

CAREER Career Paths and Employment

Department of Education

  • Post-graduation career paths

    Aoyama Gakuin University allows students to obtain teaching licenses for elementary, junior high, and high schools, as well as Kindergarten Building, by completing the teacher training program. Furthermore, by completing the respective programs, students can also acquire qualifications such as social education specialist, librarian, or museum curator, and work in related institutions. The broad expertise in education and psychology will be highly valuable in private companies, including those in the media and service industries. Thus, graduates are expected to excel in a variety of fields beyond teaching.

  • Available qualifications

    In Department of Education, it is possible to obtain teaching licenses for Kindergarten Building, elementary school, junior high school, and high school. To obtain a teaching license, students must take designated courses in their first through fourth years and complete teaching practice in their fourth year. Students can also aim to obtain qualifications as a librarian teacher, librarian, social education officer, curator, and school librarian.

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

  • Post-graduation career paths

    Specialized knowledge of psychology is required in a variety of situations, including at home, in educational and medical settings, and in companies. Specialized knowledge of psychology can be put to good use in jobs that involve human interaction, such as educational clinical psychology jobs in elementary, middle, and high schools, psychological positions in various medical and welfare-related institutions, jobs involved in mental health in the community and companies, as well as marketing and advertising jobs that utilize social psychology, and even sales and legal fields.

  • Available qualifications

    In Department of Psychology, upon graduation, students can obtain qualifications such as Certified Psychologist, Librarian, Social Education Specialist, Museum Curator, and Associate School Psychologist by completing designated courses. Additionally, the Certified Public Psychologist and Clinical Psychologist qualifications are advantageous to obtain.
    A certified psychologist is a national qualification for psychology professionals. It can be obtained by completing a prescribed curriculum at an undergraduate or graduate school master's program (or doctoral program) and passing the national examination. Aoyama Gakuin University school curriculum is designed to prepare students for obtaining the certified psychologist qualification.
    Clinical psychologists are certified by the Japanese Association of Certified Clinical Psychologists. Aoyama Gakuin University school is a Type 1 designated graduate school where graduates can become eligible to take the examination without any prior work experience after completing the master's program (first stage of doctoral program).

    Qualifications obtainable after graduation upon completion of designated subjects
    ● Certified Psychologist ● Associate School Psychologist (Applications accepted from 2021) ● Librarian ● Social Education Specialist ● Museum Curator
    *Except for certified psychologists, you must apply while you are still a student.

Advantageous qualifications to obtain

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