Nagoya University
Graduate School of Education and Human Development Student Affairs
Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku
Nagoya, Japan 464-8601
Graduate School of Education and Human Development School of Education Nagoya University : Graduate :
Graduate Program for Adult Students
Due to the advance of the borderless age of organizations, systems, and values, modern society is demanding higher and higher levels of quality human resources, especially with the rapid growth of information and increasing expectations. In order to respond to the emergence of a lifelong learning society, along with a myriad of societal problems, and the complexities and high expectations within the spheres of education and industry, the cultivation of capable persons possessing high levels of specialized knowledge and qualifications, in addition to basic education, has become essential. Responding to these societal demands, in the year 2000, the Graduate School of Education and Human Development established and implemented a new program for the cultivation of advanced professionals with expertise in their field.
The Advanced Specialized Professional Training program consists of three courses !?lifelong learning, human psychology, and counseling and psychotherapy!? each of which provides opportunities for acquiring theoretical, practical and specialized education for full-time students, as well as for people who work full-time during the day. This program is designed to produce leaders with specialized talent and skills, who can function effectively in various kinds of educational and learning institutions, in corporations in the business world, as well as in clinical settings. A Masters degree is awarded upon completion of this program
The Educational Leadership and Management Program was also established in 2006. Doctor of Education is awarded opon completion of this program.
This program provides opportunities for advanced theoretical, practical and specialized education in the area of lifelong learning.
This program is designed to foster leadership ability in full-time workers, and is geared toward helping students acquire specialized knowledge and skills in administration, business, and management. Students tend to work full-time within corporations, educational institutions, and other workplaces.
Courses in this program are centered on three areas: lifelong learning and educational development, clinical study of school education, and higher education management. Courses are offered in the evening. Students are free to select courses based on their individual goals and interests.
< Lifelong Learning and Educational Development Area >
< Clinical Study of School Education Area >
< Higher Education Management Area >
< Sports Science for Lifelong Physical Activity Area >
< Psychological and Behavioral Sciences, Sport Behavioral Science >
Counseling and Psychotherapy Program
In recent years, the psychological problems of students in Japanese schools, such as truancy, bullying, suicide, and family dysfunction, have received considerable attention. In respond to these problems, the education and training of clinical psychologists and counselors has become a pressing issue. This program seeks to train professionals in the area of psychotherapy.
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