Our Psychology program breaks conventional boundaries by adopting an interdisciplinary approach. It seamlessly integrates insights from diverse fields such as neuroscience, data science, humanities, and social sciences. This structure not only enriches the study of human behavior but also fosters versatile thinkers, adept at bridging disciplines and innovating in their respective fields. We believe that education in this field is crucial in fostering a compassionate, empathetic society that can better understand and address mental health concerns.

A modern society where interest in mental health is increasing in various situations. In the Department of Psychology, we will deepen our understanding of "human beings" such as development / mental disorders and group psychology while considering the relationship between people and the relationship between people and society. In order to explore how each person can live a lively life, we will approach the problem of "heart" from various angles.

Modern society has many problems related to the human mind and development such as anxiety, stress, depression, and developmental disabilities. Through learning psychology, you will be able to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to solve these problems. In the Department of Psychology, using various psychological research methods such as surveys, interviews, and experiments, we investigate the mechanism and work of the mind, interpersonal relationships, and the psychology of groups (society), and clarify the factors related to these problems. I will continue to. In addition, we will analyze the origin of mental problems and the background factors, and practically learn psychological support according to each individual's needs.

Develop the ability to solve problems in the fi elds of business and childcare. Touch the heartstrings that drive organizations and people account regional characteristics Useful for solving various issues related to childcare Business Psychology Children's Emotional Psychology

The Department of Clinical Psychology aims to foster specialists in psychological care by helping students to develop their self-awareness and learn about human relationships. Students can acquire a viewpoint of objective problem analysis based on a solid foundation unaffected by prejudice or transitional trends in research methods. This is achieved through basic experiments and counseling techniques to teach the basic attitudes and moral values necessary in human interaction.

Students will study sociology to learn about the role of welfare and health care in an ever-changing society and psychology to better understand the mechanisms of the human mind. Through corporate society and human communication classes, they will also learn communication skills and become proactive in discovering problems and solving them on their own.

The primary objective of the Faculty of Integrated Human Studies and Social Sciences is to produce graduates capable of making a meaningful contribution to the community in Fukuoka Prefecture and beyond. This is particularly important as Japan looks to transform itself into an "advanced welfare society", i.e. one in which citizens can enjoy harmonious relationships with each other and spend healthy, stable and fulfilling lives. The Faculty of Integrated Human Studies and Social Sciences therefore emphasises the development of individuals capable of making a difference in such diverse arenas as general policy-making, welfare and the provision of lifelong education. The courses pursue the following three main objectives towards the procurement of a detailed and comprehensive understanding of social and human sciences: (1) To adopt a multidimensional and multilateral approach to person-to-person and person-to-society relationships within the framework of social structures/functions, their formation and subsequent development. (2) To develop theories capable of improving the quality of social welfare, as well as the practical expertise necessary to realize them. (3) To illuminate the human condition from the perspective of lifelong personality development. This involves studying theories on how to encourage lifelong achievement, as well as examining psychological and clinical support systems for persons with developmental disorders and their families.

Deepen understanding of society, mankind and culture in the globalization age and develop appropriate power of judgment, power of execution and communication skills. There are 5 majors (specialized areas), which are broken down into 14 small-group seminars.