The Faculty of Psychology

  • Department of Psychology (2026 enrollment limit: 150 students) Established in 2018
The Faculty of Psychology was established in April 2018,to expand the programs previously offered by the Department of Human Psychology within the Faculty of Humanities and Sciences. Its aim is to help students gain a deeper understanding of the human mind and to address an increasingly diverse range of social issues.
The Faculty is dedicated to providing students with a broad range of knowledge and problem-solving skills through courses that present psychology as a practical and socially relevant discipline. The curriculum equips students with the training to become Japan’s first national licensed psychologists.

Developing a Multifaceted, Comprehensive Understanding of the Human Mind

To develop an understanding of the human mind, the physical mechanisms that underpin it as well as the individual’s interactions with society must be studied. This program goes beyond traditional psychological courses on emotion, cognition, and development to foster a comprehensive, multifaceted understanding of the mind through a broad range of courses on subjects such as medicine, social welfare, education, justice, and industry.

Training Students for a Range of Social Careers through Practical Learning

From the first year, the program offers seminars and practical training beginning in the first year that allows students to go beyond classroom learning and experience psychology in real world settings. In their third and fourth years, students paticipate participate in the practical study of psychology in real-life locations to develop their skills in communication, problem-solving, information-gathering, and self-reflection.

Well-equipped Facilities and a Regional Network

Building 14, which houses the Faculty of Psychology offers an excellent learning environment. Facilities include the Manabee Parenting Salon, a children’s playroom used for behavioral observation, or specialized laboratories in neuropsychology and acoustic psychology. Students also regularly participate in volunteer activities in collaboration with children’s cafeterias promoted by Akashi City.

Department of Psychology

Practical psychology that can be applied in the real world

The Department of Psychology prepares its students for a wide variety of career paths through a carefully balanced program of study. The curriculum supports students to take the licensed psychologist examination and encourages further academic advancement at the graduate level, leading to a specialized career in psychology.

【Close-Up】
Experiencing connections between psychology and society

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Opened Manabee Parenting Salon to support a community for parents and children in the surrounding area

The faculty’s playroom, located in Kobe’s Nishi Ward (home to numerous families with children), is open to the community. Students and faculty members offer a special weekly programs.

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Learning cutting-edge fields from active doctors

The faculty includes instructors who are active medical doctors. These professionals can tap into the knowledge they have gained from treating patients on a daily basis to teach their students about the latest developments in the field.

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Clinical Psychology Counseling Center

The University opened the Clinical Psychology Counseling Center in 2007 to help those dealing with interpersonal difficulties at school, work, and home. Full-time intake workers and counselors help local residents maintain their emotional health, while graduate students gain practical experience by offering psychological counseling.


More detailed information is available in the Faculty of Psychology's magazine.