Licenses and qualifications that can be obtained
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College of Health and Welfare offers curricula that support national qualifications such as social worker, mental health social worker, and certified psychologist, as well as national qualifications such as childcare workers, kindergarten teachers, and junior high and high school teachers (health and physical education), as well as various qualifications related to sports, psychology, and community welfare. Based on the specialized knowledge and practical skills cultivated during enrollment, students aim to obtain qualifications directly linked to a wide range of specialized Area, enhancing their expertise while developing the ability to thrive in local communities and diverse workplaces.
Qualifications you can aim for*
Certified Social Worker (National Qualification) / Certified Mental Health Social Worker (National Qualification) / Certified Clinical Psychologist (National Qualification) / Childcare Worker (National Qualification) / Kindergarten Teacher's License (Type 1) / Junior High School and High School Teacher's License (Type 1) (Health and Physical Education) / JPSU Sports Trainer (Certified by the Japan Association of Universities and Colleges for Physical Education and Sports) / Health and Exercise Instructor (Certified by the Japan Health and Fitness Foundation) / Junior Parasports Instructor (Japan Parasports Association) / Japan Sports Association Certified Sports Instructor "Common Subject III" (Sports Coaching Leader) / Japan Sports Association Certified Junior Sports Instructor / Functional Movement Screen Level 1 / Certified Psychologist (Certified by the Japanese Psychological Association) / Health Psychologist (Certified by the Japanese Society for Health Psychology) / Social Welfare Officer Appointment Qualification / Child Guidance Counselor Appointment Qualification / Child Welfare Officer Appointment Qualification / Child Psychologist Appointment Qualification
Certified Social Worker (National Qualification) / Certified Mental Health Social Worker (National Qualification) / Certified Clinical Psychologist (National Qualification) / Childcare Worker (National Qualification) / Kindergarten Teacher's License (Type 1) / Junior High School and High School Teacher's License (Type 1) (Health and Physical Education) / JPSU Sports Trainer (Certified by the Japan Association of Universities and Colleges for Physical Education and Sports) / Health and Exercise Instructor (Certified by the Japan Health and Fitness Foundation) / Junior Parasports Instructor (Japan Parasports Association) / Japan Sports Association Certified Sports Instructor "Common Subject III" (Sports Coaching Leader) / Japan Sports Association Certified Junior Sports Instructor / Functional Movement Screen Level 1 / Certified Psychologist (Certified by the Japanese Psychological Association) / Health Psychologist (Certified by the Japanese Society for Health Psychology) / Social Welfare Officer Appointment Qualification / Child Guidance Counselor Appointment Qualification / Child Welfare Officer Appointment Qualification / Child Psychologist Appointment Qualification
List of Licenses and Qualifications
Health Science/Sports Science Major; Social Welfare Major; Mental Health Welfare Major; Practical Psychology Major; Early Childhood Education Major
| Qualifications and teaching licenses that can be obtained | Ken Su | Company | spirit | fruit | Protection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social worker (national qualification) | ◎ | 〇 | |||
| Mental health welfare worker (national qualification) | 〇 | ◎ | |||
| Certified Psychologist (National Qualification) | ☆ | ||||
| Childcare worker (national qualification) | ● | ||||
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Kindergarten Teacher's License (Type 1) |
● | ||||
| Junior High School and High School Teacher's License (Health and Physical Education) | ● | ||||
| JPSU Sports Trainer (Certified by the National Association of Universities and Colleges in Physical Education and Sports) |
★ | ||||
| Health and exercise instructor (Certified by the Japan Health and Fitness Foundation) |
★ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ |
| Beginner Parasports Instructor (Japan Parasports Association) |
● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
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Certified Sports Instructor by the Japan Sports Association (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation) - "Common Subject III" (Sports Coaching Leader) |
★ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ |
| Certified Junior Sports Instructor by the Japan Sports Association | ★ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ▲ |
| Functional Movement Screen Level 1 | ★ | ||||
| Certified psychologist (Certified by the Japanese Psychological Association) |
▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ● | ▲ |
| health psychologist (Certified by the Japanese Society for Health Psychology) |
▲ | ▲ | ▲ | ● | ▲ |
| Qualifications for appointment as social welfare director | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Child guidance counselor qualification | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Child Welfare Officer Appointment Qualification | ◆ | ◆ | ◇ | ◇ | |
| Child Psychologist Qualification | ● |
○ After completing designated courses at university, eligibility to take the exam can be obtained upon graduation. It is possible to obtain both the Social Worker and Mental Health Social Worker qualifications depending on the courses taken and academic performance.
☆After completing designated courses at a university, eligibility to take the exam can be obtained by advancing to a designated graduate school or gaining practical experience at a designated institution.
★By completing designated courses at university, you can become eligible to take the certification exam.
● Qualifications that can be obtained upon graduation or by applying for them after graduation.
◆This qualification can be obtained by either working in counseling and support services at a designated facility for more than one year, or by obtaining a social worker or mental health social worker qualification.
◇This qualification can be obtained by working in counseling and support services at a designated facility for at least one year after graduation.
▲Depending on graduation requirements, combinations with other qualifications, and the timetable, obtaining the qualification within four years may be difficult.
> Qualifications for appointment only become effective after fulfilling the prescribed requirements and assuming the relevant job category.
Examples of major/minor programs and qualifications
| major | minor | Practical training subjects | qualification | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | social welfare science | Social work | ◯ | Social worker (eligibility to take the national examination) |
| 2 | Mental health welfare science | Social work | ◯ | Mental Health Social Worker (Eligibility to take the national examination) |
| 3 | Practical Psychology | Psychology of health support | ◯ | Certified Clinical Psychologist (graduate school graduate or at a designated facility) (Requires at least two years of work experience) |
| 4 | Childcare science | Child support | ◯ | Childcare worker/kindergarten teacher (Type 1 license) |
| 5 | health science | Sports Science | ◯ | Physical Education Teacher (Requires separate completion of designated teacher training courses) / JPSU Certified Sports Trainer |
| 6 | Sports Science | Sports and Welfare | Beginner-level sports instructor for people with disabilities |
*6 The "Beginner Parasports Instructor" qualification can be obtained not only with the major-minor combinations shown, but also with other major-minor combinations by completing the required subjects.
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