Clinical Psychology Research Field | Master's/Doctoral Program
Graduate school overview

Graduate School of International Studies of Culture

First half

Research Field Overview

It is designated as a Type 1 designated graduate school by the Japan Clinical Psychologist Certification Association. It also corresponds to the training program for certified psychologists (national qualification), and students can conduct research activities while learning various theories and practices. It trains researchers and practitioners in the wide range of psychological support required in modern society.
We have a rich learning environment at the "Counseling and Psychological Services Center" on campus, as well as off-campus hospitals and various facilities. Students can hone their practical skills by actually meeting people with various difficulties at home, school, and in the local community.

Research Topics

Practical training and research at Counseling and Psychological Services Center

本研究科臨床心理学研究分野では、全国有数の規模と設備を誇る臨床心理センターにおいて、実習や実践研究を行うことができます。臨床心理センターは2号館2階の独立したスペースにあり、カウンセリングルーム、プレイルーム、グループルームなどが機能的に配置されています。
大学院生は、公認心理師・臨床心理士の資格を持つ教員の指導の下、外来の相談者の相談を担当し、実習・実践研究を行います。令和6年度の総相談件数は819件となっており、充実した実習を行うことができます。また、福岡市より委託を受け、福岡市ひきこもり地域支援センター「ワンド」を開設しています。これは大学に開設されているひきこもり地域支援センターとしては全国唯一であり、大学院生スタッフも活躍しています。

Future vision: Licensed psychologist/clinical psychologist

Clinical Psychology Research Department Faculty Introduction

full name Research Field Research Themes
Shinya Kubota ◯ Clinical Psychology Depression in the workplace and how to deal with it
Tomoko Morikawa ◯ Clinical Psychology, Focusing counseling
Harumi Fujiyoshi ◯ Clinical Psychology Clinical Movement Therapy Childcare Support
松本 宏明 ◯ 臨床心理学（家族療法） 基礎理論、アディクション
Hiroshi Shirai ◯ 臨床心理学（人間性心理学，精神分析学）、スクールカウンセリング 精神科臨床研究、学生相談研究、非言語的過程の活用に関する研究
Junko Kobayashi ◯ Clinical psychology, humanistic psychology The significance of non-verbal processes in clinical psychology, psychological support in student counseling
Kyoko the Lady ◯ Clinical psychology/health psychology The process of acquiring social skills through school clinical and situational learning
Naohiro Nakatomi Clinical Psychology Support for abused children Family therapy
Takanori Hiwatashi Clinical Psychology Emergency support for school crises and school communities

* "◯" indicates a master's course research supervisor

Late Period

Research Field Overview

In addition to mastering the knowledge and skills related to clinical psychology, students will be able to proactively utilize their specialized knowledge and skills, and their ability to carry out research and development, based on the high ethical standards necessary for conducting advanced research and practical activities, and will cultivate the ability to become independent as leading practitioners and researchers.The content of the education not only includes research guidance for writing doctoral dissertations, but also allows students to balance Counseling and Psychological Services Center practice and research based on empirical and original arguments through clinical psychology practice in various fields both on campus and off campus, case studies related to these practices, and evidence-based analysis and verification.

Clinical Psychology Research Department Faculty Introduction

full name Research Field Research Themes
Shinya Kubota ◯ Clinical Psychology Depression in the workplace and how to deal with it
Tomoko Morikawa ◯ Clinical Psychology, Focusing counseling
Harumi Fujiyoshi ◯ Clinical Psychology Clinical Movement Therapy Childcare Support
松本　宏明 ◯ 臨床心理学（家族療法） 基礎理論、アディクション

* "◯" indicates doctoral course research supervisor