Psychology

Modern society has many problems related to 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.

The predecessor of the University of Human Environments was the Okazaki Sewing Girls' School, which was established in 1897. It opened as Okazaki Gakuen International Junior College in 1992 and then opened in 2000 as the current University of Human Environments in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture. Did.

In 2003, the master's program of the Graduate School of Human Environmental Studies was established, in 2015, the doctoral program of the Faculty of Nursing and the Graduate School of Nursing was established in Ofu City, Aichi Prefecture, and in 2017, Matsuyama in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture. With the establishment of the Faculty of Nursing, the University of Human Environments has now become a university with 3 faculties and 2 graduate schools on 3 campuses, and its contents have been enhanced more than ever as a university that contributes to the community.