With the advent of an aged society and declining birth rate, effective and fair-minded distribution of welfare resources has become increasingly indispensable. In this context, it is valid to formulate appropriate policies for comprehending the surrounding environment and organization in communities to perform distribution of resources.
Under these circumstances, students at the Department of Social Policy will acquire basic knowledge of social welfare, which is becoming important for an increasing number of people. Based on its 40-year experience in social welfare education, the Department trains people to be community social workers with problem-solving skills, who continue to be aware of welfare issues at local government and community level, as well as individuals who are capable of contributing to private-sector organizations, businesses, NPOs, and administrative and educational organizations that are conscious of welfare issues.
In the midst of various kinds of social changes, such as the aging of society, the lowering of birth rates, and the increase in the number of nuclear families, the needs for social welfare and social work services are becoming diversified.
There are people who are in need of considerate and heartwarming support and care which are not necessarily provided by conventional social services.
Under such circumstances, the demand for competent social workers is growing rapidly.
This department offers courses needed for a professional social worker who can work in the fields related to elderly people, persons with disabilities, children, medical and social services, and community care.
Rapid social changes in recent years have created serious psychological problems at home, school, and offices.
To help those who have difficulty in developing interpersonal relations, psychological approaches are necessary.
This department aims at developing students with social skill competence and sensibility for human relationships, who can deeply probe into human nature.
The curriculum includes courses on interpersonal relationships; theories of social, developmental, clinical, and basic psychology; and psychological experimentation.
