Kyoto Koka Women’s
University Graduate School
- Nurture an inquiring mind, acquire highly specialized knowledge, and broaden your horizons.
- We equip our students with advanced technical know-how and practical skills required for highly specialized professions and research work. At Kyoto Koka Women’s University Graduate School, we provide each student with detailed guidance and research opportunities through a well-developed support system.
| Established | 1998 |
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| President | Shigeru Takami |
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Graduate School of Nursing Science
Master’s Program in Nursing
Students can choose from two fields of study to deepen their learning: Clinical Nursing or Community Nursing. In Clinical Nursing, students acquire educational and research skills based on scientific evidence to improve clinical practice skills and nursing care quality. In Community Nursing, students acquire practical skills and research and educational skills to conduct nursing activities in local communities and at the workplace.
Through classes in statistics, research ethics, and nursing research methodologies, students learn about the methods for conducting nursing research and receive support in their individual research on a wide range of topics such as nursing management and comparisons with overseas countries.
We also have a long-term academic program (3-year course) that actively supports students who study while working.
Graduate School of Psychology
Master’s Program in Clinical Psychology
Designed for students to take Japan’s national examination for certified public psychologists, who are psychology specialists to provide psychological consultation, advice, and guidance while collaborating with other professionals in medicine, welfare, education, justice, industry and other fields. In addition to off-campus practical training, also focuses on psychological interviews at the counseling center on campus, allowing students to gain experience beyond the prescribed practical training of 450 hours.
- Qualifications Available Upon Graduation
- Certified Public Psychologist (eligible for Japan’s national examination)*
- Clinical Psychologist (eligible for examination)
* You must have earned the required credits at university.
Overview
History
The school was established by Satoko Otani (the younger sister of Emperor Showa’s wife, Empress Kojun), who was the urakata (spouse of the chief priest) of Higashi Honganji Temple, with the wish to “provide education for women in Kyoto based on Buddhist teachings, especially the teachings of Jodo Shinshu as articulated by Shinran.” The founder’s wish was incorporated into the school’s name “Koka” and the school motto “compassion,” and in the 80 over years since Koka Women’s High School opened in 1940, the school has developed into a comprehensive school spanning kindergarten, elementary school, junior high school, high school, college, university, and graduate school, thanks to the efforts of many predecessors and the generous support of many related individuals.
Today, approximately 3,000 students are enrolled in the school, and approximately 72,000 students have graduated from the school and are active in various fields in society.
Access
Wide Area Map
Access Map
The nearest station, Nishikyogoku Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line, is about a 7-minute walk through a quiet residential area.
