Philosophy and Purpose
In the Doctoral Course, our philosophy is to go beyond the framework of each field (i.e. health, medical care and welfare) and provide integrated services to citizens according to their lifestyles, diseases or disorders. We educate the students and have them carry out research in interdisciplinary areas. We train outstanding educators, researchers and professional leaders.
There are three interdisciplinary research fields. First, in the field of “Mind and Body Functions” we conduct research on motion, behavior, sensation and higher brain functions through basic and clinical studies, with the purpose of preventing and reducing disorders. Second, in the field of the “Welfare Ergonomics”, we aim to support elderly people and those with disabilities so that they can live independently. We do so through an effective adaptation of a barrier-free environment and welfare tools. Thirdly, in the field of “Community and Global Health and Welfare”, we research on the evidence, projects and policies related to health promotion and welfare in the region. This is to build up a better society. We teach scientific theories about health and welfare, and apply them to basic research, clinical studies, and investigative research, which are the core of professional learning in each specialty. In addition, our aim is to produce results that can contribute to the development of the society.
Diploma, Curriculum and Admission Policies (Graduate School Doctoral Course)
| Diploma Policy | Curriculum Policy | Admission Policy | |
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| Science & Art (S1) |
Doctoral Students are able to show comprehensive understanding of the latest academic research related to health science, medical science, welfare and sports science. Doctoral Students are able to identify and evaluate any social or academic issues arising and test their own hypotheses using appropriate methods. Doctoral Students are able to publicize the results globally. |
Graduate School provides advanced classes on research methodology and review of academic papers in order to acquire the ability to test hypotheses based on the most recent knowledge in the domain and to disseminate the results to the world. The assessment is based on the grades of the classes, the doctoral dissertation evaluation criteria (1), (2) and (3), publication in international academic journals and presentations at conferences. |
Prospective Student possesses the basic scientific knowledge of health and welfare, research competencies and basic English language skills to disseminate research outcomes globally. |
| Teamwork & Leadership (T) |
Doctoral Students, valuing diversity, are able to promote collaboration among professionals from different disciplines in the local and international community. Doctoral Students, integrating knowledge and skills from diverse disciplines, are able to promote the growth of those involved and lead them to the achievement of common goals. |
Graduate School, in order for students to promote interprofessional collaboration and to acquire the ability to achieve their goals, provides research classes in various academic and practical domains. The assessment is based on the grades of the classes and the doctoral dissertation evaluation criteria (3) and (4). |
Prospective Student possesses the strong motivation to understand diverse perspectives and to promote interprofessional collaboration. |
| Empowerment (E) |
Doctoral Students must show respect for common humanity and commitment to high ethical standards. Doctoral Students are able to respect the values and decisions of others, and to integrate various ideas to propose appropriate support plans. |
Graduate School provides the research ethics educational program and classes related to all the relevant domains in order for students to acquire the ability to propose appropriate support to clients based on the respect for common humanity and high ethical standards. These results are evaluated according to the research ethics educational program, the grades of the classes taken, and the doctoral dissertation evaluation criteria (5). |
Prospective Student possesses the strong motivation to support people in need in the area of health and welfare. |
| Problem-solving (P) |
Doctoral Students are able to maintain continuous exploration over a wide range of educational disciplines and deep expertise in proposing solutions to academic and social problems. Doctoral Students apply a circular mindset of theory-practice-evaluation. |
Graduate School provides practical classes related to all the relevant domains to acquire the ability to solve academic and social problems through a circular mindset of theory-practice-evaluation. These results are evaluated based on the grades of the classes taken and the doctoral dissertation evaluation criteria (2) and (4). |
Prospective Student possesses the basic knowledge of science and methodology to take a multi-faceted approach to problems in health and welfare domain. |
| Self-actualization (S2) |
Doctoral Students are able to understand the value of academic and practical activities. Doctoral Students are willing to nurture human resources who are able to create social and economic values and become future leaders. |
Graduate School provides practical classes in all the relevant domains and classes on how to obtain external research funds with the objectives of proposing new academic interpretation and acquiring the ability to nurture future human resources. These results are evaluated based on the grades of the classes taken and the doctoral dissertation evaluation criteria (1)–(6). |
Prospective Student possesses a strong willingness to create new value and develop human resources as an academic researcher in health and welfare. |
Notes: "STEPS" is a acronym formed from the words, which represent "the five requirements" for qualified QOL supporters.
NUHW stands for Niigata University of Health and Welfare.
Degrees in Graduate School
| Major in Health and Welfare | Doctor of Health Science |
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