Objectives and Principles of Establishment
The Master's Degree Course in our graduate school was established in April 2005. Currently, the Graduate School of Health and Welfare consists of 13 fields in 4 majors. We have produced a large number of human resources contributing to the development of the communities and societies. A total care aimed at protection of citizens' lives and the promotion of their health through an integrated social policy are the common goals in the fields of Health and Welfare. To achieve these goals, various areas of specialty in all disciplines are required to cooperate with each other through a team approach. In the graduate school we aim to achieve an even higher level by providing an environment where the students are involved in interdisciplinary education and research.
Characteristics of the Curriculum
The curriculum of Master’s Degree Course is focused on training researchers, educators and highly specialized professionals. Therefore, students can look ahead to their career options and select their subjects well in advance.
General description of the common courses
Some of the common courses are chosen and studied concurrently in each specialty. The purpose is to acquire, in an integrated manner, the knowledge which is necessary for advanced professionals and for those who aspire to become researchers and educators. The framework is composed of three basic specialties: studies on research methods, studies on a team approach and team medical care, and studies on basic knowledge for advanced technical knowledge.
Overview of the specialized courses
The purposes of the specialized courses are to study the leading-edge theories and technologies in each area of expertise and to provide guidance for the improvement of students’ capabilities and practical competence to conduct investigative research. Ultimately, in special research, we teach students how to complete a master’s thesis, which is a compilation of each student’s research project, based on all the theoretical concepts and methods the student will have learnt by then.
Interdisciplinary research
We are conducting several interdisciplinary research projects with many graduate students.
Diploma, Curriculum and Admission Policies
Major in Medical and Rehabilitation Sciences
| Diploma Policy | Curriculum Policy | Admission Policy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science & Art (S1) |
Master’s Students are able to formulate hypotheses based on the most recent academic research on medical and rehabilitation science. Master’s Students are able to test these hypotheses using appropriate methodology. |
Graduate School provides classes to develop research, critical thinking and data science skills related to medical and rehabilitation science in order to originate and test hypotheses in the domain. The assessment is based on the grades of the classes, the thesis evaluation criteria (1), (2) and (3), publication of academic papers and presentations at conferences. |
Prospective Student possesses the basic knowledge of medical and rehabilitation science and the ability to collect information from domestic and international sources. |
| Teamwork & Leadership (T) |
Master’s Students, valuing diversity, are able to promote collaboration among professionals from different disciplines in the local and international community. | Graduate School, valuing diversity, provides common classes to develop global communication and interprofessional collaboration, and advanced classes related to medical and rehabilitation science. The assessment is based on the grades of the classes. |
Prospective Student possesses the motivation to understand diverse perspectives and to promote interprofessional collaboration. |
| Empowerment (E) |
Master’s Students must show respect for common humanity and commitment to high ethical standards. Master’s 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 medical and rehabilitation science 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 thesis evaluation criteria (5). |
Prospective Student possesses the strong motivation to support people in need in the area of medical and rehabilitation science. |
| Problem-solving (P) |
Master’s Students are able to identify social or academic problems, and to test their own hypotheses appropriately. Master’s Students are able to continuously explore new solutions. |
Graduate School provides advanced classes of research and critical thinking and seminar classes for medical and rehabilitation science methodology that develop students' ability constantly to test their own hypotheses and identify solutions. The assessment is based on the grades of the classes, the thesis evaluation criteria (4), publication of academic papers and presentations at conferences. |
Prospective Student possesses the basic knowledge or experience necessary to recognize and solve problems in the medical and rehabilitation science from multiple perspectives. |
| Self-actualization (S2) |
Master’s Students are able to understand the value of academic and practical activities related to medical and rehabilitation science. Master’s Students are willing to continue sustainable self-development throughout life and to challenge themselves to create new social and academic values. |
Graduate School provides seminar classes of research trends and issues to understand the value of academic and practical activities related to medical and rehabilitation science, and develop their abilities to direct their continued growth. These results are evaluated based on the grades of the classes taken and the thesis evaluation criteria (1)–(6). |
Prospective Student possesses a strong interest in academic and practical activities related to medical and rehabilitation science and aptitude and motivation towards self-directed study. |
Major in Health Sciences (Health and Nutrition & Health and Sports)
| Diploma Policy | Curriculum Policy | Admission Policy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science & Art (S1) |
Master’s Students are able to formulate hypothesis based on the most recent academic research on health science. Master’s Students are able to test these hypothesis using appropriate methodology. |
Graduate School provides classes to develop research, critical thinking and data science skills related to health science in order to formulate and test hypotheses in the domain. The assessment is based on the grades of the classes, the thesis evaluation criteria (1), (2) and (3), publication of academic papers and presentations at conferences. |
Prospective Student possesses the basic knowledge of health science and the ability to collect information from domestic and international sources. |
| Teamwork & Leadership (T) |
Master’s Students, valuing diversity, able to promote collaboration among professionals from different disciplines in the local and international community. | Graduate School, valuing diversity, provides the foundation classes to develop global communication and interprofessional collaboration, and advanced classes related to health science. The assessment is based on the grades of the classes. |
Prospective Student possesses the motivation to understand diverse perspectives and to promote interprofessional collaboration. |
| Empowerment (E) |
Master’s Students must show respect for common humanity and commitment to high ethical standards. Master’s 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 health science 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 thesis evaluation criteria (5). |
Prospective Student possesses respect for diversity and the motivation to support people in need in the area of health science. |
| Problem-solving (P) |
Master’s Students are able to identify any problems in the social or academic domain, and to test their own hypotheses appropriately. Master’s Students are able to continuously explore new solutions. |
Graduate School provides advanced classes of research and critical thinking and practical classes for health science methodology that develop students' ability constantly to test their own hypotheses and identify solutions. The assessment is based on the grades of the classes, the thesis evaluation criteria (4), publication of academic papers and presentations at conferences. |
Prospective Student possesses the strong motivation to acquire necessary knowledge and experience to take a multi-faceted approach to problems in the health science domain. |
| Self-actualization (S2) |
Master’s Students are able to understand the value of academic and practical activities related to health science. Master’s Students are willing to continue sustainable self-development throughout life and to challenge themselves to create new academic and social value. |
Graduate School provides practical classes of research trends and issues to understand the value of academic and practical activities related to health science,and develop their abilities to direct their continued growth. These results are evaluated based on the grades of the classes taken and the thesis evaluation criteria (1)–(6). |
Prospective Student possesses a strong interest in academic and practical activities related to health science and aptitude and motivation towards self-directed study. |
Major in Health Sciences (Nursing)
| Diploma Policy | Curriculum Policy | Admission Policy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science & Art (S1) |
Master’s Students, as academic researchers and practitioners, are able to apply the basics of advanced scientific knowledge and skills, particularly in nursing science, and utilize them based on logical thinking. | Graduate School provides classes to develop research, critical thinking and data science skills related to nursing science in order to originate and test hypotheses in the domain. The assessment is based on the grades of the classes, the thesis evaluation criteria (1), (2) and (3), publication of academic papers and presentations at conferences. |
Prospective Student possesses the basic scientific knowledge and skills in nursing science and the ability to collect information from domestic and international sources. |
| Teamwork & Leadership (T) |
Master’s Students, valuing diversity, are able to establish good relationships and to collaborate with professionals and organizations from different disciplines in the local and international community. Furthermore, Master’s Students are able to use their acquired coordination skills to good effect. |
Graduate School, valuing diversity, provides classes to develop global communication and interprofessional collaboration． The assessment is based on the grades of the classes. |
Prospective Student possesses the motivation to understand diverse perspectives and to promote interprofessional collaboration. |
| Empowerment (E) |
Master’s Students must show respect for common humanity and commitment to high ethical standards. Master’s Students are able to conduct themselves appropriately as a member of global society, respecting others' values and autonomy, and their right of self-determination. |
Graduate School provides the research ethics educational program and classes related to nursing sciences 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 thesis evaluation criteria (5). |
Prospective Student possesses respect for diversity and the motivation to support people in need in the area of nursing science. |
| Problem-solving (P) |
Master’s Students are able to identify any problem in the social or academic domain, and to test their own hypotheses appropriately. Master’s Students are able to continuously explore new solutions. |
Graduate School provides advanced classes of research and critical thinking and practical classes for nursing science methodology that develop students' ability constantly to test their own hypotheses and identify solutions. The assessment is based on the grades of the classes, the thesis evaluation criteria (4), publication of academic papers and presentations at conferences. |
Prospective Student possesses the basic knowledge and the strong motivation to explore and take a multi-faceted approach to problems in nursing science domain. |
| Self-actualization (S2) |
Master’s Students are able to continue to study autonomously and willingly throughout life as an academic researcher and advanced practitioner in the discipline of nursing science. | Graduate School provides practical classes of research trends and issues to understand the value of academic and practical activities related to nursing science, and develop their abilities to direct their continued growth. These results are evaluated based on the grades of the classes taken and the thesis evaluation criteria (1)–(6). |
Prospective Student possesses a strong interest in academic and practical activities related to nursing science and aptitude and motivation towards self-directed study. |
Major in Social Welfare
| Diploma Policy | Curriculum Policy | Admission Policy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science & Art (S1) |
Master’s Students are able to use their specialist knowledge and skills in social welfare to understand and support their clients. Master’s Students are able to collect and organize the latest information on social welfare. |
Graduate School systematically provides both practical and advanced classes for students to acquire the knowledge and skills that form the basis of research. Additionally, Graduate School may suggest classes in other areas for interdisciplinary study. Furthermore, Graduate School provides advanced research classes to develop the ability to apply specialist knowledge. The assessment is based on the grades of the classes and the thesis evaluation criteria (1)–(6). |
Prospective Student possesses the motivation to acquire specialist knowledge and skills in social welfare and apply them to understand and support those in need of social services. |
| Teamwork & Leadership (T) |
Master’s Students are able to communicate smoothly with diverse people and to facilitate collaboration among them. Master’s Students are able to play a proactive role in an organization involved in the local or international community. |
Graduate School provides common classes to facilitate interprofessional collaboration. Within this context, Graduate School provides specialized classes for students to recognize and act upon their specific responsibilities. Furthermore, Graduate School provides advanced research classes to develop leadership skills in the local healthcare administration. The assessment is based on the grades of the classes and the thesis evaluation criteria (1)–(6). |
Prospective Student possesses the motivation to engage proactively in community and organizational activities. |
| Empowerment (E) |
Master’s Students are able to respect human diversity and individuality, based on common humanity and ethical standards. Master’s Students are able to show such respect in understanding and supporting clients. |
Graduate School provides the classes for students to acquire the ethical standards necessary for professional work through the research ethics education program. To develop the ability to respect diversity and individuality, common and specific classes are available additionally in the process of research study. These results are evaluated according to the research ethics education program, the grades of the classes taken, and the thesis evaluation criteria (1)–(6). |
Prospective Student possesses the motivation to support people in need of social services, maintaining respect for research ethics and diversity. |
| Problem-solving (P) |
Master’s Students are able to address clients' problem in the social welfare domain, by applying theory to practice, and to test their own hypotheses appropriately. | Graduate School provides specialized classes to develop the ability to solve clients’ problems and common classes that expose the students to diverse social issues. Thesis and other academic writing will equip students with the ability to apply theories to the practices. The assessment is based on the grades of the classes and the thesis evaluation criteria (1)–(6). |
Prospective Student possesses the awareness of problems in the social welfare domain and the motivation to define the problems in terms of a research question. |
| Self-actualization (S2) |
Master’s Students have the intention to continue to learn autonomously in response to a changing society. Master’s Students have the desire to contribute to society by exercising expertise in social welfare. |
Graduate School provides classes in students' major and other disciplines which enable students to acquire the ability to conduct academic research and complete master thesis by developing a broad perspective and a self-directed research attitude. In addition, Graduate School prepares a research guidance framework with multiple instructors to cultivate the ability to conduct research from multiple perspectives. These results are evaluated based on the grades of the classes taken and the thesis evaluation criteria (1)–(6). |
Prospective Student possesses the desire to contribute to society by acquiring research and practical skills to solve problems related to social welfare. |
Major in Health Informatics and Business Administration
| Diploma Policy | Curriculum Policy | Admission Policy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science & Art (S1) |
Master’s Students are able to use appropriate data science methods to validate the latest information on health informatics and business administration. | Graduate School provides classes to develop research, critical thinking and data science skills related to health informatics and business administration,in order to originate and test hypotheses in the domain. The assessment is based on the grades of the classes, the thesis evaluation criteria (1), (2) and (3), publication of academic papers and presentations at conferences. |
Prospective Student possesses the basic knowledge of health informatics and business administration and the ability to collect information from domestic and international sources. |
| Teamwork & Leadership (T) |
Master’s Students, valuing diversity, are able to promote collaboration among professionals from different disciplines in the local and international community. | Graduate School, valuing diversity, provides the foundation classes to develop global communication and interprofessional collaboration, and advanced classes related to health informatics and business administration. The assessment is based on the grades of the classes. |
Prospective Student possesses the strong motivation to understand diverse perspectives and to promote interprofessional collaboration. |
| Empowerment (E) |
Master’s Students must show respect for common humanity and commitment to high ethical standards. Master’s Students are able to respect others' values and decisions, and to consider wide range of opinions in proposing appropriate support. |
Graduate School provides the research ethics educational program and classes related to health informatics and business administration 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 thesis evaluation criteria (5). |
Prospective Student possesses the strong motivation to support people in need in the area of health informatics and business administration. |
| Problem-solving (P) |
Master’s Students are able to identify any problem in the social or academic domain, and to test their own hypotheses appropriately. Master’s Students are able to continuously explore new solutions. |
Graduate School provides advanced classes of research and critical thinking and practical classes for methodology of health informatics and business administration study that develop students' ability constantly to test their own hypotheses and identify solutions. The assessment is based on the grades of the classes, the thesis evaluation criteria (4), publication of academic papers and presentations at conferences. |
Prospective Student possesses the basic knowledge and the strong motivation to explore and take a multi-faceted approach to problems in health informatics and business administration domain. |
| Self-actualization (S2) |
Master’s Students are able to understand the value of academic and practical activities as a professional in health informatics and business administration. Master’s Students are willing to continue sustainable self-development throughout life and to challenge themselves to create new academic and social value. |
Graduate School provides practical classes of research trends and issues to understand the value of academic and practical activities related to health informatics and business administration, and develop their abilities to direct their continued growth. These results are evaluated based on the grades of the classes taken and the thesis evaluation criteria (1)–(6). |
Prospective Student possesses a strong interest in academic and practical activities related to health informatics and business administration and motivation towards self-directed study. |
Notes: "STEPS" is an 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 Medical and Rehabilitation Sciences | |
|---|---|
| Field of Physical Therapy | Master of Rehabilitation Science in Physical Therapy |
| Field of Occupational Therapy | Master of Rehabilitation Science in Occupational Therapy |
| Field of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences | Master of Rehabilitation Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology |
| Field of Prosthetics & Orthotics and Assistive Technology | Master of Rehabilitation Science in Prosthetics & Orthotics |
| Field of Safety and Risk Management for Medical Technology | Master of Medical Science in Safety and Risk Management for Medical Technology |
| Field of Orthoptics and Visual Sciences | Master of Medical Science in Orthoptics and Visual Sciences |
| Field of Emergency Medical Science | Master of Medical Science in Emergency Medical Science |
| Field of Radiological Technology | Master of Medical Science in Radiological Technology |
| Field of Physical Anthropology | Master of Medical Science in Physical Anthropology |
| Major in Health Sciences | |
|---|---|
| Field of Health and Nutrition | Master of Health Science in Nutrition |
| Field of Health and Sports | Master of Health Science in Sports |
| Field of Nursing | Master of Health Science in Nursing |
| Major in Social Welfare | |
|---|---|
| Field of Policies Planning and Administration for Health and Welfare | Master of Social Work |
| Field of Manegement of Health and Welfare | Master of Social Work |
| Major in Health Informatics and Business Administration | |
|---|---|
| Field of Health Informatics and Business Administration | Master of Health Informatics and Business Administration |
