Graduate School of Education,And aculty of Education,Kyoto University

Elucidates fundamental problems related to education and human beings by applying philosophical or historical methods to a wide variety of cultural phenomena such as systems of thought, philosophies, customs, institutions, and practices. [Pedagogy, History of Education, Philosophy of Education]

Engages in theoretical and practical research on curriculum, educational goals, instruction, and assessment. Aims to both understand and implement the principles of human development and their biological foundations. [Educational Methods, Developmental Science, Psychology]

Our course combines practice and theory, through philosophical elucidation of problems encountered in a variety of fields, and through a re-examining of contemporary philosophy in the light of experience in those fields.

This course develops knowledge and skills in conducting empirical research to examine human cognition and pedagogical constructs, and to solve social and educational problems [Educational, Cognitive, and Developmental Psychology]

Clinical Psychology Course

Through research, this course aims to deepen theoretical understanding and practical knowledge in clinical psychology that can enable more effective ways of dealing with problems of the mind, people, and society.

Clinical practice instructor training course

This course examines clinical case studies and theories that underpin teaching methods, provides supervision in psychotherapy and clinical practice, and develops research skills necessary for systematic clinical practices.

Educational Training of Clinical Supervision(Doctoral)

Through research, this course aims to deepen theoretical understanding and practical knowledge in clinical psychology that can enable more effective ways of dealing with problems of the mind, people, and society.

Clinical practice instructor training course

This course examines clinical case studies and theories that underpin teaching methods, provides supervision in psychotherapy and clinical practice, and develops research skills necessary for systematic clinical practices.

We conduct theoretical and empirical research on education in the broadest sense. Our inquiries begin within a variety of disciplines including Sociology of Education, Sociology of Culture, Criminology, Media Culture Studies, Library and Information Sciences.

We conduct theoretical, practical, and historical research on broader educational policies, systems, and phenomena, utilizing the comparative method and policy analyses. [Comparative Education, Education Policy, Educational Administration, Cultural Policy, Lifelong Education]

Students will conduct theoretical and practical research in a wide range of issues in higher education. We offer guidance collectively from various approaches such as educational technologies, educational methods, and educational sociology.

We aim to research the role of education in addressing the diversity issues within Japan caused by globalization, and to foster researchers and practitioners capable of contributing to the international discussion and research regarding these issues.