Training specialists in special support education

What is a special major?

As a teacher training course for in-service teachers or those who have obtained (expected) a teacher's license, we teach and study more advanced expertise and individual children have at local educational sites centered on special needs schools. The purpose is to train special support education specialists who can demonstrate problem-solving skills to meet various actual conditions and educational needs.

To meet special educational needs

Special Needs Education is "Special Needs Education" (Education that meets special educational needs). In Japan, in order to realize inclusive education, all faculty members are required to understand and respond appropriately to the educational needs of each child, regardless of disability. In this department, we aim to train faculty members who have a vision of how special support education should be conducted in Japan in the future, based on the history and definition of special support education, changes in related systems and policies, and the actual implementation of special support education in other countries.

Message from the Special Major Students

Living learning backed by theory

He has been working at a junior high school so far, and has obtained a special support school teacher's license in a statutory certification course conducted by the Board of Education. When I wanted to learn more professionally, I learned about my major, and I was attracted to being able to learn while working, so I entered the school. In the major department, there was a lot of learning, not only to learn theory, but also to actually think about countermeasures assuming students and make classes. In addition, I was able to enjoy learning by having the generous guidance of the teachers and working hard with my fellow colleagues, and in one year I was able to obtain a special support school teacher's license. I am currently working at a special support school that I have longed for. I may be confused by working at my first special support school, but I think I am able to work with confidence by studying in my major. Majors are recommended for teachers who are considering obtaining a special support school teacher's license.　

The joy of learning new perspectives with friends

This year, I am in charge of a special support class (intellectual class), and I am practicing "understanding the needs of each individual and optimal learning individually" that I learned in my major. . In the major department, there were only fun lectures, from the theory that served as the basis of instruction to specific instruction based on practical examples. Anyway, it was interesting. Exchange of opinions with peers who take lectures together was also a good opportunity to learn about new discoveries and ideas from different perspectives. I will continue to learn so that children can learn optimally.　(elementary school teacher)

State-of-the-art learning that can respond to changes in education

While working in high school, I am studying using the long-term course system. ①You can learn at the pace of your work. ②To learn with friends who have the same aspirations. ③To learn cutting-edge knowledge that can respond to changes in education. Everything was the best environment for me. More than 10 years ago, I had a two-type license, but by studying in my major, I felt strongly that I needed to acquire the ability to respond to various changes along with the times. I am very grateful to have the opportunity to learn a new one with the aim of obtaining a kind of license. (High school teacher)

Curriculum

It is a requirement for completion of this department to acquire a total of 30 credits, including 27 credits required for obtaining a license and 3 credits required for selection. Courses with parentheses in the number of credits are electives.

Fiscal 2024 timetable

Spring Semester

※Nighttime 1 period: 18:30-20:00 Nighttime 2nd period: 20:10-21:40

Fall Semester

※Nighttime 1 period: 18:30-20:00 Nighttime 2nd period: 20:10-21:40

Courses, etc.

By taking the necessary credits from the courses offered in Special Needs Education Vocational Course, students can acquire credits to switch from two types of special needs school teachers' licenses to one type and add areas. For details, please refer to the application guidelines for courses and other students in advance.

2024 download file

• Subjects, etc. Application Guidelines
• Subjects, etc. Application Form