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It is necessary to have both viewpoints of considering of unique individuals and understanding of general principles of the human mind in order to understand humans. Students learn about the human mind and behavior multidirectionally by understanding the human mind and behavior scientifically through experiments and research, and by understanding the human mind practically, sympathetically and objectively. In such regional practice classes, students learn empirically through involvement with local people. Through study, we build the capabilities to understand the human mind and behavior, and support people emotionally.The Health Sciences Course has physical, mental and social aspects. In this course, students learn about physical health scientifically. Students learn from teachers in various fields such as sport sciences, occupational health, environmental health, and the healthcare business related to health garments and foods. We foster students who can support people’s health and a healthy, long-lived society through various classes and practices in social health facilities.20https://www.ipc.shimane-u.ac.jp/psych/index.htmlhttps://www.hmn.shimane-u.ac.jp/welfare/welfare.htmlhttps://www.ipc.shimane-u.ac.jp/health-sciences/index.htmlWelfare services preserve human dignity. They have become indispensable parts of our lives. Students in this course are expected to work on their intellectual growth in finding causes and natures of social problems in Japanese society through in-depth analysis with the multiple perspectives on helping people. They are also expected to work hard to develop their capacities as professional social workers who can evaluate clients’ individual problems, come up with practical solutions using clients’ strengths. The course curriculum is designed to enable students to learn the values, theories and skills of social welfare systematically and to follow the national requirements of certified social workers and psychiatric social workers.Psychology CourseSocial Welfare CourseHealth Sciences Course