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The Graduate School of Human and Social Sciences has two divisions. The objective of the Division of Social Development and Innovation is to educate students so that they can deepen their specialty in each field concerning human and social problems of contemporary society, approach problems from both human and social sides, tackle problems from a wide interdisciplinary human view point, social and natural sciences, and lead movement to create a futuristic society in which diverse people can respectfully live together in a world of their own. This division consists of four specialization areas. Assignment to a specialization area is done immedi-ately after admission based on research-planning.●Division of Social Development and InnovationLaw and PoliticsRegional EconomicsHumanities and Social SciencesHealth and Behavioral Sciences●Division of Clinical PsychologyThe objective of the Division of Clinical Psychology is to educate students so that they can accomplish various tasks: (1) become qualified as certified public psychologists and clinical psychologists; (2) acquire the talent to work as specialist like counselors based on their ability in assessment, counseling and community care with a high level of skill in clinical psychology; (3) tackle clinical-psychological prob-lems based on a wide interdisciplinary viewpoint; and (4) lead movement to create a futuristic society in which diverse people can respectfully live together in a world of their own.29https://www.hmnsoc.shimane-u.ac.jp/Graduate School of Human and Social SciencesGraduate Schools