Diploma Policy (Policy on Graduation Certification and Degree Conferral)
Educational Objectives
Based on the ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ policy on graduation certification and degree conferral, we aim to foster individuals who can acquire research and practical abilities based on specialized knowledge of nursing science, possess high ethical standards, identify issues to be solved with ideas that are not bound by existing frameworks, work interdisciplinary to solve difficult problems in collaboration with other fields as researchers, educators, managers, and practitioners, generate new knowledge that brings about the best outcomes, and contribute to society. In addition, the Ph.D. in Nursing degree will be conferred to students who have met the prescribed requirements set forth in the curriculum.
Qualities and Abilities Goals
(1) Ability to utilize nursing knowledge, skills, and ethics
The ability to autonomously utilize advanced specialized knowledge regarding nursing science, nursing ethics, and research ethics in research and practice.
(2) Research ability
The ability to learn research methodologies in nursing science and related fields, conduct research autonomously in each specialized field, and produce research results.
(3) Ability to solve health issues
The ability to identify domestic and international health issues on one's own and tackle complex problem-solving with ideas that are not bound by existing frameworks.
(4) Interdisciplinary social contribution ability
The ability to contribute to society by having an interdisciplinary perspective in various fields of activity and generating new knowledge while collaborating with other fields as necessary.
Curriculum Policy (Policy on Curriculum Organization and Implementation)
Organization of the Educational Process
The Nursing Major (Doctoral) of the Graduate School of Health Management organizes its curriculum to allow for the systematic study of an educational program consisting of advanced lecture courses and joint seminar courses in order to cultivate the qualities and abilities listed in the "Diploma Policy." In addition, the curriculum is organized so that students can take courses offered in the Master's program and university-wide graduate school courses as necessary.
Implementation of the Educational Process
Based on this curriculum organization, education is implemented by combining educational methods such as lectures, presentations, discussions, fieldwork, and distance education.
Methods for Evaluating Learning Outcomes
The evaluation of learning outcomes for the qualities and abilities goals to be acquired through the curriculum of the Nursing Major (Doctoral) of the Graduate School of Health Management is conducted through direct indicators based on grading criteria set for each subject under the Juku-wide assessment plan. It is also evaluated using quantitative/qualitative and direct/indirect indicators, including GPA, degree acquisition status, and various questionnaires and surveys such as student course evaluations.
Relationship between Qualities/Abilities Goals and Educational Content
(1) Ability to utilize nursing knowledge, skills, and ethics
Mainly through advanced lecture courses and joint seminar courses, we foster the ability to autonomously utilize advanced specialized knowledge regarding nursing science, nursing ethics, and research ethics in research and practice.
(2) Research ability
Mainly through advanced lecture courses and joint seminar courses, we foster the ability to learn research methodologies in nursing science and related fields, conduct research autonomously in each specialized field, and produce research results.
(3) Ability to solve health issues
Mainly through advanced lecture courses and joint seminar courses, we foster the ability to identify domestic and international health issues on one's own and tackle complex problem-solving with ideas that are not bound by existing frameworks.
(4) Interdisciplinary social contribution ability
Mainly through joint seminar courses, we foster the ability to contribute to society by having an interdisciplinary perspective in various fields of activity and generating new knowledge while collaborating with other fields as necessary.
Admission Policy (Policy on Student Admissions)
Desired Student Profile
The Nursing Major (Ph.D. program) seeks individuals such as the following, aiming to foster personnel who can utilize advanced and interdisciplinary nursing knowledge and abilities in various social settings and take on leading roles with high ethical standards.
(1) Possess an interest in humans, health, nursing/medical care, and society, along with high ethical standards.
(2) Possess the desire and awareness to explore humans, health, nursing/medical care, and society, as well as excellent logical thinking, analytical, explanatory, and communication skills, and sufficient English proficiency to conduct research.
(3) Possess knowledge and abilities related to nursing science and nursing practice, and have a concrete and meaningful research concept.
(4) Aspire to further develop their career and abilities to date and become leading researchers, managers, educators, and practitioners who play a role in contributing to the development of nursing science and the health of people.
Basic Policy for Selection
In order to admit such students, the selection process for the Nursing Major (Ph.D. program) entrance examination of the Graduate School of Health Management evaluates the four elements of the Admission Policy from multiple perspectives through a review of documents, including research plans and English proficiency test results, and an interview examination.