Part 1
Higher Education to Support a Knowledge-Based Society Full of Creative Vitality - New Developments in Higher Education Reform
Reference Higher Education Reform Q&A?
Question6
What kinds of qualification (and qualification for examination) can one gain by graduating from a university or graduate school?
Answer
University and graduate school graduates can earn a bachelor's degree by graduating from an undergraduate faculty, a master's degree by completing a master's course, and a doctorate by completing a doctorate course. Those completing education at a professional graduate school receive a professional degree. Acquisition of one of these degrees is proof that the bearer possesses the knowledge and ability equivalent to one who has completed education at an undergraduate faculty or graduate school.
In addition, in regard to various qualifications, graduation and acquisition of a degree from a university, graduate school or graduate professional school are considered requirements for qualification for taking examinations such as those described below.
"Education Personnel"
Taking courses on subjects and pedagogy as well as holding a bachelor's degree are requirements for conferral of a first-class teaching certificate
Taking courses on subjects and pedagogy as well as holding a bachelor's degree are requirements for conferral of an advanced class teaching certificate
"Curator"
Qualification is obtained by taking courses on museums at a university and graduating
To obtain qualification through an examination for curator certificates after graduating from a university, holding a bachelor's degree, master's degree, doctorate or professional degree is one of the qualifications for taking the exam
"Librarian"
Qualification is obtained by taking courses on libraries at a university and graduating
Qualification is obtained by graduating from a university and completing courses on librarians
"Medical Doctor"
Qualification for examination is obtained by completing a course in medicine at a university
"Certified Public Tax Accountant"
Qualification for examination is obtained by majoring in law or economics at a university and graduating
"National Bar Examination"
Qualification for examination is obtained by completing a course at a graduate law school (from FY2005)
"Clinical Psychologist"
Qualification for examination is obtained by completing a master's course at a designated graduate school
* "Curator": Professional duties include collection, storage, exhibition and survey research on museum materials at a museum, etc.
* "Librarian": Professional duties include collection, organization, preservation, provision and information services related to materials in a public library.
* "Clinical psychologist": A professional with knowledge and technical ability in clinical psychology who handles psychological issues (Japanese Certification Board for Clinical Psychologist).
