OpenFieldMaster of Arts in Social Welfare and Clinical Human Services
Two-year research and professional training master's program preparing clinical social workers, welfare administrators, and policy researchers for certification in Japan.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in Social Welfare, Sociology, Psychology, or related humanities discipline.
- English language proficiency
- JLPT N1 or demonstrated equivalent fluency in academic Japanese.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable for Japanese domestic social welfare master's programs.
- Thesis / Research statement
- 2,000-character Japanese research plan focusing on elderly care systems, child welfare, or medical social work.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic reference letters from undergraduate professors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- MEXT-accredited graduate program; eligible for JASSO Honors Scholarships and institutional tuition remissions
- Application fee
- ¥35,000 graduate entrance examination fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥740,000 annual graduate tuition (plus ¥200,000 first-year enrollment fee)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 20 January 2027 (Spring 2027 Intake Call)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Doho University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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