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Master of Science in Clinical Psychology (Certified Clinical Psychologist Track)

First-class designated graduate training center qualifying graduates for the Japanese Certified Public Psychologist (Kounin Shinrishi) and Clinical Psychologist state examinations.

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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 Psychology with prerequisite undergraduate psychology credits.
English language proficiency
Japanese JLPT N1 mandatory.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required; written psychological exam and oral interview required.
Thesis / Research statement
Transcripts, clinical psychology thesis proposal, and CV.
Recommendation letters
Two academic recommendations.

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
Psychological Research Center student counselor stipends
Application fee
¥30,000 examination fee
Tuition / joining costs
¥750,000 per year

Dates and verification

Application deadline
January 15, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Sapporo Gakuin University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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