This division is mainly for students who want to become teachers in special schools, special classes, or resource units for children with mental and other developmental disabilities. We also provide a training course for mainstream class teachers. In these courses, students take lessons in psychology, education, instructional methods for children with disabilities, and various teaching programs. It is important to understand psychology and practical teaching programs concerning children with handicaps and to become aware of the educational system and services.

 Each year, we accept 20 undergraduate students. Five distinguished professors as your supervisor will give lectures and seminars in various areas of special education. Most of our students primarily research the experimental, practical, and clinical study of children with developmental disabilities. When students complete their studies, they can apply for either of two professional qualifications. One is the teaching qualification to be a teacher at special schools, and the other is to be a teacher at mainstream primary or junior high schools.

Many graduates become teachers at special schools. Some become care officers in educational or welfare facilities for people with handicaps, while others go on to graduate school.

• Training Division for the Education of Children with Special Needs

KITAJIMA Yoshio (Ph.D) is a professor with research interests in physiological psychology for children with SMID (Severe Motor and Intellectual Disabilities). Prof. KITAJIMA also teaches on the doctor's course in the United Graduate School of Education.

HOSOKAWA Kaori (M.Ed) is a professor with well experienced research interests in nursery of children with intellectual disabilities, especially young children with Down syndrom. Prof. HOSOKAWA also has studied a developmental perspective of pre-school children with disabilities.

ISHIDA Sachiyo（Ph.D）is a professor with research interests in education and inclusive system for children with special needs. Prof. Ishida also teaches on the doctor's course in the United Graduate School of Education.

MIYADERA Chie (Ph.D) is an associate professor with psychology for children with developmental disabilities. Her major study area is a development of inhibitory control in children with attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder.

MANABE Ken (Ph.D) is an associate professor with research interests in ECE system for children with special needs.

LIM Yongjae (Ph.D) is an Associate Professor with research interests in the education for children with physical disability (including severe and multiple disabilities), professional development of special education teachers, special educational approaches for multicultural symbiotic society in the Asian countries and so on. He also teaches on the doctor's course in the United Graduate School of Education.