JEONBUK NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Educational Objectives
The Department of Education aims to establish an appropriate educational perspective in response to the globalization and information age of the 21st century. It pursues both academic research on changing global educational phenomena and the development of new educational theories and practices. The department provides foundational pedagogical knowledge essential for teacher education, systematizes the academic foundation of Korean education, and applies it in practice to guide students in exploring their career paths in education. In addition, the department continuously develops specialized curricula tailored to diverse career opportunities for undergraduates.
Characteristics
The Department of Education responds to the demands of globalization and the information age by studying global educational phenomena and exploring innovative educational theories and practices. It emphasizes pedagogical foundations essential in teacher training and supports systematic research into the academic bases of Korean education. Students are expected to demonstrate a love for and understanding of people, passion and pride in the teaching profession, and strong communication skills. The program is well suited for students with a background in the humanities and social sciences, requiring creativity, flexible thinking, and linguistic competence to express and understand ideas effectively.
Programs
| Program | Degree | Graduation (Required) Credits |
Specialized Major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of education | Bachelor's Program, 4-year Courses |
150 | = Bachelor of Education |
| Graduate School (General) | Master`s Program: 4-semester course Doctoral Program: 4-semester course |
24 + thesis research credits 36 + thesis research credits |
Curriculum and Instruction, History of Educational Thought, Sociology of Education & Lifelong Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Administration (5 majors) = Master/Doctor of Education |
| Graduate School of Education | Master's Program, 5-semester Course (Non-thesis option: 6 semesters) |
Simple Master's Degree: Major 21 credits + Teacher Training 4 credits |
Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Psychology, Educational Administration, Early Childhood Education, Career & College Counseling, Youth Education, Lifelong Education = Master of Education (specific major) |
| With Teacher Certification: Major 21 credits + Teacher Training 10 credits + Prerequisite 12 credits |
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| Minor: Major 30 credits + Teacher Training 4 credits |