Jeonbuk National University
Greetings. I am the Dean of the College of Social Sciences.
I sincerely welcome you to the College of Social Sciences website.
The College of Social Sciences was established in 1983, originating from the Departments of Sociology and Psychology under the former College of Liberal Arts, and the Departments of Political Science and Diplomacy and Public Administration under the former College of Law and Political Science. Subsequently, the Departments of Journalism and Mass Communication and Child Welfare were established in 1988, and in 1989, the name of the Department of Child Welfare was changed to the Department of Social Welfare. Starting from the 1998 academic year, following the implementation of the faculty system, the college operated with three faculties and six majors: the Faculty of Media and Psychology (Journalism and Mass Communication majors, Psychology major), the Faculty of Political Science and Society (Political Science major, Sociology major), and the Faculty of Public Administration and Welfare (Public Administration major, Social Welfare major). From the 2009 academic year, the system reverted to the departmental system, and we currently operate six departments (Sociology, Social Welfare, Journalism and Mass Communication, Psychology, Political Science and Diplomacy, and Public Administration).
The College of Social Sciences pursues a vision of growing into a central institution for social science research leading the Northeast Asian era, an educational institution fostering experts and intellectuals who contribute to social development, and a hub for industry-academia collaboration driving regional innovation. To this end, we operate five research institutes: the Institute of Social Sciences, the Institute of Local Government, the Institute of Women, the Institute of Social Welfare, and the Institute of Psychological Coaching. Furthermore, our 52 professors have published and presented excellent works and papers in their respective fields, and are making significant contributions to social development by actively participating in advisory and academic services for the central and local governments as well as corporations. Moving forward,
The College of Social Sciences will do its utmost to contribute to the development of the nation and local communities by producing outstanding talents suited to the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
We ask for your continued support and unwavering encouragement for the College of Social Sciences.