Educational Goals

• Sociology major trains students to obtain the capacity and insight necessary to analyze the continuously changing modern Korean society in a global context based on an understanding of the history and traditions of Korean society. In pursuing the Sociology major, training on the basic concepts, theories, and methodologies of sociology in general is essential,
  but furthermore, the Sociology major of this graduate school enhances sociological sensitivity and imagination required for new sociological topics raised in modern Korean society and emphasizes specialized knowledge on specific materials and methods to approach such issues. At the same time, it fosters an interdisciplinary and holistic perspective on diversifying academic interests and issues, as well as a practical and applied interest in social reality.

Educational Focus

• Train main concepts, theories, and methodologies of sociology.
• Cultivate the awareness of historical traditions and culture in Korean society.
• Cultivate analytical skills to understand Korean society in a comparative and international context.
• Train on contemporary issues and topics that represent the local society on a global scale.