Seoul Courses – 2022 Kookmin Fall

If you have questions about the academics or courses available on this program, locate the Program Advisor to schedule an advising appointment or email them your questions directly.

Studying abroad can be a more meaningful and invigorating learning experience than at home—both inside and outside of the classroom. You may be more curious and alert than you usually are so use this heightened energy to enhance your studies as well as your cultural and geographical explorations. You may also encounter different teaching styles and course processes; be prepared to adapt and to learn.

Academics

USAC’s partnership with Kookmin University provides you with a wide array of courses taught in English. You are required to enroll in the equivalency of at least 12 US credits per semester. A typical course load at Kookmin is 12-15 credits per semester. Areas of study believed to be of most interest to USAC students are included below as a sample of what the University offers. Courses are subject to availability and approval of prerequisites which are determined by Kookmin University.

Areas of Study at Kookmin University (subject to change):

Art and Design

Portfolio submission required.

• Automotive & Transportation Design
• Ceramics
• Entertainment Design (limited space)
• Fashion Design
• Fine Arts
• Industrial Design
• Metalwork & Jewelry
• Spatial Design
• Visual Communication

Business Administration

• Business Administration
• Finance & Accounting
• KMU International Business School
• Management Information Systems

Economics & Commerce

• Economics
• Commerce & Finance

Humanities & Area Studies

• Chinese Studies
• English Language & Literature
• Eurasian Studies
• Japanese Studies
• Korean Language & Literature (Recommended for students who wish to take General Education classes at Kookmin)

Korean Language

• Basic Korean
• Korean 1
• Korean 2
• Korean 3
• Korean Conversation
• Korean Language and Literature
• Current Issues in Korean
• Pragmatics in Korean
• Understanding Korean Discourse
• Understanding Korean Grammar through Film

Social Sciences

• Education
• Communications (Choose from Media & Communication or Advertising & Public Relations major)
• Political Science & International Relations
• Public Administration & Public Policy
• Sociology

Course Descriptions

Course descriptions are available upon request. Contact your Program Advisor for more information.