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College of HumanitiesDepartment of History

  • LocationSeunghak Campus College of Humanities s01-0707
  • Tel +82-51-200-7060

Dept. of History

Introducing our department.

The Department of History at Dong-A University is composed of three major fields: Korean History, Eastern History, and Western History. The education in each field is structured as follows.

First, we promote a structural understanding of each era through learning the history of the times.
Second, we deepen our understanding of ideology, culture, and socioeconomic systems through research in each field.

Additionally, to support the aforementioned learning, students engage in scholarly studies of historical materials and documents. Furthermore, to practically apply the knowledge gained, they participate in cultural heritage research, field trips, and studies related to historical education.

Educational Goals

The goal is to develop broad historical knowledge based on rich historical awareness and awareness of reality and to cultivate application skills to other fields. After graduation, students can advance into various social fields such as historical research, education, culture, information and publishing, etc. based on the above abilities.

Introducing Our Department's Distinctive Programs.

Distinctive Program

Department Regular Field Trip (Spring Semester, Fall Semester)

  • Department Regular Field Trip (Spring Semester, Fall Semester) Every semester, we conduct academic field trips and visit various regions. You can expand your historical perspective by seeing and feeling historical events in the field that you only learned about in writing, and you can form an overall bond during the field trip.
  • Various Academic Society Activities and Academic Symposia We promote history learning tailored to the needs of current students by conducting regular academic activities such as the ‘Western History Society’, ‘Modern and Contemporary History Debate Society’, ‘Goryeo & Joseon Dynasty Research Society’, and ‘Oriental History Society’

Department pride

Career and employment after graduation

Key Licenses and Certifications Obtained

  • Korean History Proficiency Examination
  • Korean Chinese Character Proficiency Test
  • Junior Curator of Museums and Art Galleries
  • Lifelong educator (level 2 certification)

Career Paths After Graduation

Cultural and Arts-Related Professions
  • Fields of EmploymentCurator, Cultural Heritage Repair Engineer, Museum Curator, Records Management Professional, etc.
  • Related CompaniesMuseum, National Archives, Public Institution, Media and publishing organizations, etc.
Education / Research
  • Fields of EmploymentUniversity Professor, Secondary School Teacher, Historical Researche, Academy Instructor
  • Related CompaniesSchool, Academy, Academic Research Institution
Office Work / Management
  • Fields of EmploymentAdministrative civil servants, Educational Administration Officer, university administrative clerks, corporate administrative clerks
  • Related CompaniesPublic institutions and private companies

Employment cases

Graduated in 2022-2023
  • Local Civil ServantSaha-gu Office general administrative level 8 civil servant
  • General companyNexen Co., Ltd. / HY Co., Ltd.
  • EtcAccounting Clerk, Dong-A University
Graduated before 2022
  • Local Civil ServantUlsan Nam-gu Urban Management Corporation - General Position, Grade 6 in the Records Management Field
  • Cultural Heritage Repair EngineerBoseong Cultural Heritage Division, Georim Cultural Heritage
  • TeacherDeokmyeong Girls’ Middle School
  • Research InstituteBusan Democracy Park Research Institute, Researcher at the Foundation for Supporting Victims of Forced Mobilization During the Japanese Occupation

What Kind of Students Does Our Department Want?

  • Active Young Man
  • Young scholar exploring
  • Young intellectuals connecting history and the present

High school subjects related to the department

학과 관련 고교 교과목 체크표로 국어, 영어, 수학, 사회, 과학 정보제공
Korean language English Math Social Studies Science

Departmental FAQsFeel Free to Ask Anything

  • Q

    Can I become a middle and high school history teacher after majoring in history?

    The Department of History and Culture Studies offers a major in history that includes a teacher training program. Aspiring teachers can complete the teacher training program and obtain a secondary level 2 teaching certificate.

  • Q

    What are the career options available after graduating with a major in history and culture?

    You can enter various career paths regardless of your major, including positions such as museum curator, history instructor, teacher, government researcher, records manager, cultural heritage conservator, and more.

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  • Department inquiry +82-51-200-7060
  • Advising professorHyung yeol Cho, +82-51-200-7097, hycho@dau.ac.kr
Department website Dong-A University Admissions Office