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College of HumanitiesDepartment of Child Studies
- LocationSeunghak Campus College of Humanities S01-0910
- Tel +82-51-200-7306
Dept. of Child Studies
Introducing our department.
Department of Children's Studies deals with integrated studies in which the humanities and social sciences are applied, such as children's studies, early childhood education, psychology and counseling. The department aims to train students to acquire a wide range of basic knowledge related to children and families and to become experts in infant education, childcare, and consultation.
The curriculum is designed to enable students to learn various theories and practices related to basic theories of early childhood education and care, development and guidance, infant and toddler education, health, and community relations, and to apply these to the field to develop their abilities and qualifications as child reserve specialists.
From 2023, the school will operate a micro-module system (infant care and education module and child psychology and counseling module) to help students effectively prepare for career advancement and strengthen their competitive edge.
Educational Goals
- The program trains professionals who have both specialized knowledge and practical skills by having them study basic theory and experience a variety of practical training in collaboration with the field.
- Cultivate the ability of early childhood education professionals to be concerned with and creatively solve problems for the healthy development and well-being of children.
- To train future human resources who will challenge and communicate for healthy children and family life based on communication and sharing, caring and warm personalities and professional competence in child development and education, child psychology and counseling.
Introducing Our Department's Distinctive Programs.
Distinctive Program
Education to strengthen on-site competencies based on the establishment of cooperative frameworks with commissioning organizations
Operation of student tailor-made practice rooms with excellent spatial environment
Operation of student tailor-made practice rooms with excellent spatial environment
Operation of student tailor-made practice rooms with excellent spatial environment
- Characterized curricula and undergraduate/graduate collaboration
- We support complementary and integrated learning and career development in the detailed field of child studies through the operation of curricula that encompass the fields of infant care and education and child psychology and counseling.
- Detailed field-specific "Department of Child Psychology and Counseling" and "Department of Infant and Child Development" professional development enhancement through cooperation in graduate school advancement.
- To strengthen the competitiveness of career advancement and major competencies through the operation of the micro-module system (infant care and education module, child psychology and counseling module).
- Through the operation of the cooperative master's degree programs (Department of Infant Studies and Department of Child Psychology and Counseling), which allow students to graduate after 3.5 years of undergraduate study and 1.5 years of graduate study, the program ensures efficient completion of degree programs.
- Education to strengthen on-site competencies based on the establishment of cooperative frameworks with commissioning organizations
- The Department of Children's Studies will strengthen field competencies through a method that actively links theory and field (practical) training.
- Observation practice, on-site experience, internship, and childcare practice in cooperation with the Gangseo-gu Childcare General Support Center under commissioned operation, a total of 8 nurseries in Busan, MOU nurseries, and other cooperating organizations
- Establishment of new subject areas and educational management in line with the changing times
- Establishment of new subjects such as children's content and industry, children's field seminar (capstone design), and curriculum management in line with the changing times, while encouraging student-led challenges in content development, business start-up preparation, and expansion of employment and career fields.
- Special lectures by various experts are held throughout the year (examples in 2022: special lecture by the director of the Comprehensive Childcare Support Center, special lecture by an AI robot industrial entity for infants, special lecture on making upcycling picture books using an app, special lecture by a representative of an infant educational materials and education service company, special lecture on hand play qualification, special lecture by a graduate, etc.). Special lectures, etc.)
- Student-led creative comprehensive design (e.g., on- and off-line educational content development, picture book production, instructional materials for teachers and parents, development agency collaborative play projects, etc.) through the Children's Field Seminar (Capstone Design) course
- Operation of student tailor-made practice rooms with excellent spatial environment
- Encouragement of academic and comparative studies activities based on the use of multiple practice rooms (e.g., infant play instruction, child behavior practice, child psychotherapy, child play therapy, child behavior observation, and consultation rooms) with comfortable spaces and a variety of materials and equipment.
- Student assignment rooms are operated to provide autonomous learning spaces and support small group project activities.
- Activation of cooperation between academic and comparative departments and operation of departmental circles.
- Children's Department Public Relations Group, and the various departments (Circle Footprint, Nuri GO, other autonomous circles, etc.).
- To develop character, communication, creativity, and the ability to take on challenges through the encouragement of one circle activity per current student and field and service experiences in a variety of child-related organizations.
- Support for adaptation to school life, promotion of attachment to the department and friendship among students through regular circle "Neonadeuri " characterization activities between new students and current seniors.
- In addition, the University Innovation Project's departmental student joint fitness enhancement program (2023 campaign for improving the recognition of respect for children's rights and diffusion of infant-centered parenting and education culture), LINC+ local community problem solving program (2021 'Creating a Happy Busan through Child Abuse Prevention' with Save the Children - Busan West), and the LINC+ local community problem solving program (2021 'Creating a Happy Busan through Child Abuse Prevention' with Save the Children - Busan West). (2021), LINC+ program for solving local social problems (2021 Save the Children - 'Creating a Happy Busan through Child Abuse Prevention' with Busan West), strengthening the character and practical skills of current students and providing opportunities for social contribution through the operation of the program.
Department pride
Selected as the best department for three consecutive years from 2005 to 2007 and as an excellent department for 20 to 22 consecutive years in the department evaluation by the University of Dong-A
Support for students' practical training and on-site experience and job placement through commissioned operation of 1 comprehensive childcare support center and 8 national/public/workplace nursery schools in Busan City
Strengthening of joint physical fitness and support for autonomous career planning through the activation of the Department of Children's Studies public relations group and circles (Footprints, Nuri GO, Autonomy Circle, Foundation Circle, etc.) within the department.
Adaptation to school life and friendship through exchange activities between new students, current students, and seniors.
Departmental Club
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FootprintsCircle for child consultation studies, volunteer activities, etc. to become child consultation related professionals, learn and discuss various consultation theories and techniques, practice service, and hone their abilities and qualities as a consultant.
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Nuri GOThis circle fosters related skills based on an interest in the childcare field, sharing their own experiences and information, enhancing joint skills in play observation and support, teaching tool production and demonstration, and conducting a variety of activities in collaboration with commissioned nursery schools as actual substitute teachers.
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Public Relations Group AlanA departmental organization for public relations of the Department of Children's Studies, which develops and produces various contents for public relations of the Department of Children's Studies, conducts offline public relations activities (e.g., campaigns to respect children's rights) and online public relations activities using various SNS channels.
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self-contained circleCircles constituted by student needs, "Cocasin" and "Gaon" are constituted to act as Young Savers for NGOs and to work on child rights and advocacy.
Career and employment after graduation
Key Licenses and Certifications Obtained
- Nursery school teacher level 2
- Kindergarten 2nd grade regular teacher
- Child counselor
- Youth counselor
Career Paths After Graduation
Infant Care and Education
- Fields of EmploymentNursery school, Kindergartens, Specialized institutions for children, Research institutes, Graduate schools
- Related CompaniesNursery school (vocational/national), Comprehensive Child Rearing Support Center, National Institute for the Promotion of Child Care, Childcare promotion center, Graduate School of Breastfeeding, Kindergarten (public/private), Institute for the Advancement of Early Childhood Education, Institute for Early Childhood Education, Health and Family Support Center, NGO Organizations
Child Psychology and Counseling
- Fields of EmploymentChildren's Specialized Agencies, Specialized consulting organization, laboratory, graduate school
- Related CompaniesHealth and Family Support Center, NGO Organizations, Dream Start, Regional Children's Center, consultation center, Youth Cultural Center, Graduate School of Child Psychology and Counseling
Employment cases
- Class of 2019Lotte Castle Star Nursery School, Geoje Samsung Nursery School, Busanjin-gu Social Welfare Center Nursery School
- Class of 2018Gilmeri Kindergarten, HF Bogeumjari Nursery School, Posco Dongchon Nursery School
- Class of 2017Han Suwon Hanbit Nursery School, Busan Metropolitan City Health and Family Support Center, Sashaku-gu Child Feeding Support Center
- Class of 2016Save the Children, Korea Railroad Corporation Korail, Shinsegae Department Store Nursery School
- Class of 2015Asiana Airlines, POSTECH Nursery School
- Class of 2014Bijeon ihwa Kindergarten, Public Sky Nursery
- Class of 2013Pohang City Healthy Family Multicultural Family Support Center, Maude Primary School Kindergarten
- Class of 2012Busan Gangseo-gu Child Rearing Support Center, Correctional Institution Student Counseling Center, Shinhan Bank, Secondary Education Teachers
- Class of 2011YouTube expert on childcare / childcare advisor, grade 9 civil servant, University Student Counseling Center
- Class of 2010University Student Counseling Center
What Kind of Students Does Our Department Want?
To train individuals who challenge and communicate for healthy children and family life based on warm personalities who love children and professional competence in child development and education, child psychology and counseling.
High school subjects related to the department
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상담하기- Department inquiry +82-51-200-7306
- Advising professorHyeryeong Ann, +82-51-200-7313, ahyer@dau.ac.kr