Master in 상담심리학과

The tuition fee is 9,720,000 KRW per year.

At Handong Global University in Pohang, South Korea, the Counseling Psychology Department (상담심리학과) offers a master's degree taught in English. This discipline centers on the psychological theories and clinical techniques used to help people manage emotional distress, relationship difficulties, and behavioral challenges. Students typically study personality theory, abnormal psychology, human development across the lifespan, and psychological assessment methods, alongside training in specific therapeutic modalities such as cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and family systems approaches. Research training forms part of the curriculum as well, teaching students to evaluate the effectiveness of counseling methods using established psychological research methods. Supervised clinical practicum work is a standard component of counseling psychology programs, giving students direct client-facing experience under the oversight of licensed professionals ahead of independent practice. Completing a master's degree in this field is generally a prerequisite for professional counseling licensure. Graduates go on to work in private counseling practice, school and university counseling centers, hospital-based mental health teams, and corporate or organizational wellness programs. Some continue into doctoral study in clinical or counseling psychology, or move into research roles focused on mental health interventions. The program at Handong runs for four to six semesters and admits students in February or March. English-medium instruction allows international students to pursue counseling psychology training in South Korea alongside Korean peers, gaining exposure to counseling approaches informed by both international and Korean clinical traditions. As demand for mental health professionals continues to grow worldwide, this training prepares graduates for sustained career opportunities across clinical, educational, and organizational settings.