Master in 상담심리학과

Handong Global University offers a master's program in Counseling Psychology (상담심리학과), taught in English at its campus in Pohang, South Korea. Counseling psychology focuses on understanding human emotional, behavioral, and relational difficulties and applying evidence-based techniques to help individuals, couples, and families address them. Coursework in this field typically covers theories of personality and psychopathology, developmental psychology, assessment and diagnostic methods, and therapeutic approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic counseling, and family systems therapy. Students also study research methods used in psychology, including how to design and evaluate counseling interventions, alongside ethics and professional standards governing clinical practice. Many programs in counseling psychology require supervised practicum or internship hours, giving students direct experience working with clients under the guidance of licensed practitioners before graduation. A master's degree in this discipline prepares graduates to sit for professional counseling certifications in the jurisdictions where they intend to practice. Career paths for graduates include work as licensed counselors in private practice, school counseling positions, roles in hospital or community mental health settings, and employee assistance or corporate wellness programs. Others move into research positions studying mental health interventions or continue toward doctoral training in clinical or counseling psychology. The Handong program runs for four to six semesters, with intakes in February or March. Because instruction is delivered in English, the program is accessible to international students who want to study counseling psychology in South Korea, working alongside Korean classmates and gaining exposure to both Western and Korean approaches to mental health support. Given the growing global attention to mental health services, graduates from this kind of program enter a field with continuing demand across educational, clinical, and organizational settings.