Master in Social Welfare

Social Welfare is a master's program at Youngsan University in Haeundae-gu, South Korea, delivered in English across two years. The discipline studies how societies design and deliver support systems for people facing poverty, disability, illness, aging, or other forms of vulnerability, covering topics such as social policy, community welfare programs, case management, and the organization of public and private welfare services. Students typically examine how welfare systems are funded and administered, along with the direct practice skills needed to work with individuals, families, and communities. Graduates in this field commonly work as social workers, welfare program administrators, case managers, and policy analysts within government social service departments, non-profit organizations, hospitals, and community centers. Others pursue roles in child and family welfare, elder care services, or disability support programs, while some move into research or teaching positions studying the effectiveness of welfare interventions. As South Korea's population ages, demand connected to this discipline has grown across services supporting older adults and long-term care. The program accepts students in March and September, with English-medium instruction supporting an internationally diverse classroom. Coursework often draws on South Korea's social welfare system as a case study, giving students insight into how a rapidly developing economy has built out public support structures for its citizens. Located in Haeundae-gu near Busan, the program offers proximity to community organizations and welfare agencies relevant to fieldwork and practical training in this discipline.