한양사이버대학교

Graduate School of Human Service

Be the true leader of this era who practices love.

Academics

Child & Family Studies

Cultivating talented professionals to provide guidance and assistance to children and families in related fields

The department seeks to produce experts in the field of early childhood education and to assist children and families through related fields in the pursuit of effective methodologies and practical short/long-term solutions.

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Educational Objective

The Child & Family Studies major is follows the Hanyang Founding Philosophy of “Love in Truth and Deed.” Therefore, the curriculum seeks to cultivate knowledgeable professionals who can provide a broad ranges of useful services to children and families, and actively develop and promote fields related to early childhood education. The department also seeks to develop child-family experts who work in various related areas in both the public and private sectors.

Major Features

Outstanding Facultyy

The department boasts of a number of highly qualified faculty members with doctoral degrees from universities at home and abroad who provide high-quality lectures and are eager to help students learn and study according to their specific major field. Moreover, to further assist students, the department utilizes a real-time video student guidance system to better monitor student progress.

Specialized Curriculum

Specificity 01
Courses to covering the latest theories and methodologies
The program follows a curriculum that combines theory and application in order to produce well-round professionals. For the academic aspects, courses are offered that cover a broad range of subject matter all related to children and family counseling and therapy. On the other hand, in terms of practical skills, the curriculum incorporates the latest techniques including hi-tech resources as needed.
Specificity 02
Courses for self-directed learning and cooperative learning
The program was designed for students to engage in student-centered, self-directed learning and cooperative learning tailored to students’ needs. Therefore, the department employs a specialized system that includes open, real-time video seminars as well as discussion rooms to focus on specific topics. Students can share their opinions and experiences in a setting that is conducive to active voluntary learning.
Specificity 03
Specialized 1:1 guidance
The department offers a service to help students improve the writing particularly for their required thesis through 1:1 thesis writing guidance. Stdent get received assistance through input and advice to fully develop their research writing potential.
Specificity 04
A curriculum for non-majors
The courses offered in the department are designed for majors and non-major alike. Thus, students not majoring in Child & Family Studies but are interested in some of the courses can still enroll and learn about theories related to child studies by completing prerequisite courses.
Specificity 05
Curriculum that helps students earn national qualifications
Students who wish to obtain certificates can enroll in specially designed, specific classes to help prepare for the qualifying exams, including the Childcare Teacher Level 2 Certificate.
Specificity 06
Tutor System
The department provides upon request, professional tutors with an educational background related to children and/or family studies. These assistants provide advice and offer various solutions to issues or problems that may arise for matters such as learning content, assignments, exams, overall progress, thesis writing, and so on.
Specificity 07
Scholarships Available
A variety of scholarship programs are available on and off campus, such as a scholarship for excellent grades, a scholarship for employees, and the Hanyang Alumni Scholarship.

Support Benefits and Educational Features

The Child & Family Studies major provides a systematically designed curriculum developed to cultivate experts in the field of child and family studies. Lectures include the latest theories and on-the-job skills enhancement and there are courses for self-directed and collaborative learning. Other features include quality education with a 1:1 thesis guidance service in which students can improve their writing skills. In addition, students not majoring in Child & Family Studies can enroll in courses to learn about theories related to child studies through the completion of prerequisite courses.

Concept of Talent of the Major

Social talent who can be leaders in their communities
Practical talent who use can directly apply the knowledge gained from their major
Humanitarian talent with the spirit of volunteering
Academic talent who posses high level research skills
Convergence talent who have knowledge gained from other disciplines
Active talent who can actively collaborate in their field
Ethical talent who follow and promote accepted codes of conduct
Responsible talent who seek to serve society

Related Certificates

Nursing Teacher Certificate (National License)

The Nursing Teaching Certificate is a license for childcare and education professionals that can be acquired by completing 17 childcare and field training courses (51 credits) recognized by the Korea Childcare Promotion Agency’s Childcare Human Resources Development Bureau.

Korea Childcare Promotion Agency’s Childcare Human Resources Development Bureau - http://chrd.childcare.go.kr

※ Criteria for Childcare Teacher Qualifications for New Graduate Students, 1st Semester 2020 (applied face-to-face education)

Area	Subject	Credits
A. Teaching Skills?	Childcare Teacher Theory, , Children's Rights and Welfare	2 subjects (6 credits)
B. Childcare Knowledge and Skills	Play guidance, Language teaching, Children's art, Children's math teaching, *Children's Safety Management, Introduction to Childcare, Childcare Courses, Infant Development, Early Childhood Teaching Methodology	9 subjects (27 credits)
B. Childcare Knowledge and Skills	Infant and Toddler Social Emotional Guidance, Child Counseling Theory, Development and Evaluation of Infant Child Care Programs, Parent Education Theory	4 subjects (12 credits) or more
C. Childcare Practice	Research on child observation and behavior, Childcare practice(5 semesters, 6 weeks, 240 hours based on enrollment)	2 subjects (6 credits)
Total	17 subjects (51 credits) or more

: Subjects opened in Spring Semester
: Subjects opened in Fall Semester
*: Subjects in the Counseling and Clinical Psychology major
Childcare practicum is opened in both the 1st and 2nd semesters, but to register, students must complete all prerequisite courses in advance (Infant Development, Childcare Course, Play Guidance, and Introduction to Childcare)

※ For more information on obtaining qualifications, check the relevant website.

Youth Counselor Certificate (National Certificate)

The Youth Counselor Certificate is a license for counseling professionals that can be acquired by majoring in a counseling-related department and obtaining a degree, passing the qualification test administered by the Human Resources Development Service of Korea, and completing the training administered by the Korea Youth Counseling Institute.

Korea Youth Counseling Institute - http://www.youthcounselor.or.kr

[Youth Counselor Acquisition Process]

Since the Child & Family Studies major is a counseling-related field, students obtaining a master's degree would meet the qualification requirements for the Youth Counselor Level 2 written test.

Level 2 Youth Counselor	Those who have obtained a master's degree in counseling-related fields (Child & Family Studies major) Those who have obtained a bachelor's degree in counseling-related fields from a university or an institution that is recognized with equivalent academic background in accordance with other laws and regulations and has at least 3 years of practical experience Level 3 youth counselor who has more than 2 years of practical experience in counseling

Level 2 Youth Counselor

Those who have obtained a master's degree in counseling-related fields (Child & Family Studies major)
Those who have obtained a bachelor's degree in counseling-related fields from a university or an institution that is recognized with equivalent academic background in accordance with other laws and regulations and has at least 3 years of practical experience
Level 3 youth counselor who has more than 2 years of practical experience in counseling

1st Step: Written test

Youth Counselor Level 2 (6 subjects)	Required	Theory and Practice of Youth Counseling Basics of Counseling Research Methodology Use of psychometric evaluation Abnormal Psychology
Youth Counselor Level 2 (6 subjects)	Elective	2 subjects among career counseling, group counseling, family counseling, and academic counseling

2nd Step: Interview
3rd Step: 100 hours of training organized by the Korea Youth Counseling Institute
Training includes training: 100 hours are divided into each week while intensive training is conducted consecutively

[Career Paths after Acquiring Youth Counselor Qualification]

Youth Counseling at the National Policy Level Korea Youth Counseling Institute	Youth Counseling Support Centers in provinces and cities Youth Support Centers in counties, cities, and towns National Police Agency, Ministry of Justice Social Welfare Institutions Youth Training Center Youth Cultural Center Youth Shelter Youth-related Welfare Facilities
Education-level Youth Counseling School Youth Counselor	Elementary, Middle School or High School Counselor University Student Counseling Center
Private-level youth counseling Personal Counseling Research Center	Social welfare institutions Facilities for Children and Youth Others

※ For more information on obtaining qualifications, check the relevant website.

Child Counselor Level 2 Certificate (Private Certificate)

The Child Counselor Level 2 Certificate is for those who have received a master's degree in children's studies and child-related studies, complete the 7 required subjects, pass the qualification test conducted by the Korean Children's Association, and complete the prescribed training course.

Korean Children's Association - http://www.childkorea.or.kr

[Completion of required courses for eligibility to take the child counselor test (7 subjects)]

※ Qualification Criteria for a Level 2 Application: Those who have acquired (or will soon acquire) a Master’s Degree in fields related to child studies from a graduate school and who have completed mandatory courses established by this academy.

The completion of Level 1, 2, 3 common courses (5 subjects)	Child Development	- Similarly recognized subjects: Infant Development, Developmental Psychology, Child Ecology, etc.
	Child Counseling	- Similarly recognized subjects: Play Therapy Seminar and Practice, Child Counseling Practice, Behavioral Therapy, Child Behavior Guidance, etc.
	Parent Education	- Similarly recognized subjects: Developmental Psychopathology, Abnormal Psychology, Child Behavior Problems, An Understanding of Special Children, etc. Unapproved subject: Family Counseling Family Relations and Family Problem Studies
	Child Mental Health	- Similarly recognized subjects: Developmental Psychopathology, Abnormal Psychology, Child Behavior Problems, An Understanding of Special Children, etc. Child Problem Behavior Studies
	*Psychological Evaluation	- Similarly recognized subjects: Developmental Diagnosis and Psychological Evaluation, Psychological Testing, Psychological Measurement and Evaluation, etc.
The completion of Level 1, 2, 3 common courses (2 subjects)	Child Counseling Techniques I	- Courses corresponding to Child Counseling Techniques I and II: Play Therapy, Child-Centered Play Therapy, Sand Play Therapy, Developmental Play Therapy, Theraplay, Game Play Therapy, Group Counseling, Cognitive Behavior Play Therapy, Parent-Child Play Therapy, Ecological Play Therapy Play Therapy Seminar and Practice *Group Counseling and Therapy
The completion of Level 1, 2, 3 common courses (2 subjects)	Child Counseling Techniques II
All	7 subjects

: Courses opened for the Department of Children and Families of this school
*: Courses opened for the Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology of this school
Application Qualification for a Level 2 Child Counselor written examination is granted after a total of 7 courses is completed.

※ For more information on obtaining a private certificate, contact the relevant association.

Family Counselor Certificate (Private Certificate)

The Family Counselor Certificate is for those who have obtained a master's degree in a field related to counseling, and is awarded by the Korea Family Counseling Association. The certificate can be acquired by those who engage in counseling practice at a professional counseling institution recognized by the association and pass a prescribed qualification test and qualification examination.

Korea Family Counseling Association - http://www.kafc.or.kr

A family counselor is a professional who offers counseling services to children and families to help restore family relationships, foster a healthy family life, and contribute toward the creation of happy home environment and harmonious society by extension.

[Family Counselor Related Subjects and Number of Subjects Completed (7 subjects)]

1. Those with a degree not related to counseling must complete training. (However, courses related to counseling completed during a degree course are accepted.)
2. Those who have satisfied their training completion time can apply for a written examination.
3. Fields related to counseling refer to completed courses that correspond to common subjects (5 subjects) in a degree course.
4. For Level 1 Family Counseling Professional qualification, 2 subjects (100 hours) related to Family Counseling must be completed in addition to common subjects.
5. The completion of curriculums opened in branches (and institutional members) is also recognized
(2 credits: 30 hours) (3 credits: 45 hours). However, at least 15 hours minimum are required for each subject for curriculums opened in branches.

Common subjects related to counseling (5 subjects)	Counseling Theory	*Counseling and Psychological Therapy(Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology)
	Family Counseling	Family Counseling Theory(Department of Children and Families), *Family Therapy (Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology)
	Group Counseling	*Group Counseling and Therapy(Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology)
	Psychological Testing / Abnormal Psychology	Psychological Evaluation(Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychopathology(Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology)
	Developmental Psychology / Personality Psychology	Infant Development(Department of Children and Families) (The ‘Advanced Personality Psychology’ subject of the Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology has been discontinued.)
All	5 subjects

: Courses opened for the Department of Children and Families of this school
*: Courses opened for the Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology of this school

① Check Eligibility for Test

After obtaining their master's degree in a field related to counseling, students who have been engaged in counseling practice for 2 years or more under the supervision of a family counselor training supervisor recognized by the Korea Family Counseling Association at a professional counseling institution recognized by the Association, can obtain a certificate by passing the prescribed qualification exam and qualification examination.

② Completion of Training Course

Students must perform family counseling-related work for at least 200 hours of counseling on-site (average 8 hours per week or more) under the guidance and supervision of a training supervisor at a counseling educational institution recognized by the Association. Students must also must attend an approved group counseling at least once (16 hours or more), personal counseling from a training supervisor at least 5 times, at give at least 4 case presentations, and have at least 2 group training sessions.

※ Counseling training hours, family counseling cases, supervision, and group counseling hours can be accumulated submitted for promotion.

③ Qualification Test

Family Counselor Level 1: Theory and Practice of Counseling, Family Counseling, Human Development, Family Law, Couple Counseling

④ Qualification Screening

Those who have completed the training course can request a qualification screening after completing the required documents. [Refer to the homepage for details]

⑤ Careers Paths after Qualification

Provider of assistance and guidance on personal or family self-realization and reinforcement of adaptation in various specialized areas of the family counseling field
Professional for diagnosis, evaluation, and counseling for individuals or families suffering from psychological maladjustment and disabilities in various specialized areas in the family counseling field
Research on family counseling and psychotherapy
Operator of family counseling agency

※ For more information on obtaining a private certificate, contact the relevant association.

Married Couple Family Counseling Expert / Former: Family Therapist (Private Certificate)

The Married Couple Family Counseling Expert certification is for those who received a master's degree or higher in counseling related fields, pass the prescribed qualification test and the qualification examination after completing the required courses and training courses prescribed by the Korean Family Therapy Association.

Korean Family Therapy Association - http://www.familytherapy.or.kr

A Married Couple Family Counseling Expert is a therapist who seeks to promote the emotional health and growth of individuals, families, and society through in-depth analyses and research on family relationships while engaging in activities involving to various social and legal areas. These experts understand their, ethical responsibilities and seek to contribute to the fields of psychopathology and mental health as they relate to children and families.

Duties

Assisting and guiding individuals and family members in strengthening self-realization and adaptation
Diagnosing, evaluating, and providing family counseling for families suffering from psychological maladjustment and/or disabilities
Providing training and guidance for Married Couple Family Counseling Expert Level 2 program
Providing approval and recommending qualifications for the training content of the Married Couple Family Counseling Expert Level 2 program
Conducting research on couple family counseling
Operating a couple family counseling room

[Married Couple Family Counseling Expert Level 1 Related Subjects and Number of Subjects Completed (7 subjects)]

※ Qualification Criteria for Level 1 Application: Those who are full academy members and who have at least a Master’s Degree in a major related to Marital and Family Counseling (Family Studies, Child Studies, etc.). However, those applying for Level 1 with a Level 2 license must apply at least 2 full years after acquiring a Level 2 license.

4 Basic Domains (5 subjects)	Family Therapy	Family Counseling Theory(Department of Children and Families), *Family Therapy(Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology)	Must acquire a total of 15 credits from 5 subjects including at least 3 credits from subjects of each of the 4 basic domains along with one additional subject from any of the 4 basic domains
	Family Studies	Parent Education(Department of Children and Families), Family Relations and Family Problem Studies(Department of Children and Families)
	Human Development	Infant Development(Department of Children and Families)
	Counseling Psychology	Child Counseling(Department of Children and Families), *Adolescent Counseling(Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology)
2 domains (2 subjects)	Research Method (at least 3 credits)	Research Methodology(Department of Children and Families)
2 domains (2 subjects)	Counseling Ethics (A completion of at least 3 credits or completion through participation in a counseling ethics workshop held by the academy)	Counseling Ethics and Family Counseling Case Studies(Department of Children and Families)
All	7 subjects

: Courses opened for the Department of Children and Families of this school
*: Courses opened for the Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology of this school
However, whether the subjects of ‘Counseling Ethics and Family Counseling Case Studies‘, ‘Family Relations and Family Problem Studies‘, ‘Child Counseling‘, and ‘Adolescent Counseling‘ are recognized as similar subjects can be determined through review committee screenings conducted during the qualification review period.

Subject Recognition

Participation in Workshops and Seminars
- Students must participate in 60 hours at a workshop hosted by the Society or a week shop conducted by the Korean Family Therapy Association's? supervisor certificate holder, which has been approved by the Qualification Management Committee in advance, is recognized as 1 subject
  When replacing a subject with a workshop, only the workshop corresponding to the content of the subject to be replaced can be accepted. (Submit certificate or a copy of the Certificate of Completion, up to 3 subjects are accepted)
- All subjects are based on 3 credits, but the Counseling Ethics subject can be replaced by completing 2 or more credits or 2 days (14 hours) of workshops held at the Korean Family Therapy Association.

Check Eligibility for Test

Those who have completed a master's degree or higher (based on the date of submission of the application form)
Those who majored in Psychiatry, Social Welfare, Nursing, Psychology, Children's Studies, Pedagogy, Family Studies and counseling related studies
Required subjects: Those who have completed the subject of Counseling Ethics among the what courses and completed the remaining 5 subjects in undergraduate and graduate courses

1st - Qualification Test

2nd-Training Course

Students must conduct 50 cases of couple family counseling of 250 hours or more. (accumulated from Married Couple Family Counseling Expert Level 2 case time)
Students must be supervised by Married Couple Family Counseling Expert Level 1 and a Supervisor Certificate holder for at least 60 hours.
Students must attend at least 12 case meetings and make at least one presentation at a case conference hosted by this Korean Family Therapy Association (up to two presentations are accepted). Each case presentation is recognized as 3 hours of tutoring. (Attendance at a case meeting is cumulatively calculated from the amount of attendance at level 2, while attendance and presentations are not counted twice.)

Qualification Exam Subjects

Married Couple Family Counseling Expert Level 1 : Family Relations Family Therapy, Counseling, Human Development, Research Methods, Family Therapy Practice

3rd Stop: Request for Qualification Examination

Those who have completed the training course must submit the following documents along with the screening fee to request taking the qualification examination. Candidates must pass the document screening and oral exam.

1 copy of application form for qualification examination (in the form prescribed by this Korean Family Therapy Association)
1 copy of the certificate of qualification examination (1st?)
Documents proving more than 250 hours of counseling experience
Supervisor's certificate of supervision content recognizing supervising over 60 hours and recommendation
Detailed records of personal supervision completion (form prescribed by this Korean Family Therapy Association)
Documents certifying more than 12 attendances and more than one case presentation at a case study meeting hosted by this Korean Family Therapy Association

※ For more information on obtaining a private certificate, contact the relevant association.

Major-related Outlook

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Education Field
- Directors and teachers of daycare centers
- Directors and teachers of educational institutions related to children
- Admission to a Ph.D. program
Research Institutes
- Development and psychology institutes
- Institute for family studies
- Nurseries related research institute
Counseling Centers
- Counseling centers for family counseling and couple family counseling
Social Work Organizations
- International organizations related to children
Children-related Companies
- Executives, managers, textbook development
- Publishing house for teaching materials, development of play materials

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