Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. By drawing on insights from the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, it offers one of the most objective and comprehensive ways to understand human beings
Vision and Role of the Department of Psychology at Korea University
The Department of Psychology at Korea University is redefining
the field by moving beyond traditional academic boundaries
and embracing an interdisciplinary approach to real-world
problem solving.
Through rigorous training in psychological science,
we aim to deepen our understanding of the human mind and
prepare students to respond effectively to the rapid changes
shaping our future society
Artificial Intelligence
As AI technologies continue to evolve, new social and ethical questions emerge. Understanding how humans and AI interact is increasingly important in navigating these challenges.
Interdisciplinary Learning
We emphasize collaboration across academic fields, encouraging students to integrate diverse knowledge and develop a wider professional perspective.
Diversity
In a fast-changing and globalized world, the ability to generate new ideas and view issues from multiple angles is crucial for innovation and leadership.
Sustainability
Our program not only considers sustainable use of resources but also focuses on the long-term well-being and growth of individuals, organizations, and communities.
Communication
Effective communication—expressing ideas clearly and understanding others with empathy—is essential for cooperation and social engagement
Creativity begins with a simple hypothesis: If we make it this way, people will respond this way. The ability to form sound hypotheses and turn them into meaningful outcomes is central to creative work—and I developed those foundations while studying psychology at Korea University.
Lee, OO (B.A.)
The belief in human potential, the professional and ethical grounding, and the sense of responsibility I gained through psychology have all been essential to my work at the National Center for Mental Health.
Lee, OO (B.A., M.A., Ph.D.)
When solving any people-related challenge, psychology offers what matters most: genuine curiosity about people and a scientific framework for understanding them.
Son, OO (B.A.)
Curiosity toward how people feel and behave and psychological views to interpret them ,helps tremendously not only in identifying and solving customer needs but also in driving effective execution within an organization.
Ahn, OO (B.A.)
Many startups begin by trying to remove everyday inconveniences. Psychology taught me how to see things from the user’s point of view.
Lee, OO (B.A.)
Research starts with understanding people and their behavior. Everything I learned in psychology has carried over—there’s not a single thing I would leave out.
Heo, OO (B.A.)
I wanted to support people through real, meaningful interactions—not only through books. My practicum at Korea University’s Student Counseling Center gave me truly valuable hands-on experience.
Um, OO (M.A.)
My psychology background gave me the foundation to deeply analyze behavior—human and animal alike—while conducting preclinical behavioral studies in drug development.
Bang, OO (B.A., M.A.)
My curiosity about the cognitive processes between stimulus and response eventually grew into a passion for understanding user experience in digital devices.
Kim, OO (B.A., M.A.)