Students entering the university in 2019 and afterwards are required to complete liberal arts education courses according to the following basic structure. For those who entered in 2018 or before, refer to ‘Transitional Measures’.
| Classification | Middle Class | Course | Credits | Year to Take | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Courses |
Civilizations in a Global Context 1 | Human Quest for Values | 3 | 1 | compulsory in the 1st year | |
| Civilizations in a Global Context 2 | Global Citizen | 3 | 1 | compulsory in the 1st year | ||
| Civilizations in a Global Context 3 | From Big Bang to Civilizations | 3 | 1-2 | |||
| Writing | Introspection and Expression | 3 | 1 | compulsory in the 1st year | ||
| Thematic Studies | 3 | 2 | compulsory in the 2nd year | |||
| English | University English | 2 | 1 | 1st year compulsory (two credits, three hours) |
※ Global Campus: For foreign students, “University English” can be substituted for one of “Korean 1”, “Korean 2”, “Understanding of Korean 1”, or “Understanding of “Korean 2”. | |
| Subtotal | 17 or more | |||||
| Distribution Requirements |
1. Life and the Cosmos | required to select five out of seven categories |
12 or more | all years | three credits for three hours in each course | |
| 2. Analysis and Mathematical Reasoning | ||||||
| 3. Symbols and Culture | ||||||
| 4. Society and Peace | ||||||
| 5. Foundations in Science and Technology | ||||||
| 6. Foundations in the Humanities and Social Sciences | ||||||
| 7. Foundations in Art and Creation | ||||||
| Subtotal | 12 or more | |||||
| Electives | Electives | 3 or more | 1 | |||
| all years | ||||||
| Subtotal | 3 or more | |||||
| Total Liberal Arts Education Credits | 32 or more | up to 50 credits can be recognized | ||||