Overview

The Korean program at Georgetown University, which is not open to advanced native speakers due to the limited number of advanced courses, will begin with language work and a writing-intensive introduction to important issues in East Asian thought and culture and proceeds through advanced coursework in language, thought, and culture, classical and modern (requiring at least a semester of study abroad in Korea).

In order to familiarize themselves with relevant critical and historical issues in the field, students must take at least one of the courses on Korean culture offered by the department in English in addition to the department’s mandatory seminar, “East Asia: Texts and Contexts.” The major culminates in a Senior Seminar paper or Senior Honors Thesis on a topic of the student’s interest within the area of Korean cultural studies.

Key Facts

In addition to courses offered by this department, a wide variety of Asian studies courses is available through other departments. It is highly recommended that Korean majors fulfill their general education history requirement by taking courses in Korean or Asian history. Beyond that, Korean-related courses are offered in Economics, Business, Government, International Affairs, Theology, and other fields as well. These can serve as free electives for Korean majors, or can in some cases fulfill general education requirements. Finally, such outside courses can often be counted toward an Asian Studies Certificate through the Area Studies Programs. Students should seek help from their department advisers in developing a well-integrated academic program built around their interests and drawing upon this rich variety of resources.

Korean majors are required to spend at least one semester studying in a Korean-speaking country, and may spend up to one year. In exceptional cases, with the approval of the student’s advisor, summer immersion programs can be used to fulfill this requirement. Opportunities for overseas study in The Republic of South Korea are available through Georgetown College. (For more on programs, see the Study Abroad section on the department’s web page.) Periods of overseas study offer excellent opportunities for students to pursue independent research or to support faculty research. Students are encouraged to discuss such opportunities with their advisors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

East Asia: Texts and Contexts

Korean

Korean Civilization

Integrated Advanced Korean

Advanced Oral Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Georgetown Application
Application Supplement
Secondary School Report
Teacher’s Recommendation
Application Fee $75.00
SAT/ACT Results
SAT Subject Tests Scores (If taken prior to January 2021)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

71136 USD / year

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Out-of-State

71136 USD / year

≈ 71136 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

71136 USD / year

≈ 71136 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

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