Objective of Education
The objective of an education in sociology is to develop a comprehensive view of social phenomena, through a systematic and critical analysis of diverse social phenomena. The department also aims to develop talented individuals who are equipped with the capability to actively apply sociological knowledge to society, and are thus able to contribute to the development of Korean society and humankind. To achieve the above objectives, the curriculum covers diverse areas such as industry, urban phenomena, sex, social ideologies, labor, culture, and micro-sociology, based on sociological theories and methodologies. In particular, the department provides students with opportunities for participation, in order to allow them to plan their own college life through club activities, events, and student council activities as well as academic research.

History and Status
The Department of Sociology was established in 1976, and the Master’s program and the Ph.D. program were added in 1981 and 1983, respectively. Since 2006, the graduate program has been designated as part of a large-scale government project, “The BK (Brain Korea) 21 Project Team for Training Experts on Industry and Culture1) in the Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam areas”. The Department currently has seven professors, but there are plans to increase this number. As of 2008, students enrolled in the undergraduate program, the graduate program, and the Ph.D. program reached over 180, over 20, and around 10, respectively.

Post-Graduation Career and Certification
Graduates of the department are contributing to the academic and social development of the nation through research and analysis of social phenomena in diverse sectors of society, based on their sociological knowledge and insights. They serve at businesses, in academia (including universities and research institutes), and in diverse sectors including media, broadcasting, advertising, public service, social research organizations, financial institutions, education, politics, and public administration. To improve the competitiveness of graduates, the department has operated the “Social Research Analyst” certification program since 2005.

Faculty
The faculty of the department currently consists of seven professors, and the department plans to gradually increase the number of professors by two or three. The Department of Sociology has formed an academic community based on networking and cooperation between professors and students for the 30 years of its history. Professors of the department spare no effort to support students, not only with their lectures but also with extracurricular activities.
1) The BK (Brain Korea) 21 Project Team for Training Experts on Industry and Culture
aims at training experts who will study, research and analyze local communities, and who will have a great deal of knowledge about the reality of life at the local level.