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Brief History
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Specialized Education Programs in Aeronautics and Arts at a
Global Campus of the west coast Area : Hanseo University opens
up a new era in partnership with 77 universities worldwide.
- Relatively new in the Korea academic circle, Hanseo
University was founded in 1992 to strive for creativity,
confidence and contribution. Located on the peaceful hillside
of Mt. Gaya, adjacent to Seosan City in Chungnam Province,
Hanseo University is an academic community where 8,500
students pursue their academic goals in one of its 50
departments that are staffed by 250 full-time faculty members.
From the outset, in tune with the growing importance of
globalization, the University has focused on offering
innovative, specialized educational opportunities.
- Thanks to its top quality facilities and congenial
academic environment, Hanseo University's devoted efforts to
deliver the finest teaching and learning resources have been
acknowledged by the Korean Council for University Education.
The University is strategically located on the. West Coast of
the peninsular, which is in the limelight because of its
importance in the overall national development plan. The West
Coast Expressway and well-developed school and public bus
transportation provide easy access for students from Seoul,
Inchon and Honam areas.
- What highlights Hanseo University uniqueness is its 2A
program of aeronautics and arts. The newly constructed Taean
Airfield and Flight Education Center, the first facility of
its kind in Korea, go far in providing specialized training in
aeronautics. In addition, the Product Surface Design
Innovation Center gives Art program students opportunities to
develop their skills in industrial and product designing.
HANSEO UNIVERSITY
Brief History
- 2007
- 3.22
- The University was evaluated by the Korean Council of
University Education. The section of education and social
service was acknowledged as the most excellent. The sections
of developmental strategies and educational support system were acknowledged as excellent.
Three academic disciplines were evaluated by Korean Council of University Education. The areas of English, Public Administration and Music were acknowledged as excellent.
- 3.2
- The sixteenth entrance ceremony for 1946 students in 52
departments and 132 students in the graduate school was held.
- 2.23
- The twelfth graduation ceremony was held. Bachelor Degrees
were conferred on 1327 students, Master Degrees were
conferred on 71 students, Doctoral Degrees were conferred on 2 students and one Honorary Doctoral Degree was conferred.
- 2006
- 2.15
- Three academic disciplines were evaluated by the Korean
Council of University Education. The area of Physical Education was acknowledged as excellent. The areas of Chinese and
Japanese were acknowledged.
- 2005
- 7.15
- Three academic disciplines were evaluated by the Korean
Council of University Education. The area of Mechanical
Engineering was acknowledged as excellent. The areas of
Journalism and Biological Science were acknowledged.
- 4.11
- The construction of General Aviation Education Center at
Tae An Air Field was complete.
- 2.24
- The fourteenth entrance ceremony for 2087 new students
in 55 departments was held.
- 2.23
- The tenth graduation ceremony was held. Bachelor
Degree s were conferred on1240 students, Master Degrees were conferred on 73 students and Doctoral Degrees were conferred on 3 students.
- 2004
- 6.1
- The project of constructing a design infrastructure was
sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry? and Energy.
- 3.1
- Dr.Kee-Sun Ham was inaugurated as the sixth president.
- 2002
- 10.1
- The Department of Air Tourism with a quota of 40 students,
the Department of Air Electronic Simulation with a quota of 30
students, the Department of Air and Sea Sports with a quota of 30 students, the Department of Skin Care Cosmetic with a
quota of 30 students were established.
- 4.11
- The 10th Foundation ceremony was held.
- 2.27
- The 9th entrance ceremony was held.(1926 students in 48
departments)
- 2.22
- The 7th graduation ceremony was held.(719 Bachelors' Degrees and 49 Masters' Degrees)
- 2.5
- The evaluation of academic discipline for universities(As a result of the nationwide evaluation, the Division of Design was
acknowledged as the excellent Division in its field by the
University Educational Association of Korea)
- 2001
- 8.30
- The second Engineering Building was opened.
- 5.18
- The flight training center was opened.
- 2.26
- The 8th entrance ceremony was held. (1,927 students in 48 departments)
- 2.23
- As a result of the nationwide evaluation, the Department of Electronic Engineering was recognized as the outstanding
Department in its field by the University Educational
Association of Korea. The 6th graduation ceremony was
held.(657 Bachelors' Degrees and 62 Masters' Degrees)
- 2000
- 10.11~12
- The General evaluation for universities(The University Educational Association of Korea)
- 10.10
- An additional quota of 15 students was assigned to the Department of Occupational Therapy.
- 8.8
- Four departments(Flight Operation with a quota of 30 students, Air Transportation and Aviation Administration with a quota of 40
students, Orthotics and Prosthetics with a quota of 40 students, Music with a quota of 30 students, Security and Secretarial
Services extended to an additional quota of 10 students) were established.
- 7.18
- The Graduate School for the Doctoral Degree program established an additional quota of 2 students.Five departments of the
Graduate School of Health Promotion were established.
- 3.3
- Kee-Sun Ham Ph D. was inaugurated as the fifth president The ninth entrance ceremoy for 1725 new students in 44 departments
was held
HANSEO UNIVERSITY
Brief History
- 1999
- 11.3
- Department of Occupational Therapy was
established with a quota of 25 students.
- 11.2
- Doctoral degree program was established
in the Graduate School.
- 10.14
- The Department of Children's Art
Education Studies was established with a quota of 30
students. An additional quota of 20 students was assigned to
the Department of Multimedia Music.
- 3.3
- The eighth entrance ceremony, for 1650
new students in 42 departments, was held.
- 2.23
- The fourth graduation ceremony was
held. Bachelors' Degrees were conferred on 536 students and
Masters' Degrees were conferred on 32 students.
- 1998
- 10.19
- The Department of Medical Ultrasonics
was established with a quota of 40 students.
- 3.2
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The seventh entrance ceremony for 1612 new students in 41
departments was held.
Dr. Ki Joo Kim was reappointed
as the fourth President.
- 1997
- 11.5
- Six departments(Adolescent Studies,
Civil Engineering, Computer Communication, Directing for
Film and Television, Conservation for Culture, and Nursing)
were established with a quota of 210 students.
- 1.25
- The Graduate School of Arts was
established.
- 1996
- 3.4
- Entrance Ceremony for 1308 new students
in 33 departments was held. Dr. Ki-Joo Kim was inaugurated
as the third President.
- 2.23
- The first graduation ceremony was held.
Bachelors' Degrees was conferred on 207 graduating students.
- 1995
- 10.23
- The Graduate School of education was
established.
- 10.4
- Seven more departments(Creative
Writing, Journalism and Communication, Architectural
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design,
Technological Visual Art and Athletics and Personal
Security) and Evening Classes(English Language and
Literature,Public Adminstration, International Trade) were
established with a quota of 370 students.
- 9.18
- The Graduate School and the Graduate
School of Information and Industry were established.
- 1994
- 7.31
- 5 more departments(International
Relations, Rehabilitation Therapy, Materials science
Engineering, Food and Biotechnology, and Interior Design)
and Evening Classes(Japanese, Chinese, Computer Science,
Environmental Science) were established with a quota of 350
students.
- 3.2
- Dr. Sok-Woo Lee was inaugurated as the
second President.
- 1993
- 3.3
- Entrance ceremony for 560 new students
in 14 departments was held.
- 1992
- 7.31
- 4 more departments (Environmental
Engineering, Biology, Japanese, Aging Welfare)
- 3.9
- Dr. Jong-Kyu Ham was inaugurated as
first President. The first entrance ceremony was held.
- 1991
- 11.15
- The Ministry of Education approved the
admission of 400 students for the '1992 academic year.
- 1990
- 4.11
- Construction began on the campus.(The
foundation Day)
- 1989
- 12.12
- The establishment of the Educational
Foundation of Hamjoo Hakwon was approved by the Ministry of
Education.(Founder, Dr. Kee-Sun Ham)