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Fall 2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Korean Studies
Department of Asian and Asian American Studies, College of Arts and Sciences
 
Director of the Minor: Heejeong Sohn
Administrative Assistant: Lynne Foerster
Business Administrator: Theresa Spadola

Office: N5520 Melville Library
Phone: (631) 632-7311
Department Website

The Korean Studies Program at Stony Brook has been an intellectual bridge between Korea, Stony Brook, and the United States since 1982. Uniquely poised to be a hub for research and education in Korean religion and philosophy, and supported by an ever expanding library collection in Korean Studies, the Korean Studies Program is now one of the preeminent academic initiatives in Korean Studies in the United States.

Minor Requirements

Completion of the minor requires 18 credits. At least 9 credits must be taken in courses numbered 300 or higher. All courses must be completed with a letter grade of C or higher.

Korea-focused courses chosen from the following (9 credits)

Three courses chosen from Korean Language Courses: and/or Korea-related Courses: (9 credits)

Korean Language Courses:

Korea-related Courses:

Notes:

  1. Up to six credits taken in Korean Studies-related courses from other institutions and other programs may count for Korean courses with approval of the Director of the Program in Korean Studies.
  2. Only one course graded with the S/U credit option may be used toward the minor requirements.
  3. Students may be allowed to take more Category 1 courses than Category 2 courses if they wish. Consult with the program director about this option.