Main Campus Korea’s Premier Online University 15 Naeri-ri, Jinryang-eup, Gyeongsan-si, A Highly Respected and Accredited University Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea, 712-714 Tel: +82-53-850-4000 Fax: +82-53-850-4019 www.dcu.ac.kr idaegu dcu.ac.kr

Seoul Regional Academic Center 2nd flr, Annex Bldg, 62-15, Pil-dong 3-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea, 100-273 Tel: +82-2-723-6540 Fax: +82-2-723-0602 DAEGU

CYBER www.dcu.ac.kr UNIVERS I T Y Korea’s Premier Online University A Highly Respected and Accredited University

Daegu Cyber University is a highly respected and accredited online university, offering career-track bachelor’s degrees. We provide a challenging education and our online curriculum allows you to study when and where it’s most convenient.

Earn your degree from an accredited university that allows you to interact with faculty and other students as you learn. Here you will find an extremely accessible university

04 05 where students can learn at home without attending school, where students can study at anytime and anywhere, and where students can study on the Internet even at the ends of the earth. This is the very essence of Daegu Cyber University.

Daegu Cyber University Here you will find a very kindhearted university which is based on the principles of love, devotion, and voluntary service, where the faculty and staff are harmonious with students, and where students are friendly with each other. This is the very essence of Daegu Cyber University. 06 History 08 DCU Pride Here you will find a highly praiseworthy university which is famous for special education, social welfare, and related therapies, which cares for the children with special needs and social minority, and 04 President’s greeting 12 Introduction of the Studio 14 Departments and Majors 20 DCU Requirements 22 Global Network which is leading globalization despite its geographic disadvantage. This is the very essence of Daegu Cyber University.

This is why Daegu Cyber University stands out from other online universities. Daegu Cyber University strives to spread the spirits of love and devotion all over the world.

Welcome to Daegu Cyber University! The University will enable you to realize your dream. The University will enable you to lead the information age with knowledge-driven culture.

President Daegu Cyber University

Daegu Cyber University, President Rhee Kun Yong DCU’s history of constant change and challenge helped foster its reputation as a provider of premium and first-rate education. Educational Ideals Embracing the World with Love and Devotion 06 07

To nurture creative leaders who contribute to social development and to Educational Goals promote welfare for all people

Educational To cultivate well-trained professionals of great creativity and executive ability Objectives - Academic exploration from a creative standpoint - Enhance practical skills training and reinforce re-education Daegu Cyber University

To cultivate social workers who promote the development of human welfare - Reinforce education for humanity - Encourage voluntary work and education for social welfare 08 DCU Pride To cultivate initiative and globally competitive citizens - Encourage students to be active, positive, and independent

06 History - Develop competencies that address the global standard 12 Introduction of the Studio 14 Departments and Majors 20 DCU Requirements 22 Global Network 04 President’s greeting 2001 2005 2009 11.10 Korean Ministry of Education, Science and Technology approves plan to 04.29 MOU with Edith Cowan University, Australia signed 02.17 Second Cyber University Development Advisory Board formed History establish a private 4-year distance university. 05.04 Seoul Regional Academic Center opened 02.19 MOU with Chilgok County Office signed 08.30 MOU with International MBPA Science Office signed 02.26 MOU with Daegu City Child Care Information Center signed 10.06 Agreement on credit exchange with Daegu University signed 03.14 International Symposium on Evidence-based Therapy for Children & 2002 11.24 Gwangju Regional Academic Center opened Adolescents with EBD held 03.02 Daegu Cyber University opening ceremony held 11.30 Busan Regional Academic Center opened 03.16 Daegu Cyber University Life-long Education Center 2009 academic year Young sae Lee inaugurated as president 12.21 Daejeon Regional Academic Center opened classes opened 03.02 Partnership agreement with Daegu University signed 05.27 MOU with Family Counseling Center signed 07.09 Name changed to Daegu Cyber University 06.04 MOU with Kids Traffic Safety Education Center signed 10.28 Agreement of Educational Content Exchange with Korean Telecom signed 2006 06.16 MOU with Song Chun Information Communication School signed 11.18 Academic Partnership Agreement with online universities in 01.03 MOU with Korea Internet Solution Academy signed 06.19 MOU with Ulsan Namgu Health Center signed Korea’s southern region signed 01.18 MOU with Daesung Social Welfare Foundation signed 06.23 MOU with Namyangju City Mental Health Center signed 02.09 MOU with Andong National University signed 07.09 MOU with Ha Hoa Tien University, Vietnam signed 07.31 MOU with Changwon City Welfare Center of the Disabled signed 07.21 MOU with Centre for Special Needs and Studies in Inclusive Education, 2003 12.09 Jeju Regional Academic Center opened The Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong signed 05.03 MOU with Republic of Korea Army signed 08.28 MOU with Samsung Lions Professional Baseball Organization signed 07.25 Daegu Cyber University Development Advisory Board organized 10.08 MOU with Provincial School For Education And Support For 10.16 MOU with Nova Southeastern University, USA signed 2007 Disadvantaged Children of Thai Nguyen, Vietnam signed 04.25 MOU with Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Creativity signed 10.31 MOU with Yanbian Education Institution, China signed 10.13 MOU with Heartspring, USA signed 07.05 Named an "Excellent University" by the Korean Ministry of Education, 12.23 MOU with Daegu Mirae College signed 10.26 MOU with Academy For Severe Handicaps and Autism, India signed Science and Technology Development (MEST) 10.29 MOU with Ansan City Hall signed 11.16 Department of Play Therapy opened for the first time in Korea 12.08 MOU with Disability India Network, India signed 12.28 MOU with the Gyeonggi Parents’ Society for the Disabled signed 2004 12.30 MOU with Autism Associates Nigeria, Nigeria signed 03.18 MOU with Korea National Institute for Special Education signed 10.19 Gyeongbuk Regional Academic Center opened Local Child Center opened 2008 07.11 MOU with TUEBA, Vietnam signed 10.16 DCU Voluntary Service Committee founded 07.16 MOU with Mahasarakham University, Thailand signed 10.26 MOU with Daegu Rehabilitation Center for the Deaf and the Speech 10.02 MOU with Wonkwang Digital University signed Disordered signed 10.08 3D Virtual Studio opened 11.08 MOU with Daegu Rehabilitation Center signed 10.14 Selected as a “Recommended Lifelong Education Institution” by UNN 12.29 Daegu Cyber University Distance Education Training Center founded (University News Network) 10.17 MOU with UN Future Forum signed 10.30 Accredited by the Korean Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Development as a Higher Education Institution Specialized Educational Innovation 08 09 Creates a Global Standard. Global Standard As the world's leading university for social welfare and therapy, DCU will develop a global standard of education and prepare you for a rewarding career as we integrate key components from Daegu University, one of the top specialized offline universities in Korea.

Daegu Cyber University Our innovative Distance Education format gives you the flexibility to study from home, at work, or even while you travel. Take the first step toward advancing your career. 08 DCU Pride The Top Specialized University in Korea

DCU is the Top Specialized University in Korea We are the top specialized university in the fields of Special Education, Social Welfare, Counseling, and Therapy.

04 President’s greeting12 Introduction of the Studio 14 Departments and Majors 06 History 20 DCU Requirements 22 Global Network DCU is Special and Unique. We are the ONLY online university in Korea to offer the following courses. Special Education (02’) Speech Language Pathology (06’) Behavior Therapy (07’) Play Therapy (08’) Community Development (09’)

DCU is First. We are the FIRST online University in Korea to offer the following courses. Special Education (02’) Art Therapy (05’) Speech Language Pathology (06’) Behavior Therapy (07’) Play Therapy (08’) Community Development (09’)

DCU helps students acquire various professional licenses that are essential to career success.

DCU has a strong educational infrastructure in Special Education. We are equipped with strong campus infrastructure, faculty, staff, and curriculum through collaboration with Daegu University, one of the top specialized universities in Korea and DCU’s sister university under the governance of the same university corporation.

DCU has expanded its global presence through academic collaboration with universities and institutions outside Korea. We cooperate on academic collaboration with popular universities and institutions from countries like Hong Kong, India, Thailand, the United States of America, and Vietnam. Advanced educational infrastructure 10 11 will boost your self-esteem. Pride Station

Daegu Cyber University is recognized as top accredited online university by the Korean Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Development. As a DCU student, you will receive a complete program with the same support that campus students receive. Daegu Cyber University We provide extensive career placement services and financial aid for students who qualify as well as high quality online programs with well-trained professors and high-tech lecture content. 08 DCU Pride The Top Specialized University in Korea

DCU is an official Higher Education Institution. DCU is a Higher Education Institution fully accredited by the Korean Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Development.

04 President’s greeting12 Introduction of the Studio 14 Departments and Majors 06 History 20 DCU Requirements 22 Global Network DCU was named an "Excellent University". DCU was named an "Excellent University" by the Korean Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Development as a result of a comprehensive evaluation of distance education universities.

DCU was selected as a “Recommended Lifelong Education Institution”. Daegu Cyber University was selected as one of the Recommended Lifelong Education Institutions among all universities and colleges in Korea by University News Network.

DCU has various types of student scholarships. Nearly one out of every three DCU students benefits from our scholarship programs.

DCU offers the most advanced technology and free online classes. We provide the most advanced educational service technology with HD broadcasts and a 3D virtual studio as well as offering free online computer classes to all DCU students. 12 13 Introduction of the Studio

Daegu Cyber University is ready and equipped to meet your broadcasting needs for online classes. We provide on-campus studio facilities with the best high-quality online class production. Students can enjoy variety of online lectures with our state-of-the-art HD broadcast system Daegu Cyber University and virtual studio.

14 Departments and Majors Virtual Studio DCU’s Virtual Studio is equipped with two XL-H1 cameras with pan and tilt control. These systems are not only capable of producing electronic board online classes but also 3D classes.

04 President’s greeting12 Introduction of the Studio 06 History20 DCU Requirements 22 Global Network 08 DCU Pride - SD Broadcast System - Remote Broadcast System - Capable of producing virtual and physical lecture content in one studio - Multi Viewer System Multi Studio DCU’s Multi Studio is equipped with two XDCAM PDW-F335L ENG cameras. These systems are used exclusively in HD studios. Variety of course materials are produced in this studio.

- High Definition Broadcast System for high quality program production - Extensive camera facilities that produce professional-grade output - Multi Viewer system Editing and Encoding - Fully Verified Tapeless Editing System - Large Storage Devices - Broadband Encoding System - Multi-Function MAC Editing System Academic Departments Individuals with communication disorders often face Individuals with communication disorders through the difficulties in expressing their thoughts and in turn, signs and symbols of their linguistic system and forming may face difficulties in communicating relationships with others. Pathology aims DCU’s Department of Speech Language to prepare students for licensure as Speech-Language patient- Pathologists who will make individualized the language centered decisions by correctly identifying students’ disorders of children and adults. We maximize academic efficiency by providing both online (theoretical) and offline (practical) classes. Department of Department Language Speech Pathology offer to in Korea online university The ONLY Pathology in Speech Language courses We live in an era that has seen dramatic changes in We live in an era that has seen dramatic recent years -- an era that is rapidly evolving. and social Industrialization, globalization, technology, issues shaping competition -- these are just some of the good and bad today's world. Most of these issues - both They affect us -- do not recognize national borders. way in which directly and are dramatically altering the adapt to this we think and operate. Many people fail to problems like fast changing world and encounter severe identity poverty, depression, suicide, domestic disputes, crises, social isolation, and underachievement in school. DCU’s Department of Art Therapy teaches students how to prevent, relieve, and treat the pain that an individual experiences by focusing knowledge, therapeutic techniques, and theories in art therapy. With this purpose, we produce art therapists who possess the practical and proficient knowledge needed in their career field. Department of Department Art Therapy all 4-year among university The FIRST in Art courses offer to Korea in universities Therapy Today’s society gives increased attention and support to Today’s society gives increased attention with special education including education for children demand for needs. These increases have led to a higher education experts in this field. prepares DCU’s Department of Special Education teachers students for licensure as special education with special with expert knowledge to teach learners needs. Department of Department Education Special to in Korea online university The ONLY Education in Special courses offer University Academic

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04 President’s greeting 06 History 08 DCU Pride Pride DCU 08 History 06 greeting President’s 04 Daegu Cyber University Cyber Daegu Department of Department of Department of Department of Academic Departments Behavior Therapy Play Therapy Counseling Psychology Social Welfare The FIRST university in Korea to offer The ONLY online university in Korea to offer Professional Counselors with practical skills Social Workers dedicated to love and 16 17 courses in Behavior Therapy courses in Play Therapy devotion Daegu Cyber University 14 Departments and Majors

People can experience anxiety and stress or display DCU’s Department of Play Therapy prepares students to Life can be a continual process of problem solving. DCU’s Department of Social Welfare has established the

04 President’s greeting12 Introduction of the Studio 06 History20 DCU Requirements 22 Global Network 08 DCU Pride improper behavior due to today’s fast changing society become play therapy specialists who help children and Individual try to survive from the competition and be at following objectives as today’s society faces many social and culture. adolescents with emotional and/or behavioral their best to maximize their abilities. welfare problems and increased demand on welfare challenges cope with their life challenges. Counseling is a study that helps solve the problems services. DCU’s Department of Behavior Therapy analyzes the encountered by today’s humans and guide them to behavior of those people who cannot adapt to society This controversial issue in today’s society is no longer maturity and self-realization. - To establish a value system for social welfare to solve through a scientific, logical, and ecological approach and just the concern of individuals, it is the concern of all Counseling Psychology is a specialty area within the issues of human suffering identifies the function of the behavior those people have society. As the prevalence of emotional and/or behavior discipline of psychology. In counseling psychology, - To develop a knowledge system for problem solving shown in order to help maximize their value. challenges in children and adolescents increases, psychological knowledge is applied to the practice of issues of social welfare We nurture behavior therapists who help people with society requires experts in the field and professional professional counseling to better understand the people - To develop applicable strategies to practical issues behavioral issues to overcome the psychological and support systems. and familiarizes students with the use of various facing social welfare pathological pain they experience and make them approaches, scientific thought, and principles as applied accepted as a member of society. The Department of Play Therapy has been collaborating to the practice of counseling and/or counseling therapy. The Department of Social Welfare studies administration with many international associations in related fields in Counseling is considered not only as a science but also and policies on Social Welfare and knowledge and order to provide an effective curriculum for its students as an art which means that counselors require special techniques on its practice to nurture highly qualified by applying both ecological and psychological creativity and self-training. social welfare experts with practical and theoretical approaches to the study of play therapy. skills. DCU’s Department of Counseling Psychology has built a program that will familiarize students with the different counseling techniques to be applied to the different social segmentation including children, husbands and wives, and families. Students will become professional counselors who are needed in the field through a combination of course curriculum and participation in various workshops. Department of Department of Department of Department of Academic Departments Rehabilitation and Welfare Community Development Computer and Management Social Welfare Public Administration Lifelong Education Specialists, Administration 18 19 NGO Specialists Rehabilitation Specialists Welfare Public Administration Specialists Practical Business Services Specialists Daegu Cyber University 14 Departments and Majors

There is a growing need for experts in the field of Come to the Department of Welfare Public DCU’s Department of Community Development Today’s society is truly a rapidly changing information

04 President’s greeting12 Introduction of the Studio 06 History20 DCU Requirements 22 Global Network 08 DCU Pride rehabilitation and social welfare in preparation for Administration at DCU if you dream of becoming a Social prepares students to become Community Development society and the core technologies that access this increasing demand on rehabilitation due to an aging Worker, Legal Administrator, or Criminal Psychologist! Specialists, Lifelong Education Specialists, NGO information society are computers and Information society and increasing number of handicapped persons. Leaders, or Global Community Development Specialists. Technology. In addition, business management is a DCU’s Department of Welfare Public Administration Many societies around the world are beginning to social sciences discipline that is designed for students DCU’s Department of Rehabilitation and Social Welfare prepares students to become social welfare experts by emphasize community development in which local interested in the study of effective and strategic prepares students to become rehabilitation specialists developing practical skills and building research ability community citizens are centered under local corporate management. who help the aged, the handicapped, or others in need of to scientifically study electronic government in the governments. Therefore, Community Development rehabilitation to be adopted into society. We also prepare information age as a Social Worker, Legal Specialists will be needed in the future to identify and IT and Business Management were originally considered Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists who assist Administrator, and/or Criminal Psychologist. analyze problems occurring in local communities. as different studies and were taught in different handicapped persons to maximize their career ability so disciplines; however that perception is now changing. that they can contribute as an active member of society. - Online education of Welfare Public Administration frees learning from the constraints of time and space Computer software programmers are also required to - Provides practical education on Welfare Public do financing, marketing, or planning at work and there is Administration to students through online education an increasing need for a work force capable of solving - Self-development training for employees in institutions business problems using IT techniques. related to Social Welfare and its administration - Provides education to government educational DCU’s Department of Computer and Management institutions or social work institutions Administration prepares students to become experts in - Provides information services related to administration the field of IT and Management. or legal issues Daegu Cyber University 20 21 Requirements

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS TUITION Daegu Cyber University Foreign applicants who graduated from overseas high schools may be admitted to the Admission Fee : KRW 200,000 freshman class if they have completed (or will complete in this school year) high school in the Tuition Fee : KRW 70,000 per unit country where they had their secondary education (including the completion of one- or two- year pre-university education in countries where such is a prerequisite for admission to a bachelor's degree program). Academic Term

22 Global Network The school year at Daegu Cyber University usually begins in March and ends in February of the following year. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Semester I : Starts early March and ends in mid June Application Process Summer Vacation : Starts mid June and ends in late August 04 President’s greeting12 Introduction of the Studio 14 Departments and Majors 06 History20 DCU Requirements 08 DCU Pride 1. Complete and submit the Student Application Form from the Daegu Cyber University Semester II : Starts early September and ends in mid December Official Website. Winter Vacation : Starts mid December and ends in late February

2. Submit admission materials required to complete your application: Computer Basics Application Essay Computer Literacy 2008 / Hangul 2002 / Basic Internet / Academic Plan Hardware / DB-Excel & Access Official Transcript of Record from schools attended outside Korea from elementary to high school FREE Online IT Classes / MS Excel 2007 / Windows / New MS Excel 2003 / New MS Certificate of Candidate for Graduation or Certificate of High School Graduation We offer the following FREE online IT PowerPoint 2003 / New MS signed by the school principal/school registrar classes to all DCU students! Word 2003 Birth Certificate issued by the government of the region in which the applicant was born Digital Design Certificate of Citizenship or Photocopy of Passport Photoshop Basic 2008 / Photoshop / In the case of applicants whose native language or whose medium of instruction Illustrator 10 / Flash MX / Flash MX (Intermediate) / Flash MX-Action Programming in secondary school was not English, a minimum score of 550 in the Test of English Script (Advanced) / Visual Up Flash Visual Basic 6 / Java Script / Web 8 / Visual Up Flash 8 (Advanced) / as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or 210 in the CBT is required. Server / ASP / JDBC Servlet & HTML 2008 / Dreamweaver MS JSP / MFC(VC++) / MS-SQL / 2004 / Java Script / Photoshop OOP(C++) / Java using OOP / C Editing for Digital Camera Pictures Programming learning using Turbo / C Basic learning using Visual Studio 04 President’s greeting 06 History 08 DCU Pride Daegu Cyber University 12 Introduction of the Studio 14 Departments and Majors 20 DCU Requirements 22 Global Network 22 23 Major internationalacademic partners Exchange ofDaeguCyberUniversity International Cooperation and other typesofacademiccooperation. faculty exchange,jointdegree programs,organizingacademicconferencesand seminars,aswell contacts withoverseasuniversities andinstitutesforcooperativeactivities includingstudentand research effortstomeetglobal standardsofexcellence.TheUniversityactively pursuesinternational Daegu CyberUniversitystrives tointernationalizeitseducationalmissionandadvance itsteachingand Academy forSevereHandicapsandAutism Organization forchildrenwithAutismandrelated Center forspecialeducationtochildrenwith Center forpersonswithdisabilities Autism AssociatesNigeria Disability IndiaNetwork developmental disabilities NIGERIA severe disabilities INDIA Western Australia'ssecondlargestuniversity Mahasarakham University Public universityinThailand AUSTRALIA Edith CowanUniversity THAILAND Provincial SchoolforEducationandSupport Thai NguyenUniversityofEconomicsand Self-funded centertosupportspecialeducation One ofthememberuniversitiesThaiNguyen Center forSpecialNeedsandStudiesin The HongKongInstituteofEducation University, anationaluniversityinVietnam Public schoolforchildrenwithdisabilities Business Administration(TUEBA) HONG KONG Private universityinVietnam Disadvantaged Children Ha HoaTienUniversity Inclusive Education, VIETNAM of ThaiNguyen education inthesoutheasternUnitedStatesand The largestindependentinstitutionofhigher Nova SoutheasternUniversity Worldwide centerforchildrenwith independent universitynationwide seventh-largest not-for-profit Heartspring special needs USA

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