Daegu Cyber University is an accredited
South Korea
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online university
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. Its physical headquarters is located near
Daegu in neighboring
Gyeongsan
Gyeongsan () is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Its western border abuts the metropolitan city of Daegu, and much of Gyeongsan lies within the Daegu metropolitan area.
Numerous universities are located in Gyeongsan, such as Ye ...
City,
North Gyeongsang
North Gyeongsang Province ( ko, 경상북도, translit=Gyeongsangbuk-do, ) is a province in eastern South Korea. The province was formed in 1896 from the northern half of the former Gyeongsang province, and remained a province of Korea until the ...
province in South Korea.
Daegu Cyber University is specialized in courses for psychology, special education, therapy, and social work, etc. And it was the first accredited online university by Korean Ministry of Education in Gyeongsang province in South Korea.
The current president is Kun Yong Rhee (이근용), who has served since the school's foundation. Although administratively distinct, the university has close ties with
Daegu University
Daegu University is a private university in South Korea. Its campus is located a short distance outside Daegu, in Gyeongsan City, North Gyeongsang
North Gyeongsang Province ( ko, 경상북도, translit=Gyeongsangbuk-do, ) is a province in ea ...
.
Academics
Courses offered
:Department of
Special Education
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:Department of
Art Therapy
:Department of
Speech Language Pathology
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:Department of
Behavior Therapy
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:Department of
Play Therapy
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:Department of
Counseling Psychology
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:Department of
Clinical Psychology
:Department of
Social Welfare
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:Department of Social Welfare Counseling
:Department of
Rehabilitation Counseling
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Rehabilitation Counselors can be found in private practice, in rehabilitation ...
:Department of
Public Administration
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:Department of Electronic & Information Communication Engineering
:Department of Korean Language and Multicultural Studies
:Department of
Influencer
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History
The school was opened in 2002 that is part of the Yeong Gwang School Academy founded by Reverend Seongsan Rhee Young Shik with his founding spirit of "Love, Light, and Freedom."
Sister schools
A cooperative graduate program is offered with
Nova Southeastern University
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, in the United States.
See also
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List of colleges and universities in South Korea
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Online education
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Distance education
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Education in South Korea
External links
Official school website, in KoreanOfficial school website, in English
Universities and colleges in North Gyeongsang Province
Distance education institutions based in South Korea
2002 establishments in South Korea
Educational institutions established in 2002
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