Professional Certification Pathways

Graduates of the Child Development and Family Studies major pursue a wide range of careers, including:
1. Public service and government agencies
2. Childcare, education, and professional counseling
3. Research institutions and private-sector research
4. Graduate school and academia
5. Industry employment and entrepreneurship

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Related Certifications

  • Early Childhood Teacher
    Level 2 Early Childhood Teacher:
    A professional responsible for the care, health management, and counseling of infants and toddlers, as well as the overall administration of a childcare center. This qualification is granted to those who have completed required courses and credits in childcare, as designated by a Ministry of Health and Welfare ordinance.
    Level 1 Early Childhood Teacher:
    A professional who promotes the holistic development of infants and toddlers based on their developmental stage and supports the well-being and health of their families. To obtain this, one must have a master’s degree from a relevant graduate school after earning the Level 2 qualification and have at least one year of experience in childcare.
    ※ Link: National Childcare Certificate:  http://chrd.childcare.go.kr/
  • Certified Family Service Professional
    A specialist who provides family services at a Family Center under the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family. To become a Certified Family Service Professional, you must complete the required courses and obtain a certificate from the department head to confirm your completion.
    ※ Link:  https://www.familynet.or.kr/web/lay1/S1T424C426/contents.do
  • Secondary School Teacher (Grade II) (If a student completes courses in home economics and teacher edu
  • Child Counselor : A specialist in child counseling.
    ※ Link: Korean Association of Child Studies http://www.childkorea.or.kr/license/
  • Youth Counselor : A specialist in adolescent counseling.
    ※ Link: Korea Youth Counseling & Welfare Institute https://youthcounselor.or.kr:446/new/index.html/
  • Family Counselor: A specialist in family counseling.
    ※ Link: Korean Association of Family Relations http://www.kafr.or.kr/html/sub13.asp
  • Couple and Family Therapist : A specialist in therapy for couples and families.
    ※ Link: The Korean Academy of Family Therapy http://www.familytherapy.or.kr/kaft/sub03_03.php
  • Family Life Educator: A professional who provides education on family life. This is equivalent to Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) in the U.S.
    ※ Link: Korean Association of Family Relations http://www.kafr.or.kr/html/sub16.asp
    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
    ※ Link: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy https://aamft.org/
  • Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE)
    ※ Link: National Council on Family Relations https://www.ncfr.org/cfle-certification/become-certified
  • Survey Analyst
    ※ Link: Statistics Korea https://kostat.go.kr/menu.es?mid=a10411010500

Course Requirements for Each Certification
A chart outlining the specific undergraduate coursework required for each certification is provided below.