University Park,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Korean in University Park United States | Pennsylvania State University
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University Park United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
35,946
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Korean studies program enables students to specialize in mastering a significant modern language and culture while enhancing their international competencies and global outlook. This major is tailored for learners aiming to achieve fluency in Korean communication skills - including speaking, listening, reading, and writing - while gaining comprehensive understanding of Korea's cultural heritage, historical development, traditional practices, and its role within the Asian context.
The curriculum actively promotes study abroad experiences to foster deeper linguistic and cultural immersion, contemporary societal awareness, and the cultivation of cross-cultural analytical frameworks.
This academic path additionally serves as valuable preparation for advanced studies in Korean-focused disciplines, careers requiring Korean language and cultural expertise, or professional opportunities within Korea itself.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Current high school student in his or her senior year
Student who has earned a high school diploma or a GED and has no post-secondary coursework
Student who has earned a high school diploma or GED and attempted 17 or fewer credits (semester hours) of college coursework at a regionally accredited college/university before attending Penn State
Official transcripts, which include all subjects studied each year and the grade/mark earned in each subject. TOEFL: A minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet-based, TOEFL ITP Plus for China: A minimum TOEFL score of 550 , IELTS: A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 on the academic test.
International Baccalaureate (IB): Score of 5 or higher on the English Language & Literature (English A) exam
Student who has earned a high school diploma or a GED and has no post-secondary coursework
Student who has earned a high school diploma or GED and attempted 17 or fewer credits (semester hours) of college coursework at a regionally accredited college/university before attending Penn State
Official transcripts, which include all subjects studied each year and the grade/mark earned in each subject. TOEFL: A minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet-based, TOEFL ITP Plus for China: A minimum TOEFL score of 550 , IELTS: A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 on the academic test.
International Baccalaureate (IB): Score of 5 or higher on the English Language & Literature (English A) exam
Tuition
USD
35,946