This course examines how individuals adapt psychologically and how mental health challenges are understood, prevented, and treated. Grounded in the framework of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), students will explore topics such as stress and coping strategies, anxiety disorders, community mental health concerns, sexual variations and dysfunctions, and serious psychological disorders including schizophrenia. The course provides a clear, structured foundation for understanding mental health in clinical and everyday contexts.
Textbooks, materials, ID card and exam fees are not included.
Prerequisites: 18 years or older with Korean language proficiency
Total Program Hours: 16 Hours
Instructor: Mi Ahn [email protected]
Classroom: TBD
Accommodations: Call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.
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This course examines the transformation of China, India, and Japan from traditional societies to modern global powers. Students will explore enduring cultural traditions and worldviews while analyzing how Western ideas, technologies, and political systems reshaped these societies in the 19th and 20th centuries. Through historical case studies and comparative perspectives, the course reveals how moments of disruption sparked innovation, resistance, and lasting change across Asia.
Textbooks, materials, ID card and exam fees are not included.
Prerequisites: 18 years or older with Korean language proficiency
Total Program Hours: 41 Hours
Instructor: Kil Yi [email protected]
Classroom: TBD
Accommodations: Call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.
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This course introduces the study of child development from conception through early adolescence, exploring physical, social, cognitive, and emotional growth. Students will examine the key factors that shape children’s behavior and development, including family, culture, and environment. Through foundational theories and real-world applications, the course builds an understanding of typical developmental processes while encouraging thoughtful discussion of cultural perspectives on childhood and development.
Textbooks, materials, ID card and exam fees are not included.
Prerequisites: 18 years or older with Korean language proficiency
Total Program Hours: 16 Hours
Instructor: Mi Ahn [email protected]
Classroom: TBD
Accommodations: Call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.
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This course encourages active student participation through interactive activities and dynamic lectures designed to deepen self-understanding and personal growth. Drawing on key concepts from the psychology of human relations, communication, group behavior, adjustment, and leadership, students will explore how individuals interact, collaborate, and lead effectively in personal, academic, and professional settings.
Textbooks, materials, ID card and exam fees are not included.
Prerequisites: 18 years or older with Korean language proficiency
Total Program Hours: 38 Hours
Instructor: Mi Ahn [email protected]
Classroom: TBD
Accommodations: Call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.
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This course surveys United States history from Reconstruction to the present, examining how political institutions, social movements, economic change, and foreign policy shaped the nation we know today. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the forces that continue to influence American democracy and global leadership.
Textbooks, materials, ID card and exam fees are not included.
Prerequisites: 18 years or older with Korean language proficiency
Total Program Hours: 38 Hours
Instructor: Kil Yi [email protected]
Classroom: TBD
Accommodations: Call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.
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This course explores the rise of racial consciousness in the United States and its profound impact on the nation’s social relationships, political systems, and economic institutions. Students will gain critical insight into how ideas about race developed—and how they continue to influence American life today.
Textbooks, materials, ID card and exam fees are not included.
Prerequisites: 18 years or older with Korean language proficiency
Total Program Hours: 30 Hours
Instructor: Kil Yi [email protected]
Classroom: TBD
Accommodations: Call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.
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