Gwangju Health University
광주보건대학교 | |
Veritas Pax Libertas: Gwangju Health University | |
Motto | 믿음으로 승리하는 대학 |
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Motto in English | Find Your Future at GHU; High Five with GHU |
Type | Private |
Established | 1972 |
President | Chung, Myung Jin |
Location | Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Jeolla, South Korea |
Website |
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World Class College (since 2013) Specialized College of Korea (since 2014) |
Gwangju Health University | |
Hangul | 광주보건대학교 |
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Hanja | 光州保建大學校 |
Revised Romanization | GwangJu BoGeon DaeHakGyo |
McCune–Reischauer | Kwangju Pogŏn Taehakkyo |
Gwangju Health University (GHU) is a private bachelor's degree-granting community college located in Gwangju Metropolitan City, South Korea. Established in 1972, GHU, has received national accreditations by the Ministry of Education as a World Class College in 2013, rated "Level A" for Structure Reformation Evaluation in 2016, and rated "Level S" for Specialized Education since 2015. There are over 4,000 students attending one of fourteen academic programs on campus. The academic programs at GHU focus on humanities and social sciences and the natural sciences. Various 2-year associate degree programs, 3-year associate degree programs, 4-year bachelor's degree program, and intensive study programs for a bachelor's degree (전공심화과정) are offered at GHU.
GHU Milestones
2016, GHU was awarded the highest recognition for being a Specialized College of Korea by the Ministry of Education.
2015, GHU was evaluated as “Grade A” by the Ministry of Education for its structural organization.
2015, GHU was awarded the highest recognition for being a Specialized College by the Ministry of Education.
2014, GHU was selected to run a Foreign Language School for the Summer Universiade Gwangju 2015.
2013, GHU was evaluated with the highest marks for Teacher Education Evaluation Systems by the Ministry of Education.
2011, GHU changed its name to Gwangju Health University.
2010, GHU was awarded “Excellence” in Higher Education Capability Enhancement Projects by the Korean Council for College Education.
2006, GHU was recognized for its Customized Education Support Projects by the Ministry of Education.
2005, GHU was recognized for its Customized Education Support Projects by the Ministry of Education.
2000, GHU was recognized for Excellence in its Specialization Programs by the Ministry of Education.
1971, GHU was given approval from the government to establish itself as the Speer Women’s Technical School.
Academics
- Two-Year associate degree Program in Humanities and Social Sciences
- Department of Social Welfare
- Two-Year associate degree Programs in the Natural Sciences
- Department of Food & Nutrition
- Department of Skin Care & Beauty
- Three-Year associate degree Program in Humanities and Social Sciences
- Department of Early Childhood Education
- Three-Year associate degree Programs in the Natural Sciences
- Department of Clinical Pathology
- Department of Dental Hygiene
- Department of Physical Therapy
- Department of Radiological Technology
- Department of Dental Laboratory Technology
- Department of Ophthalmic Optics
- Department of Emergency Medical Technology
- Department of Health Administration
- Department of Hospital Information Management
- Four-Year bachelor's degree Program in the Natural Sciences
- Department of Nursing
- Intensive Study Programs for bachelor's degree
- Department of Clinical Pathology
- Department of Dental Hygiene
- Department of Physical Therapy
- Department of Radiological Technology
- Department of Dental Laboratory Technology
- Department of Ophthalmic Optics
- Department of Emergency Medical Technology
- Department of Early Childhood Education
GHU Facilities
GHU has a multifunctional residence hall, Samuel Student Residence Hall, which can provide housing for 600 students including international students. GHU has two on-campus coffee shops. GHU has a large athletic field.
See also
- List of colleges and universities in South Korea
- List of Korea-related topics
- Education in South Korea
External links
Coordinates: 35°11′30″N 126°50′43″E / 35.19155°N 126.84530°E