Curriculum Structure SMU's curriculum divides into four categories of courses:
Liberal Arts Courses
Core Courses
Concentration Courses
Elective Courses

For each category, the number of credits required corresponds to the student's major, as indicated by the following chart:
College Dept.
(Division)		 Major Liberal Arts Core and Concentration General Option Total
Credit
Required Optional Core Concentration Concentration
(Optional)		 Total
Humanities & Social Sciences Social Sciences History 10 14 6 33(54) 39(60) 140
Geography
Library & Information Science
GIS - - - 9 30 39 - Linked major
Economics & International Trade Economics 10 14 12 27(48) 39(60) 140
Business Administration
Department of Public Administration
International Trade & Business
Economics & International Trade Economics 10 14 12 27(48) 39(60) 140
Business Administration
Department of Public Administration
International Trade & Business
Education Korean Language Education 10 14 21 21(39) 42(60) 140
English Language Education 20 22(40)
French Language Education 20 22(40)
Japanese Language Education 19 23(41)
Education 21 21(39)
Mathematics Education 20 22(40)
Natural Sciences Natural Sciences Chemistry 10 14 9 6 24(45) 39(60) 140
Life Science
Industrial Chemistry
Environmental Sciences - - - 9 30 39 - Linked major
Human Environmental Sciences Clothing & Textile 10 14 6 33(54) 39(60) 140
Foodservice Management ＆ Nutrition
Consumer ＆ Housing Studies
Family Welfare
Computer Software and Media Technology Computer Software Computer Software 10 14 12 27(48) 39(60) 140
College of
Arts& Physical-
Education		 Fine Arts Korean Painting 10 14 11 4 27(45) 42(60) 140
Western Painting
Sculpture
Woodcraft & Lacquering
Fiber Art
Music Piano 10 14 6 9 27(45) 42(60) 140
Vocal
Composition
Orchestral Instruments
Physical Education Physical Education 10 14 6 9 27(45) 42(60) 140
Dance
College Dept.
(Division)		 Major Liberal Arts Core and Concentration General Option Total
Credit
Required Optional Core Concentration Concentration
(Optional)		 Total
Humanities & Social Sciences Social Sciences History 10 14 6 33(54) 39(60) 140
Geography
Library & Information Science
GIS - - - 9 30 39 - Linked major
Economics & International Trade Economics 10 14 6 33(54) 39(60) 140
International Trade & Business
Business Administration Business Administration 10 14 3 36(57) 39(60) 140
Law 10 14 3 36(57) 39(60) 140
Public Administration 10 14 3 36(57) 39(60) 140
Education Korean Language Education 10 14 18 24(42) 42(60) 140
English Language Education 17 25(43)
French Language Education 20 22(40)
Japanese Language Education 11 31(49)
Education 18 24(42)
Mathematics Education 20 22(40)
Natural Sciences Natural Sciences Chemistry 10 14 9 6 24(45) 39(60) 140
Life Science
Industrial Chemistry
Environmental Sciences - - - 9 30 39 - Linked major
Human Environmental Sciences Clothing & Textile 10 14 6 33(54) 39(60) 140
Foodservice Management ＆ Nutrition
Consumer ＆ Housing Studies
Family Welfare
Computer Software and Media Technology Computer Software Computer Software 10 14 12 27(48) 39(60) 140
College of
Arts& Physical-
Education		 Fine Arts Korean Painting 10 14 11 4 27(45) 42(60) 140
Western Painting
Sculpture
Woodcraft & Lacquering
Fiber Art
Music Piano 10 14 6 9 27(45) 42(60) 140
Vocal
Composition
Orchestral Instruments
Physical Education Physical Education 10 14 6 9 27(45) 42(60) 140
Dance
College Dept.
(Division)		 Major Liberal Arts Core and Concentration General Option Total
Credit
Required Optional Core Concentration Concentration
(Optional)		 Total
Humanities & Social Sciences Social Sciences History 10 14 6 33(54) 39(60) 140
Geography
Library & Information Science
GIS - - - 12 27 39 - Linked major
开荤巩拳
能刨明		 - - - 9 30 39 - Linked major
Economics & International Trade Economics 10 14 6 33(54) 39(60) 140
International Trade & Business
Business Administration Business Administration 10 14 3 36(57) 39(60) 140
Law 10 14 3 36(57) 39(60) 140
Public Administration 10 14 3 36(57) 39(60) 140
Education Korean Language Education 10 14 18 24(42) 42(60) 140
English Language Education 17 25(43)
French Language Education 20 22(40)
Japanese Language Education 11 31(49)
Education 18 24(42)
Mathematics Education 20 22(40)
Natural Sciences Natural Sciences Chemistry 10 14 9 6 24(45) 39(60) 140
Life Science
Industrial Chemistry
Environmental Sciences - - - 10.5 29 39.5 - Linked major
Human Environmental Sciences Clothing & Textile 10 14 3 36(57) 39(60) 140
Foodservice Management ＆ Nutrition
Consumer ＆ Housing Studies
Family Welfare
Computer Software and Media Technology Computer Software Computer Software 10 14 6 33(54) 39(60) 140
Media Technology Media Technology 10 14 12 27(48) 39(60) 140
College of
Arts& Physical-
Education		 Fine Arts Korean Painting 10 14 11 4 27(45) 42(60) 140
Western Painting
Sculpture
Woodcraft & Lacquering
Fiber Art
Music Piano 10 14 6 9 27(45) 42(60) 140
Vocal
Composition
Orchestral Instruments
Physical Education Physical Education 10 14 3 12 27(45) 42(60) 140
Dance 10 14 3 8 31(49) 42(60) 140
College Dept.
(Division)		 Major Liberal Arts Core and Concentration General Option Total
Credit
Required Optional Core Concentration Concentration
(Optional)		 Total
Humanities & Social Sciences Social Sciences History 10 14 6 33(54) 39(60) 140
Geography
Library & Information Science
GIS - - - 9 30 39 - Linked major
开荤巩拳
能刨明		 - - - 12 27 39 - Linked major
Economics & International Trade Economics 6 54 6 33(54) 39(60) 140
International Trade & Business
Business Administration Business Administration 6 21 3 36(57) 39(60) 140
Law 6 21 3 36(57) 39(60) 140
Public Administration 6 21 3 36(57) 39(60) 140
Education Korean Language Education 6 21 18 24(42) 42(60) 140
English Language Education 17 25(43)
French Language Education 20 22(40)
Japanese Language Education 11 31(49)
Education 18 24(42)
Mathematics Education 20 22(40)
Natural Sciences Natural Sciences Chemistry 6 21 9 6 24(45) 39(60) 140
Life Science
Industrial Chemistry
Environmental Sciences - - - - 39 39 - Linked major
Human Environmental Sciences Clothing & Textile 6 21 3 36(57) 39(60) 140
Foodservice Management ＆ Nutrition
Consumer ＆ Housing Studies
Family Welfare
Computer Software and Media Technology Computer Software Computer Software 6 21 6 33(54) 39(60) 140
Media Technology Media Technology 6 21 12 27(48) 39(60) 140
College of
Arts& Physical-
Education		 Fine Arts Korean Painting 6 21 11 4 27(45) 42(60) 140
Western Painting
Sculpture
Woodcraft & Lacquering
Fiber Art
Music Piano 6 21 6 9 27(45) 42(60) 140
Vocal
Composition
Orchestral Instruments
Physical Education Physical Education 6 21 3 12 27(45) 42(60) 140
Dance 6 21 3 8 31(49) 42(60) 140
∝ Number in brackets ( ) indicates the number of credit hours required for single major while the number outside the brackets ( ) indicates the number of credit hours required for multiple majors.
Degree Requirements
140 credits are required to obtain an undergraduate degree
Liberal Arts (required courses)
- Seoul Campus
I. 「Reading & Discussion」「English Conversation & Reading」are required courses for all students.
II.   Students who belong to the College of Humanities & Social Sciences, the College of Education, the Division of Human Environmental Sciences, and the College of Arts & Physical Education must complete 「Life & Ethics of the Information Era」.
III.「Mathematics & Civilization」is required for students who belong to the Division of Business Administration, the Department of Mathematics Education, and the College of Natural Science.
- Cheonan Campus
I. 「Reading & Discussion」「English Conversation & Reading」are required for all students.
II. 「Life & Ethics of Information Era」is required for students who belong to the College of Language & Literature, the College of Design, the College of Arts, and the College of Industry.
III. 「Mathematics & Civilization」is required for students who belong to the College of Engineering.
Liberal Arts (optional courses)
- Seoul Campus
15 credits must be selected from at least 5 (out of 6) different tracks
- Cheonan Campus
21 credits with 15 core credits must be selected from at least 5 (out of 6) different tracks
Core and Concentration Courses
- Students with a single major must complete 60 core and concentration courses.
- Students with multiple majors should refer to the degree requirement chart to determine the number of core and concentration courses they are required to take.
- Students pursuing multiple majors within the same college or department are exempted from taking core courses.
Students should check with their respective departments and divisions to determine if they are subject to any special departmental or divisional course requirements.