Starting in September, students at HUFS will have the opportunity to enroll in classes from the Department of Counseling∙UX Psychology. Counseling delves into fundamental psychology, examining the inherent nature of human minds. UX, an abbreviation for user experience, describes the interaction between a user and service. UX Psychology is a field of study focused on understanding and factually verifying users’ experiences and identities on the internet. As a convergent major, it will be available only as a double major.

  This major is characterized by its well-organized and systematic curriculum. It consists of a total of four modules: Basic knowledge of Psychology and Data Science, Mental Health and Psychotherapy, UX Psychology, and Digital Mental Health. Depending on the chosen module, students will have the opportunity to enroll in a variety of courses. Graduates of this major have the opportunity to pursue careers as UX researchers, counselors, and data scientists. Furthermore, the major benefits from professional instruction, as the faculty includes a licensed psychologist, a UX researcher from a prominent firm, and a psychiatric specialist.

  Professor Lee Ji-yeon, the chair of the department stated, “The major opened in response to the competencies required by technological advancements, and the curriculum has been organized to leverage the strengths of HUFS. As the only major of its kind in the world, I am confident that UX Psychology will be a leading program.” The Argus hopes that students find interest in the major, and they are encouraged to ask questions via the department’s Instagram page and website.