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Welcome to the School of Sports Science

The School of Sports Science boasts the expertise as the forerunner in the USA to succeed and develop the traditional martial art of Korea, Taekwondo. Especially the Department of Martial Arts is proud of being the first independent institution to teach Taekwondo in the USA. As a pioneer of the School of Sports Science, the Department of Martial Arts, focused on Taekwondo, conducts practical research on philosophical understanding of Taekwondo and health promotion through Taekwondo training.

The Department of Martial Arts educates Taekwondo specialists based on a systematically researched and developed academic program. The department also cultivates talented individuals who will play a vital role in the academic growth of Taekwondo by developing and promoting renewed practical functions and theories of Taekwondo to spread worldwide. This Department not only cultivates high-level martial art masters in Taekwondo but also plans to promote Judo, golf players, and so on.

Upon Graduation

With a BA degree in Martial Arts and after achieving a black belt test level of VI, students are qualified as masters, referees, instructors, bodyguards, safety staff, physical education instructors, Taekwondo organization administrators, Taekwondo event markets, etc. After graduation, students are prepared to acquire Taekwondo belt certification, Taekwondo master certification, Sports for all instructor certification, Sports game instructor certification, and various referee certifications.

Associated of Arts in Martial Arts (AAMA)
Bachelor of Arts in Martial Arts (BAMA)

Mission Statement

The Department of Martial Arts educates Taekwondo specialists based on a systematically researched and devel- oped academic program. The School also cultivates talented individuals who will play a vital role in the intellec- tual growth of Taekwondo by developing and promoting renewed practical functions and theories of Taekwondo to spread Korean martial art to the world. This department not only cultivates high-level martial art masters in Taekwondo but also plans to promote Judo, vel martial art maste golf players, and so on.

Upon Graduation

With a BA degree in Martial Arts and after achieving a black belt test level of VI Dan, students are qualified as masters, referees, instructors, bodyguards, safety staff, physical education instructors, Taekwondo organization administrators, Taekwondo event markets, etc. After graduation, students are prepared to acquire Taekwondo belt certification, Taekwondo master certification, Sports for all instructor certification, Sports game instructor certifications.

Degree Program Offered

Associate of Arts in Martial Arts
The AA program is designed to teach students basic skills and practice in Taekwondo martial art.
Bachelor of Arts in Martial Arts
The BA program is designed to equip students with the humanities and scientific knowledge in the practice of martial arts.