Bachelor of Arts in Taekwondo Program

The Bachelor of Arts in Taekwondo is a comprehensive 120-credit hour program designed to provide students with an advanced education and training in the art and science of Taekwondo. By combining rigorous physical training with academic coursework, this program prepares students for careers as professional Taekwondo practitioners, coaches, and instructors, and for sports management and physical education roles. The curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge with practical skills, emphasizing the cultural, historical, and philosophical aspects of Taekwondo.
Country's First Taekwondo Degree Program
Our department combines the traditions of Taekwondo with modern educational approaches to provide students with the highest quality education.
The Olympic Gold Medalist in Taekwondo
A collection of stories from current Underwood Professor Dr. Kyung-Seon Hwang sharing her experiences and achievements.
Program Objectives
The objectives of the Bachelor of Arts in Taekwondo Program are to help students to:
- Master in systematically learning Taekwondo from basic to advanced techniques and applying them effectively in practice.
- Foster self-discipline and character formation based on the philosophy and spirit of Taekwondo, helping students develop proper leadership skills.
- Develop a global mindset in students, preparing them to excel on the international stage while understanding and respecting diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Encourage academic research related to Taekwondo and cultivate knowledge and skills that contribute to both academia and industry.
- Instill a sense of social responsibility through Taekwondo, promoting community service activities that positively impact local and global communities.
Program Requirements
General Education Core Courses | 12 Credits |
General Education Elective Courses | 20 Credits |
Major Core Courses | 48 Credits |
Major Elective Courses | 24 Credits |
General Elective Courses | 16 Credits |
Total | 120 Credits |
Academics
Instructors of Program

Dr. Dongsup Lee
Distinguished Professor of Taekwondo
- 9th Degree Black Belt, certified by Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters)
- 16th & 17th President of Kukkiwon, 2021 – 2025
- Member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, 2016 – 2020
- President of the National Assembly Taekwondo Federation, 2017
- President of the Sports for All World Taekwondo Federation, 2015 – 2019
- President of the City of Seoul Sports for All Taekwondo Alliance, 2014
- Vice President of the City of Seoul Sports Council, 2012
- Professor, Department of Law, KookMin University, 2011
- Professor, Korea Nazarene University, 2008
- Honorary Ph.D., Underwood University
- Ph.D., KookMin University
- M.A., Korea University
- B.A, Yong-In University

Prof. YongKuk Jung
Director, Department of Taekwondo
- 6th Degree Black Belt, certified by Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters)
- Certified Taekwondo Coach and Referee, World Taekwondo Federation
- Vice President, Korea PARA-GOLF Association of USA, 2023 –
- Head Coach, Mississippi State Taekwondo Association, 2008 – 2015
- Head Coach, Alabama State Taekwondo Association, 2000 – 2003
- Gold Medalist, Alabama State Taekwondo Championships:
- ° 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
- Strength & Conditioning Coach, Texas Rangers Baseball Organization, 2004
- Strength & Conditioning Coach, University of South Alabama, 2001 – 2003
- M.S., University of South Alabama
- B.A., Yong-In University

Dr. Kyung-Seon Hwang
Professor of Taekwondo
- Coach, Team Korea National Taekwondo Team, 2020 – 2023
- Olympic Gold Medalist in Taekwondo:
- Games of the XXX Olympiad, London 2012
- Games of the XXIX Olympiad, Beijing 2008
- Olympic Bronze Medalist in Taekwondo:
- Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, Athens 2004
- Gold Medalist, International Taekwondo Championships, Beijing, China, 2007
- Gold Medalist, XV Asian Games, Doha, Katar, 2006
- Gold Medalist, International Taekwondo Championships, Madrid, Spain, 2005
- Member, Team Korea – Taekwondo, 2002 – 2015
- Gold Medalist in Taekwondo, Korea National Sport Festival:
- 2014, 2010, 2006, 2005, 2003
- Ph.D., Korea National Sport University
- M.A., Korea National Sport University
- B.A., Korea National Sport University