The University of Hawaii at Manoa offers graduate programs in Korean languages with a two-fold goal. One branch of the program targets students who wish to become translators or teachers in colleges. The University also has a unique program called "Korean for Professions" that is marketed to those who plan to become specialists in Korean language or culture in their careers. These graduates may find employment in the U.S. or in Korea or other countries in the Far East.
Korean language students at Brigham Young University are expected to master not just the spoken language but the written language as well. This enables students to see the Eastern world from a different perspective and helps them to better understand the history and culture of people who are quite different from themselves. Some courses focus on the structure of the Korean language and how it was first developed. Students are encouraged to to read, write and speak Korean as well as understand the literary traditions of this language.
The Korean Studies program at UCLA focuses on educating students about Korea's diversity as well as teaching the language. This program trains students interested in acquiring employment in other universities in the U.S. as well as internationally. More than 3,000 students, mostly of Korean background, study at this center. The Korean Studies program at UCLA is the largest of its kind in the United States. It originated in 1985 and has rapidly grown.
Ohio State University's Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures (DEALL) is renowned for the excellent quality of its Korean language program. The program is led by Professors Chan E. Park and Danielle Ooyoung Pyun. There are two types of instruction available. The first is individualized and the other includes regular classroom hours. The university also encourages students to study abroad to improve their language skills. The university is associated with Yonsei University and Sogang University in Seoul and Soonchunhyang University in Ansan.