Must I be a psychology major?

Other counseling-related fields may count.

How is experience proven?

With documents specified in the notice.

Youth Counselor Qualification (Korea)

🧠 Psychology By CampusDown Wiki Editorial Team Last updated October 26, 2026

A national qualification granted after a written exam, interview and training; counseling-related degrees and experience drive eligibility.

Contents

1. Getting it
2. Work and careers
3. FAQ
4. References

Getting it

Grade 3 typically needs a related bachelor's, Grade 2 a master's or Grade 3 plus experience, Grade 1 a doctorate or Grade 2 plus experience. Requirements, subjects, credit and practicum rules, pass criteria and dates can change; always check the administering body's notice and current law.

Work and careers

Youth counseling centers, Wee centers, university counseling. Compare Clinical Psychologist and Vocational Counselor.

FAQ

Must I be a psychology major?: Other counseling-related fields may count.
How is experience proven?: With documents specified in the notice.

Sources reviewed: 2026-10-26

References

Q-Net 큐넷(한국산업인력공단). https://www.q-net.or.kr
한국청소년상담복지개발원. https://www.kyci.or.kr
국가법령정보센터. https://www.law.go.kr

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