Keimyung University Department of Police Administration Dominates Civil Service Exams, Establishing Itself as a Prestigious Program

61 out of 70 Graduates-to-be Passed

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Koo Dae-sun] On the 3rd, Keimyung University announced that among the 70 expected graduates of the university's Department of Police Administration this year, 61 have already secured public servant employment, including 3 police officer candidates, 1 prosecutor level 7, 1 regional talent level 7, 42 police officers, and 19 others in prosecution, firefighting, and correctional officer positions.

A scene from the Judo practical class of the Department of Police Administration at Keimyung University.

The success factors of Keimyung University's Department of Police Administration can be found in its systematic curriculum, passionate lectures by the faculty, and career guidance for public servant exams by job category provided from the time of admission. The curriculum is organized and operated to prepare and challenge students for any exam across all public service fields, including police officers, prosecutors, court officials, correctional officers, and general public servants, which can be considered the greatest success factor.

Moreover, to assist students in obtaining judo certificates that grant additional points on police officer exams, specialized judo instructors are invited to conduct practical judo classes. The university also operates a "Campol (Campus Police)" system to maintain safety and order on and off campus, providing students with indirect experience as police officers and opportunities for community service.

Students of the Department of Police Administration at Keimyung University studying for the police examination at 'Gyeongsihun,' a boarding house prepared for exam preparation.

Additionally, from admission, career counseling helps students decide their career paths early. Professors specializing in police science, criminology, and law provide focused guidance in their respective public service fields to assist students in exam preparation. The department also runs its own study dormitory called "Gyeongsihun," offers special scholarships for outstanding students including Visa Scalla, supports textbooks, provides field training at local police stations, and invites experts from criminal justice agencies for special lectures, sparing no effort in multifaceted support.

Kim Hye-kyung, head of the Department of Police Administration at Keimyung University, said, "As the first police-related department established in the region, we have been dedicated to producing excellent talent steadily for the past 27 years. We are pleased that our efforts have borne continuous fruit," adding, "We will not be satisfied with the present and will do our best to guide students to develop professionalism and morality to contribute to the nation and local communities."

Keimyung University's Department of Police Administration was established in 1996 as the first in the region and has cultivated talent through continuous curriculum improvements and educational program development. Over the past 27 years, many alumni have distinguished themselves in public safety fields such as police, judicial exams, prosecution, courts, and correctional services.

Recently, the department has been recognized as prestigious by dominating various public servant exams, including police officer recruitment exams.

So far, Keimyung University's Department of Police Administration has produced over 1,400 national public servants, including 25 police officer candidates, about 1,000 police officers, 13 judicial exam or level 5 administrative exam passers (7 of whom attended law school), firefighting and correctional officer candidates, prosecution, court, correctional, and protective service officials. In addition, graduates have actively entered academia, research institutes, public enterprises, financial sectors, and large corporations.