Dr. Hyunkag Cho

Associate Professor

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Biography

Hyunkag Cho is an Associate Professor and Director of the PhD Program at the School of Social Work, Michigan State University. Dr. Cho's academic focus centers on intimate partner violence, cumulative victimization, and help-seeking behaviors particularly among immigrants. With a PhD from Florida State University, Dr. Cho has authored and contributed to various scholarly publications addressing the intricate relationships between childhood adversity and intimate partner violence. His research underscores the importance of understanding how cultural and social dynamics shape the experiences and support-seeking behaviors of victims. As an active member of the academic community, Dr. Cho serves as a reviewer for multiple journals and holds significant leadership roles within the Korean American Social Work Educators Association. He teaches courses on macro practice, human behavior in social environment, and research statistics at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor - Tenure Director PhD Program

— Present

Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI

Teaching and research in the field of social work, focusing on intimate partner violence and help-seeking behaviors.

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology