Dr. Junghwan Kim

Associate Professor

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Biography

Junghwan Kim is a tenured Associate Professor in Workforce, Adult, Lifelong Education (WALE) and Human Resource Development (HRD) graduate programs at Texas A&M University. He specializes in lifelong learning, adult education, workforce development, leadership, career development, and community engagement across nonprofit and for-profit sectors, as well as higher education. His research focuses on the examination of national and international HRD policies and practices, linking individual and organizational growth to broader social change. With over 50 publications and more than 70 conference presentations, Professor Kim has secured over $382,000 in research funding. His research is published in leading journals such as Adult Education Quarterly, HRD Review, and International Journal of Lifelong Education. He holds a Ph.D. in Adult Education from Pennsylvania State University and has taught various courses related to adult learning and workforce development.

Research Interests

Lifelong Learning Adult Education Workforce Development Leadership Career Development

Courses

Methods Teaching Adults Adult Learning Foundations Adult Education Workforce Development Models Epistemology Inquiry Introduction Distance Learning

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.