Minor in Social Work Studies
The programme aims to:
- Develop students’ understanding of basic knowledge and theories of social work and ability to participate in the appraisal of values and principles of the social work programme in local, regional and international contexts.
- Develop students’ sensitivity to social injustice and inequality as a result of specific social structures, emergences of social changes and the promotion of general wellness of human beings in the contemporary society.
Requirements
1 Required Course + 4 Elective Courses
| I | Required Course (3 units, compulsory) | Units |
| SOWK1005 Social Work in Contemporary Society | 3 units |
| II | Elective Courses (Required to take 4 out of the following courses) | Units |
| SOWK1006 Human Development through the Life Span | 3 units | |
| SOWK2005 Human Behaviour and Diversity | 3 units | |
| SOWK2006 Social Work Intervention and Processes | 2 units | |
| SOWK2028 + SOWK2029 Social Policy | 4 units (2+2) | |
| SOWK3006 Law and Society | 2 units | |
| SOWK3038 + SOWK3039 Theory and Practice in Social Work: Group | 4 units (2+2) | |
| SOWK3205 Love and Human Sexuality | 3 units | |
| SOWK3206 Social Dimensions of Health | 3 units | |
| SOWK3207 Creativity, Wellbeing and Art Therapy | 3 units | |
| SOWK4005 Administration in Human Service Organizations | 3 units | |
| SOWK4006 Social Welfare in Chinese Societies | 3 units | |
| SOWK4226 Career Facilitation and Counselling | 3 units |
Remarks:
- Students are required to take at least 15 units including one elective course taken at 3,000 or 4,000 level.
- Completion of the Minor in Social Works Studies requirements does not lead to the professional qualification as a Registered Social Worker in Hong Kong
All undergraduate non-Social Work students (2019-20 bulletin and after) are eligible to study the Minor in Social Work Studies programme.
