Chinese Women & Politics in the 20th Century China# China & Asia in the Twentieth Century# Society

and Community: Social Networks in the Contemporary Chinese Society* Chinese Social Demography Graduate Seminar on Contemporary Social Issues in China Population of China# Sociological Issues in Urban & Rural Development# Chinese Family & Kinship# Women in China#

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Master of Social Sciences (MSocSc) in Social Work

(Two-year Part-time) Prof. Victor C. W. WONG, Head, Department of Social Work Aims
(a) To develop competent professionals who are critical, reflective and capable of generic social work practice and competent to face the challenges confronting social work in the changing society; and (b) To educate graduate students to achieve the academic and professional qualification that is considered eligible for registration as Registered Social Workers in Hong Kong on the basis of a recognized social work degree.

Urban Development and Environmental Management: Resource & Environmental Management in China* 3 units Urban & Regional Development of China* 3 units Graduate Seminar on Geography of China 3 units Energy Development in China# 3 units Resource Management in China# 3 units Rural & Agricultural Development in China# 3 units Urban Development in China# 3 units Project * # 3 units 27 units

Outcome Goals
Upon graduation, the graduates can: (a) assess changing social needs and societal context and practice in line with the values and the ethical principles of social work; (b) demonstrate the ability to integrate theory and practice, acquire new theories and innovative practice, and show a commitment to life-long learning and professional development; (c) critically evaluate professional activities and service programmes and advocate for appropriate welfare and service reforms; (d) be sensitive to and reflective of the power, diversity and social justice in social issues, social work practice and social policy; and (e transfer social work knowledge and skills in ones own profession other than social work.

Reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund (CEF), HKSAR. Students can take no more than ONE course from this group of elective courses which are normally offered in the daytime.

Students who have satisfactorily completed all the above requirements, obtained Grade C- or above in all courses and achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above will be awarded an MSocSc (Contemporary China Studies) Degree. To be awarded Distinction for the programme, students should attain a cumulative GPA of 3.70 or above, with no course grade below B- and no repeated courses. Students attaining a cumulative GPA between 3.40 and 3.69 will be awarded Merit.

Admission Requirements
Applicants should possess a bachelors degree from a recognized university, or a qualification that is deemed
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to be equivalent. Priority will be given to applicants with RSW qualification (registered on the basis of a recognized social work diploma) or with social sciences background at undergraduate level. Appropriately qualified applicants will be interviewed to establish proper motivation and suitability for pursuing a qualifying social work programme in a reflective and learner-centered environment.

Students who have satisfactorily completed all the course requirements and achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above will be awarded a Master of Social Sciences in Social Work Degree. To be awarded Distinction for the programme, students should attain a cumulative GPA of 3.70 or above, with no course grade below B- and no repeated courses. Students attaining a cumulative GPA between 3.40 and 3.69 will be awarded Merit.

Structure of the Programme

The Master of Social Sciences in Social Work is a parttime qualifying programme designed for bachelors degree graduates who would like to pursue a recognized social work qualification (RSW) at masters degree level. The 37-unit programme is designed to be completed in two calendar years, including summer terms, by part-time study. Only under exceptional circumstances may students seek extension of the period of study for not more than 12 months. Requirements of the programme are as follows: Social Work Courses Society & Social Policy Human Development & Cultural Differences Social Work Theory & Practice I Social Work Theory & Practice II Management in Human Service Organizations Research & Programme Evaluation Social Work, Law & Social Justice Integrative Tutorials Social Work Integrative Tutorial I Social Work Integrative Tutorial II Social Work Integrative Tutorial III Fieldwork Placements Fieldwork Practice I Fieldwork Practice II Social Work Elective 21 units 3 units 3 units 3 units 4 units 3 units 3 units 2 units 3 units 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 10 units 5 units 5 units 3 units 37 units

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