Department of Applied Social Sciences

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1 Department of Applied Social Sciences Department of Applied Social Sciences Taught Postgraduate Programmes Year 2015 Intake

2 Department of Applied Social Sciences The mission of the Department of Applied Social Sciences is to offer quality education and professional training in the disciplines of Applied Sociology, Counselling, Criminology, Psychology, and Social Work, excel in these related research areas, and promote justice and betterment of life in Hong Kong, China and the neighbouring societies. With a team of more than 60 full-time academic staff specializing in a wide array of fields and disciplines in social sciences, the Department prides itself as a truly multi-disciplinary research and education unit. The Department currently offers 10 academic programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Taught Postgraduate Programmes Page 2 Department of Applied Social Sciences Page 3-4 Master of Social Work P71 (MSW) Page 5-8 Master of Social Sciences in Counselling P20 (MSSC) Page 9-10 Master of Social Sciences in Applied Psychology P21 (MSSAPSY) Page Master of Social Sciences in Psychology of Education P32 (MSSPSYED) Page Master of Social Sciences in Applied Sociology P36 (MSSAS) Page 15 General Information

3 Master of Social Work Programme Code: MSW(P71) Normal Duration: Full-time: 2 Years; Part-time: 3 Years Mode of Programme: Combined Minimum No. of Credits Required: Master s Degree: 55 Medium of Instruction: English Programme Objectives The MSW programme is a self-funded programme with the aim to train professionals qualifying for recognized social work qualification (RSW ^) at the Master s degree level. It aspires to train students becoming ethically-oriented social work practitioners being competent, reflective and good in professional practice. ^ On successful completion of the programme, students should be able to: Use appropriate knowledge, theories and demonstrate skills Demonstrate the ability to integrate theory in practice in in social work in order to become competent and professional an innovative way, discover and examine culturally relevant in their practice; social work practice; Reflect on their own practice so that they can intellectually Evaluate professional activities and service programs, changing construct, articulate and evaluate their own philosophy and social needs and advocacy for appropriate welfare reforms practice in reference to social work values and ethics; and service delivery Programme Features 2 years for the full-time MSW degree, with 1 concurrent placement in Year 2 Semester A and 1 block fieldwork placement in Year 2 Semester B (maximum study period: 5 years). Concurrent fieldwork placement is conducted in 17 weeks with 3 days per week or 6 sessions whereas block fieldwork placement is conducted in 10 weeks with 5 days per week; 3 years for the part-time MSW degree to students taking two concurrent fieldwork placements in Year 2 and 3 Semester A & B respectively (maximum study period: 7.5 years). Concurrent fieldwork placement in the part-time study mode is conducted in 25 weeks with 2 days per week or 4 sessions per week; The MSW programme consists of 15 core courses amounting to 49 credits plus another 2 electives carrying 6 credits, making a total of 55 credit-units in the programme; Entrance Requirements To be eligible for admission, you must: 900 fieldwork training hours (800 hours direct fieldwork placements plus 100 hours placement preparation or related activities); Strengthening of the training in social work values and ethics, theories and practice to three courses emphasizing working with individuals and families, groups, community work and macro-level social work practice; Addition of human behavior and social environment course subject areas, and social sciences theories for social work to those students without a social sciences training background; Legal knowledge and perspectives for social workers; Enhancing mental health training, practice-related electives and advocacy for social work students; Integrative Social Work Seminar to train students becoming competent, reflective and good in professional practice. hold a recognized bachelor s degree from one of the universities in Hong Kong or from any overseas institution recognized for this purpose by the University; or hold such other qualifications as deemed acceptable by University as equivalent to the above; and pass an admission interview. Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is not English should also fulfill the following minimum English proficiency requirement: TOEFL score 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based test) or 79 (internet-based test); or Overall band score of 6.5 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or Score 450 in the new College English Test (CET-6) of Chinese mainland or a pass in the old CET-6 test; or Other equivalent qualifications

4 Programme Structure The curriculum of the year 1 of full-time 2 years mode and the year 2 and year 3 of part-time 3 years mode aspires to train students with ethical principles and foundations of social work practice, social work values, and professional ethics, theories and practice skills in working with individual and families, groups and community, social welfare policies, social welfare management, legal issues for social workers and social work research methods. For those students who are without a social sciences training background, they are required to study the course SS5115 Social Sciences Theories for Social Work. The curriculum of the year 2 of full-time 2 years mode and the year 3 of part-time 3 years mode strives to equip students to have the required professional supervised fieldwork training hours and the 100-hour Practicum-related learning workshops, plus the study of Integrative Social Work Seminar and elective courses in practice-related social work practice settings: Assessment and Interventions in Mental Health Counselling, Empowerment-oriented practice with Socially Disadvantaged Groups, Cognitive-Behavioural Interventions, Group Counselling and Therapy, Psychopathology, Negotiation and Mediation in Work, Counselling Children and Youth, Working with Families in Transition, Domestic Violence: Prevention and Treatment, Counselling Older Adults. Student who (1) are non-social sciences graduates, or (2) have taken either psychology or sociology but not the other, are required to complete non-credit bearing Pre-semester Workshops SS5115 Social Sciences Theories for Social Work. These workshops are to be run in an intensive mode on Saturday within first five weeks of the semester. Core Courses: Credit (49 credits) SS5111 Social Welfare Policy System and Reforms in Hong Kong 3 SS5112 Social Welfare Management 3 SS5114* Legal Issues for the Social Worker 3 SS5117* Social Work as a Profession 3 SS5209 Social Work Theories & Practice I: Working with Individuals and Families 3 SS5210 Social Work Theories & Practice II: Working with Groups 3 SS5211 Social Work Theories & Practice III: Community Work and Marco-level Social Work Practice 3 SS5212 Human Behaviour and Diversity 3 SS5213 Social Work Research Methods 3 SS6219* Practicum Related Workshop I 1 SS6220* Practicum Related Workshop II 1 SS6221* Practicum Related Workshop III 1 SS6291 Fieldwork I 8 SS6292 Fieldwork II 8 SS6293 Integrative Social Work Seminar 3 *New courses Programme Electives: Credit (6 credits) take 2 of 13 electives SS5110 Assessment and Interventions in Mental Health Counselling 3 SS5116 Empowerment-oriented Practice with Socially Disadvantaged Groups 3 SS5208 Cognitive-Behavioural Interventions 3 SS5214* Working with Families in Transition 3 SS5426 Social Problems in Contemporary Societies 3 SS5802 Group Counselling and Therapy 3 SS5803 Psychopathology 3 SS5805 Narrative-based Therapeutic Conversations: Theory and Practice 3 SS5812 Negotiation and Mediation in Work 3 SS5821 Counselling Children and Youth 3 SS5824 Domestic Violence: Prevention and Treatment 3 SS5832 Counselling Older Adults 3 SS5835 Diversity and Inclusion in Workplace 3 Pre-semester Workshop SS5115 Social Science Theory for Social Work** 0 **Student who (1) are non-social sciences graduates, or (2) have taken either psychology or sociology but not the other, are required to complete non-credit bearing Pre-semester Workshops SS5115 Social Sciences Theories for Social Work. These workshops are to be run in an intensive mode on Saturday within first five weeks of the semester. Mode of Programme Combined mode: Local students taking programme in combined mode can attend full-time (12-18 credit units per semester) or part-time (no more than 11 credit units per semester) study in different semesters. For non-local students, they will be admitted to the programme for full-time study only. Non-local students must maintain the required credit load for their full-time study. Career Prospects Upon graduation, students are eligible to be a Registered Social Worker (RSW ^) in Hong Kong. ^ Tuition Fee Application Deadline Intake Target Programme Pay on credit unit basis HK$2,670 per credit for local students HK$4,030 per credit for non-local students 28 February 2015 for local students 31 January 2015 for non-local students (Applications are processed on a rolling basis. Review of applications will start before the deadline and continue until all places are filled. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.) 60 students assmsw@cityu.edu.hk

5 Master of Social Sciences in Counselling Programme Code: MSSC (P20) Normal Duration: Maximum Study Period: Mode of Programme: Intermediate Award: 2 Years* 5 Years* Combined Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling (PGDC) Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling (PGCC) Minimum No. of Credits Required: Master s Degree 30; Postgraduate Diploma 24; Postgraduate Certificate 12 Medium of Instruction: English Programme Objectives For beginners in counselling: The foundation of counselling: professional worldview, theories and approaches, application settings. Beginning competence in counselling. Transfer learning to work context. Professional preparation for advanced-level counsellor education. For practitioners with experience in counselling: Critical re-examination of counselling theories and the theory-practice link. Continuous professional reflection. Reflectivity and reflexivity in practice. Theorizing from practice and constructing practice knowledge. Developing cultural sensitivity and appreciation of client knowledge and strength. Programme Features A common general counselling foundation with choices of programme electives in three areas: children, youth, and family; health and aging; work and adjustment. A choice of two-semester research route or practicum route of professional preparation. Multiple exit points. Course Load and Duration Students normally take a course load of 6 to 9 credits (about 2 to 3 courses) per semester and complete the programme within 5 to 10 semesters. Classes will be held on weekday evening and Saturday afternoon/evening. Entrance Requirements To be eligible for admission, you must: hold a degree of one of the universities in Hong Kong or of any overseas institution recognized for this purpose by the University; or have obtained an equivalent qualification, or provide evidence of academic and professional attainments acceptable for this purpose by the University; and preferably with two years working experience in social service, education, health, human services, human resources or related areas, and voluntary work experience in counselling-related area. Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is not English should also fulfill the following minimum English proficiency requirement: TOEFL score 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based test) or 79 (internet-based test); or Overall band score of 6.5 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or Score 450 in the new College English Test (CET-6) of Chinese mainland or a pass in the old CET-6 test; or Other equivalent qualifications. * The programme currently only operates the part-time mode of study. Students have to take either the counselling practicum or the (research) project earliest in the second year of study, after completing pre-requisite courses and a threshold number of credit units in the first year. A programme review is about to conclude regarding the feasibility of new arrangements for MSSC students to choose a full-time study load.

6 Does this Programme Suit You? This is a programme for: Counsellors and social workers seeking continuous professional education in counselling. Teachers providing school counselling service and embedded counselling in classroom interaction with students. Health professionals working in medical and mental health settings. Human service professionals working with children, young people, parents, couple, and families. Human resource managers responsible for personnel work, career counselling, and employee welfare. Student Profile cohort Professional Accreditation: Certified Counsellor The MSSC programme has been accredited by the Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association (HKPCA) since 2011, all graduates after 2004 could be eligible to apply for a full membership at HKPCA.In addition, our graduates who have completed the Counselling Practicum, they could be eligible to apply for a Certified Counsellor Candidate. The HKPCA recognizes all the 120 face-to-face direct client contact hours and 26 individual supervision hours as well as 34 group supervision hours. Therefore, the MSSC graduates could pursue the status of Certified Counsellor after fulfilling the required 330 post-master face-to-face direct client contact hours and 50 supervision hours by HKPCA Approved Supervisor.

7 Programme Structure Programme curriculum is made up of (a) core courses; and (b) elective courses forming a general electives group and three streamspecific groups each supporting an area of concentrated study: Child, Youth and Family Health and Aging Work and Adjustment To graduate with the MSSC award, students must complete either the Project or the Counselling Practicum (both are two-semester courses) in the last part of study. Nature Core Courses Course Name Credit SS5757 Personality Theories and Assessment 3 SS5800 Counselling Theories and Practice 3 SS5801 Counselling in Society and Across Culture 3 SS5802 Group Counselling and Therapy 3 Level of Award PGC PGD Master SS5803 Psychopathology 3 Core Electives SS6805 Project OR SS6806 Counselling Practicum 6 SS5116 Empowerment-oriented Practice with Socially Disadvantaged Groups 3 SS5208 Cognitive-behavioural Intervention 3 General Electives SS5804 Research Methods in Counselling 3 SS5805 Narrative-based Therapeutic Conversations: Theory and Practice 3 SS5841 Counselling Skills Laboratory 3 SS5842 Advanced Counselling Skills Laboratory 3 Programme Electives Work and Adjustmet SS5811 Counselling in Workplace 3 SS5812 Negotiation and Mediation in Work 3 SS5813 Issues of Career Guidance and Counselling 3 Take 1 out of 19 Take 3 out of 19 Take 3 out of 19 SS5814 Vocational Counselling and Assessment 3 SS5821 Counselling Children and Youth 3 Child, SS5822 Family-based Service and Family Practice 3 Youth & SS5824 Domestic Violence: Prevention and Treatment 3 Family SS5825 Marital Preparation, Enrichment and Therapy 3 SS5826 Parent Education and Support 3 SS5831 Issues in Social Gerontology 3 Health & SS5832 Counselling Older Adults 3 Aging SS5833 Mental Health Counselling 3 SS5834 Disability and Health Care 3 Total Credits

8 Curriculum Highlight SS5800 Counselling Theories and Practice to critically examine how selected counselling theories and therapy models are being used by practitioners in the context of exploring the positivist epistemology of counselling practice as revealed in the connection between theories and practice, and to present a postmodern epistemology as an alternative paradigm that conceptualizes counselling as a "conversational art" and skilled performance in counselling as opening up a conversational space for a client-counsellor dyad to co-construct a kinder reality for the client. SS6806 Counselling Practicum to provide practice-based instruction of knowledge, attitudes, and skills required for effective participation in the counselling profession with confidence. It is the culminating activity in the training of professional counsellors with the opportunity for students to apply, under professional support through group and individual supervisions, counselling theories and skills integrally in real-world practice. SS6805 Project to provide hands-on experience in initiating, planning and implementing an independent research project with the view to foster disciplined thinking as a researcher and to develop the capacity for constructing counselling knowledge through empirical investigation. Career Prospects The programme is designed for graduates from diverse disciplinary backgrounds and supports continual professional development. It opens up career fields and enhances career advancement in human services (notably counselling, social work, and health care), education, and human resources management where sensitivity and effectiveness in working with people is an asset. Tuition Fee Pay on credit unit basis HK$3,690 per credit for local students HK$4,200 per credit for non-local students Application Deadline 28 February 2015 Intake Target 80 Students Programme mssc@cityu.edu.hk Programme Website

9 Master of Social Sciences in Applied Psychology Programme Code: MSSAPSY(P21) Normal Duration: Maximum Study Period: Mode of Programme: Intermediate Award: Minimum No. of Credits Required: Medium of Instruction: Full-time: 1 Year; Part-time: 2 Years Full-time: 2.5 Years; Part-time/Combined mode: 5 Years Combined Postgraduate Certificate in Psychology (PGCP) Master s Degree-38; Postgraduate Certificate-27 English Programme Aim and Objectives Aims: The programme aims at providing students with the required knowledge, skills, exposure, and insights for (1) analyzing human behaviors from a psychological perspective, (2) developing research expertise in a specific area in applied psychology, and (3) pursuing advanced professional training and a career in psychology. Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs): Upon successful completion of this Programme, students should be able to: evaluate major principles/theories in core areas of psychology; apply major psychological theories/principles to analyze human behaviors in real life situations; evaluate research evidence published in psychological journals; design and carry out psychological research independently; and appreciate the close connection between psychology and everyday experiences. Programme Features Focus on an integration of theories and research skills. Designed primarily to provide degree-holders having no undergraduate training in psychology with the necessary knowledge, skills and exposure for pursuing further study and a career in psychology. Credit Transfer could be granted for equivalent level of study. Average contact hour is 6 to 9 hours per week. Classes meet primarily on weekday evenings. Entrance Requirements To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and: have a recognized bachelor's degree from one of the universities in Hong Kong or from any overseas institutions recognized for this purpose by the University, or an equivalent qualification, or have evidence of academic and professional attainments acceptable for this purpose by the University, AND provide documentary evidence that you have completed a course of introductory psychology at a recognized university. An introductory course in psychology is considered to be a course taught at the undergraduate level and provides an overview of major topics in psychology such as biopsychology, perception, cognition, learning, motivation, emotion, intelligence, personality and social psychology. Applicants who have not taken a similar course before will be required to obtain a satisfactory grade from a make-up course before they can be considered for admission. For more details about the make-up course (SS2023 Basic Psychology I ), please read Visiting Undergraduate Students ( Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is not English should also fulfill the following minimum English proficiency requirement: TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based test) or 79 (internet-based test); or Overall band score of 6.5 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or Score 450 in the new College English Test (CET-6) of Chinese mainland or a pass in the old CET-6 test; or Other equivalent qualifications

10 Professional Accreditation Graduates will be eligible to apply for graduate membership of the Hong Kong Psychological Society and the British Psychological Society. Programme Structure 9 core courses including Psychology Research Paper and 2 electives. Year Semester Courses Subtotal A SS5756 Biological Basis of Behavior (3) SS5757 Personality Theories and Assessment (3) SS5780 Research Design & Analysis in Psychology (3) 9 1 B SS5750 Perception and Cognition (3) SS5752 Life Span Development (3) SS5780 Research Design & Analysis in Psychology (3) 9 Summer 1 Applied Research Methods One to two courses will be offered Specialist Topics 2 One to two courses will be offered 3 SS5753 Advanced Social Psychology (3) SS5790 Psychology Research Paper (2.5) A Applied Research Methods1 One to two courses will be offered Specialist Topics 2 One to two courses will be offered 3 B SS5751 Learning and Behavior (3) SS5755 Applying Psychology to Contemporary Issues (3) SS5790 Psychology Research Paper (2.5) 8.5 Total Credit Unit: 38 bracketed figures = credits 1 2 Applied Research Methods: (one out of three courses) Specialist Topics: (one out of three courses) SS5794 Psychological Testing (3) SS5791 Advanced Health Psychology (3) SS5797 Advanced Research Methods in Psychology (3) SS5758 Educational Psychology (3) SS5814 Vocational Counselling and Assessment (3) SS5803 Psychopathology (3) Career Prospects The master award allows graduates to pursuit further study in psychology via the enrolment in research-based programs (e.g. MPhil or PhD) or professional training (e.g. clinical, educational, occupational, or counseling psychology). A number of graduates of the program, including those from the Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology program (PGDP), the predecessor of the MSSAPSY have already become either researchers (e.g. college professors) or registered psychologists in clinical, education, occupational or counselling psychology. Tuition Fee Pay on credit unit basis HK$2,840 per credit for local students HK$3,350 per credit for non-local students Application Deadline 30 April 2015 Intake Target 70 students Programme ssmssap@cityu.edu.hk

11 Master of Social Sciences in Psychology of Education Programme Code: MSSPSYED (P32) Normal Duration: 2 Years Maximum Study Period: 5 Years Mode of Programme: Part-time Intermediate Award: Postgraduate Certificate in Inclusive Education (PGCIE) Minimum No. of Credits Required: Master s Degree: 30; Postgraduate Certificate: 15 Medium of Instruction: English The Programme The Master of Social Sciences in Psychology of Education is intended to be an advanced training for teachers and related professionals. The programme puts heavy emphasis on the application of psychological principles in the field of education in general and inclusive education in particular. Programme Aim and Objectives The primary aim of the programme is to equip students with comprehensive and in-depth study of psychological theories and studies in relation to the practice of education. Upon successful completion of this Programme, students are expected to: explore the contemporary issues in the field of psychology of education and its application in inclusive education; examine analytically the philosophy and values relating to the education of students with diverse educational needs in Hong Kong; use a wide variety of teaching strategies and initiate curriculum adaptation for students with diverse educational needs; carry out educational research with appropriate research techniques; and solve issues in and devise innovative solutions for the field of psychology of education by applying knowledge of human motivation, psychopathology and counselling practices. Entrance Requirements To be eligible for admission, students must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and have: a recognized bachelor's degree from one of the universities in Hong Kong or from any overseas institution recognized for this purpose by the University, or an equivalent qualification, or an equivalent qualification, or provided evidence of academic and professional attainments acceptable for this purpose by the University. Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is not English should also fulfill the following minimum English proficiency requirement: TOEFL score 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based test) or 79 (internet-based test); or Overall band score of 6.5 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or Score 450 in the new College English Test (CET-6) of Chinese mainland or a pass in the old CET-6 test; or Other equivalent qualifications.

12 Programme Structure Year Semester Courses Subtotal A SS5758 Educational Psychology* (3) SS5760 Foundations of Inclusive Education* (3) Electives (Any 2 below) 6 1 B SS5761 Curriculum and Instruction in Inclusive Schools* (3) SS5762 Managing the Inclusive Classroom* (3) SS5811 Counselling in Workplace (3) SS5814 Vocational Counselling and Assessment (3) 6 2 Summer A B Summer Electives (any 1 below) SS5759 Educational Assessment and Evaluation* (3) SS5826 Parent Education and Support (3) Electives (any 2 below) SS5757 Personality Theories & Assessment (3) SS5800 Counselling Theories and Practice (3) SS5803 Psychopathology (3) SS5781 Research Methodology in Psychology of Education (3) Electives (any 1 below) SS5751 Learning and Behavior (3) SS5752 Lifespan Development (3) SS5813 Issues of Career Guidance & Counselling (3) SS5763 Special Topics in Psychology of Education (3) Total Credit Unit: 30 *Required for the PGC qualification bracketed figures = credits Career Prospects Upon graduation, students are expected to be highly competent teachers in regular schools and in inclusive settings. Even though graduates are not educational psychologists, they may pursue higher research and/or professional degrees in the fields of psychology and education studies. Tuition Fee Pay on credit unit basis HK$2,670 per credit for local students HK$4,030 per credit for non-local students Application Deadline 31 March 2015 Intake Target 40 students Programme msspsy@cityu.edu.hk

13 Master of Social Sciences in Applied Sociology Programme Code: MSSAS(P36) Normal Duration: Full-time: 1 Year; Part-time: 2 Years Maximum Study Period: Full-time: 2.5 Years; Part-time/Combined mode: 5 Years Mode of Programme: Combined Intermediate Award: Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Sociology (PGDAS); Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Sociology (PGCAS) Minimum No. of Credits Required: Master s Degree: 30 Medium of Instruction: English What is Applied Sociology? Applied sociologists use a broad range of theoretical principles in sociology and sociological research methods to analyse and recommend solutions to various social problems and difficulties, be it individual or organizational, undergoing social changes. As sociological practitioners, their skills and training can be applied in a number of social settings and issues in the government, nongovernment and private sectors. Applied sociologists are often called upon by these organizations to develop research projects and provide information with solutions that can be useful to their development. Examples would be the conduct of opinion polls on public responses to policies and the tracking of the popularity for various kinds of interest groups; programme evaluations to assess the effectiveness of social service for welfare organizations for quality management and development; impact analysis of policies and plans for the government; consumer studies for business development and other problem-based studies in healthcare and education. Programme Aims and Objectives This unique programme provides education to equip students with theories and methods of Applied Sociology, with an emphasis on the application side. The programme aims to train social science practitioners with sound knowledge in the theory and practice of sociology to help people, organizations and communities develop innovative solutions, and to accomplish excellence in undertaking social research. Programme Features Six core courses which provide a solid foundation on sociology theories and social research methodologies. Integrative Project: the programme provides a problem-based "Integrative Project". The purpose of the Project is to provide a practice opportunity to students with supervision to apply sociological theories, methods, skills and professional orientations, and ethics. The Project will focus on an actual problem or issue. Students may be placed in a practice site, such as commercial firms, public sector organizations, social services settings, and civil society organizations. Students can select any two electives from a list of courses. All students are admitted to the Master programme. If students are unable to complete the full Master level, they may be considered for the award of Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma, subject to the completion of at least 12 or 24 credits respectively, and the fulfillment of stipulated requirements. Students can decide on their own study path, schedule and load for each semester in order to complete the programme in 2 to 5 years. Such flexible nature allows students to pace and plan their own study to best suit their personal and career development needs. With special arrangement, students might also be able to complete their studies within 1 year.

14 Entrance Requirements To be eligible for admission, you must: Hold a bachelor's degree of one of the universities in Hong Kong or of an overseas institution recognized for this purpose by the University; or Have an equivalent qualification, or Provide evidence of academic and professional attainments acceptable for this purpose by the University. Priority will be given to those applicants with relevant academic qualifications and relevant working experience. Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is not English should also fulfill the following minimum English proficiency requirement: TOEFL score 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based test) or 79 (internet-based test); or Overall band score of 6.5 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or Score 450 in the new College English Test (CET-6) of Chinese mainland or a pass in the old CET-6 test; or Other equivalent qualifications. Programme Structure Students need to complete 6 core courses, 2 elective courses plus the Integrative Project. Core Courses: Credit (6 courses / 18 credits) SS5400 Applied Sociology 3 SS5401 Social Science Perspectives 3 SS5421 Qualitative Research Methods 3 SS5423 Programme Design & Evaluation 3 SS5425 Quantitative Research Methods 3 SS5428 Applied Social Statistical Analysis 3 Integrative Project (6 credits) Credit SS6591 Integrative Project 6 Programme Electives: Credit (6 credits) take 2 out of 14 electives SS5424 Crime, Law and Security 3 SS5426 Social Problems in Contemporary Societies 3 SS5427 Special Topic in Applied Sociology 3 SS5753 Advanced Social Psychology 3 SS5760 Foundations of Inclusive Education 3 SS5804 Research Methods in Counselling 3 SS5812 Negotiation & Mediation in Work 3 SS5824 Domestic Violence: Prevention & Treatment 3 SS5831 Issues in Social Gerontology 3 SS5832 Counselling Older Adults 3 SS5834 Disability & Health Care 3 SS5835 Diversity & Inclusion in Workplace 3 SS6401 Social Impact Assessment 3 SS6402 Social Indicators Development 3 Career Prospects Sample areas of employment in applied sociology are, for example, in the following fields and organizations: private research and consulting firms, government and public sector organizations, political parties and interest groups, third sector and civil society organizations, marketing and advertising firms, public relations and media firms, social services agencies, and education sector. Graduates may also pursue postgraduate programmes in applied sociology, applied psychology, social welfare and human services at Doctoral level. Tuition Fee Pay on credit unit basis HK$3,010 per credit for local students HK$4,030 per credit for non-local students Application Deadline 31 March 2015 Intake Target 35 students Programme mssaps@cityu.edu.hk

15 General Information Application Fee: Programme Fee: (subject to yearly review) HK$300 for online application (non-refundable, to be paid at the time of application) HK$2,670 per credit for MSW and MSSPSYED HK$2,840 per credit for MSSAPSY Local Student HK$3,010 per credit for MSSAS HK$3,690 per credit for MSSC HK$4,030 per credit for all post-graduate taught programmes except Non-Local Student HK$3,350 per credit for MSSAPSY and HK$4,200 per credit for MSSC Flexibility of Study To meet the diverse needs of our students in undertaking further studies, the Department has provided flexible modes of study and multiple exits allowing students to graduate at Post-graduate Certificate, Post-graduate Diploma, and Master level upon completion of respective required credits. Education Loan Successful applicants are eligible to apply for education loan under the Government s Non-means Tested Loan Scheme. Application forms are obtainable from District Offices and the Student Financial Assistance Agency (SFAA) of Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices. Enquiries: Website: Application You can submit online application at Application deadline may be extended depending on the number of applications received. However, priority will be given to the applicants who submit an application before the initial deadline. Mode of Programme Combined mode: Local students taking programmes in combined mode can attend full-time (12-18 credit units per semester) or part-time (no more than 11 credit units per semester) study in different semesters without seeking approval from the University. For non-local students, they will be admitted to these programmes for either full-time or part-time studies. Non-local students must maintain the required credit load for their full-time or part-time studies and any changes will require approval from the University. Information Seminar Date: 6th December 2014 (Saturday) Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (MSSAS, MSSC, MSW) 3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (MSSPSYED, MSSAPSY) Venue: LT-5, 4/F, Academic 1, CityU, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong. Online Seat Registration: Enquiries For academic matters Department of Applied Social Studies Address: City University of Hong Kong RM7400, Academic 1, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong Enquiries: (852) / (852) Fax: (852) ssgo@cityu.edu.hk Website: Programme website: ssweb.cityu.edu.hk/apss/index.aspx?cid=23 For Taught Postgraduate Programmes (Admission) Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies Address: City University of Hong Kong 4/F, Fong Yun-wah Building, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong Enquiries: (852) Fax: (852) tpadmit@cityu.edu.hk Website: Online enquiry form: