Bachelor of Social Sciences

in Social Work社會科學學士–社會工作

Jerf YEUNG, BSW, MA, PhD, RSW . Major Leader

Ricky KWAN, BSW, MEd, PhD, RSW. Associate Major Leader

LUI LEUNG Wai Hing, Frances, BA, MSW, RSW. Admission Tutor

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• Social Work is an independent discipline in university education, it is both

– Practice-based professional, and academic training

• Thus, this discipline has dual functions to prepare students:

– with practice competence as social workers in the health and welfare fields in Hong Kong and other parts of the world, and

– With knowledge and intellectual ability to understand and inform practice environments.

Aim of B.Soc.Sc. in Social Work Programme社會科學學士–社會工作

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• Upon graduation, students are:

– Eligible to apply as Registered Social Workers (RSW) from the Hong Kong Social Workers Registration Board.

• After accumulating with practice experience, student can:

– Pursue further education in the Master and Ph.D. levels,

– Return to academic field taking up teaching & research, or

– Take up higher management positions in NGOs to further their professional contribution in direct services.

Aim of B.Soc.Sc. in Social Work Programme社會科學學士–社會工作

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At the time when you choose social work as the major area of your University study,

you need to consider whether you are suitable to be social workers?

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To answer this question, you need to know “what is social work?”

• Social work is a profession which concerns health and well-being of people, in particular for those who are:

– Vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty.

• More than rendering help directly, social work is a process helping people help themselves (助人自助).

– People are empowered with skills & abilities to use different resources to resolve their problems.

What is Social Work?

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• The uniqueness of social work is its emphases on:

– Social justice, &

– The person-in-environment situation.

• More than considering people’s individual deficits, social work also works with people to examine:

– possible relationships, family structure, community environment, and the systems and policies which may impact on their person problems.

What is Social Work?

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• Thus, in the pursuit of social justice, social work intervenes at:

– The micro (individual), mezzo (interpersonal), and macro(social) levels,

– Across personal, interpersonal, social, cultural and political dimensions of human problem

• With a range of working methods including:

– Casework, group work, & community work; and

– Policy formulation and advocacy.

What is Social Work?

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Curriculum Structure and

Admission Arrangements

Social Work (Major) + Minor (Optional)

(120 credits) + (15 credits (optional)

• 3 credits• 15 credits

• 72 (with two major electives) credits

• 30 credits

University GE course

Major in Social Work

Free electives

College / SS Foundation

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Curriculum Structure – 4 Years Degree

BSSSW Core Courses

Personal &

Professional Growth

Human Behavior & Mental

Health

Social Work Research

Sociology &

Social Policy

Management & Law Fieldwork

Placement

Social Work Skills

Laboratory

Social Work Theories

& Practice

o Introduction to Social Worko Working with Individual & Families o Working with Groups o Working with Org & Communities

o Self Development Labo Interpersonal Com & Counselling Skills Labo Team Building & Group Work Labo Community Org Skills Lab

o 2 times of practicum o Each with 408 hours o 3 whole days a week

o Human Behavior & Social Environmento Mental Health & Social Work

o Basic Sociology o Social Welfare & Policy

o Social Work Research o Social Work Practice Evaluation

Major Elective

o Working with Children & Familieso Young People & Offenderso Health & Ageing o School Social Worko Gender Perspective o Conflict Managemento Cultural Sensitivity

o Management & Supervision in Human Serviceso Social Work & the Law

No. of credit units

for graduation120 (Minimum credits)

144 (Maximum credits)

Application for

admission

(Foundation Year)

o Undeclared Major through JS1110 with a

free choice of major after one year of study

o Designated Major in BSocSc Social Work

(JS1113) with Admission Interview

Admission

Requirements

o JS1113 candidates are required to sit for

admission interview in June / July 2021

o Criteria of selection: DSE scores and

performance in admission interview

Admission Arrangements of the Programme(4 Year Curriculum)

Career Prospects

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As registered social workers in the government or non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the following services:

Family & Child Welfare

Services for the Elderly

Rehabilitation Services

Medical Social Work Services

Community Development

Services for Young People

Services for Offenders

Career Prospects

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University Social Work Degree Holders:• Assistant Social Work Officer (ASWO)

(MPS point 16: HK$33,350 to MPS point 33: HK$73,775 w.e.f. 1.6.2021)

• Social Work Officer (SWO)(MPS point 34: HK$74,515 to MPS point 39: HK$89,845 w.e.f. 1.6.2021)

Associate Social Work Degree Holders:• Social Work Assistant (SWA)

(MPS point 9: HK$22,725 to MPS point 22: HK$44,555 w.e.f. 21.1.2021)

• A broad-based co-curricular learning through various out-of-classroom discovery activities….

– Project X – Student development & learning excellence

– CYEP – Community Youth Empowerment Project

– Non-local fieldwork placement – 2nd placement

– Internship programme - Summer semesters

– Student exchange programme - Semester B of final year

– Study tours – student-directed

– Social and policy concerns

– Training workshops

Other Learning Activities

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Out of Classroom Activities

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Student Overseas Exchange Programme to USA, UK, Australia, Taiwan, Mainland China…

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Study Tour

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Internship Programme

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Community Services

Social Concern

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Graduate Mentors Scheme

Outstanding Social Workers Award

陳盈小姐

梁梓敦先生

王佩玲女士 王惠芬女士

左起：王珮玲女士、凌煒鏗先生、王惠芬女士及呂慧儀女士Two UGC Teaching Excellence Teachers

Whether you are suitable to besocial workers?

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It is very simple. If you like to work with people and concern for society,

you are suitable already.

Welcome and look forward to seeing you in CityU and Social Work Major.

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Thank You