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Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours in Psychology and Mental Health

Department of Social Sciences Programmes Undergraduate Full-time Programmes Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours in Psychology and Mental Health

Programme Title	Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours in Psychology and Mental Health
Programme Code	JS9008 (JUPAS)

Programme Introduction

The Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours in Psychology and Mental Health programme covers a wide array of mental illnesses. It aims to train students with extensive knowledge and skills in psychology, mental health, and counselling. This unprecedented programme will develop students' intellectual and practical skills that are applied in many pressing mental health issues. It taps into the theoretical basis of mental health such as the etiology of mental illnesses, the biological foundations of mental health, and the current practices in prevention and treatment. The programme also takes learning to another level by allowing students to appraise the effectiveness of various counselling approaches, and to accommodate the specific needs of different clinical populations. It serves as an important foundation in paving a career path in mental health.

Programme Structure

Year 1 Entry
Year 2 Entry
Year 3 Entry

Year 1 Autumn Term (20 credits)

Core Courses		Credits
ENGL A101F	University English Writing Skills	5
COUN A111F	Introduction to Public Health	5
PSYC A124F	Foundations of Social Sciences: Psychology	5
STAT A221F	Statistics	5

Year 1 Spring Term (20 credits)

Core Courses		Credits
SOCI A123F	Foundations of Social Sciences: Sociology	5
ONE 5-credit English language enhancement course		5
TWO 5-credit purposely-designed General Education courses		10

Year 2 Autumn Term (20 credits)

Core Courses		Credits
COUN A221F	Theories and Practice in Counselling and Mental Health	5
PSYC A236F	Positive Psychology and Mental Health	5
STAT A222F	Essentials of Research Inquiry	5
ONE 5-credit purposely-designed General Education course		5

Year 2 Spring Term (20 credits)

Core Courses		Credits
COUN A220F	Basic Skills in Counselling	5
PSYC A322F	Life-Span Developmental Psychology	5
PSYC A325F	Abnormal Psychology	5
PSYC A331F	Research Methods in Psychology	5

Year 3 Autumn Term (20 credits)

Core Courses		Credits
COUN A311F	Addiction Counselling	5
PSYC A320F	Personality Psychology	5
PSYC A324F	Cognitive Psychology	5
ONE 5-credit purposely-designed General Education course		5

Year 3 Spring Term (20 credits)

Core Courses		Credits
COUN A320F	Individual and Group Counselling	5
COUN A312F	Family Counselling	5
PSYC A326F	Clinical Psychology	5
PSYC A333F	Current Issues in Psychology	5

Year 4 Autumn Term (20 credits)

Core Courses		Credits
COUN A330F*	Practicum and Experiential Learning Seminars	10
PSYC A321F	Social Psychology	5
PSYC A334F	Psychological Testing and Assessment	5
Elective Course – ONE of the following:
PSYC A421F*	Psychology Honours Thesis	10
ONE 5-credit middle-/higher-level Social Sciences course		5

Year 4 Spring Term (20 credits)

Core Courses		Credits
COUN A330F*	Practicum and Experiential Learning Seminars	10
PSYC A323F	Biological Psychology	5
PSYC A341F	Psychology of Ageing	5
Elective Course – ONE of the following:
PSYC A421F*	Psychology Honours Thesis	10
ONE 5-credit middle-/higher-level Social Sciences course		5

*Course carries over from the Autumn Term.

Year 2 Autumn Term (20 credits)

Core Courses		Credits
ENGL A101F	University English Writing Skills	5
COUN A221F	Theories and Practice in Counselling and Mental Health	5
STAT A221F	Statistics	5
STAT A222F	Essentials of Research Inquiry	5

Year 2 Spring Term (20 credits)

Core Courses		Credits
COUN A220F	Basic Skills in Counselling	5
PSYC A322F	Life-Span Developmental Psychology	5
PSYC A331F	Research Methods in Psychology	5
ONE 5-credit English language enhancement course		5

Year 3 Autumn Term (20 credits)

Core Courses		Credits
PSYC A236F	Positive Psychology and Mental Health	5
COUN A311F	Addiction Counselling	5
PSYC A320F	Personality Psychology	5
PSYC A324F	Cognitive Psychology	5

Year 3 Spring Term (20 credits)

Core Courses		Credits
COUN A320F	Individual and Group Counselling	5
COUN A312F	Family Counselling	5
PSYC A326F	Clinical Psychology	5
PSYC A333F	Current Issues in Psychology	5

Year 4 Autumn Term (20 credits)

Core Courses		Credits
COUN A330F*	Practicum and Experiential Learning Seminars	10
PSYC A321F	Social Psychology	5
PSYC A334F	Psychological Testing and Assessment	5
Elective Course – ONE of the following:
PSYC A421F*	Psychology Honours Thesis	10
ONE 5-credit middle-/higher-level Social Sciences course		5

Year 4 Spring Term (20 credits)

Core Courses		Credits
COUN A330F*	Practicum and Experiential Learning Seminars	10
PSYC A323F	Biological Psychology	5
PSYC A341F	Psychology of Ageing	5
Elective Course – ONE of the following:
PSYC A421F*	Psychology Honours Thesis	10
ONE 5-credit middle-/higher-level Social Sciences course		5

*Course carries over from the Autumn Term.

Year 3 Autumn Term (20 credits)

Core Courses		Credits
COUN A311F	Addiction Counselling	5
PSYC A320F	Personality Psychology	5
PSYC A322F	Life-Span Developmental Psychology	5
PSYC A324F	Cognitive Psychology	5

Year 3 Spring Term (20 credits)

Core Courses		Credits
COUN A320F	Individual and Group Counselling	5
COUN A312F	Family Counselling	5
PSYC A326F	Clinical Psychology	5
PSYC A333F	Current Issues in Psychology	5

Year 4 Autumn Term (20 credits)

Core Courses		Credits
COUN A330F*	Practicum and Experiential Learning Seminars	10
PSYC A321F	Social Psychology	5
PSYC A334F	Psychological Testing and Assessment	5
Elective Course – ONE of the following:
PSYC A421F*	Psychology Honours Thesis	10
ONE 5-credit middle-/higher-level Social Sciences course		5

Year 4 Spring Term (20 credits)

Core Courses		Credits
COUN A330F*	Practicum and Experiential Learning Seminars	10
PSYC A323F	Biological Psychology	5
PSYC A341F	Psychology of Ageing	5
Elective Course – ONE of the following:
PSYC A421F*	Psychology Honours Thesis	10
ONE 5-credit middle-/higher-level Social Sciences course		5

*Course carries over from the Autumn Term.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this programme, students shall have to satisfy the General Admission Requirements (Non-JUPAS Local Applicants / Mainland Applicants / Overseas Applicants).

There are no specific subject requirements for this programme.

Interview requirement: Yes

Career Prospects

Graduates from the programme will be ready to contribute to the public sector by taking up job positions directly or indirectly related to mental health, such as psychology assistants, hospital play specialists, school's counsellors, project coordinators, programme workers, and welfare workers in NGOs and other non-profit agencies. In the private sector, graduates will be qualified to be employed as psychological consultants, counsellors, behavioural therapist, and project coordinators.

In terms of further postgraduate training, graduates will be well-prepared for applying to master-level programmes in clinical and counselling psychology, social work (specialising in counselling or mental health), and other disciplines related to mental health.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible for graduate membership at the Hong Kong Psychological Society, subject to their latest conditions. For details, please visit http://www.hkps.org.hk/en/membership/membership_guide/

Programme Video

Enquiries

Dr Sara Li

Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader

Tel: +852 2768 5907

Email: stkli@hkmu.edu.hk

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