Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours in Psychology and Mental Health

社會科學系 Programmes Undergraduate Face-to-Face 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