• Graduates are qualified to become a Registered Social Worker under the Social Workers Registration Ordinance, and hold appointments as a Social Work Assistant.
• They will be able to work in both government and non-government organizations in the field of family welfare services, community development services, rehabilitation services, children and youth services, services for offenders and/or substance abusers, services for senior citizens, and other innovative services or projects.
• Through the Division's articulation arrangements, graduates of this programme can enroll to programmes leading to a Bachelor's Degree in Social Science or related disciplines within CityU; or other local and overseas universities. They can apply for:
  • • Bachelor's degree programmes in Social Work run by the City University of Hong Kong or other UGC-funded .
  • • Advanced standing for admission to the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) programme at the City University of Hong Kong
  • • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Social Work with Minor in Counselling run by the City University of Hong Kong. Direct entry will be offered to Distinction holders.
  • • Partial exemptions for studying social work or social sciences degree programmes in some UK, Canadian, US and Australian universities.
    

• This programme comprises two stages. Students in the first year take courses in social science disciplines, communication and interpersonal skills, and management and organizing skills. In year two, students choose one of the two concentrations to acquire specialized knowledge and skills.*
• Leisure and cultural services*
  Students will develop a solid foundation in the area of leisure, arts and culture. They will also learn the theories and skills of managing leisure and cultural services and organizing activities and events. Students will acquire the competence which enables them to work for recreation, sports and arts organizations.
• Housing management*
  Students will develop an understanding of how services can be managed to meet the needs of residents in housing estates. They will learn how service quality and green management can be achieved in housing management. Students will be well equipped to work at junior management level in housing estates and clubhouses.

* Depending on the number of students enrolled to the programme, the Division may decide to offer both or either of the concentrations in any particular year.

• A special feature of the programme is the Industrial Attachment. Students can choose to work in a community based organization for an extended period, often in the summer semester between year 1 and year 2, in order to gain some real life experience with support from the teaching staff and supervisors from the community organization. Such opportunities not only enhance classroom learning but also often result in ongoing part-time employment and beneficial professional contacts.

• Two-Year Full-time

• Tel: 2788 9764
• Fax: 3442 0162
• Division of Social Studies (to be renamed Division of Social Sciences in September 2012) Homepage http://www.cityu.edu.hk/dss