Programmes

Master of Social Sciences in Psychology

Programme	Master of Social Sciences in Psychology 社會科學碩士(心理學)
Award Title	Master of Social Sciences in Psychology 社會科學碩士(心理學)
Offering Academic Unit	Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences
Mode of Study	Combined mode

Normal Period of Study

- 1 year (full-time)
- 2 years (part-time/combined mode)

Maximum Period of Study

- 2 years (full-time)
- 5 years (part-time/combined mode)

Credit Units Required for Graduation

Programme Aims

This conversion program is designed to provide non-psychology degree holders with the knowledge, skills, exposure, and insights for (1) analyzing human behaviors from a psychological perspective, (2) developing research expertise in applying psychology to relevant settings, and (3) pursuing advanced professional training and a career in psychology and closely related areas. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to apply for graduate membership of the Hong Kong Psychological Society.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

Upon successful completion of this Programme, students should be able to:

1. critically evaluate major principles/theories in core areas of psychology;
2. apply major psychological theories/principles to analyze human behaviors in real life situations;
3. critically evaluate research evidence published in psychological journals;
4. design and carry out psychological research independently; and
5. appreciate the close connection between psychology and everyday experiences.

Programme Requirements

Students may obtain the MSocSc degree by studying in either Applied Psychology Stream or Education Stream.

1. Common Core Courses (21 credit units)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
SS5750	Perception and Cognition	3
SS5752	Life Span Development	3
SS5753	Advanced Social Psychology	3
SS5756	Biological Basis of Behavior	3
SS5757	Personality Theories and Assessment	3
SS5783	Psychological Research Design and Analysis	3

Either one of the two

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units	Remarks
SS5799	Capstone Project in Psychology	3
SS5798B	Dissertation	6	*

* SS5798B is offered as an option to students who have strong interest and ability in research. The availability of this option is subject to the approval by the Course Leader of SS5798B.

2. Courses for Respective Steam (9 credit units)

Students are required to take any 9 credit units from respective stream course list.

Applied Psychology Steam

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
SS5755	Applying Psychology to Contemporary Issues	3
SS5782	Psychopathology and Diagnosis of Mental Disorder	3
SS5791	Advanced Health Psychology	3
SS5794	Psychological Testing	3

Education Stream

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
SS5751	Learning and Behavior	3
SS5758	Educational Psychology	3
SS5759	Educational Assessment and Evaluation	3
SS5763	Special Topics in Psychology of Education	3

Professional Recognition

Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to apply for graduate membership of the Hong Kong Psychological Society. However, membership is granted on the basis of individual merits but not automatically upon application.

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