Programmes

Master of Arts in Applied Social Sciences

Programme	Master of Arts in Applied Social Sciences 文學碩士(應用社會科學)
Award Title	Master of Arts in Applied Social Sciences 文學碩士(應用社會科學)
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

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

Credit Units Required for Graduation

Sociology/ Criminology/ Clinical Mental Health Practice Stream: 30

Programme Aims

The programme aims to train social science practitioners with sound knowledge in the theory and practice to help people, organizations and communities develop innovative solutions, and to accomplish excellence in undertaking research in social sciences.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

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

1. evaluate major principles/theories in different disciplines in social sciences;

2. demonstrate the ability to integrate major principles/theories in analyzing social problems;

3. demonstrate the ability to design and conduct research in social sciences; and

4. devise innovative practices in social sciences to real-life problems.

Programme Requirements

1. Programme Core Courses (6 credit units)

(Only applicable for Stream 1: Sociology and Stream 2: Criminology)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units	Remarks
SS5302	Research Methods in Social Sciences	3
SS5426	Social Problems	3

(Only applicable for Stream 3: Clinical Mental Health Practice)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units	Remarks
SS5803	Psychopathology	3	Core course of MSSC and elective course of MSW
SS5837	Community Mental Health: Theory and Practice	3

2. Stream Core Courses (18-21 credit units)

Students are required to specialize in one stream and take the required credits of courses from their chosen stream

Stream 1: Sociology (18 credit units)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
SS5400	Applied Sociology	3
SS5401	Social Science Perspectives	3
SS5423	Programme Design & Evaluation	3
SS5428	Applied Social Statistical Analysis	3
SS6591	Integrative Project	6

Stream 2: Criminology (21 credit units)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
SS5204	Penology & Rehabilitation of Offenders	3
SS5301	Advanced Theories in Criminology	3
SS5303	Criminal Justice in Hong Kong and the Pacific	3
SS5304	Psychology and Crime	3
SS5305	Policing Studies	3
SS6308	Master's Thesis in Criminology	6

Stream 3: Clinical Mental Health Practice (18 credit units)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units	Remarks
SS5110	Assessment and Interventions in Mental Health Counselling	3	Elective course of MSW and MSSC
SS5836	Evidence-based Assessment and Management of Mental Disorders	3
SS5838	Mental Health Crisis Intervention and Resolution	3
SS5839	Neurodiversity, Students with Special Educational and Emotional Needs	3
SS5840	Dementia Care and Mental Health Counselling for Older People	3
SS6404	Master’s Integrative Project in Clinical Mental Health Practice	3

3. Stream Electives (3-6 credit units)
Students are required to specialize in one stream and take the required credits of courses from their chosen stream

Stream 1: Sociology (6 credit units)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
SS5204	Penology & Rehabilitation of Offenders	3
SS5303	Criminal Justice in Hong Kong and the Pacific	3
SS5304	Psychology and Crime	3
SS5305	Policing Studies	3
SS5316	Aggressive Behaviour and Homicide	3
SS5427	Special Topics in Applied Sociology	3

Stream 2: Criminology (3 credit units)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
SS5316	Aggressive Behaviour and Homicide	3
SS5423	Programme Design & Evaluation	3
SS5424	Crime, Law and Security	3
SS5427	Special Topics in Applied Sociology	3
SS5428	Applied Social Statistical Analysis	3

Stream 3: Clinical Mental Health Practice (6 credit units)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units	Remarks
SS5208	Cognitive-Behavioural Interventions	3	Elective course of MSW and MSSC
SS5216	Contemporary Intervention Approaches	3
SS5801	Counselling in Society and Across Culture	3	Core course of MSSC
SS5825	Marital Preparation, Enrichment and Therapy	3