MSSc in Social Work

专业介绍

Introduction

The Master of Social Science (MSSc) in Social Work Programme is a professional programme recognised by the Hong Kong Social Workers Registration Board. Students of this Programme are eligible to become Registered Social Workers (RSW) in Hong Kong upon graduation. Students who hold a first degree in any discipline and wish to pursue a professional career in the social services field can apply to the Programme.

Programme Characteristics – Field Instruction

The MSSc Programme in Social Work includes 900 hours of field instruction in which 100 hours are pre-placement preparation training and 800 hours are supervised practice, in compliance with the requirement for students to be recognised as “Registered Social Worker” upon graduation. The major objective of field instruction is to provide students with an opportunity to apply social work theories in practice in a real agency setting. Students are also expected to learn different uses of community resources, and familiarise themselves with agency administration through the practicum.

Each student will be placed in two different service settings of different social welfare service agencies in fulfilling the requirement for supervised practice. Non-local placements can be offered, if appropriate, in order to help students develop an international perspective and wider vision.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Programme, students are expected to:

1. Possess foundational knowledge and skills in social work, social policy, and management to promote social well-being and solve personal and social problems.
2. Identify with humanistic and professional social work values and ethics in services of all people with special concern for the vulnerable groups in society.
3. Synthesize and integrate theories and practice in working with individuals, groups, families, organisations, and communities.
4. Engage in research-informed practice and practice-informed research in delivering effective social work services and interventions to address the needs and problems of people.