Programme Features
A unique focus on social science theories and practice knowledge
(a) Critical understanding of mainstream social science theories
(b) A focus on practice and practice knowledge
(c) Situated learning tied to the context
(d) Holistic understanding of professional practice
Flexible learning path with multiple exit points
- A flexible learning path to accommodate students of diverse backgrounds and circumstances. Students can choose to complete the Programme in 2 years on a part-time basis or 1 year on a full-time basis , and apply to graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate according to their individual learning needs.
- Graduation Requirements: Postgraduate Certificate (4 common core modules), Postgraduate Diploma (4 common core modules + 3 electives), Master (4 common core modules + 4 core modules in career counselling stream +2 electives).
English supplemented with Chinese as the Medium of Instruction
- English supplemented with Chinese is used as the medium of instruction that facilitates the best teaching and learning outcomes.
Internship opportunities
- Provide 80 hours of career counseling internship to allow students to combine theory and practice to improve their professional capabilities effectively.
Special offer of multiple scholarships
- In order to encourage those interested in participating in social service, HKCT offers scholarships to newly enrolled students. A specific "CTIHE Scholarship" and "Community Services Scholarship" are established for eligible students.
Learning outcome evaluation
- The main assessment methods are group discussion, report writing, and special articles without examination.
Main Modules
- Ethical & Legal Issues for Helping Professions#
- Human Behaviour and Social Environment#
- Research for Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning in Human Service#
- Social Science Perspectives on Practice#
- Theories and Practice of Counselling
- Assessment in Career Counselling
- Career Counselling and Practice Skills
- Career Counselling Practicum+
Electives
- Social Welfare Policy in Hong Kong
- Social Welfare Management
- Innovation and E-practices in Human Service
- Cognitive-behavioural Interventions
- Schön and the Reflective Practitioner
- Community of Practice
- Group Counselling
- Career Programme Development
#Common core modules for Master of Social Sciences.
- Complete 4 common core modules to award a Postgraduate Certificate in Social Sciences.
- Complete 4 common core modules and any 3 additional electives to award a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Sciences.
- Complete 4 common core modules, 4 Career Counselling Stream modules and 2 additional electives to award a Master of Social Sciences.
+For those students in the Career Counselling Stream who will not take the module “Career Counselling Practicum", they should take alternative module as a core module.
