:: 4-Year Honours Degree Programme ::


- B.Soc.Sc. (Hons) in Psychology
 
心理學(榮譽)社會科學士

    Background of the Program
   
Course Schedule: 1st year , 2nd year , 3rd year , 4th year
   
Suggested Areas of Concentration
 


:: Programme Objective ::
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The body of knowledge surrounding the study of Psychology is founded in systems, theories and empirical research. The programme therefore encompasses not only a study of the systems and theories of psychology, but also the protocols, ethics, skills and techniques of empirical research. It is designed to give students sufficient grounding in the core areas of Psychology to qualify them for direct entry into any career potentially open to Psychology graduates in both the private and the public sectors. For those aspiring to further their education upon graduation, this programme will qualify them for postgraduate training in Psychology in any accredited university.


:: Mode of Attendance ::

      Full-time


:: Duration of Programme ::
      Four Years


:: Emphasis of the Programme ::
 This programme places substantial emphasis on the development of research competence. This stimulates students to think critically and creatively, and provides a solid foundation from which they can develop their further interest in Psychology.


:: Programme Structure and Curriculum ::
 This degree programme is a four-year, broad-based programme in which the core courses in Psychology comprise 37%, and departmental electives comprise 27% of the total credits. The remaining credits cover the areas of language competence, information and communication technology, and non-departmental electives. The minimum requirement for graduation is 122 credits. Students may take up to a maximum of 135 credits with the approval of Registrar and Head of Department.

 

:: Course Schedule ::
B.Soc.Sc. (Hons) in Psychology Programme: First Year Curriculum                                         back to top

FIRST YEAR

 

Compulsory Courses

Number of Credits

Language Requirements

1st Term

2nd Term

CHI 101-2

First Year Chinese I and II

4

4

ENG 111-2

English Usage I and II

3

3

ICT Requirements

 

 

COMP 101

Introduction to Information Technology

 

3

Introductory Courses

 

 

PSY 100

Introductory Psychology

3

 

PSY 120

Lifespan Developmental Psychology

 

3

PSY 206

Research Methods and Designs

 

3

PSY 103

Statistics for Social Sciences

3

 

Total Compulsory Credits:

13

16

Non-Departmental Electives (Must choose at least six credits from the following courses and/or those listed under Year 2)

 

BUS 100

Introduction to Business

3

BUS 120

Principles and Practices of Management

3

BUS 200

Business Organisation and Management

3

CHI 111

A Guide to Chinese Classics

3

CHI 120

Lun Yu

2

CHI 130

Meng Zi

2

CHI 131

Elementary Putonghua I

1

CHI 132

Elementary Putonghua II

1

COMP 204

Web Page Development

3

ECON 100

Introduction to Economics

3

ENG 140

Introduction to Translation

3

FREN 191

French I

3

FREN 192

French II

3

HIST 100

General Chinese History

3

HIST 130

Introduction to Historical Theories and Methods

3

HIST 180

Introduction to the Study of the PRC

3

Jour 100

Introduction to Journalism and Mass Communication

3

Jour 160

Current Social Issues in Hong Kong

3

Jour 170

Visual Communication

3

PE 103

Physical Education

2

PE 104

Physical Education

2

PHIL 103

3

PHIL 113

Logic

2

SOC 103

Introduction to Anthropology

3

SOC 107

Understanding Sociology

3

SOC 204

Cultures in the Contemporary World

3

SOC 206

Hong Kong Society

3

SOC 150

Critical Thinking

3

SW 100

Introduction to Philosophy of Social Welfare and Social Work

2

SW 110

Social Welfare System and Welfare Service in Hong Kong

3

Total Elective Credits:

6

Total Required Credits:

35

 

B.Soc.Sc. (Hons) in Psychology Programme: Second Year Curriculum                             back to top

 

SECOND YEAR

 

Compulsory Courses

Number of Credits

Language Requirements

1st Term

2nd Term

ENG 211-2

English Writing I and II

3

3

Foundation Courses

 

 

PSY 110

Biological Bases of Behaviour

3

 

PSY 200

Social Psychology

 

3

PSY 204

Personality and Individual Differences

3

 

PSY 205

Cognitive Psychology

 

3

Practical Course in Research

 

 

PSY 213

Computer-Assisted Data Analysis

3

 

PSY 214

Qualitative Research Methods

 

3

Total Compulsory Credits:

12

12


Departmental Electives (Must choose at least six credits from the following courses and/or those listed under Years 3 and 4)

 

Psychology Courses

 

 

PSY 207

History and Systems of Psychology

3

 

PSY 208

Psychoanalytic Concepts

 

3

PSY 209

Positive Psychology

3

 

PSY 303

Health Psychology

 

3

PSY 308

Human Sexuality

3

 

Counselling Courses

 

 

COUN 200

Theories and Techniques in Counselling and Psychotherapy

3

 

COUN 210

Micro-Skills in Counselling

 

3

COUN 220

Multi-Cultural Perspectives of Counselling and Psychotherapy

 

3

Total Departmental Elective Credits:

6


Non-Departmental Electives (Must choose at least three credits from the following courses and/or those listed under Year 1)

 

BUS 233

Principles of Marketing

3

BUS 250

Organizational Behaviour

3

CHI 210

Chinese Classical Novels

3

CHI 251

Applied Putonghua I

1

CHI 252

Applied Putonghua II

1

CHI 260

General Linguistics

3

COMP 203

Computer Applications in Social Sciences

3

ECON 233

The Economy of Hong Kong

3

ENG 281

Pedagogical Grammar

3

ENG 282

Persuasive Writing

3

HIST 230

Study of Chinese Historical Sources and Materials

3

HIST 240

History of Hong Kong

3

JOUR 260

Computer Graphic Design and Publishing

3

PRA 200

Public Relations and the Media

3

SOC 231

Social Problems

3

SW 310

Working with Marginal Youth

3

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