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4-Year Honours Degree Programme ::
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- 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
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:: Programme Objective :: back to top
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.
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Course Schedule ::
B.Soc.Sc. (Hons) in Psychology Programme: First
Year Curriculum
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B.Soc.Sc. (Hons) in Psychology
Programme: Second Year Curriculum
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B.Soc.Sc. (Hons) in Psychology
Programme: Third Year Curriculum
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Programme: Fourth Year
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:: Suggested Areas of Concentration ::
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The required courses
in all four years of the proposed programme ensure that graduates obtain a
thorough grounding in the core aspects of Psychology. The range of electives,
however, does allow the students to develop a certain degree of expertise in
their chosen areas of interest. On
the basis of the core and elective courses offered, four possible areas of
concentration are suggested below.
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Business
Psychology Concentration
For students who wish to apply their knowledge of
Psychology in the business world, the suggested electives listed below should
give them adequate preparation to become management trainees.
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Suggested
Departmental or Other Electives |
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PSY 306 |
Business Psychology |
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PSY 309 |
Industrial and Organizational
Psychology |
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COUN 450 |
Career and Employment Counselling |
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BUS 360 |
Consumer Behaviour |
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PRA 330 |
Fundamentals of Advertising |
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Cultural and Social Psychology Concentration
For those who are interested in pursuing the cultural and social
aspects of Psychology, the following electives are recommended
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Suggested
Departmental or Other Electives |
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PSY 330 |
Advanced Social Psychology |
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PSY 403 |
Social Psychology of Culture |
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COUN 220 |
Multi-Cultural Perspectives of
Counselling and Psychotherapy |
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SOC 204 |
Cultures in the Contemporary World |
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SOC 371 |
Chinese Culture and Society |
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Health and General Counselling
Concentration
Students who are interested in entering the health care or counselling
sectors are advised to take the following electives.
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Suggested Departmental or Other
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PSY 209 |
Positive Psychology |
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PSY 303 |
Health Psychology |
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COUN 200 |
Theories and Techniques in
Counselling and Psychotherapy |
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COUN 210 |
Micro-Skills in Counselling |
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COUN 310 |
Advanced Skills in Individual
Counselling and Psychotherapy |
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COUN 330 |
Ethics: Professional Issues and
Personal Awareness |
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Research and Cognitive Science
Concentration
For students interested in research or Cognitive
Psychology, the following electives are available.
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Suggested Departmental or Other
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PSY 311-2 |
Research Internship |
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PSY 310 |
Advanced Cognitive Psychology |
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PSY 405 |
Human Neuropsychology |
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PSY 406 |
Specific Issues in Neuroscience |
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PSY 404 |
Psychology of Consciousness |
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