Programme in Psychology

:: 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 ::                                                                                                        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.

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

FIRST YEAR
Compulsory Courses		Number of Credits
*Language Requirements*		1^st Term	2^nd 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	Introduction to Philosophy	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*		1^st Term	2^nd 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
*AND:*

Compulsory Courses

Compulsory Courses