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Social Work

variate analyses will be taught in this semester.

SW 270 Social Work Practice in China
1 Term; 2 Credits
This course aims to enable students to develop an understanding of current social work
practice in China. Students will have an overview of social work development in the mainland
and various interventions applied in the mainland China context. Through conducting online
research, visiting social service providers in the mainland and participating in interactive class
discussion, students will have the opportunity to compare and reflect on the theories, methods
and practices in Hong Kong and mainland China.

SW 300 Social Policy and Planning
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims at discussing and analysing how social policy contributes to the solution,
control and amelioration of social issues and problems. The course will introduce the key
elements involved in the policy-making process and critically examine social issues and
policies within the local context. In addition, it aims to introduce students to the dynamic factors
affecting social welfare policy, policy planning, and policy delivery mechanisms in Hong Kong.
Major roles and functions performed by the social work profession will also be analysed and
evaluated.

SW 310 Working with at Risk and Hidden Youth
1 Term; 2 Credits
The aims of this course are to examine sociological and psychological theories in
explaining youth problems and delinquency, analyse youth policy and services in Hong Kong
and equip students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills to work with at-risk and
hidden youth.

SW 320 Ethics for Social Workers
1 Term; 3 Credits
The goal of this course is to help students be aware of their moral values and beliefs in
their social work practice. This course adopts a reflective approach to help students reflect on
ethical issues and dilemmas in social work practice such as self-determination, confidentiality,
management of multiple relationships, and using theories and psychotherapeutic tests.
Students will be provided with various practice scenarios to analyse core social work principles,
the role of personal self in professional development, and ethical concerns. A critical review of
the evolution of social work ethics, ethical theories, ethical decision models, the Codes of
Practice, social work values and mission, and their relevance to Chinese societies will be
covered in the course.

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