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Social Work

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 advocacy and social justice, 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.

SW 321 Digital Technology in Social Work Practice
1 Term; 2 Credits
This course aims at equipping social work students with digital knowledge and
technological competence in social work practice in order to meet client needs and society
digitalization. The course intends to facilitate students’ understanding what digital technology
is and how it can be applied in social work practice. Digital competence includes five areas,
namely information, communication, content-creation, problem solving, and safety. Upon
completion of the course, students will be able to understand the application of digital tools in

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