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Shue Yan University Prospectus 2023-24

how to access and use legal literature (in particular, statutes and case laws) so that they can
better serve their clients.

SW 390 Social Work Practice for Children with Special Educational Needs and Their
Families
1 Term, 2 Credits
This course provides a general knowledge of children with special educational needs
(SEN). It aims at enhancing the understanding of the emotions and behaviours of children with
SEN, and equipping students with practical skills in working with the target clientele and their
families in various social work settings. Characteristics of children with SEN, service models,
polices and service trend will be covered in the course.

SW 400 Programme Evaluation
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course is a continuation of Social Work Research. The aim of this course is to
introduce different designs of programme evaluation and their uses for continuous quality
improvement in social services. An experiential learning approach is used in this course.
Students are required to choose one specific method and help a social service agency to
conduct a programme evaluation or conduct a needs analysis in the community. Based on the
evaluation findings, students are expected to provide concrete recommendations for service
improvement or policy advocacy.

SW 420 Medical Social Work
1 Term; 2 Credits
This course will enable students to understand the tasks and roles of social workers
practicing in medical and healthcare settings. Topics include theoretical models and concepts
related to physical and mental health, illness, disability, death and dying, loss, grief,
bereavement; and also therapeutic techniques in handling self-harm and suicidal behaviours,
interpersonal violent behaviours including domestic violence, child abuse, intimate partner
abuse, and elder abuse. The ethical considerations of a medical social worker, the role of the
social worker as a member of a multi-disciplinary team with medical, health, allied health, and
other professionals will also be covered. Upon completion of the course, students will be able
to work professionally with individuals, families, and groups in different medical and healthcare
settings to handle their physical and/or mental health problems. Students will also be able to
advocate for health equalities and inclusion for people with disabilities in the society.

SW 430 Rehabilitation Services – Working with People with Intellectual Disabilities
1 Term; 2 Credits
The course examines the philosophies and vital principles of rehabilitative service, with
emphasis on updated models of service delivery for people with intellectual disabilities. The
course will provide students with practical knowledge and useful skills in working with the target
clientele, their families and carers.

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