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Shue Yan University Prospectus 2023-24

SW 462 Integrative Practice Seminar IV
1 Term; 2 Credits
This course, a sequel to Integrative Practice Seminar III, is designed to equip social work
students with advanced social work skills. This course is conducted in parallel with the second
half of the third placement. Students will advance their practice skills, taking on an integrative
and cultural perspective to understand social issues from the rapidly social-ecological and
technological changing world. Students will learn how to address social problems and/or needs
in both the international and local context. A transdisciplinary approach that focuses on cross-
professional training and practice will also be introduced. This course aims to enhance
students’ cultural awareness and deepen their understanding and practices in developing
innovative services, both locally and globally.

SW 470 Social Work Practice in Mental Health
1 Term; 2 Credits
This course aims to equip social work students with practical knowledge of mental health
services in local and global context. The history of mental health practice evolving from a
medical to psychosocial rehabilitation paradigm and the major types of mental health illness
including schizophrenia, mood and anxiety disorders as well as the co-morbidity between
substance abuse and mental illness will be covered in this course. Practice concepts and
application of different models will also be taught.

SW 471-2 Fieldwork IV & V
2 Terms; 8 Credits
This course mainly prepares students to become professional social workers upon their
graduation. The practice opportunities offered in this placement will serve to elevate students’
competence to become reflective, self-evaluating, knowledgeable and accountable social
workers, able to address the needs and problems of a society in transition. Regular supervision
and consultations provided by experienced social work teachers and practitioners will
strengthen students’ confidence to enter into the social work profession.

SW 480 Social Service Management
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims at providing students with basic knowledge in management in social
service organizations. Theories and models of administration in the social service and non-
profit, human service sector will be examined. Administrative skills, leadership roles, social
enterprises, human resource development, strategic planning, financial and risk management
will also be covered in the course. Issues related to quality assurance and performance
assessments will also be examined.

Note: For the descriptions of courses not listed under the Department of Social Work, please
refer to their respective Departments for details.

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