Courses

The long vacation fieldwork provides an important opportunity for practical learning.  It provides students with a chance to see how social service and social development agencies work, and to apply the theory they have learnt to practice in the field....

The course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and application of statistical methods to social work research.  It is also to assist students to analyse field data and interpret the results.  It focuses on the nature of quantitative and...

This course examines issues of violence and abuse, and focuses on both victims and perpetrators. Topics treated under this include theories of violence; childhood experiences, and how these impact on behaviour later in life. It focuses on violent crimes,...

The course introduces students to methods of social science research. It examines basic research knowledge and skills required for social work practice.  The course focuses on theories of the scientific method, including principles and ethics of...

This course aims at introducing the subject of people living with HIV and AIDS, care and support. It creates aware of the needs of persons living with HIV and AIDS, the consequences of HIV infection and helps students develop sensitivity to their situation....

The course focuses on the human life cycle in relation to ageing and the ageing process.  It helps students develop relevant social work skills in handling and dealing with older people.  The course analyses the challenges facing older people in...

This course explores the development of personality, human reactions and emotions.  It discusses normal and abnormal behaviour, labelling, disorders related to growth and mental disorders. It emphasises a basic understanding of psychopathology and how it...

This course explores the various developmental tracks from birth to death. It examines the development of motor, language, cognitive and psychological capacities and skills across the lifespan.  Additionally, it examines the different cross-sectional...

This course aims at helping students appreciate the various theoretical models and perspective that influence social policy. It examines the relationship between social theory and social policy.  Major social policy models to be examined include...

The course is designed to equip students with requisite skills for working with communities. The course focuses on concepts such as the meaning of community development, approaches to community development and trends in community development. The course will...