Social Welfare — CUHK Minor Requirements (2024-25)
Applicable to students admitted in 2024-25.
Description
Students are required to complete a minimum of 18 units of courses as follows:
1. Required Courses: 9 units
SOWK1001, 3310, 3320
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| Code | Title | T1 | T2 | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOWK 1001 | Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare | — | ||
| SOWK 3310 | Social Welfare Administration | — | ||
| SOWK 3320 | Social Work Research | — |
2. Elective Courses: 9 units
Any 9 units from the following:
SOWK1130, 1150, 1160, 2020, 2110, 2140, 4540
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| Code | Title | T1 | T2 | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOWK 1130 | Living with Grief: Understanding Death, Dying and Bereavement | — | ||
| SOWK 1150 | Choices in Life: An Invitation to Self-Development | Not for students who have taken UGED2591, UGED1600, GESC2117, PSYC1030 or SOWK1113. | ||
| SOWK 1160 | Movies, Life and Social Work | — | ||
| SOWK 2020 | Philosophy and Principles of Social Work | — | ||
| SOWK 2110 | Human Behaviour and the Social Environment | Not for students who have taken SOWK1113 and PSYC2540. | ||
| SOWK 2140 [2] | Mental Disorders | Not for students who have taken PSYC3700. | ||
| SOWK 4540 | Seminar IV: Social Work with People with Special Needs | — |
Explanatory Notes
1.“Social Policy” and “Social Welfare” are two independent Minor Programmes. Students are required to indicate their choice to the Department when applying. On completion of the unit requirement, the name of the chosen Minor Programme will be shown on the transcript.