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1. Master of Social Sciences in Mental HealthInformation SessionMSocSc (Mental Health) Information Session, HKU1Professor Daniel WongRoom 502dfkwong@hku.hk3917 2287
2. Programme ObjectivesThe programme is designed to : expand understanding of mental health and mental disorders through critically adopting systemic and bio-psycho-social-spiritual frameworks;develop advanced clinical knowledge and practical skills in mental health practice for both common and severe mental illnesses; master research methods essential for informing clinical decision and policy making; and develop lifelong vision for pursuing the best mental health practice and advocating for good mental health and rehabilitation policies.MSocSc (Mental Health) Information Session, HKU2
3. Programme structureStudents are required to complete Five compulsory courses; ANDFive elective courses; ORA dissertation with three elective courses; ORCBT supervised practice with three elective courses (pre-requisite: SOWK6127 Cognitive behavioral interventions & SOWK6311 Cognitive behaviour therapy skills training) MSocSc (Mental Health) Information Session, HKU3
4. Programme structureIn the first year, Acquire most current knowledge about the contexts, policies and practices in mental healthIntroduce advanced practical knowledge and skills in psychiatric assessment and mental health counsellingIn the second year, Can choose to specialize in certain areas in mental health Integrative mental healthChildren and youth mental healthPsychogeriatric CareCognitive-behaviour therapy MSocSc (Mental Health) Information Session, HKU4
5. Compulsory CourseSOWK6265 Research methods in human serviceSOWK6309 Mental health: policies and practicesSOWK6310 Psychosocial approaches in mental health careSOWK6328 Theory and practice in mental health counsellingSOWK6329 Assessment in mental health: A bio-psychosocial approachMSocSc (Mental Health) Information Session, HKU5
6. Elective Course* SOWK6022 Emotion-focused interventions: theory and practice SOWK6084 Intervention in health care settings SOWK6127 Cognitive-behavioral interventionsSOWK6201 Mental health problems in old age SOWK6214 Children and youth mental healthSOWK6311 Cognitive-behaviour therapy skills trainingSOWK6315 Neuropsychiatric assessment and interventionsSOWK6316 Practical issues in mental health careSOWK6321 Mental health in contemporary ChinaSOWK6345 Mental health economics & policySOWK6346 Cognitive-behaviour therapy supervised practice – Practitioner Stream SOWK6347 Cognitive-behaviour therapy supervised practice – Counsellor StreamSOWKXXXX Narrative therapy: A post-structuralist approach to life challenges*Not all elective courses will necessarily be offered in a given year. **Subject to the University’s approval. MSocSc (Mental Health) Information Session, HKU6
7. DissertationDissertation with three electivesMSocSc( Mental Health) Information Session, HKU7
8. Cognitive behavior therapy Supervised PracticeCBT supervised practice with three electivesThe clinical stream – eligible for membership of the Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association, and recognized by Institute of Cognitive Therapy (Hong Kong) to have completed Level I Certificate in CBT orThe general stream – recognized by Institute of Cognitive Therapy (Hong Kong) to have completed Level I Certificate in CBT MSocSc (Mental Health) Information Session, HKU8
9. Programme at a glanceIntegrative Mental HealthPsychogeriatric careChildren and Youth Mental HealthCognitive Behavior Therapy Any five electives from MSocSc (Mental Health) or other MSocSc programmes Any two electives from MSocSc(Gerontology) programmeAny two electives from MSocSc (Social Work – Youth)programme Foundation in Cognitive-behavior TherapyCBT skills trainingCBT supervised practiceAny one elective 9Students are required take five compulsory courses and four to five elective courses or three elective courses with a dissertation. In the second year, students can choose to specialize in four areas in mental health (i.e. Integrative Mental Health, Children and Youth Mental Health, Psychogeriatric Care and Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy).
10. RecognitionsFor students who choose CBT concentration – Counsellor StreamUpon the completion of the relevant requirements, be granted the Level I Certificate in Cognitive Behavior Therapy given by the Institute of Cognitive Therapy (Hong Kong) and/oreligible for membership of Hong Kong Professional Counselling AssociationMSocSc (Mental Health) Information Session, HKU10
11. Evidence-Based Social Work Practice CentreExchange ideas about developing and researching evidence-based models of clinical practice that will provide the best model of care for the people concerned;Facilitate human service agencies to learn and implement evidence-based models of practice through staff training and supervision; Develop innovative practice teaching pedagogy; Develop state-of-the-art methods and strategies for conducting practice research; andImpart evidenced-informed knowledge to improve the health and mental health statuses of the general public.MSocSc (Mental Health) Information Session, HKU11
12. Other academic related activities Seminars and workshopsOverseas attachmentLocal visitsClinical observationClinical supervised practiceMSocSc (Mental Health) Information Session, HKU12
13. Important datesDeadline of Online Application30 November 2021 (Round 1)31 January 2022 (Round 2)3 May 2022 (Round 3)Admission Tests and Interviews15 December 2021 (Round 1)16 February 2022 (Round 2)11 May 2022 (Round 3)Announcement of Results (Provisional Offer)Late December 2021 (Round 1) Late February 2022 (Round 2)Late May 2022 (Round 3)MSocSc (Mental Health) Information Session, HKU13
14. Open for application Master of Social Sciences in Mental HealthMSocSc (Mental Health) Information Session, HKU14APPLY NOW https://www.socialwork.hku.hk/mss-admission/
15. EnquiriesProgramme DirectorProfessor Daniel Wong F.K.Tel: (852) 3917 2287Email: dfkwong@hku.hkProgramme SecretaryMs. W.L. WongTel: (852) 3917 2073 Email: swsamss@hku.hk MSocSc (Mental Health) Information Session, HKU15