Course Information
(Tuition Fee HK$6,200 per credit)
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Course Overview
Programme Aims and Objectives
This conversion program is designed to provide non-psychology degree holders with the knowledge, skills, exposure, and insights for (1) analyzing human behaviors from a psychological perspective, (2) developing research expertise in applying psychology to relevant settings, and (3) pursuing advanced professional training and a career in psychology and closely related areas. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to apply for graduate membership of the Hong Kong Psychological Society.
What You’ll Learn
Course Description
Students may obtain the MSocSc degree by studying in either Applied Psychology Stream or Education Stream.
1. Common Core Courses (21 credit units)
SS5750 Perception and Cognition P5
SS5752 Life Span Development P5
SS5753 Advanced Social Psychology P5
SS5756 Biological Basis of Behavior P5
SS5757 Personality Theories and Assessment P5
SS5783 Psychological Research Design and Analysis P5
SS5799 Capstone Project in Psychology P5
SS5798B* Dissertation P5
2. Courses for Respective Stream (9 credit units)
Students are required to take any 9 credit units from respective stream course list.
Applied Psychology Stream
SS5755 Applying Psychology to Contemporary Issues P5
SS5782 Psychopathology and Diagnosis of Mental Disorder P5
SS5791 Advanced Health Psychology P5
SS5794 Psychological Testing P5
Education Stream
SS5751 Learning and Behavior P5
SS5758 Educational Psychology P5
SS5759 Educational Assessment and Evaluation P5
SS5763 Special Topics in Psychology of Education P5