Notes / 附註:
*APPLICANT PURSUING THIS COURSE WITH COURSE COMMENCEMENT DATE FALLING AFTER 31 AUGUST 2028 IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO CLAIM REIMBURSEMENT FROM CEF. / 申請人報讀於二零二八年八月三十一日後開課的課程並不能申領基金發還款項。

Entry Requirements / 入學要求:
Possess a bachelor's degree with first or second class honours from a recognized local or overseas university. Preference will be given to applicants who have attained undergraduate training in a social science discipline. The minimum GPA for a non-honours degree should be 3.0 out of 4.0. [In general, social science disciplines include but not limited to: anthropology, counselling, economics, European studies, Global and China studies, geography, government and public administration, international relations, journalism and communication, policy studies, political science, psychology, and sociology.]

Course Outline / 課程大綱:
1. Introduction to Digitalization of Social Work Practice (3 hrs) 2. Digital Social Work Practice in Micro, Messo and Marco Systems (3 hrs) 3. Digital Social Work Practice in Working with Individual (3 hrs) 4. Digital Social Work Practice in Group (3 hrs) 5. Digital Social Work Practice in Community / Organization (3 hrs) 6. Using Technological tools in Social Work Intervention (3 hrs) 7. Digital Social Work Interventions with Different Target Groups (3 hrs) 8. Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice with ICT and Digital Support (3 hrs) 9. Digital Competency of Social Worker (3 hrs) 10. Ethical and Risk Management in Digital Social Work Practice (3 hrs) 11. Future Development and Challenges (3 hrs) 12. Presentation of technology project (6 hrs) 13. Consultation with Instructor (1 hr)

Instructors' Qualifications / 導師資歷:
Doctoral degree, relevant professional qualification(s) (e.g., Registered Social Worker), and 3 years of related teaching experiences in the higher education sector

Assessment / 課程評核要求:
(A) Assessment Items and Their Weightings: (1) Participation (10%), (2) Term Paper (40%), (3) Group presentation of technology report (30%), (4) Quiz (20%) (B) Completion Requirements: (1) Students must attain at least Grade C+, which is equivalent to at least 50% of the overall marks (C) CEF Reimbursement Requirements: (1) Students must attain at least Grade C+, which is equivalent to at least 50% of the overall marks (2) The applicant has to meet at least 70% attendance in the course.

Delivery Mode / 授課模式:
40 hours; FT and PT

Course Duration / 課時:
Fifteen weeks including one reading week (The reading week is not included in contact hours)

Effective Date / 課程生效日期:
01/09/2024

CEF Registration Invalid From / 基金課程登記失效日期:
01/09/2028