Associate Degree programme

Associate of Social Science Programme

Characteristics

Students have the flexibility to choose 4 electives amongst 18 courses spanning over 6 popular subject domains of Social Science.

Features

  • To equip students with a strong and scientifically rigorous base in the study of the social science,
  • To help students appreciate and master the fundamental concepts of and developments in the study of the social science,
  • To provide students with training in critical thinking, proactive attitudes, effective communication skills and an exposure to the applications of the various social science disciplines,
  • To prepare students for further study in social science and/or other related fields, and
  • To facilitate students’ entry into the job market as associate professionals .

Potential Areas for Further Studies

  • Social Science
  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Government and Public Administration
  • Communication Studies
  • Public Relations
  • Social Work
  • Media Studies

Career Prospects

  • Business
  • Education
  • Government and Public Affairs
  • Social Services
  • Customer Relations
  • Research Assistant

External Member of Programme Examinations Committee

Prof. Louis W. LEUNG
Professor,
School of Journalism and Communication,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong

External Member of Programme Advisory Committee

Prof. Louis W. LEUNG
Professor,
School of Journalism and Communication,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Prof. Winton Wing Tung AU
Associate Professor,
Department of Psychology,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong