Department of Sociology & Social Work
The Department offers two separate programmes:
(i) Sociology as one major in a Combined Major Bachelor of Arts in Social Science (BASS) degree. Sociology can be combined with other subjects such as Demography, Economics, Geography, Environmental Science and Planning, Mathematics, Political Science, Public Administration, and Statistics.
(ii) Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree programme, which is a distinct professional qualification designed to prepare students for the social work profession.
Vision
The vision of the Department of Sociology and Social Work is to excel in the provision of quality education in the disciplines of Sociology and Social Work, and to expand knowledge through social science research
Mission
The mission of the Sociology programme is to produce graduates who are capable of making meaningful contribution to society through their having a better understanding of the needs of the people. Through a people-oriented discipline, the Department seeks to assist students to become their own best selves, to cultivate their intellects, to ripen their capacities for objective judgments, to deepen their knowledge and understanding of their cultural heritage, and to prepare for specific professional goals as well as civic and family life.