Family Counselling and Family Education

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Overview

Family Counselling and Family Education from The Chinese University of Hong Kong  has the following characteristics. 

First, its students come from different helping professions, and are namely social workers, guidance teachers, student counsellors, pastors, nurses, speech therapists and occupational therapists. 

Second, this Programme puts an emphasis on helping students to integrate theoretical concepts with practice; the first year curriculum focuses on the acquisition of foundation theories and knowledge related to family education and family counselling and the second year curriculum focuses on applying the acquired knowledge to different clienteles (e.g. families with adolescents at risk, families suffering from mental disorders) in different social service settings (e.g. school, family services, hospitals and residential service). 

Third, this Programme is taught by a group of high calibre teaching staff with different areas of expertise in family education and family counselling. 

Fourth, through provision of scholarships, students are encouraged to present their master projects in international, national and local conferences and participate in overseas study tours and international Summer Institute

Students at Family Counselling and Family Education from The Chinese University of Hong Kong will demonstrate a thorough understanding of:

• The theoretical foundations and conceptual frameworks of family counselling and family education;

• Professional skills used in analysing human behaviour and family systems, conducting family groups and family education, handling programme evaluation, and developing their own personal style of helping in family counselling and family education; and

• Using scientific research methods to address critical family issues and applying theories to practice.