Strengths and Features
Strengths and Features
Our department's curriculum is strategically designed to provide a comprehensive education. For the undergraduate program, the first and second years focus on foundational social work education and general social science studies. The third and fourth years shift toward professional social work training and field internships. The graduate program emphasizes both theory and practice, aiming to cultivate mid-to-senior level social workers, social welfare policy and administration experts, and social work researchers.
1. Dual Professional Programs
(A) Medical and Mental Health Social Work Program
This program responds to the fundamental needs of healthcare, the societal shifts of an aging population, modern caregiving demands, and emerging issues such as the socialization of long-term care. Core courses include: Introduction to Healthcare, Gerontological Social Work, Medical Social Work, Social Work with People with Disabilities, Early Intervention Social Work, Long-term Care Social Work, Psychiatric Social Work, Social Work Ethics, and Hospice Care & Grief Counseling.
(B) Family and Forensic Protective Social Work Program
This program addresses changes in family structures, evolving gender relations, ethnic diversity, and emerging issues like domestic violence. It also responds to the trend of "soft justice," which emphasizes restorative justice, child rights, and family interventions for the protection of vulnerable populations. Core courses include: Child and Youth Welfare & Social Work, Juvenile Justice and Probation Systems, Family Social Work, Helping and Interviewing Skills, School Social Work, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention, Counseling and Guidance, Psychological Testing, and Criminology & Criminal Policy.
Internationalization: We offer overseas internships and international volunteer opportunities to strengthen students’ global competence and practical experience.
2. Deep Cooperation with the Public Sector
We maintain strong industry-academic partnerships with government agencies, particularly in family, child, and youth protection services. Our teaching integrates theory with practice, and these collaborative projects directly link students to internship and employment opportunities.
3. Certified Social Worker Examination Prep
We provide free preparation courses for the National Social Worker License Examination, significantly enhancing our students' competitiveness for both employment and further graduate studies.
