Bachelor of Social Work – BSW

This course will equip students with a range of skills to engage with Māori communities including common expressions in te reo, an understanding of key traditional concepts, customary practices (tikanga), the importance of the Treaty of Waitangi and the nature and structure of Māori social and political organisations.

A foundation course in Sociology covering the key substantive aspects of contemporary society e.g. individual and social processes, globalisation and social inequalities.

An introduction to social and community work in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally. This introduction includes an examination of colonisation throughout the development of social and community work.

An introduction to issues of sustainability, climate change and the environment in social and community work.

An exploration of identity development and how our personal and social histories contribute to our personal, professional and social interactions within the context of social work practice.

An introduction to the role of self and the skills required to develop an effective helping relationship that can be applied in a variety of helping professions in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

An introduction to the study of lifespan human development and learning within changing social and physical contexts.

Restrictions: 208102, 209102

A foundational knowledge of social policy, providing a broad introduction introducing students to the history of social policy in Aotearoa New Zealand and key theories and concepts informing the development of social policy.

Restrictions: 179101

A study of the Treaty of Waitangi background, texts, principles, and application to contemporary New Zealand. There is a particular focus on land, legislation, court decisions, social policies, the environment, constitutional matters, claims to the Waitangi Tribunal and Treaty settlements. Differing perspectives of hapū/iwi/Māori and the Crown, as well as opportunities for resolution, are explored.

Restrictions: 269274

An examination of heritage and contemporary Māori knowledges exploring the origins and relevance of traditional belief systems and the contemporary cultural-political contexts of mātauranga paradigms in areas such as research, education, justice, science, business, social development and the environment.

Prerequisites: 15 credits at 100-level from the 150 or 300 course prefix series

An introduction to social research and an examination of application of evidence to inform social policy and social work practice.

Developing a relational-praxis framework for different theories of social work, models of practice and approaches to engagement, assessment and intervention.

Prerequisites: 179155 and (179110 or 147102)

Examining Tangata Moana (Pacific/Pasifika) perspectives and how they inform social practice and policy towards transforming individual, family and community outcomes.

An introduction to field education through workshops, field visits and voluntary work.

Prerequisites: 179155 Corequisites: 150201

An exploration of the influence of different political theories and key concepts on the development of social policy in Aotearoa New Zealand. Applications to contemporary social policy case studies are included.

Prerequisites: 279101 or 179101 or 200162; 279101 or 179101 for BSW

An exploration of government systems, policy and legislative making processes with relevance to social policy.

Prerequisites: 279101 or 179101 or 200162 (179102 to 2009)

A study of the Treaty of Waitangi background, texts, principles, and application to contemporary New Zealand. There is a particular focus on land, legislation, court decisions, social policies, the environment, constitutional matters, claims to the Waitangi Tribunal and Treaty settlements. Differing perspectives of hapū/iwi/Māori and the Crown, as well as opportunities for resolution, are explored.

Restrictions: 269274

An examination of heritage and contemporary Māori knowledges exploring the origins and relevance of traditional belief systems and the contemporary cultural-political contexts of mātauranga paradigms in areas such as research, education, justice, science, business, social development and the environment.

Prerequisites: 15 credits at 100-level from the 150 or 300 course prefix series

An introduction to social research and an examination of application of evidence to inform social policy and social work practice.

Developing a relational-praxis framework for different theories of social work, models of practice and approaches to engagement, assessment and intervention.

Prerequisites: 179155 and (179110 or 147102)

Examining Tangata Moana (Pacific/Pasifika) perspectives and how they inform social practice and policy towards transforming individual, family and community outcomes.

An examination of the impact of values and ethics in professional practice while addressing issues of law, power, social justice and human rights with a particular focus on social work and social policy.

Restrictions: 279201

An introduction to field education through workshops, field visits and voluntary work.

Prerequisites: 179155 Corequisites: 150201

An exploration of government systems, policy and legislative making processes with relevance to social policy.

Prerequisites: 279101 or 179101 or 200162 (179102 to 2009)

Theories and skills of group dynamics, collaboration, conflict management and culturally appropriate communication. Students develop their facilitation skills for working with people from diverse and culturally different backgrounds.

Prerequisites: 179210

An examination of the fundamental theories, principles and definitions of community development. Individual, group and community action is examined with emphasis on the relationship between individual and social change.

An examination of self and cultural positioning within Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Students will be able to create meaning and make sense of their personal journey as Tangata Whenua or Tangata Tiriti, their social citizenship and active responsibility in advancing Māori aspirations in Aotearoa. Students will develop confidence in utilising Māori models of practice in whānau hui and social work practice from a te ao Māori perspective.

A 60-day supervised field education placement in a social service setting, negotiated and supervised, in accordance with the Social Workers Registration Board’s standards.

Prerequisites: 179255 Corequisites: 179310, 179320, 179330, 179340

Exploring political theories and conceptual tools for analysing policy-making and the processes for engaging with the policy process in Aotearoa.

Prerequisites: 279201 or 179240

Theories and skills of group dynamics, collaboration, conflict management and culturally appropriate communication. Students develop their facilitation skills for working with people from diverse and culturally different backgrounds.

Prerequisites: 179210

An examination of the fundamental theories, principles and definitions of community development. Individual, group and community action is examined with emphasis on the relationship between individual and social change.

An examination of self and cultural positioning within Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Students will be able to create meaning and make sense of their personal journey as Tangata Whenua or Tangata Tiriti, their social citizenship and active responsibility in advancing Māori aspirations in Aotearoa. Students will develop confidence in utilising Māori models of practice in whānau hui and social work practice from a te ao Māori perspective.

The development of a personal practice framework and clinical skills in diverse social, cultural and professional contexts.

Prerequisites: 179255 Corequisites: 179355 Restrictions: 279401

A 60-day supervised field education placement in a social service setting, negotiated and supervised, in accordance with the Social Workers Registration Board’s standards.

Prerequisites: 179255 Corequisites: 179310, 179320, 179330, 179340

Exploring political theories and conceptual tools for analysing policy-making and the processes for engaging with the policy process in Aotearoa.

Prerequisites: 279201 or 179240

An advanced study of selected fields of social and community work practice. Particular emphasis is placed on the knowledge base relevant to each field including theoretical explanations, research, practice principles, models of intervention and current issues.

An advanced study of selected theoretical models and clinical skills in professional practice with individuals, families, groups and communities.

Exploration of leadership and management theories relevant to human services including administrative and professional supervision.

A 60-day supervised field education placement in a social service setting, negotiated and supervised, in accordance with the Social Workers Registration Board’s standards.

Prerequisites: 179355, 179340 Corequisites: 179431

An examination of social policy programmes and/or legislation which provides students with an opportunity to explore areas of particular interest.

Prerequisites: 279301 or 179301 Restrictions: 179462

An advanced study of selected fields of practice, selected theoretical models, and clinical skills to develop integrated and authentic professional practice.

Prerequisites: 179310 Restrictions: 179410

The consolidation of a social work practice framework and clinical skills in diverse social, cultural and professional contexts.

Prerequisites: 179340 and 179355 Restrictions: 179410

Students will critically reflect on and consolidate Tangata Whenua and Tagata Pasifika cultural learning and cultural humility inside of their own integrated practice framework as they prepare to enter the social work profession.

Restrictions: 179420

A study of the literature and research evidence in a selected area of policy, practice or diverse population group.

Restrictions: 179420

Exploration of leadership and management theories relevant to human services including administrative and professional supervision.

A 60-day supervised field education placement in a social service setting, negotiated and supervised, in accordance with the Social Workers Registration Board’s standards.

Prerequisites: 179355, 179340 Corequisites: 179431