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)

An advanced approach to the integration of theory and practice in social work with particular emphasis on assessment and intervention in working with groups and families.

Prerequisites: 179210

An examination of the fundamental principles and definitions of community development. Particular emphasis is placed on the theoretical frameworks which inform community work. Individual, group and community action is examined with particular emphasis on the relationship between individual and social change.

Themes in contemporary Māori development (kaupapa Māori) with particular reference to the aspirations of Māori people. Emphasis will be placed on the implications of such themes for the social services as well as the development of appropriate social policies.

A supervised field education placement of a minimum of 480 hours (60 days) in a social service setting negotiated by a Massey University staff member who is fully registered with the Social Workers Registration Board. Each placement will be supervised by a registered social worker.

Prerequisites: 179255 Corequisites: 179310, 179320, 179330

An examination of government policy, planning and administration. Attention will be focussed on providing the conceptual tools for analysing the policy process and then applying them to specific legislation.

Prerequisites: 279201 or 179201

An advanced approach to the integration of theory and practice in social work with particular emphasis on assessment and intervention in working with groups and families.

Prerequisites: 179210

An examination of the fundamental principles and definitions of community development. Particular emphasis is placed on the theoretical frameworks which inform community work. Individual, group and community action is examined with particular emphasis on the relationship between individual and social change.

Themes in contemporary Māori development (kaupapa Māori) with particular reference to the aspirations of Māori people. Emphasis will be placed on the implications of such themes for the social services as well as the development of appropriate social policies.

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

Prerequisites: 179255 Corequisites: 179355 Restrictions: 279401

A supervised field education placement of a minimum of 480 hours (60 days) in a social service setting negotiated by a Massey University staff member who is fully registered with the Social Workers Registration Board. Each placement will be supervised by a registered social worker.

Prerequisites: 179255 Corequisites: 179310, 179320, 179330

An examination of government policy, planning and administration. Attention will be focussed on providing the conceptual tools for analysing the policy process and then applying them to specific legislation.

Prerequisites: 279201 or 179201

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.

An examination of current management theory and its impact on management, administrative systems and professional practice in social service agencies.

An advanced, supervised, field education placement of a minimum of 480 hours (60 days) in a social service setting negotiated by a Massey University staff member who is fully registered with the Social Workers Registration Board. Each placement will be supervised by a registered social worker.

Prerequisites: 179355 Corequisites: 179410, 179420

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

An examination of current management theory and its impact on management, administrative systems and professional practice in social service agencies.

An advanced, supervised, field education placement of a minimum of 480 hours (60 days) in a social service setting negotiated by a Massey University staff member who is fully registered with the Social Workers Registration Board. Each placement will be supervised by a registered social worker.

Prerequisites: 179355 Corequisites: 179410, 179420