Social Work (2022)

Social Work was available as a specified programme for the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW).

To have completed the specified programme in Social Work, students would have needed to complete the programme set out below.

For more information, contact the Programme Convenor for Social Work.

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• Year 1
• Year 2
• Year 3
• Year 4
• Prescriptions for the PGCert(SocWork), PGDip(SocWork), Master of Social Work (MSW)
• 100 Level
• 200 Level
• 300 Level
• 400 Level

• Year 1

  Students must take HMDEV100, MAORI101, MAORI150, PSYCH101, SOCWK101, SOCWK103, and 15 points from any 100-level paper from Sociology, and 15 points from any 100-level paper from Social Policy.

  In the event a required paper (excluding SOCWK papers) is not offered, students may substitute an alternative paper identified and approved by the Social Work Programme Convenor.

• Year 2

  Students must take SOCWK203, SOCWK204, SOCWK206 and 15 points from any 200-level MAORI coded paper and 15 points from any 200-level paper from one of the following subjects listed for the degree: Human Development, Māori and Indigenous Studies, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Policy, Social Work, Sociology and Te Reo Māori.

  In the event a required paper (excluding SOCWK papers) is not offered, students may substitute an alternative paper identified and approved by the Social Work Programme Convenor.

• Year 3

  Students must take HMDEV340, SOCWK301, SOCWK310 and 15 points from one of the following subjects listed for the degree: Human Development, Māori and Indigenous Studies, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Policy, Social Work, Sociology and Te Reo Māori.

  In the event a required paper (excluding SOCWK papers) is not offered, students may substitute an alternative paper identified and approved by the Social Work Programme Convenor.

• Year 4

  Students must take SOCWK403, SOCWK405 and SOCWK410.

• Prescriptions for the PGCert(SocWork), PGDip(SocWork), Master of Social Work (MSW)

  To complete a PGCert(SocWork) students must complete 60 points at 500 level, from SOCW501, SOCW502, SOCW503, SOCW504 or SOCW505.

  To complete a PGDip(SocWork) students must complete 120 points at 500 level, including SOCW506 or another approved research methods paper and at least 60 points from SOCW501, SOCW502, SOCW503, SOCW504 or SOCW505.

  To be eligible to be considered for enrolment in the MSW, a student must have completed a BSW and have gained at least a B average in all of their undergraduate Social Work papers.

  Students must complete 180 points from approved 500 level papers, including SOCW506 or another approved research methods paper; and at least one of SOCW501, SOCW502, SOCW503, SOCW504 or SOCW505; and a 120 point thesis, a 90 point thesis, or a 60 point dissertation; with any remaining points taken from the papers listed for the MSW.

  Note: There will be no new intake into the PGCert(SocWork), PGDip(SocWork) and MSW in 2022.

• 100 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  HMDEV100	Lifespan Development	15.0	22A (Hamilton), 22B (Online) & 22B (Tauranga)
  HMDEV100 focuses on understanding and enhancing human development through an exploration of biological, psychological, social and cultural factors that influence patterns of development and learning over the lifespan.
  MAORI101	Introduction to Conversational Māori for Absolute Beginners	15.0	22A (Hamilton), 22A (Tauranga) & 22B (Hamilton)
  For absolute beginner students, this introductory paper to conversational Maori pays particular attention to pronunciation, greetings, and forms of language associated with certain cultural functions, such as mihimihi, as well as tasks such as thanking people, farewelling, communicating personal information, and naming everyday obj...
  MAORI150	Te Tiriti o Waitangi: An Introduction to the Treaty of Waitangi	15.0	22A (Hamilton), 22A (Tauranga) & 22B (Hamilton)
  This paper seeks to provide a sound understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. It reviews historical and contemporary interpretations and takes into account the interplay of contextual issues of the time.
  PSYCH101	Social Psychology, Health and Well-being	15.0	22B (Hamilton) & 22B (Tauranga)
  This paper will introduce major issues in psychology particularly as they relate to health, wellbeing, mental illness, forensic psychology, lifespan development, and social factors in a range of contexts.
  SOCIO101	Introduction to Sociology	15.0	22A (Hamilton) & 22A (Tauranga)
  This paper prepares students for further study in a range of social science subjects. It introduces the main sociological theories, concepts and practices that enable an understanding of contemporary societies.
  SOCIO102	The Sociology of Crime, Deviance and Social Justice	15.0	22B (Hamilton) & 22B (Tauranga)
  This paper provides students with an introduction to criminology and the criminal justice system, with a focus on the New Zealand context.
  SOCPY100	Introduction to Social Policy	15.0	22A (Hamilton) & 22A (Tauranga)
  This paper examines the values behind social policy and introduces students to some of the important issues and debates in New Zealand and other democratic societies.
  SOCPY101	Social Policy & the Welfare State	15.0	22B (Hamilton) & 22B (Online)
  This paper covers the rise of the welfare state as the primary means of social policy delivery in New Zealand.
  SOCWK101	Introduction to the Social Work Profession	15.0	No occurrences
  This paper provides students with an opportunity to examine the history and purpose of social work practice internationally and in the context of culture, colonisation and diversity in Aotearoa.
  SOCWK102	Introduction to Social Work Theory	15.0	No occurrences
  This paper provides students with an introduction to major traditions in social work theory that inform and guide social work practice, including systems, behavioural, psychodynamic, critical, feminist, anti-oppressive and indigenous theories.
  SOCWK103	Social Work Fields of Practice	15.0	No occurrences
  In this paper, the role and scope of social work practice in the fields of community development, health, disability, mental health and addictions are discussed.

• 200 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  MAORI222	He Ao Hurihuri He Ao Tuakiri: Evolving Māori Culture and Identity	15.0	22B (Tauranga)
  A critical examination of the diverse realities of being Maori in a changing world, highlighting local and global impacts on Maori culture and identity.
  SOCPY200	Social Policy and Social Issues	15.0	22A (Online) & 22A (Tauranga)
  The paper continues the study of social policy at 200 level. The focus of this paper is on the welfare state, the policy cycle as well as social problems, such as poverty.
  SOCPY201	Social Policy, Families and Children	15.0	22B (Hamilton) & 22B (Tauranga)
  This paper further develops students' theoretical understanding of social policy, while focusing specifically on policy related to families and children, providing insight into the relationships between policy and lived experience.
  SOCWK201	Working with Violence in Human Services	15.0	No occurrences
  This paper examines the causes and effects of neglect, abuse, and violence across the life span. It examines interactions between biological, psychological, socio-structural, economic, political, cultural and spiritual aspects of abuse, neglect and violence, along with prevention and intervention strategies.
  SOCWK202	Social Work Approaches and Fields of Practice	30.0	No occurrences
  This paper discusses various approaches, methods and models of social work practice including Maori modalities and critically examines their application to various fields of practice including mental health, health, addictions and disability.
  SOCWK203	Perspectives, Theories and Models for Social Work Practice	30.0	22A (Online)
  In this paper, learners explore a range of perspectives, theories and models that inform social work practice and examine their relevance to the bicultural and multicultural context of social work practice in Aotearoa, including Maori modalities and critically examines their application to various fields of practce including mental...
  SOCWK204	Working with Diverse Individuals and Communities	30.0	22B (Tauranga)
  Students will critically examine cross-cultural social work theory and practice, considering ethnic and cultural groups in individual, commmunity and hapu settings in order to practise inclusively.
  SOCWK205	Community Development	15.0	No occurrences
  This paper critically explores the evolution, dimensions and practice of community development in Aoteoroa New Zealand including Maori development. It also focuses on the strategies, skills and tools necessary for community development practice.
  SOCWK206	Identifying and Responding to Violence Across the Life Span	30.0	22B (Tauranga)
  Students will critically examine prevention and intervention strategies around the causes and effects of neglect, abuse, and violence across the life span; with reference to bio-psychosocial, structural and cultural spheres.
  SSRES200	Social Science Research Methods	15.0	22A (Online)
  This paper introduces the core research methods used in the social sciences. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches are introduced, along with consideration of aspects such as ethics and the Treaty of Waitangi.

• 300 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  HMDEV340	Perspectives on Counselling	15.0	22A (Hamilton) & 22A (Tauranga)
  This paper examines the philosophical, psychological and sociological principles that underpin the aims and methods of the helping professions in general, and counselling in particular.
  SOCWK300	Social Work Placement 1	45.0	No occurrences
  This first placement of 60 days in a social service agency under supportive supervision provides students with the opportunity to apply theoretical learning, skills and social work values to day-to-day social work practice. This paper gives focus to social work competencies.
  SOCWK301	Managing Risk to Safeguard Children	30.0	22A (Online)
  Students will critically examine the application of social work theory and research to practice issues with children and young people, within the context of assessing and managing risk.
  SOCWK302	Bicultural and Multicultural Social Work Practice	15.0	No occurrences
  This paper examines bi-cultural and multicultural dimensions of social work practice in Aotearoa New Zealand. Students consider how their value base shapes practice working with people from cultures similar to, and different to their own.
  SOCWK303	Children and Young People at Risk	15.0	No occurrences
  This paper critically examines the application of social work theories and research to social work practice issues with children and young people at risk.
  SOCWK306	Social Work Professional Skills	15.0	No occurrences
  This paper enables students to critically examine, review and develop a range of professional skills required for social work. With a focus on encouraging students to evidence how they apply knowledge and skills into social work practice.
  SOCWK310	Field Placement 1	60.0	22X (Tauranga)
  This paper is the first of two social work field education papers that meet the SWRB requirements. This 60-day supervised field placement in a social service agency provides students with the opportunity to apply theoretical learning, skills and social work values to practice.

• 400 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  SOCWK400	Social Work Placement 2	45.0	No occurrences
  This 60 day placement in a social service agency enables students to develop practice to a level of competence close to entry-level social work. Under professional supervision, students initiate, develop and sustain relationships with clients, whanau, groups and organisations and demonstrate independent practice. This is the second field education paper, leading to a total of 120 days in field education by the end of the programme.
  SOCWK401	Social Work Decision Making	30.0	No occurrences
  This paper provides students with a critical research-based approach to support decision-making in social work practice. Students examine and evaluate evidence for its socio-economic and cultural context and develop skills to transfer this learning into practice.
  SOCWK403	Social Justice, Ethics and Law	30.0	22A (Tauranga)
  This paper critically examines social justice issues, principles and models of justice and human rights. Students develop an understanding of the judicial system in Aotearoa New Zealand, and the legal, ethical and professional responsibilities of social workers.
  SOCWK405	Research for Social Work Practice	30.0	22A (Online)
  In this paper, learners examine a range of methodological approaches to social work research and analyse the application of research evidence to inform social work decision-making.
  SOCWK410	Field Placement 2	60.0	22X (Tauranga)
  This paper extends previous field placement learning to meet the SWRB requirements. This 60-day supervised field placement in a social service agency provides students with the opportunity to apply and further develop theoretical learning, skills and social work values to practice.