WR2878 Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Social Work)
Te Tohu Paetahi Pūtaiao Hāpori (Mahi Hāpori)
Level 7, 360 Credits

This degree is designed to provide foundation knowledge and professional skills that will enable students to demonstrate the competencies of a beginning social worker and meet the qualification requirements of the Social Workers Registration Board for registration as a social worker. Graduates will have an understanding of both Maori and Western European based models of practice.

Graduates will be able to:
- work collaboratively with other professionals to support the needs of clients and families/whanau;
- demonstrate a sound understanding of the evolution of New Zealand society and the significance of the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti ō Waitangi with
regard to historical and contemporary social issues;
- have a social and political awareness, particularly of the structures, behaviours and processes which disadvantage and oppress people, and practices which promote social change and social justice;
- understand and apply skills required to work competently and safely in social work practice fields that reflect the multicultural nature of contemporary New Zealand society;
- engage in self-directed learning to inform practice, and identify further professional development directions;
- articulate a sound integrated philosophy of social work practice that reflects a commitment to ethical practice and client self-determination;
- demonstrate application of practices that support Maori well-being recognising the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) Bicultural Code of Practice;
- demonstrate a sound understanding and ability to apply the skills required to perform accurate assessments and plan appropriate interventions;
- understand the importance and role of professional supervision to support safe practice, and participate in clinical, administrative and cultural supervision;
- demonstrate skills to research, analyse, understand and critically assess information to work with clients to access resources and services in a variety of settings;
- use research information resources to support social work decision making;
- record accurately social work documentation and written reports; and
- work effectively in organisational settings maintaining a clear understanding of the social work role.

Compulsory Courses

SSSW.5101 Professional Practice: Introduction

SSSW.5102 Social Work Theory

SSSW.5103 Social Work Skills

SSSW.5104 Te Pū: Foundations of Treaty-based Practice

SSSW.5105 Introduction to Sociology

SSSW.5106 Introduction to Human Development

SSSW.5107 Introduction to Psychology

SSSW.5108 Working with Difference

SSSW.6201 Professional Practice: Applied

SSSW.6202 Social Work Assessment

SSSW.6203 Social Work Intervention

SSSW.6204 Te Wēu: Developing Treaty-based Practice

SSSW.6205 Social Research

SSSW.6215 Social Policy

SSSW.6222 Social Work Placement 1

SSSW.7301 Professional Practice: Integrated

SSSW.7303 Advanced Social Work Theory and Skills

SSSW.7304 Te More: Transforming Treaty-based Practice

SSSW.7305 Social and Community Development

SSSW.7306 Family and Whānau Practice

SSSW.7322 Social Work Placement 2

SSSW.7323 Reflective Placement

Social worker, community or health worker, social policy analyst, youth justice officer, probation officer and health promoter

Domestic Students (approximate): $ 4,368.00 *

International Students: Fees differ for international students, and are subject to change. Please see the fees in the International Student Fees section.

Additional Costs (for all students): Textbooks

* 2010 fee to be used as an indicator and is subject to adjustment for 2011

Admission and entry requirements for this qualification are in accordance with Waiariki’s Academic Regulations and the following additional criteria:
- Entry may be granted to applicants who have gained previous qualifications in the social work field in accordance with a specified list of recognised qualifications;
- Applicants must undergo police vetting; and
- Applicants may be asked to attend an interview.
Special Entry Conditions
Applicants who do not meet all entry requirements may be considered for provisional entry (if aged under 20) or special entry (if aged 20 or over). more detail>>

Post-graduate study
Master's and Doctoral Studies in Social Science or Education

Contact:
Te Wānanga a Ihenga
Māori Development, Humanities and Research
Phone 07 346 8964
Email: Karoline Setu-Galo, Student Support Officer

or contact Waiariki Enquiries on 0800 924 274
Email: enquiries@waiariki.ac.nz

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