HLTH430-26A (F) Approved Start 2026 (Face-to-Face Off Campus)

Motivating Behaviour Change I

30 points

Details:
Start/End Date: The start and end dates are specific to each student. For further information please contact one of the following (as appropriate):
  • For Masters theses please contact the relevant Faculty Office.
  • For Doctoral degrees (PhD) please contact the Graduate School.
  • For other types of approved start courses (i.e. generally courses worth 60 points or less) please contact the Course Coordinator.
Withdrawal Dates
The withdrawal dates for this course (both with and without fee refund) will be confirmed once a) the course start date and b) course length is confirmed. Students are advised to consult the department for further information.

Description

This course provides introductory training in motivating behaviour change, including theory, research and practice, with particular emphasis on motivational interviewing.

Learning Outcomes

  • Learning aims and objectives of the paper are to:
  • Provide an understanding of the theoretical basis of Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Develop knowledge of the practice of MI
  • Develop an awareness of the professional, ethical, cultural issues in the practice of MI
  • Develop knowledge of the research evidence related to MI.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Associate Dean - Academic.

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Intensive Block Course A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01-P1 Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00 Massey Uni
SNW 2.36 Sir Neil Waters Building
6 Apr - 12 Apr
01-P2 Thursday 09:00 - 16:00 Massey Uni
SNW 2.36 Sir Neil Waters Building
6 Apr - 12 Apr
01-P3 Friday 09:00 - 16:00 Massey Uni
SNW 2.36 Sir Neil Waters Building
6 Apr - 12 Apr
Intensive Block Course B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01-P1 Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00 Massey Uni
SNW 2.36 Sir Neil Waters Building
20 Jul - 26 Jul
01-P2 Thursday 09:00 - 16:00 Massey Uni
SNW 2.36 Sir Neil Waters Building
20 Jul - 26 Jul
01-P3 Friday 09:00 - 16:00 Massey Uni
SNW 2.36 Sir Neil Waters Building
20 Jul - 26 Jul

Course Coordinator

Kenneth McMaster

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
VASE-R 28 Apr 2026 20%
Reflective log 29 Jun 2026 10%
Coded interview with MITI 4.2.1 06 Jul 2026 35%
Essay 13 Jul 2026 35%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $2,676.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

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