HSRV102-17S2 (C) Semester Two 2017

Introduction to Human Services and Practice in Aotearoa

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 17 July 2017
End Date: Sunday, 19 November 2017
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 30 July 2017
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 15 October 2017

Description

A course that introduces the history, and contemporary organisation, and functions of the social services industry in New Zealand society. Particular emphasis is placed on the development of students' capacities to understand and critically analyse the impact of service delivery on diverse populations.

The course considers the origins and traditions of human service work, and particularly social work – its knowledge base, values and skills.  The matter of social justice is explored, especially through attention to cultural diversity.
Part two of the course is devoted to exploring relevant fields of practice in Aotearoa, including child welfare services, criminal justice, health, and mental health services, and the not-for-profit sector.  The course aims to provide a basis from which students can understand the role and contribution of social services within New Zealand society, and begin to understand the interconnectedness of these services from a systems perspective.

Goals
1. To provide an overview of the development of human services and social work in
              Aotearoa New Zealand
2. To explore the components of human services and social work activity
3. To explore the ethnicity/human services interface
4. To provide an introduction to the way in which human services contribute to the
              welfare, justice, and health systems of New Zealand.

Learning Outcomes

  • On the successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
  • Understand the origins of human services and social work
  • Articulate the impact of service delivery on diverse populations
  • Understand the contribution of social services to New Zealand society.
  • Articulate knowledge about a range of fields of practice in New Zealand.
  • Consider the relevance of theory, legislation, international conventions, and policy
                 to the human services and social work practice.

Restrictions

Equivalent Courses

Course Coordinator

Letitia Meadows

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Online Library Exercise 28 Jul 2017 10%
Essay Research Exercise 11 Aug 2017 10%
Bicultural Essay 08 Sep 2017 20%
Fields of Practice Essay 13 Oct 2017 20%
Final Examination 40% To be Advised

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $732.00

International fee $2,975.00

* 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.

For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .

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