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This course provides the theoretical and methodological foundation to the programme. A major component is a review and analysis of major theories and models that influence social work practice. Social work process is explored in relation to these theoretical underpinnings. Finally, practice modalities relevant to family, group and community work are considered. These studies will be integrated with methods and analysis from policy, cross-cultural and contextual perspectives.
Subject to the approval of the Head of School
SOWK301/614
SOWK515. For students undertaking part-time study, SOWK514, together with SOWK515, must be completed in the last two years of study.
Andrew Frost
Compton, Beulah Roberts. , Galaway, Burt., Cournoyer, Barry; Social work processes ; 7th ed; Brooks/Cole, 2005 (Whole Year).
Connolly, M; Harms, L; Social Work: From theory to practice ; 2012; Cambridge, 2012 (Semester One).
Weld, N; Appleton, C; Walking in people's worlds: a practical and philosophical guide to social work ; 2008; Pearson Education, 2008 (Whole Year).
Domestic fee $1,502.00
International Postgraduate fees
* 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.
Maximum enrolment is 40
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .