SOWK614-26W (D) Whole Year 2026 (Distance)

Social Work Theory, Research and Practice

30 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 15 March 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 23 August 2026

Description

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.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Associate Dean - Academic.

Restrictions

SOWK514/SOWK301

Co-requisites

SOWK615. For students undertaking part-time study, SOWK614, together with SOWK615, must be completed in the last two years of study.

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Weekly quizzes 20% Each worth 2%, due date: ongoing
Critical reflection 26 May 2025 15%
Purakau 25% Due 22/23 July (notes slide submission is 17th July)
Practice framework recording 08 Sep 2025 5%
Panel assessment practice 03 Nov 2025 35%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $2,299.00

* 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.

Limited Entry Course

Maximum enrolment is 40

For further information see School of Health Sciences .

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