Mental Health

The focus of the course is on mental health and wellbeing and the impact of mental ill health on individuals and families/whanau and communities. The course considers the social-ecological context of mental disorders and consequently considers issues around culture, gender, environment, policy and service provision. Students are supported to achieve an understanding of how theory applies to practice via independent learning, scaffolded assessment, online multimedia materials and zoom tutorials. Insights from practitioners with expertise in various areas of mental health will be threaded through the course. The course is designed to build on prior knowledge within the social work programme.

15 points

Any 240 points at 100 and 200-level from Schedule C and E of the BSW(Hons); or 240 points from Schedule C and S to the Bachelor of Health Sciences. Programme Coordinator approval mandatory.

SOWK611

Health Planning, Implementation and Evaluation

This course introduces students to the importance of planning and evaluation in the health sector. Students will become familiar with planning and evaluation tools and approaches commonly used in public health, and will learn how to ensure that plans meet current health sector needs and priorities, including how the cultural context affects the planning and delivery of public health interventions.

15 points

Any 30 points at 200 level from Health Science (HLTH or HLED).

Health Education in Practice - INTERNSHIP

What can students do with their studies in Health Sciences? The course is designed to be a critical, theoretical, and real world examination of the practices and ideologies inherent in the delivery of health programmes in a range of settings. Students will apply the knowledge and skills developed in previous courses to a project developed in collaboration with external health providers.

15 points

Any 60 points at 200 level from any subject including HLTH203 and MAOR270 and subject to approval by Course Coordinator.