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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.
SOWK102
Andrew Frost
Learn Assignment Sheet Cover Late Assignment Cover Plagiarism Statement Referencing for Social Work & Human Services Academic Integrity Guidance for Staff and Students Using EndNote for referencing Writing guides for Social Work & Human Services Policy and Procedures on Due Dates, Return Dates and Reconsiderations for Assignments A-Z of Services and Support
This course introduces the history, contemporary organisation, and functions of the social services in New Zealand society. It 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. Particular emphasis is placed on the development of students' capacities to understand and critically analyse the impact of service delivery on diverse populations.Objectives• To provide an overview of the development of human services and social work in Aotearoa/New Zealand• To explore the components of human services and social work activity• To explore the ethnicity/human services interface• To provide an introduction to the way in which human services contribute to the welfare, justice, and health systems of New Zealand.
Domestic fee $619.00
International fee $2,688.00
* 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 .