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    Overview

    The application of the Treaty of Waitangi in social services in New Zealand.

    About this paper

    Paper title The Treaty and Social Services
    Subject Criminology
    EFTS 0.1500
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,103.10
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    (SOWK 111 or SOWX 111) or 54 points
    Restriction
    SOWK 114, SOWX 114, SOWK 236
    Schedule C
    Arts and Music

    Overview

    The application of the Treaty of Waitangi in social services in New Zealand.

    Students will gain knowledge of current theories and explanations that seek to implement a Treaty-based practice approach and will be able to apply that knowledge to a practice situation, as well as be able to discuss the impact of the Treaty on current service provision. The paper has been designed to provide students with a Treaty-based framework for working with people in any area of human service.

    About this paper

    Paper title The Treaty and Social Services
    Subject Criminology
    EFTS 0.1500
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    (SOWK 111 or SOWX 111) or 54 points
    Restriction
    SOWK 114, SOWX 114, SOWK 236
    Schedule C
    Arts and Music
    Eligibility

    Suitable for those interested in working with Iwi and Māori in the welfare, justice and health sectors.

    Contact

    sgsc@otago.ac.nz 

    Teaching staff

    To be confirmed.

    Paper Structure

    The paper utilises:

    • Thirteen two-hour lectures
    • Twelve one-hour tutorials
    Textbooks

    Readings will be provided. There is no set text for this paper.

    Course outline

    A course outline will be made available at the beginning of the semester.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    An application of the theoretical and practical implications of the Treaty of Waitangi:

    • Students will gain knowledge of current theories of explanation that seek to implement a Treaty-based practice approach.
    • Students will be introduced to the application of relevant knowledge to a practice situation.
    • Students will be able to facilitate critical discussion concerning the impact of the Treaty on current service provision.
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