This paper provides an introduction to the challenges of human service practice in Aotearoa New Zealand. It covers the fundamental knowledge and values bases underlying human and social services, introducing a range of fields of social service practice.
About this paper
| Paper title | Fields of Practice |
|---|---|
| Subject | Social Work |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (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
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Eligibility
- This is a compulsory paper for entry into the BSW programme. The paper is also suitable for those wanting an introduction to social work fields of practice.
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the Social and Community Work programme website
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinator: Andrew Rudolph
- Paper Structure
The paper covers these key areas:
- Knowledge and history of social services in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Professional issues
- Selected fields and perspectives for practice
- Teaching Arrangements
2-hour lecture and 1-hour tutorial per week.
- Textbooks
Required text:
Chenoweth, L., and McAuliffee, D.,(2020) The Road to Social Work and Human Service Practice: An Introductory Text (6th Edition). Cengage Learning, Australia. ISBN:9780170446860
Recommended texts:
Alston, M. and McKinnon, J., (eds) (2005) Social Work: Fields of Practice. Oxford: Australia.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will:
- Demonstrate a knowledge of social services and their history in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Develop an understanding of professional issues, values and ethics, working across difference and theory in practice
- Develop knowledge of selected fields covered by social/human services work
- Gain an understanding of how a holistic perspective is required for practice within each field
This paper provides an introduction to the challenges of human service practice in Aotearoa New Zealand. It covers the fundamental knowledge and values bases underlying human and social services, introducing a range of fields of social service practice.
About this paper
| Paper title | Fields of Practice |
|---|---|
| Subject | Social Work |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (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
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Eligibility
- This is a compulsory paper for entry into the BSW programme. The paper is also suitable for those wanting an introduction to social work fields of practice.
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the Social and Community Work programme website
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinator: Andrew Rudolph
- Paper Structure
The paper covers these key areas:
- Knowledge and history of social services in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Professional issues
- Selected fields and perspectives for practice
- Teaching Arrangements
A two-hour lecture and one-hour tutorial per week.
- Textbooks
Required:
- Chenoweth, L., and McAuliffee, D., (2020) The Road to Social Work and Human Service Practice: An Introductory Text (6th Edition). Cengage Learning, Australia. ISBN:9780170446860
Recommended:
- Alston, M. and McKinnon, J., (eds) (2005) Social Work: Fields of Practice. Oxford: Australia.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of social services and their history in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Develop an understanding of professional issues, values and ethics, working across difference and theory in practice
- Develop knowledge of selected fields covered by social/human services work
- Gain an understanding of how a holistic perspective is required for practice within each field