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Overview

Training in Kaupapa Māori social work theory and methods, for work in social service organisations.

About this paper

Paper title Kaupapa Māori and Social Work Practice
Subject Social Work
EFTS 0.1667
Points 20 points
Teaching period Not offered in 2026 (Distance learning)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,665.83
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
SOWK 304 or SOWK 554
Restriction
SOWK 515
Limited to
BSW, MSCW (Applied)
Notes
May not be credited with SOWK411 or SOWX411 completed in 2014 or with SOWK410 completed in 2016.
Contact

socialwork@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Coordinators and Lecturers: Associate Professor Anaru Eketone and Associate Professor Shayne Walker

Teaching Arrangements

The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.

Two one-day compulsory workshops in Dunedin.

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students completing this paper will have the capacity to:

  • Clarify, advance and extend the understanding of Māori concepts in a social work context for those wanting to work in Māori social service organisations.
  • Develop a critical understanding of Māori social work theory and practice with Whanau, Hapu and Iwi.
  • Extend and develop the understanding and development of Māori models of practice
  • Develop their own practice framework when working in Māori organisations and communities.

Overview

Training in Kaupapa Māori social work theory and methods, for work in social service organisations.

About this paper

Paper title Kaupapa Māori and Social Work Practice
Subject Social Work
EFTS 0.1667
Points 20 points
Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (Distance learning)
Semester 1 (On campus)
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching
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 304 or SOWK 554
Restriction
SOWK 515
Limited to
BSW, MSCW (Applied)
Notes
May not be credited with SOWK411 or SOWX411 completed in 2014 or with SOWK410 completed in 2016.
Contact

socialwork@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Co-ordinators and Lecturers: Professor Anaru Eketone and Associate Professor Shayne Walker

Teaching Arrangements

The distance learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.

Two one-day compulsory workshops in Dunedin.

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students completing this paper will have the capacity to:

  • Clarify, advance and extend the understanding of Māori concepts in a social work context for those wanting to work in Māori social service organisations.
  • Develop a critical understanding of Māori social work theory and practice with Whanau, Hapu and Iwi.
  • Extend and develop the understanding and development of Māori models of practice.
  • Develop their own practice framework when working in Māori organisations and communities.
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