Social Work Theory, Models and Processes

77220

This course will introduce an integrated framework for analysing social work practice and the relationship between theories, practice models and skills.

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    Level
    6
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    Credits
    20
  •  
    Cost
    $910 NZ Domestic
  •  
    EFTS
    0.1667
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 13 hours per week
  •  
    Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying

Learners will evaluate several key practice theories and approaches including: ecological, Māori and feminist perspectives and strengths-based practice. Learners will discuss and apply processes associated with different phases of the helping relationship: engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation. The course will include social work perspectives on approaches to the assessment and management of risk.

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to

  • Assess and evaluate the application of particular social work practice theories and methods to particular practice situations including individual, group and community contexts.
  • Select and apply the skills and processes associated with different phases of the helping relationship: engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation. 
  • Assess risk and propose approaches to managing risk in social work practice situations.

Course content includes

  • theorising social work – defining theories, models and processes
  • an integrated framework for social work practice – integrating theories, practice models, processes, and skills
  • modern social work practice theories for working with individuals, group and families – including ecological perspectives, feminist perspectives, and strengths-based practice
  • the phases of the helping relationship; engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation and the skills and processes used at each phase
  • working in individual, group and community contexts
  • social work perspectives on assessing and managing risk – including risks associated with key practice areas: family violence; mental health; and working with offenders
  • Skills to analyse, organise and apply research findings

Assessment

This course is 100% internally assessed

Textbooks

No textbooks are required for this course.

Computer and internet requirements

To complete this course you will need access to a laptop or desktop computer, reliable broadband internet connection and a data plan able to support online learning such as streaming of videos (including YouTube), downloading content, and writing and submitting online assessments. If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol.

How to enrol

Before enrolling in this course you need to:

  • choose the qualification you will study the course under
  • check the order that courses in the qualification should be studied in the Qualification Structure table. This is in the Choose courses and apply tab on the qualification page.

Work towards

Course availability over the next 12 months

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  •  
    Level
    6
  •  
    Credits
    20
  •  
    Cost
    $910 NZ Domestic
  •  
    EFTS
    0.1667
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 13 hours per week
  •  
    Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying