Bachelor of Social Work
Whitireia Community Polytechnic New Zealand
This is a three-year full-time day programme that meets the requirements for a Level B professional qualification. This is an applied vocational programme with a strong emphasis on the integration of social work theory to practice. Year One and Year Two students will be required to complete a compulsory twelve week fieldwork placement for each year. Year Three students will be required to complete two six weeks policy fieldwork placements. There are four core papers in each year and each of these have been divided into two parts. The papers are:
Social Science Research - Inquiry Social Work Theory - Knowledge Policy & Law - Decision-making Practise Skills/Practicum. Fieldwork placements will be negotiated between the programme tutors, the practice supervisor and the student.
Career Opportunities:
Graduates are ready to work in the community and relevant public sector agencies in a variety of social work or social service practice.
Contact:
Postal Address for Wellington Campus
Whitireia
Polytechnic (Main Campus)
Wineera
Drive
Private
Bag 50910
Porirua
City
NEW
ZEALAND
Phone: +64 4 237 3100
Fax: +64 4 237 3101
Email: info@whitireia.ac.nz
Web:
www.whitireia.ac.nz/