SOWK490-22A (C) Any Time Start 2022

Social Work Practice Integration Research Project

30 points

Details:
Start/End Date: The start and end dates are specific to each student. For further information please contact one of the following (as appropriate):
  • For Masters theses please contact the relevant Faculty Office.
  • For Doctoral degrees (PhD) please contact the Graduate School.
  • For other types of anytime start courses (i.e. generally courses worth 60 points or less) please contact the Course Coordinator.
Withdrawal Dates
The withdrawal dates for this course (both with and without fee refund) will be confirmed once a) the course start date and b) course length is confirmed. Students are advised to consult the department for further information.

Description

This course reviews the fundamentals of social research, including: ethical considerations; sampling and data collection; data analysis and, dissemination and distribution of research knowledge related to the social work. The major course assessment is a research project.

Learning Outcomes

  • Highly specialised knowledge of research approaches in social work and the ability to acquire, understand and assess information from a range of sources.
  • A critical awareness of the issues involved in contemporary social work practice;
  • The ability to identify emerging issues and develop solutions in practice;
  • Skills needed for individual independent social work research;
  • Capacity to conceptualise ethical research practice;
  • Knowledge and application of bicultural and multicultural components necessary for the completion of a social work practice research project;
  • Engagement with a practice research community; and
  • Capacity to understand, explain and connect different ideas within the practice research context.

Prerequisites

360 points including SOWK301, SOWK303, SOWK304, SOWK308 and SOWK340

Restrictions

SOWK451, SOWK456, SOWK525, SOWK526, SOWK572

Co-requisites

Textbooks / Resources

Throughout the course recommended readings and resources will be uploaded to the course LEARN site.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,937.00

International fee $8,250.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

Limited Entry Course

Maximum enrolment is 40

For further information see School of Health Sciences .

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