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Bachelor of Social Work BSW The Bachelor of Social Work is a professional four-year degree with a strong practical focus. As a graduate, you can work in both the public and private sectors, in planning, administration and research, and providing services for young people, families, the aged, people who have committed offences and people with disabilities. The BSW requires a total of 480 points made up as follows: • Compulsory Social Work courses: 405 points, which must include one course from 100-level Māori and Indigenous Studies (MAOR) or 100-level Te Reo Māori (TREO) courses, and all required Social Work (SOWK) courses, • The remaining 75 points from Human Services, Psychology and Sociology courses taken from elective streams 1, 2, 3 or 4 (see table). Entry to the first year of the BSW is open to all students with entry to the University. In your first year, you will take three compulsory courses in Social Work, four courses in Human Services, Psychology and Sociology according to one of four elective streams (see table). Entry to Social Work courses at 300-level and above is competitive. Social Work courses at 100 and 200-level can be credited to a BA with a major in Human Services if you choose not to continue with a BSW. In your fourth year, 80% of your work will be made up of fieldwork. This is a great opportunity for you to put into practice the knowledge and skills you have gained. During this time students work with fieldwork teachers within social service agencies who assist them to integrate the knowledge, values and skills taught at the University with social work practice in the community. Students require a full license to undertake field work placements and must be prepared to travel out of Christchurch city. Bachelor of Social Work – typical degree structure SOWK 451 Year 4 Year 3 SOWK 201 Year 2 SOWK 101 Year 1 SOWK 301 SOWK 456 SOWK 202 SOWK 102 Compulsory Social Work courses 1 ONE 200 level course from PSYC or SOCI or HSRV or MAOR/TREO. 2 ONE course from PSYC 206 or 200 level SOCI or HSRV or MAOR/TREO. 3 ONE course from SOCI 111 or 112 or 153. 4 ONE course from PSYC 105 or 106 or SOCI 111 or 112 or 153. 5 ONE course from TREO 110 or 111 or 112 or MAOR 107 or 108 or 165. Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points (or more). BSW elective streams Stream 1 Stream 2 Stream 3 Stream 4 Human Services Sociology Psychology Māori and Indigenous Studies/Te Reo Māori 45 points in Psychology and/ or Sociology at 100-level 30 points in Sociology at 100-level, including SOCI 111 and 112 (or their equivalents) 30 points in Psychology at 100-level, including PSYC 105 and 106 (or their equivalents) 30 points in Sociology at 100-level, including SOCI 111 and SOCI 112 (or their equivalents) 30 points in Human Services at 200-level 15 points in Psychology at 100-level, including either PSYC 105 or 106 (or their equivalents) 30 points in Sociology at 200-level For the full degree requirements see the Regulations for the BSW at www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations Further study SOWK 303 SOWK 203 SOWK 104 SOWK 471 SOWK 304 HSRV 204 HSRV 103 Compulsory Human Services and Māori courses Postgraduate options include: • Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Social Work • Master of Social Work (by thesis) • Doctor of Philosophy. HSRV 206 PSYC 105 or 106 SOWK 308 MAOR 212 Elective streams: Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Māori and Indigenous Studies or Te Reo Māori courses 15 points in Sociology at 100-level, including either SOCI 111 or 112 (or their equivalents) 30 points in Psychology at 200-level, including PSYC 206 SOWK 472 SOWK 309 SOWK 310 200 200 Level 1 Level 2 SOCI PSYC 100 Level 3 or SOCI TREO or 100 Level 4 MAOR 100 Level 5 More information 15 points in Psychology at 100-level, including either PSYC 105 or 106 (or their equivalents) 30 points in Māori and Indigenous Studies or Te Reo Māori at 200-level School of Social and Political Sciences T: +64 3 364 2976 E: admin@sowk.canterbury.ac.nz www.saps.canterbury.ac.nz/sowk 50 Freephone in NZ: 0800 VARSITY (827 748)
Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology with Honours BSLP(Hons) The Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology with Honours is a four-year professional degree with a strong practical focus. Graduates are highly employable as clinicians in schools and hospital settings both in New Zealand and overseas or can pursue further study through to doctoral level. The BSLP(Hons) requires a total of 480 points and may be awarded with honours. The first year is called the Intermediate Year* and comprises a minimum of 120 points or eight compulsory 15-point courses (or equivalent). The Intermediate courses may be taken in one full-time year of study or accumulated over more than one year. BSLP(Hons) Intermediate courses Compulsory courses* CMDS 161 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism CMDS 113 Introduction to Communication Disorders LING 101 The English Language PSYC 105 Introductory Psychology – Brain, Behaviour and Cognition PSYC 106 Introductory Psychology – Social, Personality and Developmental STAT 101 Statistics 1 CMDS 162 Neuroscience of Communication and Swallowing And one of the following: MAOR 165 He Timatanga: Engaging with Māori TREO 111 Te Reo: Te Kakano – Introductory Language 1 TREO 110 Conversational Māori for Absolute Beginners SCIM 101/ Science, Māori and MAOR 172 Indigenous Knowledge HLTH 106 Nga Take, te Whero – Māori Health Issues and Opportunities It is also possible to take the Intermediate Year at other universities. If you intend to do this you are strongly advised to seek approval of your course of study from UC's College of Science Student Advisor. A programme of courses *Subject to UNZ CUAP approval due August 2013. Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology with Honours – typical degree structure Year 4 Third Professional Year 3 Second Professional Year 2 First Professional CMDS 161 CMDS 113 Year 1 Intermediate * Compulsory Professional courses CMDS 162 Compulsory fieldwork LING 101 STAT 101 PSYC 105 Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points (or more). *Degree structure for Year 1 Intermediate subject to UNZ CUAP approval due August 2013. **Students must take one of the following: MAOR 165; TREO 110; TREO 111; SCIM 101/MAOR 172; HLTH 106. equivalent to the BSLP(Hons) Intermediate Year courses must be demonstrated for entry into second year. The one-year Intermediate programme is followed by three full-time years of specialised professional education – the professional years. First Professional Year courses focus on speech and language development and disorders, evidence-based practice, and audiology. You are also introduced to the observation and assessment of individuals with communication disorders and the distinguishing characteristics of the major types of disorders. You have the opportunity for practical experience with a range of clients. In the Second Professional Year you continue studying different types of communication disorders, work with practising therapists and complete coursework in a hospital setting. In the Third Professional Year you can take further courses in the areas of speech, language and swallowing disorders. Research coursework is also included. You spend more time taking responsibility for the assessment of clients and the planning, management and evaluation of therapy programmes. Fieldwork accounts for about 10% of the year's work in the second year, 20% in the third and 50% in the final year. You have the opportunity to undertake work with people of all ages at clinics in Christchurch and throughout New Zealand. For the full degree requirements see the regulations for the BSLP(Hons) at www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations 50% PSYC 106 Entry requirements 20% 10% 100 Level ** Entry to the Intermediate Year is open to all students with entry to the University. For more information go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/ courses/undergrad/bslphons.shtml Entry to the First Professional Year is limited and is based on academic merit (normally a B+ or better grade average), fluency in English and suitability for training as a speech– language therapist. Relevant work experience with individuals who have communication disorders may also be considered when entry decisions are made. Applications for entry to the First Professional Year for 2014 close on 1 November 2013. If you are unsuccessful in gaining a place in the First Professional Year, your passed courses can usually be credited to the BSc, BHSc, or BA. Further study Postgraduate options include: • Master of Audiology • Master of Speech and Language Pathology* • Doctor of Philosophy. More information Department of Communication Disorders T:+64 3 364 2431 E: communicationdisorders@canterbury.ac.nz www.cmds.canterbury.ac.nz www.canterbury.ac.nz 51
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