Preparation for Social Work

About the Programme

Foundation Education’s Preparation for Social Work programme is a comprehensive bridging programme which enables under-qualified students to enter tertiary programmes, including MIT’s Bachelor of Applied Social Work degree, and/or the workforce. Foundation Education aims to assist students by providing the following:

• A thorough academic grounding in subject content focused on social work
• An emphasis on the development of the academic study skills and personal management skills which lead to successful study at tertiary level and/or employment
• A supportive environment which promotes independence and confidence in students.

Offered by

Faculty of Education and Social Sciences - School of Foundation Studies

Entry Requirements

• Open entry. Applicants will be accepted on the programme if there are spaces available and courses that are suitable to meet the applicant’s learning needs
• All applicants will be interviewed and initial assessments in communication, mathematics and computing will be conducted.

The purpose of the assessments is to ensure that courses are available to suit the developmental needs of the applicants.The following criteria will be considered:

• Availability of suitable courses
• English language competency
• Motivation (usually demonstrated by applicants indicating they have a specific career goal and are prepared to undertake the study commitments that are required to achieve it)
• Progress made on previous enrolment/s on the Foundation Education programme.

Eligible applicants are offered places on the programme as they become available. Where the programme is over subscribed, accepted students are wait-listed in order of receipt of their application.

Cost

$2,600 (approx)

International Student Fees

$6,350 - $7,620 per semester

Programme Summary

All courses are NZQA accredited at Levels 2, 3 and 4 (equal to Years 11-13 of secondary school).

Core Subjects

The core subjects (unless previously studied) for students on Foundation Education programmes are:

• Communication
• Mathematics
• Future Focus
• Skills for Tertiary Study
• Computing Skills
• Te Tiriti
• Preparation for Teacher Education

In addition, students choose courses from the following areas:

• Business
• Humanities
• Science

Availability of options may change each semester.

Further Training or Study

Successful students may apply to enter full-time social work programmes at other institutes, colleges of education and some university programmes. Graduates of this programme are able to practise social work and community work competently from their own cultural contexts with families and their communities. Employment in social and community work organisations such as Child Youth & Family Service, community corrections, health, and community agencies, and within communities, whānau, hapu and iwi).

Career Opportunities

A degree in Social Work sets you up to work in the community with individuals and families who need your help. Opportunities for qualified social workers exist in organisations such as Child Youth & Family, Community Corrections, Mental Health, schools and other community based social services agencies

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