Diploma in Violence and Trauma Studies - AUT University

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The aim of the programme is to provide vocational training in violence, abuse and trauma for people working in social service settings - in particular the health and justice sector, and community agencies that offer crisis intervention. The programme allows students to develop an understanding of theory and practice in this field and the skills and thinking necessary to enhance work practice. All papers in the diploma are available for credit towards the Bachelor of Health Science in Applied Mental Health.

Programme Code: AK3414
Level: 6
Points: 120
Duration: One year full time / Two years part time
Venue: North Shore Campus
Starting date: 3 March 2008
Application deadline: 16 November 2007

AUT encourages early application.
Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Not open to school leavers
• Interview may be required
• Addendum
• Relevant experience

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for whom English or Māori is not their first language are required to provide proof of an acceptable pass/grade gained in an accepted English language test.

THE KEY SKILLS YOU WILL ACQUIRE

• Vocational skills to work with sufferers of violence, abuse or trauma

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Case worker
• Drug and alcohol worker
• Family support worker
• Group facilitator
• Justice system - victim adviser
• Prison staff
• Refuge worker
• Youth programme worker

FURTHER STUDIES

Bachelor of Health Science

PAPERS

565313 Personal and Professional Development
565316 Family Violence Theory and Policy
565317 Perspectives on Violence and Trauma
566312 Critical Issues in Violence Studies
566423 Theory, Skills, Interventions I
566425 Group Theory and Practice
566506 Practicum: I
566507 Practicum: II