This programme enables students to develop confidence, skills and the ability to succeed in degree-level study. Teaching methods are designed to develop skills in: written and oral communication, academic writing, numeracy, problem solving, critical thinking, accessing library resources, reading and listening, confidence building, computer literacy, note taking, learning styles and study techniques. The lecturers aim to provide an environment that meets the learning needs of all students. This includes small group tutorials where students and lecturers work together to enhance learning.
Programme Code: AK3207
Level: 4
Points: 120
Duration: One year full time / Two years part time
Venue: North Shore Campus
Starting date: 3 March 2008 / 21 July 2008
Application deadline: 16 November 2007 / 27 June 2008
AUT encourages early application.
Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Normally Completion of Year 12 (Inquiries to Debra Spinetto 09 921 9735)
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
Teaching and learning methods are designed to develop confidence in:
- Educational skills and abilities to meet the requirements of tertiary education.
- Skills of communication, problem solving, critical analysis and information literacy.
These are learnt within the context of a health environment.
FURTHER STUDIES
Bachelor of Health Science (in any of the 10 majors)
Bachelor of Dance
Bachelor of Sport and Recreation
PAPERS
554416 Introduction to Human Structure and Function I*
554417 Society and Health*
SELECT SIX:
554100 Introduction to Dental Sciences
554101 Dental Surgery Management
554102 Kai Totika me Whakapakari Tinana
554412 Introduction to Professional Development
554415 Introduction to Health Promotion
554418 Foundation in Psychology
554420 Introduction to Health and Lifestyle*
554426 Introduction to Human Structure and Function II*
554696 Introduction Human Development*
Note : Students can replace up to two of the papers from the above list with papers approved by the programme leader.
