Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Violence and Trauma Studies
Health Studies
A course by
AUT
A one-year postgraduate diploma for health professionals and people professionals wanting to develop advanced knowledge and skills to respond to violence and trauma in individuals, families, and communities, with consideration of both Māori and Western frameworks.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Understand and analyse violence and trauma in communities
Develop a robust analysis of violence and trauma, including structural and societal factors in different communities.
Apply healing approaches from multiple frameworks
Explore and integrate Māori and Western approaches to supporting healing and recovery from violence and trauma.
Enhance professional practice in violence and trauma response
What You're Signing Up For
The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Violence and Trauma Studies (AUT) is designed for professionals working with those impacted by violence and trauma. The programme explores a range of perspectives and responses, integrating Māori and Western approaches to healing, with the goal of preparing graduates to assist in community and individual healing. The diploma is ideal for community agency workers, social workers, counsellors, probation officers, teachers, and other professionals dealing with interpersonal violence, mental health, drug and alcohol, disability issues, and crisis response. Completing the diploma can also provide a pathway into master’s level study.
Course Content
- COMH801 Tipu Ora - Theories and Perspectives in Violence and Trauma
- COMH802 Pae Ora – Optimising Practice in Violence and Trauma
- COMH804 Mauri Tau – Restoring Balance and Resolving Conflict
- COMH803 Mauri Oho – Agents of Socioecological Change in Violence and Trauma
- COMH805 Mauri Ora - Holistic Trauma Informed Practice
- HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (professional course option)
- MAOH804 Te Hau o te Ora – Hauora Māori Development (professional course option)
- HEAL813 Practice Reality (professional course option)
- HEAL840 Critical Enquiry for Evidence Based Practice (research course option)
- HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (research course option)
- PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (research course option)
- MAOH801 Māori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Māori (research course option)
What you need to know first
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health
Community Services
Social Work
Public Health
Future employment opportunities might be
Specialist roles in violence and trauma response services
Advanced practice roles in social work, health promotion, and counselling