Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Violence and Trauma Studies
Health Studies
A course by
AUT
A postgraduate programme for professionals working with people experiencing violence and trauma, developing advanced skills in individual and collective healing with a focus on both Māori and Western approaches.
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Core skills this course teaches
Advanced understanding of violence and trauma
Develop in-depth knowledge of theories and approaches to responding to violence and trauma across community contexts.
Critical analysis of violence and power structures
Gain the ability to analyse structural and societal factors that influence violence and trauma.
About This Course
The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Violence and Trauma Studies at AUT is designed for professionals supporting individuals, families, and communities affected by violence and trauma. It offers a robust focus on healing, critical structural analysis, and the dynamics of violence and power in society, using both Māori and Western frameworks. The diploma is aimed at current practitioners across a range of community sectors including social work, mental health, counselling, emergency and first responder roles, and those wishing to develop specialty expertise or prepare for further postgraduate 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
- HEAL813 Practice Reality
- MAOH803 Kia Tūrama - Māori Health Supervision
- HEAL840 Critical Enquiry for Evidence Based Practice
- HEAL811 Research Design and Methods
- MAOH801 Māori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Māori
- PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design
Entry Requirements
Relevant undergraduate qualification in a health or related field
Build towards these roles
Specialised roles in community agenciesSocial workCounsellingMental health practitionerFirst responder servicesProbation officerHealth promotionAdvanced health professional rolesCommunity violence and trauma specialist rolesSocial work and health promotion positions
