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)