EDUC 200 - Youth mentoring elective
Add depth to your arts, science or business degree and make a real difference in a young person’s life.
This course is offered in partnership with the University of Auckland and the Great Potentials Foundation. Please read carefully the EDUC 200 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) before enrolling.
How to enrol
All students wishing to enrol in EDUC 200 – Youth Mentoring must:
- Meet the course pre-requisite “passed at least 60 points”
- Submit an enrolment concession
- Complete the interview application form via this link here
- Send CV*, Cover letter and Academic Transcript to mates@greatpotentials.org.nz
- Pass an NZ Police Vetting check**
- Pass a Selection Interview***
*As you will be working with young children, your CV must include any and all work/volunteer history over the last 5 years, in accordance with the Vulnerable Childrens’ Act 2014.
** Police vetting process may take up to 8 weeks.
***Interviews will take place from mid to late November 2023 and conclude in late February 2024.
We look forward to your possible involvement in this amazing course, and providing you with what we believe is a challenging and rewarding experience.
Course details
Course type: 15-point elective (Semester one)
Prerequisite: Any 60 points passed
Availability: Undergraduate students studying an Arts, Science, Business or Human Services qualification
If you are passionate about equity and opportunity, this course is a perfect addition to your academic CV.
Our theoretical and applied study will empower you to:
- Develop an understanding of youth and youth mentoring
- Gain skills and experience in mentoring
- Help a young person who is struggling to get ahead
- Experience the rewards of helping others
Make a real difference
You will increase your understanding of, and ability to work effectively with, young people and have the opportunity to make a real difference in the life of a young person while engaging with school and family.
You will learn about youth mentoring theory and research, examine current issues including social justice and participate in a full-year mentoring internship where you will mentor a young person who needs your support to successfully manage the transition from intermediate to secondary school.
You will also examine current issues in youth mentoring, including:
- Cultural perspectives
- Developmental considerations
- Youth mentoring contexts