School of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences
Programmes in this School aim at developing professionals who can initiate sustainable social development in the community through formal and informal education. This School aims at training and developing professionals who are well equipped in seeking solutions to the diverse social challenges in the specialized fields of Education, Counselling Psychology, Social Work and Community Development.
Our School of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences goal is to improve human understanding through innovative programmes and activities that emphasize the creative use and integration of human effort and technology. This is done through the integration of theory, research and practice.
Programmes Offered
Programmes
Entry Level / Admission Requirements
Tuition Fees and Duration
Bachelor of Education (Arts) in any (2) two of the following subjects: English, Literature in English, Kiswahili, Philosophy and Religious Studies, History, Geography, Mathematics, Business Studies.
KCSE Aggregate C+ (plus) or equivalent with at least C+ (plus) in two teaching subjects
Or
Diploma in Education
Note: Credit transfers granted shall not exceed 49% of the applicable degree programme
Full-time: tuition fee @ Kshs.50,000
8 trimesters plus teaching practice (in 3 calendar years)
Bachelor of Arts in Community Development
KCSE -Aggregate mean grade of C+ (plus) Or
KACE or equivalent- 2 Principal Passes and one Subsidiary at A-level
Or Diploma in a related area
Note: Credit transfers granted shall not exceed 49% of the applicable degree programme
Kshs.50,000 per trimester
8 trimesters plus internship (in 3 calendar years)
Diploma in Education (Arts) – in any (2) two subjects chosen from the following: English, Literature in English, Kiswahili, C.R.E, History, Geography, Mathematics, Business Studies, Agriculture)
KCSE Mean Grade of C+ (plus) or a C (plain) and Upgrading Certificate in Education
Full-time: Kshs.25,000/- per trimester
5 trimesters plus 1 trimester teaching practice (2 calendar years)
Diploma in Education (Early Childhood Education)
KCSE Mean Grade of C (plain) or equivalent qualification
Full-time:Kshs.25,000/- per trimester
4 trimesters plus 1 trimester teaching practice (1 calendar year & 8 months)
Diploma in Education (Special Needs Education)
KCSE Mean Grade of C (plain) or equivalent qualification.
Full-time:Kshs.25,000/- per trimester
4 trimesters plus 1 trimester teaching practice (1 calendar year & 8 months)
Diploma in Social Work and Community Development
Diploma in Counselling Psychology
Diploma in Diplomacy & International Relations
Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
KCSE Mean Grade of C- (minus) or equivalent qualifications.
Kshs.25,000/- (Full-time)
Kshs.25,000 (Full-time)
Kshs.22,000 (Distance Learning) per trimester
3 trimesters plus 1 trimester for field attachment (1 calendar year & 4 months).
Upgrading Certificate Course in Education: an upgrading programme meant to prepare students to be eligible for admission to a Diploma in Education Programme
KCSE Mean Grade of C (plain) or equivalent qualification.
Full-time:Kshs.42,000/-
1 trimester (4 months) or
Kshs.14,000/-
3 trimesters for full-time students pursuing the programme concurrently with a Diploma in Education (Arts) Programme.
Certificate in Early Childhood Education
KCSE Mean Grade of D+ (plus) or equivalent qualification
Full-time:Kshs.25,000/- per trimester
3 trimesters plus 1 trimester teaching practice (1 calendar year & 4 months)
Certificate in Journalism and Mass Communication
KCSE Mean Grade of D+ (plus) or equivalent qualification
Kshs.25,000 (Full-time)
Kshs.22,000 (Distance Learning) per trimester
1 trimester (4 months)
Bridging Course in English
KCSE Mean Grade of below C (plain) in English or equivalent qualification.
Kshs.10,000/-
1 trimester (4 months)