Social Sciences & Community Development
Understand what the Community Needs and Be the Change you Want
Social Sciences And Community Development
Diploma Courses
Duration: 6 Terms (18 months)
Entry Requirements: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Minimum Grade C-(Minus) & above OR Pass in Certificate in Social Work & Development
The course is intended to equip the trainee with knowledge, skills & attitudes that will enable him or her to perform and manage development activities in society
Module I: Focus on initiation & management of social development activities and capacity building
Course units:
- Social Work Theory & Practice
- Introduction to Community Development
- Development Economics
- Community Based Organizations
- Communication Skills
- Entrepreneurship Education
- Community Capacity Building & Empowerment
- Information Communication Technology
Module II: Focuses on mobilization & management of resources and advocacy for positive change in society
Entry Requirements: Pass Craft Course in Social Development OR Pass Module I in Social Work & Community Development
Course units:
- Resource Mobilization & Fundraising
- Project Management
- Advocacy & Lobbying
- HIV and AIDS and other pandemics
- Disaster Management
- Statistics
- Legal Aspects in Social Development Work
- Resource Management
Module III Part A: Focus for students who wish to specialize in Social Work
Entry Requirements: Pass Module II in Social Work & Community Development
Course units:
- Social Psychology & Human Development
- Introduction to Counselling Psychology
- Social Rehabilitation & Re-integration
- Disaster Management
- Social Policy & Administration
- Social Research Project
Module III Part B: Focus for students who wish to specialize in Community Development
Entry Requirements: Pass Module II in Social Work & Community Development
Course units:
- Transformation & Social Marketing
- Community Development Methodologies
- Management of Community Concerns
- Community Leadership
- Gender & Development
- Social Research Project
Award: KNEC Diploma in Social Work/Community Development
Entry Grade: D+
Exam Body: ICM
Duration: 3 Terms
Level 5
- Counselling Concepts
- Understanding the Practice of Counselling
- Psychology of Human Behavior for Counselling
- Dynamics of Gender, Culture and Group Counselling
- Workplace Counselling
Entry Grade: D+
Exam Body: ABMA
Duration: 9 Months per Level
Level 4
- Introduction to Community
- Understanding Community Development
- Sociology and Social Work
- Working with the Vulnerable
- Project Planning
Level 5
- Leadership and Conflict Resolution
- Capacity Building and Sustainability in Communities
- Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management
- Community Health and Disease Management
- Accessing and Managing Project Resources
Level 6
- Community and Inter-Agency Working
- Critical Engagement with Social Policy
- Entrepreneurship in Communities
- Reflective Practice
- Project Management
Entry Grade: D+
Exam Body: ABMA
Duration: 9 Months per Level
Level 4
- Introduction to Science for Public Health
- Social Science
- Principles of Public Health
- Introduction to Epidemiology and Statistics
- Determinants of Health
Level 5
- Communicable Diseases
- HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis
- Pneumonia and Malaria
- Introduction to Non Communicable Diseases, Mental Health and Injury
Level 6
- Mental Health, Disability and Ageing
- Public Health in a Crisis or Disaster
- Working in Public Health
- Health Education and Health Promotion
- Managing Public Health
Entry Grade: D+
Exam Body: ABMA
Duration: 9 Months per Level
Entry Grade: D Plain
Exam Body: ICM/BCEB
Duration: 2 Terms
Entry Grade: D Plain
Exam Body: ICM
Duration: 2 Terms
Certificate Courses
Entry Grade: D Plain
Exam Body: KNEC
Duration:4 Terms
Module 1
- Communication Skills
- Information Communication Technology
- History and Government of Kenya
- Social Development Work, Theory and Methods
- Social Research Methods
- Social Policy & Administration
- Project Development & Management
Module II
- Human Growth and development
- Law in Social Development
- Kiswahili
- Management and Administration
- Community Health
- Economics
- Project
- Field Practicum / Report
| Courses | Exam Body | Entry Requirements | Duration | Application Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal Writing | BCEB | OPEN | 3 MNTHS | Apply Now |
| Project Management | BCEB | OPEN | 3 MNTHS | Apply Now |
| HIV/AIDS Management | BCEB | OPEN | 3 MNTHS | Apply Now |
| NGO & CBO Management | BCEB | OPEN | 3 MNTHS | Apply Now |
| Leadership & Social Transformation | BCEB | OPEN | 3 MNTHS | Apply Now |
| Social Research Methods | BCEB | OPEN | 3 MNTHS | Apply Now |
| Women & Gender Studies | BCEB | OPEN | 3 MNTHS | Apply Now |
| Social Rehabilitation & Re-integration | BCEB | OPEN | 3 MNTHS | Apply Now |
| Conflict Resolution & Management | BCEB | OPEN | 3 MNTHS | Apply Now |
| Counseling Skills | BCEB | OPEN | 3 MNTHS | Apply Now |
| Disaster Management Skills | BCEB | OPEN | 3 MNTHS | Apply Now |
Frequently Asked Questions about School of Social Sciencies & Community Development
Our focus is on understanding society and the dynamics of social change, community empowerment, engagement and participation.
Yes, you will. Our extensive alumni and industry network makes it possible for our students to get the practical skills employers are looking for.
We assist and ensure all our students get industrial placements.
Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC), ABMA & ICM
For the short courses, it can take from 3-6 months per module, depending on the course you choose.
How to Apply?
- You Apply
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- We Connect
After you submit your application, an admissions representative will contact you and will help you to complete the process.
- You Get Ready
Once you’ve completed your application and connected with an admissions representative, you’re ready to create your schedule.
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