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Diploma in Guidance and Counselling

Rationale

This programme aims at providing students with knowledge and skills to support individuals, especially students, in navigating various life challenges and promoting their well-being. This rationale stems from the increasing recognition of the importance of guidance and counselling services in educational settings and beyond. These services address academic, personal, social, and career-related needs, helping individuals make informed decisions, develop coping mechanisms and achieve their full potential.

Entry Requirements

Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE or Div. III at KCE or Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE or equivalent with Certificate in the relevant area from a recognized institution.

Mode of Study and Delivery

The Diploma course in Guidance and Counselling is offered through Virtual and Open Learning (VOL) mode of learning. The course is by course work, field practicum and project.

Programme Duration: 18 months.

滨苍迟补办别:听September & January of every year

Evaluation

The course is evaluated through sit in continuous assessment tests, take away assignments, project and examination. The sit in CATs account for 40% while the university examination accounts for 60%. This totals to 100%. Pass mark is 40%.

Certification

Diploma in Guidance and Counselling

Curriculum Highlights (Units offered, their Codes and Titles)

EPS 021: Research Methods in Counselling

EPS 022: Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy-1

EPS 023: Introduction to Psychology

EPS 024: Introduction to Guidance and Counselling

EPS 025: Personal and Social Counselling

EPS 026: Child and Adolescent Development

EPS 027: Adult Development and Aging EPS 028: Behaviour Modification

EPS 029: Theories of Career Development

EPS 030: Group Counselling

EPS 031: Fundamentals of Communication in Guidance and Counselling

EPS 032: Drugs and Substance Abuse

EPS 033: Ethics in Counselling

EPS 034: Assessment and Evaluation in Counselling

EPS 035: Field Practicum

EPS 036: Project

Career Opportunities

These include but are not limited to;

  • School counsellor
  • Career counsellor
  • Employment counsellor
  • Mental health counsellors, addiction counsellors, family and marriage therapists
  • Life coach

Tuition and Fee Structure

The fees structure can be found at:聽

Why Choose this Programme at KU?

  • KU is currently the leading University in Kenya
  • Faculty that is highly trained and rated globally and who use pedagogical approaches that prepare students for the 21st聽Century world of work.
  • Low Student: Lecturer ratio hence individualised attention
  • Adequate infrastructure 鈥� KU has safe, supportive and efficient support networks. There is internet access for all students, spacious lecture halls, elearning facilities, students鈥� computer labs, shopping centre, a market for groceries and a health unit among others.
  • State-of-the-art post-modern Library with thousands of subscribed e-resources that can be accessed remotely
  • Industry partnerships for more market-driven courses

International linkages/collaborations for knowledge and best-practices sharing.

KU is gender sensitive and practices inclusivity.

  • KU has the facilities and structures to ensure success of students with special needs by providing an accessible environment and a well-established internal transport system which ferries students with special needs to and from lecture halls.
  • KU provides a peaceful, serene environment away from the crowded and busy city life making it an ideal location for studying. On the other hand, the campus is only a short drive away from the city centre; therefore one can enjoy life on campus and still be within close proximity to the amenities of the city of Nairobi.
  • Away from books, KU offers students a vibrant campus experience with many activities, clubs and societies to suit your taste from religious activities, to secular music within the campus area, games, swimming activities etc.
  • Has many alumni who are already benefitting from its teaching excellence.