Rationale
Educational psychology offers students valuable insights into how people learn and plays an important role in informing educational strategies and teaching methods. It also explores the emotional, social, and cognitive factors that can influence how people learn with a view to enhancing learning experiences and outcomes.
Entry Requirements
The common regulations for all Master鈥檚 Degrees in the University shall apply.
The general regulations for all Master鈥檚 degree in the School of Education shall apply.
The following shall be eligible for registration for M.Ed. in the Department:
A holder of Bachelor of Education Degree in related field, with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent from 吃瓜头条 or any recognized institution.
Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have at least two years of relevant work experience OR have Grade 鈥淐鈥� and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.
A holder of Bachelor鈥檚 degree with postgraduate diploma in education from 吃瓜头条 or any other recognized university.
Mode and Structure of Delivery
The programme is offered throughthe regular (full-time), part-time (evenings in City Campus) and Continuing Education Programme (CEP) modes of study.
Campus mode: Main & Mombasa
Intake: September & January of every academic Year
Programme Duration: Two years
Evaluation
The course will be evaluated as follows: A minimum of two CATs scored out of 40% and the University examinations scored out of 60%. Total score shall be 100%. Pass marks 50%.
The total course units will be 18 as follows;
Regular (full-time) and part-time students will take 10 coursework units plus a thesis which is equivalent to 8 units.
CEP students will take 14 coursework units plus a Project which is equivalent to 4 units.
Certification
Master of Education (Educational Psychology)
Curriculum Highlights (Units offered, their Codes and Titles)
| S/No. | Unit code and Title | Type |
| 1.听听 | ECC 800: Research methods in Education | Common Unit |
| 2. | EPS 800: Child development | Core |
| 3. | EPS 801: Human learning and classroom processes | Core |
| 4. | EPS 802: Educational Measurement | Core |
| 5. | EPS 803: Psychological Testing and Assessment | Elective |
| 6. | EPS 804 Guidance and counselling in education | Core |
| 7. | EPS 805: Design and Analysis I | Core |
| 8. | EPS 806: Computer Application in Behavioural Statistics | Core |
| 9. | EPS 807: Group Dynamics | Core |
| 10. | EPS 808: Adolescent Development | Elective |
| 11. | EPS 809: Personality Dynamics | Elective |
| 12. | EPS 810: Cognitive Processes | Elective |
| 13. | EPS 811: Theories of Child Development | Elective |
| 14. | EPS 812: Design and Analysis II | Elective |
| 15. | EPS 813 : Thesis (Equivalent of 8 Units) | Core |
| 16. | EPS 823: Project (Equivalent of 4 Units)
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Career Opportunities
These include but are not limited to;
Teaching in Secondary Schools, colleges, Universities
Counselling either in schools or in private practice
School Administrator
Researcher in Government or Non-Governmental Organizations
Tests and Assessment developer/expert
Training and Development specialist
Educational Programme Evaluator
Instructional Cordinator
Tuition and Fee Structure
246,000 p.a. for East African students
307,500 p.a. for non- East Africans
The fee structure can be found at: /masters 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 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.