Rationale
The programme is aimed at equipping graduates with essential life skills that can assist them make informed decisions and manage mental health challenges effectively. The programme also promotes personal, social, and academic growth, empowering students to reach their full potential.
Entry Requirements
- 吃瓜头条 regulations for Master鈥檚 Degree shall apply.
- 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) and Continuing Education Programme (CEP) modes of study.
Campus mode:听Main & Mombasa
滨苍迟补办别:听September & January of every academic Year
Programme Duration:听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 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.
Curriculum Highlights (Units offered, their Codes and Titles)
| S No听 |
Unit
颁辞诲别听 |
Unit Name听 |
罢测辫别听 |
| 1. |
EPS 800 |
Research Methods in Education |
Core |
| 2. |
EPS 802 |
Educational Statistics |
Core |
| 3. |
APS 805 |
Theories of Counselling |
Core |
| 4. |
APS 808 |
Marital and Family Therapy |
Elective |
| 5. |
APS 813 |
Addiction Counselling and Psychotherapy |
Elective |
| 6. |
APS 814 |
Loss and Grief Counselling |
Elective |
| 7. |
EPS 825 |
Guidance Practice in Schools |
Core |
| 8. |
EPS 827 |
Theories of Personality |
Core |
| 9. |
EPS 828 |
Introduction to Counselling Practicum |
Core |
| 10. |
EPS 830 |
Theories of Career Development |
Elective |
| 11. |
EPS 831 |
Abnormal Psychology |
Core |
| 12. |
EPS 834 |
Behaviour Modification & Lifestyle Rehabilitation |
Elective |
| 13. |
EPS 837 |
Organizational/Industrial Psychology |
Elective |
| 14. |
EPS 838 |
Student Personnel Services |
Elective |
| 15. |
EPS 839 |
Human Sexuality |
Elective |
| 16. |
EPS 840 |
Psychometrics |
Core |
| 17. |
EPS 843 |
Counselling Ethics & Supervision |
Core |
| 18. |
EPS 813 |
Thesis (equivalent to 8 units) |
Core |
| 19. |
EPS 823 |
Research Project (equivalent to 4 units) |
Core |
Career Opportunities
These include but are not limited to;
- Guidance and Counselling in Schools and Colleges
- Career Counselling (private practice)
- Teaching in Secondary Schools and Colleges
- Curriculum development
- Special education
- Educational research
- Social Worker
Tuition & Fees Structure
- 246,000 p.a. for East African students
- 307,500 p.a. for non- East Africans
The fee structure can be found at:听听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听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.
