Social Work & Community Development

DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL WORK & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Entry Requirements
a) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) with a minimum mean grade of C-
(C minus)
Or
b) Social work and community development Level 5 certificate with one year of continuous
work experience
Or
c) Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority
(KNQA)

And/or

d) Any other requirements as may be guided by relevant regulatory body

Program Objectives
The main objectives of this course are to enable students:
1. Demonstrate skills in managing community resources,
2. Develop critical thinking and analytical skills necessary for community
empowerment, advocacy, awareness training and sensitization
3. Gain comprehensive understanding in crisis and disaster management,
4. Develop necessary skills for coordinating conflict resolution and rehabilitation
programmes,
5. Acquire practical skills in conducting child welfare programmes, performing home-
based care and support and managing community-based groups.

Course Duration:2 Years.
Career Path: Social worker