About the Programme
The program prepares high-level personnel for colleges, schools, government, international and local Educational agencies, in teaching, research, policy analysis, curriculum review, educational administration, development and leadership. It also prepares students for undergraduate studies. The target group are beginners in the area of service provision for children with disabilities and other special needs. Ideally, it is an eye opener to care givers, teachers, parents and others intending to develop careers working with children with special needs.
Admission Requirements
To qualify for admission into a Diploma in special and inclusive education, candidates must satisfy the University entry requirements i.e. a minimum Mean grade of C in KCSE or have a Certificate in special needs education from a recognized institution
Duration of the Programme
The duration of the program shall be two academic years, full time.
Programme Structure
The program consists of course work and examinations including teaching practice. The course will be offered in units where a unit is defined as 3 hours lecture per week per semester. All units are categorized as CORE unless specified. Students are required to take all units prescribed for the program.
Programme Courses
Year 1, Semester 1
EDSE 0100: | Introduction to Special Needs Education |
EDSE 0101: | Introduction to communication Difficulties |
EDSE 0102: | Disability and Community Services |
EDSE 0103: | Child Growth, Development and early Care |
EDSE 0104: | Psychosocial Effects of Disability |
EDSE 0105: | Basic Braille |
EDSE 0106: | Elementary Kenyan Sign Language |
Year 1, Semester 2
EDSE 0107: | Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology |
EDSE 0108: | Curriculum issues and teaching in inclusive settings |
EDSE 0109: | Historical Development and Management of SNE Programs |
EDSE 0110: | Guidance, Counseling and Behavior Management |
EDSE 0111 | Educational Assessment and Early Intervention |
EDSE 0112 | Science |
EDSE 0113: | Religious Studies |
Year 2, Semester 1
EDSE 0200: | Mathematics |
EDSE 0201: | ICT and Educational Resources in Special Needs |
EDSE 0202: | P.E and Recreational Activities |
EDSE 0203: | Education I |
EDSE 0204: | Agriculture |
EDSE 0205: | English |
EDSE 0206: | Social Studies |
EDSE 0207: | Kiswahili |
Year 2, Semester 2
EDSE 0208: | Specific Methods of Teaching Mathematics |
EDSE 0209: | Specific Methods of Teaching English |
EDSE 0210: | Specific methods of Teaching Science |
EDSE 0211: | Specific Methods of Teaching Agriculture |
EDSE 0212 | Specific Methods of Teaching CRE |
EDSE 0213: | Specific Methods of Teaching Kiswahili |
EDSE 0214: | Specific Methods of Teaching Social Studies |
EDSE 0215: | Individualised Education Programme |
EDSE 0216: | Attachment |
EDSE 0217: | Education II |