Community And Social Work
Level: Diploma
Duration: 2 Years
Type: Long Course
Faculty: School of Community Development and Social Work
Department: N/A
Discipline: Humanities
Branch: Art
Average Units: 24
Fees: 15,000 KES Per Semester
Examining Body: Not Available
Modes: Onsite (In Class) Online Blended (Online + In Class) Distance Learning Evening Classes Weekend Classes Self-Paced Online
Ideal For: High School Leaver Undergraduate Student Postgraduate Student Working Professional Career Switcher Adult Learner Skills Upgrade Educator or Teacher Government Staff General Public
About This Course
The Diploma in Social Work & Community Development is intended to equip the students with knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will enable them to participate actively and take the lead in managing social development in society. The graduates will be involved in mobilizing community members to come together to take collective action and generate solutions to common problems.
Entry Requirements
KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) and a Pass in Eng/Kis, Maths A/B or Group II, Group III, 2nd Group II or 2nd Group III, or Group IV/V OR • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma in Social Work and Community Development or its equivalent recognised by Senate
Course Structure
Module I
- Social work theory and practice
- Introduction to community development
- Development Economics
- Community-based organizations
- Communication skills
- Entrepreneurship education
- Community capacity building and Empowerment
- Information communication technology
Module II
- Resource Mobilization and Fundraising
- Project management
- Advocacy and Lobbying
- HIV/AIDS and other Pandemics
- Disaster management
- Statistics
- Legal aspects in social development
- Resource management
Module III
- Transformation and social marketing
- Community development methodologies
- Management of Community Concerns
- Community Leadership
- Gender and Development
- Social Research Project
Career Opportunities
- School Social Worker: Supports students, families, and staff in a school setting.
- Healthcare Social Worker: Helps patients and families cope with illness, disability, or hospitalization.
- Clinical Social Worker: Provides therapy and counseling to individuals and families with mental and behavioral health issues.
- Substance Abuse Counselor: Helps individuals overcome addiction and behavioral disorders.
- Family Therapist: Works with families to improve communication and resolve conflicts.
- Probation Officer: Supervises individuals who are on probation or parole.
- Case Manager: Connects clients with needed services, such as housing, employment, or healthcare.
- Community Health Worker: Bridges the gap between healthcare and community to improve access and health outcomes.
