Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Counseling Psychology(Counseling Psychology) in Kenya

Course Name: Diploma in Counseling Psychology(Counseling Psychology)
Major Subject: Counseling Psychology
Course Category: Diploma
Average Study Duration: 2 years

Colleges Offering Diploma in Counseling Psychology(Counseling Psychology)

ICS College Mombasa Branch, Mombasa
Course Outline

Module I

Counseling I
Communication skills
Information communication technology
Entrepreneurship
Introduction to psychology
Lifespan development
Personal development I
Effective study skills
Counseling skills and techniques
Theories of counseling I
Ethical and legal issues in counseling
Contextual issues I
Practicum I
Life skills
Module II

Counseling II
Theories of counseling II
Personal development II
Group counseling
Multicultural and gender issues in counseling
Psychological testing and assessment
Abnormal behavior and mental health counseling
Contextual issues I
Business plan
Introduction to counseling research project
Practicum II
Guidance and counseling in learning institution option

Introduction to guidance and counseling
Personal development III
Practice of guidance and counseling in learning inst
Mental health counseling and counseling in health settings
Human sexuality
Human development stages: guidance and counseling interrelated
Contextual issues III
Family counseling and effective parenting
Establishing guidance and counseling institutions
Disaster, conflict and stress management
Practicum III
Research project in guidance and counseling

Requirements
Course Duration: 24 Months
Exam Body: KNEC
Grade: C- and Above
Laikipia University College, Nyahururu
Admission requirements
- Applicants are required to have attained C in KCSE or
- A certificate in counseling psychology from a recognized institution
Admission fees
- Sh.1000
Tuition fees
- Sh.70,000 p.a
Course duration
- 2 years
Mode of study
- 2 years

Beam International Training Centre Nairobi, Nairobi
Admission requirements
A mean grade of C- and above at KCSE

Fees per term
Ksh.12,000

Fees per year
Ksh.48,000

Course duration
1 1/2 years

Examination body
(i) ICM
(ii) ABMA
East Africa Institute of Certified Studies, Nairobi
Admission requirements
A mean grade of C- and above at KCSE

Fees per term
Ksh.13,500

Number of terms
8

Course duration
2 years

Examination body
KNEC
Nairobi Aviation College Odeon Cinema Campus, Nairobi
Entry requirements
A mean grade of C- at KCSE

Fees per term
Ksh.11,700

Fees per month
Ksh.3,900

Course duration
18 months

Examination body
KNEC

Vision Institute of Leadership and Management Studies, Kasarani
Requirements: Grade C-
Fees- 73,000 Kshs
Duration- one and a half years i.e. one day per week or block classes for a period of two weeks over the holidays or evening classes
Africana College of Professionals, Thika
Exam body: TANGAZA/IPCC.
Admission requirements: Minimum KCSE grade of C (Pain).
Course study duration: 1.5 years.
Fees per semester: Ksh. 22,000.
Kenya Institute of Business and Counselling Studies (KIBCO), Nairobi
Exam Body: CDACC

Duration: 2 years

Minimum entry requirement:
-KCSE C-(minus) or Certificate level V
Foundation Institute of Africa, Nairobi
Exam Body: KCA

Duration: 2 years

Minimum entry requirements: C- in KCSE

Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences, Thika
Exam Body: KNEC

Duration: 1.5 years

Minimum Entry requirement: KCSE C-
Finstock Evarsity, Nairobi
Course Entry Requirements: KCSE mean grade of C - and above.
Duration: 12 - 18 months.
Aviation college of kenya, Nairobi
Course entry requirements: A mean grade of C-(Minus) and Above
Amani Counselling Centre and Training Institute, Nairobi
Examining Body: Amani
Timau Institute of Professional Studies, Timau
Duration: 2.5 years
Empire International College of Management and Technology, Nairobi
Mospen Institute of Development Studies, Kericho

Equator Institute of Technology and Professional Studies, Nairobi
Bishop Okullu College, Kokise
Meru Institute of Business Studies, Meru
Bridgeworld College, Karen
Amrec Training Institute, Lodwar
Zetech University Main Campus, Ruiru
African Training Center for Research and Technology, Machakos
Mombasa College of Professional Studies, Mombasa
A.C.K. Bishop Hannington Institute of Theology and Development Studies, Mombasa
Community Concern Training Institute, Nairobi
International Development Institute Africa (IDIA), Nairobi
East African Institute of Professional Counselling, Nairobi
Kenya Association of Professional Counsellors,Nairobi, Nairobi
Kenya College of Distance Learning, Nairobi

Universities Offering Diploma in Counseling Psychology(Counseling Psychology)

Gretsa University School of Education and Social Sciences, Thika
The program involves the study of human
mind and factors affecting its growth
and functions.counseling process
involves giving hope to those
affected by painful events like
loss of job.It also involves
restoring motivation to those
having low self-esteem.Counseling
process is suitable for students,
patients and even staff.The process
aims at motivating them.

Course requirements
- One must have scored a minimum
of C in KCSE or its equivalent.

Tuition fees
- Sh.25,000 per trimester

Course duration
- The course takes a minimum of three trimesters
plus internship
The Management University of Africa, Nairobi
Admission requirements
(i) KCSE mean grade C- (Minus) or its equivalent; or,

(ii) MUA certificate in respective diploma programme or any related area; or,

(iii) A KNEC/KIM certificate in respective diploma programme or related areas or its equivalent; or,

(iv) A KNEC/KIM Diploma or its equivalent from a recognized institution of learning in a related area.

Tuition fees
Ksh.40,000 per semester

Course duration
Two years
Mount Kenya University School of Education, Thika
Course requirements
(i) Applicants are required to have attained a minimum of a C in KCSE with a C- in maths and English or
(ii) Division III in KCE with credit passes in maths and English or
(iii) Hold a relevant certificate with a credit pass from a recognized institution
Duration
- 2 years
Mode of study
- Weekend,distance,school based,part time and full time

Kirinyaga university college town campus, Karatina
Entry requirements
-All applicants must have scored a C- in KCSE and above or
-Be in possession of a relevant certificate from a reputable institution
Course duration
-3 years
Mode of study
-full time
University of Eastern Africa, Baraton Nairobi Extension Centre, Nairobi
Admission requirements
-A minimum of C in KCSE or its equivalent or
-Hold a certificate in counseling psychology
Course duration
-3 years
Mode of study
-full time
KCA University, Nairobi
Admission requirements
- One must have scored
a minimum of C in KCSE
or C- with a certificate in plus
a one year experience.

Course duration
- Two years

KCA University Kitengela Campus, Kitengela
Course requirements.
A mean grade of C- at KCSE or a lower grade with a certificate in relevant discipline.

Course duration.
Two years.
Mt. Kenya University Nkubu Centre, Nkubu
Admission Requirement:-

KCSE mean grade C (Plain).
C- (Minus) plus Certificate of P1or Counseling Psychology
University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, Eldoret
Requirements
-KCSE C- or its equivalent
Duration
-3 years
Mode of study
-Full time
Pan Africa Christian University, Nairobi