Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Special Needs Education(Special Needs) in Kenya

Course Name: Diploma in Special Needs Education(Special Needs)
Major Subject: Special Needs
Course Category: Diploma
Average Study Duration: 2 years

Colleges Offering Diploma in Special Needs Education(Special Needs)

MIT Teachers Training College, Machakos
Admission Requirements
- KCSE C plain or KCE Division 2 or the equivalent.
- A DICESE or Kindergarten Headmistress Association or Montessori Certificate with at least D+
- Long service ECD teacher with a KNEC proficiency examination Certificate
- Or P1 certificate

Course Structure
Module I
- Introduction to Children with Special Needs
- Child Growth and Development
- Introduction to Guidance and Counseling
- Introduction to Educational Resources (Theory)
- Introduction to Educational Psychology
- Management of Special Needs Education Programmers
- Introduction to First Aid
- Introduction to Early Childhood Care, Development and Education
- Introduction to Community Based Rehabilitation
- Library and Study Skills
- Professional Field Visits

Module II
- Introduction to Inclusive Education
- Introduction to Contemporary Issues Affecting Education
- Behavior Management
- Introduction to Educational Research
- Introduction to Special Needs Assessment and Early Intervention
- Curriculum Development and Adaptation
- Introduction to ICT
- Teaching and Learning Strategies for Learners with Special Needs
- Introduction to Educational Resources
- Professional Field Visits

Fees Payable: Ksh. 77,960 for full time students and Ksh. 54,550 for school based students.
Embu College, Embu
Minimum admission requirements: P1 with minimum 2 years teaching experience OR certificate in ECDE or Ministry of Education DICECE certificate with at least D+ in KCSE or its equivalent and at least two years teaching experience.
Course duration: 2 years.
Fees per term: Ksh. 17,500 (full time) and Ksh. 11,500 (school based).

Presbyterian Teachers College Rubate, Chuka
Duration: 6 Terms

Tuition Fees: Kshs. 14,600

Minimum Entry Requirement:
- KCSE C (Plain)
or
- PTE Certicate
or
- ECDE Certificate
or
- DECECE Certificate from Minstry of Education
St. Lawrence Egoji Teachers College, Egoji
Duration: 6 holiday sessions

Minimum Entry requirement:
-C plain in K.C.S.E.
or
-P1 certificate
-Holder of certificate in ECDE
-KNEC proficiency certificate for certificate in ECDE.
Prudential International School of Professional Studies, Nakuru

Rachuonyo Teachers College, Oyugis
Kenya ECDE Teachers Training College, Rongai
Bondo Institute of Professional Studies and Technology , Bondo
Maasai Teachers College, Nairobi

Special Education & Professional Studies College, Nairobi
Kamwenja Teachers College, Nyeri
Nyanchwa Teachers Training College, Kisii
Elgon View College, Eldoret (Main Campus), Eldoret
Elgon View College, Kisii Town Campus, Kisii
Kenya Institute of Special Education, Nairobi
Bomet teachers training college, Bomet

Universities Offering Diploma in Special Needs Education(Special Needs)

Kenyatta University School of Education, Nairobi
Admission requirements
- Students applying for this
program,are required to hold
any of the qualifications below:
(i)A minimum of C in KCSE
(ii)C- in KCSE plus P1 teacher
certificate from a recognized
institution.
(iii) Division three in KCE plus
P1 teacher certificate.

Intakes are held in May,August and September

Application fees
(i)Kshs.2,000 for East African students
(ii)Kshs.4,000 for Non East African students

Tuition fees
-Kshs.72,000

Statutory fees
-Kshs.21,200

Course duration
- Two years
Mount Kenya University School of Education, Thika
Academic requirements
(i)A minimum of a C in KCSE with a C- in maths and English or
(ii)Hold a KCE certificate with division III with credit pass in both English and maths or
(iii) Hold a relevant certificate from a recognized institution with at least a credit pass
Period of study
- 2 years
Mode of study
- Weekend,part time,full time,distance learning and school based
Mt Kenya University, Thika
Academic qualifications
One must have attained a C+ in secondary level or a minimum of a C- in KCSE plus a relevant certificate from a recognized institution.
Those having other qualifications, are required to have an evidence.
Course duration
- Seven trimesters
Fees
- Sh.29,550 per trimester

Gretsa University School of Education and Social Sciences, Thika
A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:

-KCSE minimum mean Grade of C (Plain).
-Equivalent Certificate recognized by the university senate from a recognized institution.

-The duration of the program me is 6 semesters (5 semesters course work and 1 semester for internship
Kenyatta University, Nairobi
Minimum requirements
-Holders of any one of the
qualifications below shall
be eligible for admission:
(i)A minimum of C in KCSE
(ii)A minimum of C- in KCSE
plus P1 certificate from a
reputable institution
(iii)Division III at KCE

Program duration
-Two years
Mt. Kenya University Eldoret Campus, Eldoret
Entry requirements
- One is required to
have scored a C in KCSE
and C in subject combination.

Program duration
- The course takes
seven trimesters

Tuition fees
(i)Sh.29,550 per trimester for school based
(ii)Sh.29,550 per trimester for full time program

Rongo University, Rongo
Program requirements
A mean grade of C and above at KCSE

Tuition fees
Ksh.30,000 per semester

Mode of study
Full time and School based

Course duration
Four semesters
Maasai Mara University, Narok
Entry requirements.
(i) A mean grade of C or C- at KCSE or

(ii) A certificate in relevant discipline from a recognized institution.

Course duration.
Three years.
The Presbyterian University of East Africa, Kikuyu
Admission requirements:-

KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) and C (plain) in English

Duration: 2 Years

Study mode: Day; Evening; Saturday & ODL
Gretsa University, Thika
Entry requirements: KCSE mean grade of C plain or equivalent.
Course duration: 4 trimesters.
Fees payable: Ksh 25,000 per trimesters.

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Bondo
Duration of the course: 2 years
Maseno University, Kisumu
Maseno University Homa Bay Town Learning Centre, Homa Bay

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