Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Guidance & Counselling(Guidance & Counselling) in Kenya

Course Name: Diploma in Guidance & Counselling(Guidance & Counselling)
Major Subject: Guidance & Counselling
Course Category: Diploma
Average Study Duration: 2 Years

Colleges Offering Diploma in Guidance & Counselling(Guidance & Counselling)

Kenya Institute of Social Work, Nairobi
Course Name: Diploma in Guidance and Counselling in Learning Institutions.
Course Outline:
Module one – counselling 1
- English language.
- Communication skills.
- Life skills.
- Information communication technology.
- Entrepreneurship.
- Introduction to psychology.
- Lifespan development.
- Personal development 1.
- Effective study skills.
- Counselling skills and techniques.
- Theories of counselling 1.
- Ethical and legal issues in counselling.
- Contextual issues 1.
- Practicum 1.
Module two – counselling 11
- Theories of counselling 11.
- Personal development 11.
- Group counselling.
- Multicultural and gender issues in counselling.
- Psychological testing and assessment.
- Abnormal behaviour and mental health counselling.
- Contextual issues 11.
- Business plan.
- Introduction to counselling research project.
- Practicum 11.
Module three – counselling 111
- Introduction to guidance and counselling.
- Personal development 111.
- Practice of guidance and counselling in learning institutions.
- Mental health counselling in health settings.
- Human sexuality.
- Human developmental stages and guidance and counselling interventions.
- Contextual issues 111.
- Family counselling and effective parenting.
- Establishing guidance and counselling in learning institutions human sexuality.
- Disaster management.
- Practicum 111.
- Research project.
Examination Body: KNEC.
East African Institute of Professional Counselling, Nairobi
Duration: 24 months

Minimum Entry requirement:
-Be in possession of certificate of counseling psychology from a credible institution
-Be in possession of certificate in either social work, education, community development or other helping professions
-Have genuine interest and ability to engage in the helping professions
-Be twenty (20) years of age and above
-Holder of diploma or degree in other professional areas will also be considered eligible
-A practicing counselor will have an added advantage and will be eligible for Higher Diploma

Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling Embu, Embu
Course entry requirements

-A mean grade of C- of at KCSE or a Certificate in counseling related studies from a recognized institution

Mode of study

(i) Evening classes (Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday).
(ii) Day classes (Tuesday or Thursday or Saturday)
(iii) DLM

Intake periods: January, May and September

Program duration: 2 years
Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling - Nanyuki, Nanyuki
Course entry requirements

-KCSE Mean grade C- or a Certificate in counseling related studies from a recognized institution

Mode of Study.

-Evening classes (Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday).
-Day classes (Tuesday or Thursday or Saturday)
-DLM

Intake Periods.

-January, May and September

Course duration: 2 years
Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling - Kisii, Kisii
Entry Requirements.

-KCSE Mean grade C- or a Certificate in counseling related studies from a recognized institution

Mode of Study.

-Evening classes (Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday).
-Day classes (Tuesday or Thursday or Saturday)
-DLM

Intake Periods.

-January, May and September

Course duration: 2 years

Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling - Nyeri, Nyeri
Admission shall be granted to holders of any of the qualifications below:

-A mean grade of C- at KCSE

-Certificate in counseling related studies from a recognized institution

Mode of Study

-Evening classes (Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday).
-Day classes (Tuesday or Thursday or Saturday)
-DLM

Program duration: 2 years
Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling - Machakos, Machakos
Course entry requirements

- KCSE Mean grade C- or a Certificate in counseling related studies from a recognized institution

Mode of Study.

-Evening classes (Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday).
-Day classes (Tuesday or Thursday or Saturday)
-DLM

Intake Periods.

-January, May and September

Program: 2 years
Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling-Bomet, Bomet
Admission criteria

-KCSE Mean grade C- or a Certificate in counseling related studies from a recognized institution

Mode of Study.

-Evening classes (Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday).
Day classes (Tuesday or Thursday or Saturday)
-DLM

Intake Periods.

-January, May and September

Course duration: 2 years
Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling-Wundanyi, Wundanyi
Course entry requirements

-A mean grade of C- at KCSE or a Certificate in counseling related studies from a recognized institution

Mode of Study
(i) Evening classes (Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday).
(ii) Day classes (Tuesday or Thursday or Saturday)
(iii) DLM

Program duration: 2 years

Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling-Taveta, Taita Taveta
Course entry requirements

-A mean grade of C- at KCSE or a Certificate in counseling related studies from a recognized institution

Mode of study

-Evening classes (Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday).
-Day classes (Tuesday or Thursday or Saturday)
-DLM

Program duration: 2 years
Narok University College, Narok
Course requirements

One must have scored a minimum of a C in KCSE or
hold a certificate in guidance and counseling from
an accredited institution.Those students versed well with
communication and problem-solving skills will be highly appreciated.

Course duration

Three years
Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling - Eldoret, Eldoret
Course entry requirements

-A mean grade of C- at KCSE or a Certificate in counseling related studies from a recognized institution

Mode of study

-Evening classes (Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday).
-Day classes (Tuesday or Thursday or Saturday)
-DLM

Program duration: 2 years
Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling-Kericho, Kericho
Course admission requirements

-KCSE Mean grade C- or a Certificate in counseling related studies from a recognized institution

Mode of Study.

-Evening classes (Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday).
-Day classes (Tuesday or Thursday or Saturday)
-DLM

Course duration: 2 years
Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling-Mombasa, Mombasa
Course entry requirements

-KCSE Mean grade C- or a Certificate in counseling related studies from a recognized institution

Mode of Study

-Evening classes (Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday).
-Day classes (Tuesday or Thursday or Saturday)
-DLM

Program duration: 2 years
Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling-Nakuru, Nakuru
Course entry requirements

-KCSE Mean grade C- or a Certificate in counseling related studies from a recognized institution

Mode of Study

-Evening classes (Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday).
-Day classes (Tuesday or Thursday or Saturday)
-DLM

Program duration: 2 years
Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling - Wajir, Wajir
Course entry requirements

KCSE Mean grade C- or a Certificate in counseling related studies from a recognized institution

Mode of Study:
-Evening classes (Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday).
-Day classes (Tuesday or Thursday or Saturday)
-DLM

Course duration: 2 years

Laikipia University College, Nyahururu
Entry requirements
- Applicants are required to have attained a C in KCSE or possess a certificate in guidance and counseling
Admission fees
- Sh 1000
Tuition fees
- Sh.70,000 p.a
Course duration
- 2 years
Mode of study
- full time
Bridgeworld College, Karen
Entry Requirements
- KCSE C– or or KCE Div. 2 or the equivalent
- Certificate in Community development, Social development, Social work, Community Health, Counseling and Psychology.
Course Duration: One and half years.
Mode of Study: Full time.
A.C.K. Bishop Hannington Institute of Theology and Development Studies, Mombasa
Duration: 2 years

Minimum entry requirement:
-Pass relevant craft course OR
-KCSE mean grade C- minus OR
-Pass in Certificate offered by KNEC
Vision Institute of Leadership and Management Studies, Kasarani
Requirement 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
Brighter College, Ongata Rongai
Duration: 1 year

Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE C-

Tuition fees: KES 18,000 per term

Examiner: Internal
Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling-Naivasha, Naivasha
Course entry requirements

-KCSE Mean grade C- or a Certificate in counseling related studies from a recognized institution

Program duration: 2 years
Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling, Nairobi
Course Study Duration: 1 Year.
Mode of Study: Part time.
Target Groups: Teachers, parents, pastors, youth, workers and other professionals.
Kisii University, Kisii
Entry requirements
- A minimum of a C in KCSE or a certificate in guidance and counseling
Course duration
- 2 1/2 years
Kenya Institute of Development Studies, Nairobi
Duration :one and half year.
Fee per term :Ksh 28800
Entry requirements:KCSE C-
Exam body:KNEC
Serein Education Centre, Nakuru
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE C- (Minus).
Course duration: 18 months.
Fees per term: Ksh. 15,000.
The Pishiners College, Nairobi
Bridge College, Ongata Rongai campus, Ongata Rongai
Eldoret Technical Training Institute, Eldoret
Patana Institute, Mombasa

Universities Offering Diploma in Guidance & Counselling(Guidance & Counselling)

Laikipia University, Laikipia
The program is made to
impart knowledge and skills
required in handling
counseling sessions.Counseling
is done to students,staff and
any other person affected by
trauma.It is meant to offer
emotional support to the victims.

Entry requirements
- One is expected to have
scored a C in KCSE or its
equivalent.Holders of a relevant
certificate from a reputable institution
will also be considered for admission.

Program duration
- The program takes three years

Graduation requirements
- To graduate a student shall be required to take and pass all scheduled courses within the stipulated period.
University of Nairobi, Nairobi
Admission requirements
One is required to hold any
of the qualifications below:
(i)A minimum of C in KCSE with C- in English or kiswahili
and C- in any social sciences subjects.
(ii)Division III in English or kiswahili and a pass in
any social science subject.
(iii) Hold any relevant qualifications accepted by the university
senate.

Course duration
Two semesters
Kenyatta University Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning, Nairobi
Requirements:-
Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent

OR Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with a certificate in related field from a recognized institution

Tuition fees:-
East Africans Kshs. 52,000/- p.a.
Non-East Africans Kshs. 65,000/- p.a.
Statutory fees Kshs. 19,900/- p.a.

Laikipia University College (Maralal Town Campus), Maralal
Admission requirements
- Applicant must have attained a minimum of a C or possess a certificate in guidance and counseling from a reputable institution
Admission fees
- Sh.1000
Tuition fees
- Sh.70,000 p.a
Time of study
- 2 years
Mode of study
- full time
NAIROBI UNIVERSITY Kisii Extra Mural Centre , KISII
Course requirements
- Applicants are required to have attained a C in KCSE or
- Attain division II or division III plus an evidence of academic or professional training or
- Hold "A" level certificate with one principal pass
Period of study
- 1 year
Egerton University Nairobi Campus, Nairobi
Course requirements
- To qualify for this program,
one is required to have scored
a minimum of a C in KCSE or be
in possession of a relevant certificate
from a recognized institution.

Course duration
- The course takes three years

Laikipia University College (Naivasha Town Campus), Naivasha
Entry requirements
- A minimum of a C in KCSE or
- Hold a certificate in a relevant field
Admission fees
- Sh.1000
Tuition fees
- Sh.70,000 p.a
Duration
- 2 years
Mode of study
- Full time
University of Kabianga, Kericho
Admission requirements.
(a) A minimum of C at KCSE OR

(b) A certificate in Guidance and Counseling or Early Childhood and Primary Education awarded by The Kenya National Examination Council(KNEC).
University of Eastern Africa, Baraton Eldoret Extension Centre, Eldoret
Admission requirements
-A minimum of a C in KCSE or a certificate in guidance and counseling or its equivalent
Course duration
-3 years
Mode of study
-full time
Chuka University, Chuka
Admission requirements
(i) A minimum of C at KCSE OR

(ii) A certificate from a reputable institution with at least a credit pass.

Kenyatta University School of Education, Nairobi
Maseno University, Kisumu
University of Nairobi School of Continuing and Distance Education, Kikuyu
Kabianga University College School of Education and Social Sciences, Kericho
Maseno University Homa Bay Town Learning Centre, Homa Bay
Kampala International University Nairobi Campus, Nairobi
Kenyatta University Nyeri Campus, Nyeri
Kabianga University College, Sigor Campus, Kericho
Kabianga University College, Kapkatet Campus, Kericho
Pwani University College, Kilifi
Kenyatta University Kitui Campus, Kitui
Kenyatta University, Nairobi

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