Bachelor of Science in Community Development
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UNITS
58
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DURATION
3.5 Years
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FEE
From: $1000/year
About Course
Kenya as a developing society is undergoing drastic social, psychological, economic, political, and Educational changes. The challenges arising from these changes require psychological support systems in all sectors of the country. The Bachelor of Psychology programme is expected to provide personnel who can effectively manage such challenges and other emerging social challenges and together bring about a mentally healthy, productive, and cohesive nation through a proactive approach.
Program Objectives
This programme aims at producing graduates who have adequate competencies (theory and practice) for:
- Providing counselling and psychological care.
- Providing training on various theories and applications of psychology.
- Providing services in psychological assessment and interventions.
- Identifying and managing emerging issues in mental health.
- Organising, administering and managing counselling and psychological support systems.
- Comprehending the theories and skills of psychological counselling.
- Employing the theories of counselling in psychological interventions.
- Providing therapeutic interventions.
- Applying the knowledge, skills, and competencies in psychology.
Requirements
Candidates must satisfy entry requirements for Egerton University. In addition candidates must have passed KCSE at minimum grades indicated below:
Biology C+ or Biological sciences B-
Chemistry C+ or Physical sciences B-
Or B- in any of the Humanity subjects.
Applicants with a minimum of credit (or pass with at least two years of experience) at diploma level in Agriculture and Home Economics, Agricultural Education and Extension, Co-operative management, Community development and any other related field from institutions recognised by Egerton University senate may be considered for admission.
How to Apply
- Apply online via the link given below the Program
- In the Registration portal, click apply and fill out your details in the fields
- Pay the Application fee of Kshs. 2,000 through Egerton University Account Number: KCB Bank A/C No. 1101906812
Fee
Fee Structure Annual charges for the programmes will be as follows:
Tuition Fee per Course Unit:
Undergraduate KES. 5,900.00
Administrative Costs Annually:
Undergraduate KES. 19,140.00
The breakdown of the administrative charges is given below
| Item | Frequency | Amount (Kshs) |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | Per Academic Year | 1500 |
| Examination | Per Academic Year | 3700 |
| Material Development | Per Academic Year | 4200 |
| Library Fees | Per Academic Year | 2500 |
| Field Attachment | Per Academic Year | 3340 |
| Student Union | Per Academic Year | 400 |
| CUE Charge | Per Academic Year | 1000 |
| Student ID | Once | 500 |
| Caution Money | Once | 2000 |
| Total | First Academic Year | 19140 |
The Annual Administrative fee for the other years (2nd to 4th year) is less the Caution money and Student ID Charges (total, Kshs.2,500) amounting to Kshs. 16,640
The fee summary is given below per academic year
| Academic Year | Administrative Fee | Number of Units | Total Tuition) | Total (Kshs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 19140 | 15 units | 15*5900=88500 | 107640 |
| Year 2 | 16640 | 18 units | 18*5900=106200 | 122840 |
| Year 3 | 16640 | 15 units | 15*5900=88500 | 105140 |
| Year 4 | 13300 | 9 units | 9*5900=53100 | 66400 |
Note that the amount might be more depending on the number of units you take each session.
The fee is paid through the following bank account
KCB, Account no. 1101893680
Download a copy of the fee structure below
Program Coordinator
Dr. Susan Kamuru
Lecturer : Applied Community Development Studies (ACDS)Phone # : +254 722 154 111
Email : lol@egerton.ac.ke
