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Course Profile

Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education(ECDE) in Kenya

Discover colleges and universities in Kenya currently offering Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education(ECDE), plus course details, typical duration and related programmes.

Course Name

Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education(ECDE)

Major Subject

ECDE

Course Category

Degree

Average Study Duration

4 Years

About Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education(ECDE)

Colleges Offering Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education(ECDE)

Laikipia University College

Nyahururu

Entry requirements
- Students must have attained a minimum of a C+ in KCSE or
- Hold a diploma in early childhood education with at least a credit pass
Admission fees
- Sh.2000
Tuition fees
- Sh.90,000-100,000 p.a
Course duration
- 4 years
Mode of study
- full time

Kibabii University

Bungoma

Admission requirements
-A minimum of C+ in KCSE,in addition candidates must have scored a C+ in two teaching subjects or
-Two principal passes and one subsidiary pass at A levels or
-Hold a diploma education from recognized institution
Duration
-4 years
Mode of study
-full time

Kisii University

Kisii

Admission requirements
- Applicants must have attained a C+ in KCSE with a C+ in either English or kiswahili and a C+ in areas of specialization or
- Hold a diploma in education from a reputable institution
Course duration
- 4 years

Presbyterian Teachers College Rubate

Chuka

Universities Offering Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education(ECDE)

Africa Nazarene University, Kisii Center

Kisii

After taking this program,
students are introduced to
teaching tactics and other essential skills
needed to produce professional
teachers.

Entry requirements
- Applicants are required to
be in possession of either
of the following qualification:
(a)A minimum of a C+ in KCSE
(b)A minimum of a C- in KCSE or D+ plus
a P1 and diploma with a credit
(c)A minimum of a C in KCSE plus a P1
(d)A minimum of a C- or D+ plus a KNEC
certificate and a diploma

Applicants holding a P1 will get one-year exemption
depending on qualifications at O level and at the P1 level

Those holding diplomas in education with a credit will get up to two years
exemption.

Modes of study
(i)Distance learning programme- Intakes are done in January,May and September
(ii)School based programme- Intakes are done in April,August and December

Course duration
- The program takes four years

The Presbyterian University of East Africa

Kikuyu

Minimum Admission Requirements:-

KCSE mean grade C + (plus) or equivalent qualifications OR a KACE with 2 Principal Passes and a subsidiary pass OR a Diploma
in a related discipline from a recognized institution with at least two (2) years’ relevant experience after graduation in
Early Childhood Education OR a Higher Diploma in a related discipline from a recognized institution with at least two (2) years’
relevant experience after graduation in Early Childhood Education OR an International Baccalaureate Diploma of 24 points with
at least two (2) years’ relevant experience after graduation in Early Childhood Education.

Duration (Years) – 4 Years

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology

Kakamega

The course is involved with the
training and development of
young children until the
age of eight years.

Entry requirements
- Applicants are required to have scored
a minimum of a C+ in KCSE or be in possession
of a diploma in early childhood education
or its equivalent.

Application fee
- Sh.1,000 non-refundable

Period of study
- The program takes four years

Karatina University college School of Education and Social Sciences

Karatina

Academic qualifications
- A minimum of a C+ in KCSE or
-Two principals and one subsidiary at A level in areas of specialization or
- A P1 certificate plus a diploma in early childhood education from a reputable institution or
- Hold a diploma in early childhood education from a recognized institution
Period of study
- 4 years
Mode of study
- School based

Rongo University

Rongo

Entry requirements
A mean grade of C+ at KCSE or a Diploma in Education from a recognized institution.
Those with a Credit or Distinction will be admitted to first year.

Tuition fees
Ksh.42,500 per semester

Mode of study
Full Time &
School Based
ODeL

Course duration
Eight semesters

Kenya Methodist University

Meru

Course requirements
A mean grade of C+ and above at KCSE or a Diploma in relevant discipline from a recognized institution.

Mode of study
(i) Full time
(ii) Part time
(iii) Distance learning

Course duration
4 years

Laikipia University College (Naivasha Town Campus)

Naivasha

Admission requirements
- A minimum of a C+ in KCSE
Admission fees
- Sh.2000
Tuition fees
- Sh.90,000-100,000 p.a
Duration
- 4 years
Mode of study
- Full time

Maasai Mara University

Narok

Admission requirements
KCSE C+ and above OR a Diploma in relevant discipline from a reputable institution.

Duration
Four years

Mode of study
Full time.