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Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Arts in Counselling Psychology(Counselling Psychology) in Kenya

Discover colleges and universities in Kenya currently offering Bachelor of Arts in Counselling Psychology(Counselling Psychology), plus course details, typical duration and related programmes.

Course Name
Bachelor of Arts in Counselling Psychology(Counselling Psychology)
Major Subject
Counselling Psychology
Course Category
Degree
Average Study Duration
4 Years
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About Bachelor of Arts in Counselling Psychology(Counselling Psychology)

Colleges Offering Bachelor of Arts in Counselling Psychology(Counselling Psychology)

Entry requirements
1.Mean grade of at least a C+(Plus) at KCSE, OR;

2.Two principal passes and one subsidiary pass at “A” level, OR;

3.A diploma in a related discipline from a recognised institution .

Universities Offering Bachelor of Arts in Counselling Psychology(Counselling Psychology)

After graduation,students
are able to:
(a)Work with a variety of special populations including the HIV positive,refugees, disabled, windowed
(b) Practice counseling in a away that is consistent with the legal and ethical principles of counseling
(c) Practice counseling in a variety of work settings like hospitals, church organisations schools, colleges, NGOs Community
based organizations

Entry requirements
- One is expected to possess either
of the following qualifications:
(i)A minimum of a C- in KCSE plus a diploma from a recognized institution
(ii)A minimum of a C+ in KCSE or division II
(iii)A minimum of a D+ in KCSE plus a relevant certificate and a diploma
(iv)A minimum of a C in KCSE plus a diploma in counseling from a reputable institution

Intakes
They are done in January,April and September
Intakes for the distance learning program is done
every month

Modes of study
(a)Evening programme
(b)Distance learning programme
(c)Regular programme

Course duration
- The program takes three years
Counseling psychology is
a specialty that deals with
studying and correcting behavior
among Human beings.Knowledge
acquired from this specialty
has a wide application like
in hospitals,schools and places
of work.Counseling services are
offered to give victims hope
and motivation handling their
situations.

Entry requirements
- To qualify for this program,
one is required to hold one
of the qualifications below:
(a)A minimum of C+ in KCSE
(b)Two principal passes and one
subsidiary pass at "A" level.
(c)A Diploma in counseling psychology

Course duration
- This program takes four years
The program is available in
school of human and social sciences.
Students are equipped with knowledge
in order to understand human behaviour
and its relation with the environment.

Program requirements
- One must have scored a minimum
of C+ in KCSE or division two in
GCE or two principal passes
in "A" levels or five credits in IGCSE
or any other relevant qualifications
from a relevant institution.

Course duration
-The program takes a minimum of four years
Course Study Duration:
- 4 Years for high school graduates
or
- minimum of 2 years for holders of a relevant & recognized Diploma

Course Admission Requirements:
- Minimum grade of C+ in KCSE or its equivalent in other systems or
- A recognized post-secondary Diploma
- Division II in o-level KCE exams
- 2 Principle passes and 2 subsidiaries in A level exams.
- Recognized pre-university program qualification with 3.0.gpa.
Those willing to pursue the above program are expected to be holding any of the qualifications below:
(a) A mean grade of C+ at KCSE OR

(b) A mean grade of C at KCSE plus a Diploma in Counseling Psychology/ Education from a reputable college OR

(c) A mean grade of C at KCSE plus a Diploma in Counselling Psychology/ Education or P1

Course duration.
Four years.
Admission Requirements
-KCSE grade C+ with C- in English or its equivalents, Or
-A level with two principal passes or its equivalents, Or
-Diploma holders in related areas such as with at least a Credit Pass.
Entry requirements:-

- Minimum of KCSE Grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent or C/C – (Minus) with a Diploma from a recognized institution.

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