Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Early Childhood Development and Education(Early Childhood Development) in Kenya

Colleges Offering Diploma in Early Childhood Development and Education(Early Childhood Development)

•  Kenya Institute of Social Work, Nairobi  
  Course Outline:
  Semester one
  - English language
  - Communication skills
  - Information communication technology
  - Philosophical, sociological and historical foundations of ecde
  - Curriculum development
  - Child growth and development 1 (conception -3 years).
  - Methods of teaching young children and material development
  - Child growth and development 11 (3-8 years)
  - Language activities
  Mathematics activities
  
  Semester two
  - Social research methods.
  - Science activities
  - Research, monitoring and evaluation
  - Music and movement activities
  - Creative activities
  - Health, nutrition and care
  - Children in need of special protection
  - Teaching practice / attachment
  - General psychology
  - Project (total supervisory unit)
  
  Semester three
  - Child rights and child protection
  - Physical / psychomotor activities
  - Community development
  - Social studies activities
  - Guidance and counseling
  - Children development 111 – pre adolescence and adolescence
  - Personality development
  - Administration and management of ecde programmes
  
  Course Entry/Admission Requirements
  - Minimum qualifications are KCSE C plain or KCE Divison II or the equivalent
  - A DICESE or Kindergarten Headmistress Association or Montessori Certificate with at least D+ or P1 certificate
  - Long service ECD teacher with a KNEC proficiency examination Certificate
•  MIT Teachers Training College, Machakos  
  Entry Requirements
  - Minimum qualifications are KCSE C plain or KCE Div. 2 or the equivalent
  - A DICESE or Kindergarten Headmistress Association or Montessori Certificate with at least D+
  - P1 certificate
  - Long service ECD teacher with a KNEC proficiency examination Certificate
  
  Course Structure.
  The following units are covered under this course
  - Philosophical, Sociological and Historical Foundations of ECDE
  - Curriculum Development
  - Child Growth and Development 1- [Conception - 3 Yrs]
  - General Methods of Teaching Young Children and Material Development
  - Child Growth and Development 11- [ 3 - 8 Years]
  - Language Activities
  - Mathematics Activities
  - Science Activities
  - Research Monitoring and Evaluation
  - Music and Movement Activities
  - Creative Activities
  - Health, Nutrition and Care
  - Children In Need of Special Protection, Research Project
  - General Psychology
  - Child Rights and Child Protection
  - Physical /Psychomotor Activities
  - Community Development
  - Social Studies Activities
  - Guidance and Counseling
  - Child Development 111 - Pre -Adolescence and Adolescence
  - Personality Development
  - Administration and Management of ECDE Programmes
  
  Course Duration: 1.5 years.
•  ICS College Mombasa Branch, Mombasa  
  Course Outline
  
  Non Modular
  
  Philosophical, sociological & historical foundations of ECDE
  eneral psychology
  urriculum development
  Child growth & development I
  Child rights & child protection
  General methods of teaching young children &material dev
  Child growth and development II
  Language activities
  Mathematical activities
  Music and movement activities
  Science activities
  Physical and psychomotor activities
  Research, monitoring and evaluation
  Child development iii pre and adolescence
  Social studies activities
  Creative activities
  Health, nutrition and care
  Children in need of special protection
  Guidance and counseling
  Community development
  Training & management of ECDE programs
  Teaching practice
  Information communication technology
  Life skills
  Communication skills
  Entrepreneurship
  Requirements
  Course Duration: 24 Months
  Exam Body: KNEC
  Grade: C and Above
•  Joyka College, Kariobangi  
  Course Content
  - Early Child Hood Development aspectEducation Psychology
  - Management / Administration of Early Childhood programmes and service
  - Development of Early Childhood Education
  - Pre-school curriculum development and implementation :- (modern approach )
  - Community mobilization
  - Research projects in (ECD)
  - Guidance & counseling in early childhood
  
  Minimum admission requirements
  - KCSE Grade C plain or KCE Division 2
  - Primary teacher education—P1 Teacher Training Certificate
  - At least D+ in KCSE examination or KCE Division 3 and in addition have a KNEC ECDE Certificate or Ministry of Education DICECE Certificate
  - KCE Division 3 and KACE (A Level) certificate with a minimum of 1 principal
•  Chesta Teachers Training College, West Pokot  
  The following shall be the minimum College entry requirements for admission to the Diploma course in early childhood at Chesta TTC.
  - C plain in KCSE
  - KCE Div ii
  - P1 Certificate
  - ECDE Certificate
  Applicants should bring to the college original documents (KCSE certificate/result slip, national identity card, school leaving certificate and birth certificate on reporting for registration.
  
  Intakes: August
  Course Duration: 2 Years with ( 6 Holiday Sessions)
  
  Exemption Policy: Credit transfers may be given to students who have done similar courses from institutions recognized by the senate.
•  Nyambene ECDE College, Maua  
  Qualification
  1.K.C.S.E mean Grade of C(plain) and above
  2.Certificate in ECDE from KNEC
  3.P1(PTE)
  
  UNITS TAKEN
  7011: Child growth and Development,Children with special needs,Child Rights and Child Protection, Introduction to Child Psychology
  7012: Foundation,Administration and Management Of ECDE in Kenya, General Knowledge, Introduction to Research, Community Development
  7013: Healthcare and Nutrition,Guidance and Counselling
  7014: ECDE Curriculum, Instructional and learning approaches,Material Development
  7016: All ECDE Activity areas
  I.T: Information Technology
•  East Africa College of Commerce and Development Studies, Nairobi  
  Minimum Entry requirement: C plain and above
  
  Course Units:
  -Foundation Of ECDE And Curriculum Development (6011)
  -Psychology, Personality Development, Guidance And Counselling (6012)
  -Child Growth And Development (6013)
  -Child Health, Nutrition And Rights (6014)
  -Management Of ECDE, Community Development And Research (6015)
  -Methodology And Curriculum Activities (6016)
  -Research Projects In ECDE (6017)
  -Teaching Practice (6018)
•  Kisauni Youth Polytechnic, Mombasa  
  Entry Requirements:
  - KCSE mean grade of C (plain)or Certificate in ECD.
  - A DICESE or Kindergarten Headmistress Association or Montessori Certificate with and at least D+
  - P1 certificate
  - Long service ECD teacher with a KNEC proficiency examination certificate
  Course Duration: 2 Years in service 1 year 3 months full time
  Examination Body: KNEC
•  Turkana University College, Lodwar  
  Minimum requirements:
  
  Minimum mean grade C- (Minus) KCSE.
  Or KCE Division II Or KACE with at least 1
  principal Pass. Or Certificate in the relevant
  area from any other recognized institution
  
  Fees:Ksh 30,000/= per
  semester
  
  Mode of study
  – Full – time
  - Field
  Attachment
  - Evening/
  Weekend
•  St. Lawrence Egoji Teachers College, Egoji  
  Duration: 6 holiday sessions
  
  Fees:
  1. Boarders KShs.12,400.00 per holiday session
  2. Commuters KShs.10,400.00 per holiday session
  
  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.
•  Memon College, Mombasa  
  Admission Entry Requirements:
  1. P1 Certificate.
  2. Minimum of C (Plain) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or its equivalent.
  3. Grade D+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with pass in Early Childhood Development Education Certificate or DICECE Certificate.
•  Brighter College, Ongata Rongai  
  Duration:
  1. In Service- 6 Sessions
  2. Full Time- 4 Terms
  
  Minimum entry requirements:
  - KCSE D+ & above
  
  Tuition fees:
  1. In Service- KES 6,000 per holiday session
  2. Full Time- KES 18,000 per term
•  Deans ECD College , Nairobi  
  Minimum Entry requirement:
  - D+ (D Plus) and above at KCSE and an ECD certificate
  - P1 Certificate holders and Division 3/D+ at KCSE
  - D Plain at KCSE and and ECD certificate plus KNEC proficiency certificate
  - KCSE Grade C-Plain and above
•  Highlands State College, Nairobi  
  Exam Body: KNEC
  
  Mode of Study: School Based / Full Time
  
  Fees per Term:
  1. School Based-12000
  2. Full Time-15000
  
  Minimum Entry qualification:
  -K.C.S.E C (Plain) or P1 Teaching Certificate and Mean Grade D+
•  Century Park College, Machakos  
  Exam Body: KNEC
  
  Duration:
  1. In-service- 5 sessions
  2. Pre-service- 3 terms
  
  Minimum Entry requirement:
  - KCSE C (Plain) and above; OR
  - P-1 Certificate; OR
  - KCSE D +(Plus) with ECDE Certificate.
•  Christemberg College, Voi  
  Duration:2 year
  Fee per term:Ksh 12000 per term
  
  Entry requirements: Must have passed relevant
  Craft Course in ECDE or
  passed KCSE with C-or
  equivalent qualification
  determined by KNEC.
  
•  East Africa Institute of Certified Studies, Nairobi  
  Course requirements
  A mean grade of C and above at KCSE
  
  Fees per term
  Ksh.12,000
  
  Number of terms
  8
  
  Course duration
  2 years
  
  Examination body
  KNEC
•  Narok University College, Narok  
  Course requirements
  
  One is required to have scored a C in KCSE.
  Those having a certificate in early childhood development will be considered too.
  
  Course duration
  
  Three years
•  A.C.K. Bishop Hannington Institute of Theology and Development Studies, Mombasa  
  Duration: 2 years
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -P1 teacher certificate OR
  -KCSE mean grade C plain and above OR
  -KCSE mean grade D+ plus with pass in ECDE Certificate
•  Beam International Training Centre Nairobi, Nairobi  
  Admission requirements
  A mean grade of C- and above at KCSE
  
  Fees per term
  Ksh.12,000
  
  Fees per year
  Ksh.96,000
  
  Course duration
  2 years
•  Moi Teachers College - Baringo, Kabarnet  
  Exam Body: KNEC
  
  Duration: 2 years
  
  Minimum Entry qualification: KCSE C (plain) or Certificate in ECDE (KNEC) or P1 teacher training certificate.
•  Mewa Teachers Training College, Bungoma  
  Minimum entry requirements: K.C.S.E. mean grade C (Plain)
  Duration: 2 years
  Mode of learning: Both In-service & Pre-service
  Intakes: August/September
•  Kivuli College, Wangige  
  Exam Body: KNEC.
  Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE C (Plain).
  Course Duration: 4 terms for full time students and 2 years for part time students.
•  Riccatti Business College, Nairobi  
  Minimum course entry requirements: Mean Grade C Plain in K.C.S.E or KCE Division II.
  Course duration: 6 semesters/2 years.
  Exam body: KNEC.
•  Africana College of Professionals, Thika  
  Examination Body: KNEC.
  Minimum entry requirements: KCSE C (Plain).
  Course duration: 2 years.
  Fees payable per semester: Ksh. 10,500.
•  German Institute of Professional Studies, Nairobi  
  Duration : 6 months
  Fees :Ksh 24000
  Entry requirements: KCSE C plain or Early childhood development certificate.
  Exam body: KNEC
•  East Africa Institute of Homecare Management, Nairobi  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  KCSE C
  
  Duration: Three(3) Years
  
  Tuition fees:
  15,000 per term
•  Kinoo Vocational Training Centre, Nairobi  
  Admission requirements:
  1. 2 passport photos
  2. 1 copy of I.D or Birth Certificate
  3. Copy of previous academic slips
•  Kenya Institute of Development Studies, Nairobi  
  Duration :1 year
  Fee per module :Ksh 35200
  Fee per subject :ksh 3200
  Exam body :KNEC
  Entry requirements: KCSE C plain
•  Eldoret Technical Training Institute, Eldoret  
  Duration: 4 terms
  
  Minimum entry requirements:
  -C plain in KCSE
  
  Tuition fees: Ksh. 10,000

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Universities Offering Diploma in Early Childhood Development and Education(Early Childhood Development)

•  Moi University West Campus, eldoret  
  Admission requirements:-
  
  A minimum of KCSE Grade C- (Minus) or its equivalent.
  
  In addition, applications will be accepted from candidates who meet any of the following qualification:
  
  1. P1 Certificate.
  
  2. A KNEC Certificate in Early Childhood Education or Ministry of Education Certificate with at least D+ (plus) or its equivalent.
  Mode of Study
  
  The Diploma in Early Childhood Care, Development, and Education programme shall normally take two (2) years. The programme will be taken at either of the following modes:
  
  -School Based (6 sessions, with a three-month • teaching practice and a one-month practicum)
  
  -Regular (4 semesters, with a three-month teaching • practice and a one-month practicum; to run concurrently with University programmes)
•  Mount Kenya University School of Education, Thika  
  Academic requirements
  - A minimum of a C in KCSE with a C- in maths and English or
  - Hold a KCE certificate with division III with credit pass in both English and maths or
  - Hold a relevant certificate from a recognized institution with at least a credit pass
  Duration
  - 2 years
  Mode of study
  - Weekend,distance learning,school based,part time and full time
•  The Management University of Africa, Nairobi  
  Admission requirements
  A mean grade of C- at KCSE or a certificate in a relevant field.
  
  Tuition fees
  Ksh.40,000 per semester
  
  Semester dates
  (i) January-April
  (ii) May - August
  (iii)September - December
  
  Course duration
  Two years
•  Kirinyaga university college town campus, Karatina  
  Admission requirements
  -students must have scored a minimum of C- in KCSE and above or
  -A certificate in early childhood development and education or its equivalent
  Duration
  -3 years
  Mode of study
  -full time
•  Riara University School of Education, Nairobi  
  Admission requirements
  -Candidates must have attained a C in KCSE or
  -A certificate in early childhood development and education
  Course duration
  -3 years
  Mode of study
  -full time
•  Lukenya University, Athi River  
  
•  Moi University, Annex Town Campus, Eldoret  
  
•  Mount Kenya University Kakamega Centre, Kakamega  
  
•  Catholic University of Eastern Africa Faculty of Education, Nairobi  
  
•  Rongo University, Rongo  
  
•  Great Lakes University of Kisumu, Kisumu  
  
•  University of Nairobi, Nairobi  
  
•  Kenyatta University, Nairobi  
  

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