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School of Education & Social Sciences

The School of Education and Social Sciences (SoESS) comprises two departments — the Department of Teacher Education and the Department of Social Sciences. The Dean would like to see the school work towards the university’s mission by endeavoring to provide learners an opportunity to create, preserve and disseminate knowledge and skills for service to humanity. In each department you will find service characterized by integrity and accountability.

The school is staffed with diverse personnel in terms of experience and expertise in both full-time and part-time capacities. The Department of Teacher Education offers BEd (Arts), BEd (Science) and BEd (Early Childhood). The Department of Social Sciences offers courses in Development Studies, Administration and Social Work.

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Dean of School

Dr. Julius Chepkwony

Dean, School of Education & Social Sciences
Email: jchepkwony@tuc.ac.ke

Departments

  • Department of Teacher Education
  • Department of Social Sciences

Programmes Offered

Intakes: January • May • September — Full Time / Part Time / Weekend

Doctorate Programmes (1)

Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Planning and Management

  • LevelDoctorate
  • Duration3 years
  • Study modeEvening / Weekend
  • Fees173,500/= (Year 1) · 185,000/= (Year 2) · 175,000/= (Year 3)

Minimum requirements: Relevant master’s degree from a recognized university.

Masters Programmes (3)

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Technology

  • LevelMasters
  • Duration2 years
  • Study modeEvening / Weekend
  • Fees162,750/= (Year 1) · 138,500/= (Year 2)

Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree with 2nd Class Honors, Upper Division, in a relevant field at Bachelors degree or any other University recognized by the MMUST senate in Curriculum and Instruction or in related disciplines in education.

Master of Arts in Development Studies

  • LevelMasters
  • Duration2 years
  • Study modeEvening / Weekend
  • Fees162,750/= (Year 1) · 138,500/= (Year 2)

Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree with 2nd Class Honors, Upper Division, in the relevant field or Bachelor’s degree with 2nd Class Honors, Lower Division, in the relevant field from a recognized University with two (2) years’ relevant work experience.

Master of Social Work and Administration

  • LevelMasters
  • Duration2 years
  • Study modeEvening / Weekend
  • Fees162,750/= (Year 1) · 138,500/= (Year 2)

Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree with 2nd Class Honors, Upper Division, in the relevant field or Bachelor’s degree with 2nd Class Honors, Lower Division, in the relevant field with two (2) years’ relevant experience; from a recognized Institution.

Bachelors Programmes (9)

Bachelor of Social Work and Administration

  • LevelBachelors
  • Duration4 Academic years
  • Study modeDay / Evening / Weekend
  • Fees153,000/= per academic year

Minimum requirements: Mean grade of C+ (plus) in KCSE with at least a C+ (plus) in English or 2 principal passes at A-level and 1 subsidiary pass in relevant subjects or Diploma in a relevant area of study.

Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies

  • LevelBachelors
  • Duration4 Academic years
  • Study modeDay / Evening / Weekend
  • Fees153,000/= per academic year

Minimum requirements: Mean grade of C+ (plus) in KCSE with at least a C+ (plus) in English or 2 principal passes at A-level and 1 subsidiary pass in relevant subjects or Diploma in a relevant area of study.

Bachelor of Education (Arts)

  • LevelBachelors
  • Duration4 Academic years
  • Study modeDay / Evening / Weekend
  • Fees183,000/= per academic year

Minimum requirements: Mean grade of C+ (plus) in KCSE and at least C+ in each of the two teaching subjects chosen; or 2 principal passes at A-level and 1 subsidiary pass in relevant subjects; or Diploma in Education.

Bachelor of Education (Science)

  • LevelBachelors
  • Duration4 Academic years
  • Study modeDay / Evening / Weekend
  • Fees244,800/= per academic year

Minimum requirements: Mean grade of C+ (plus) in KCSE with at least a C+ in each of the two teaching subjects chosen or 2 principal passes at A-level and 1 subsidiary pass in relevant subjects or Diploma in a relevant area of study.

Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education

  • LevelBachelors
  • Duration4 Academic years
  • Study modeDay / Evening / Weekend
  • Fees183,000/= per academic year

Minimum requirements: Mean grade of C+ (plus) in KCSE or Diploma in ECDE or Diploma in Education or KCE with at least Division (III) plus P1 Certificate or KACE with 1 principal passes at A-level and 2 subsidiary pass plus ECE Diploma.

Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication

  • LevelBachelors
  • Duration4 Academic years
  • Study modeDay / Evening / Weekend
  • Fees153,000/= per academic year

Minimum requirements: Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in KCSE and at least a C+ (plus) in English or 2 principal passes at A-level or Diploma in a relevant area of study.

Bachelor of Education Technology (Computer Studies)

  • LevelBachelors
  • Duration4 Academic years
  • Study modeDay / Evening / Weekend
  • Fees244,800/= per academic year

Minimum requirements: Mean Grade of C+ (Plus) in KCSE with at least C+ in Physics and ONE teaching subject or Mean grade of C (Plain) or its Equivalent with Diploma in relevant Technical Education from a recognized Institution.

Bachelor of Disaster Management and Sustainable Development

  • LevelBachelors
  • Duration4 Academic years
  • Study modeDay / Evening / Weekend
  • Fees153,000/= per academic year

Minimum requirements: Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) in KCSE and C (Plain) in Biology, Mathematics, Geography, Chemistry/Physics, English/Agriculture/Economics or 2 principal passes at A level, one subject of which must be in Biology, or Diploma in relevant area of study.

Bachelor of Arts (Criminology and Criminal Justice)

  • LevelBachelors
  • Duration4 Academic years
  • Study modeDay / Evening / Weekend
  • Fees153,000/= per academic year

Minimum requirements: Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) KCSE and at least a C+ (plus) in English or 2 principals and one subsidiary passes at A level or a Diploma in a relevant area of study.

Diploma Programmes (2)

Diploma in Social work and Community Development

  • LevelDiploma
  • Duration3 Academic years
  • Study modeDay / Evening / Weekend
  • Fees20,000/= per semester

Minimum requirements: Minimum mean grade of C- (Minus) in KCSE. or KCE Division II or KACE with at least 1 principal Pass. or Certificate in the relevant area from a recognized institution or Craft Certificate from a recognized institution.

Diploma in Adult Teacher Education and Community Development

  • LevelDiploma
  • Duration4 Semesters
  • Study modeDay / Evening / Weekend
  • Fees20,000/= per semester

Minimum requirements: Minimum mean grade of C (Minus) or KCE Division II or a Certificate in Adult Teacher Education and Community Development.

Certificate Programmes (2)

Certificate in Adult Teacher Education and Community Development

  • LevelCertificate
  • Duration3 Semesters
  • Study modeDay / Evening / Weekend
  • Fees20,000/= per semester

Minimum requirements: Minimum mean grade of D (Plain) or KCE Division III or Any other qualifications recognized by MMUST Senate.

Certificate in Social and Work Community Development

  • LevelCertificate
  • Duration1 Academic year
  • Study modeDay / Evening / Weekend
  • Fees20,000/= per semester

Minimum requirements: Minimum mean grade of D (Plain) in KCSE or KCE Division III or Any other qualifications recognized by MMUST Senate.

Staff

Academic staff of the School

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