Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Early Childhood Education in Kenya

Institutions Offering Diploma in Early Childhood Education

•  Kenyatta University , Nairobi  
  Admission requirements
  
  (i) Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III at KCE OR
  
  (ii) Mean grade of C- (Minus) with either a P1 certificate or an Early Childhood Studies certificate from a recognized Institution.
  
  
  Tuition fees
  
  (i) East Africans Kshs. 52,000/- p.a.
  
  (ii) Non-East Africans Kshs. 65,000/- p.a.
  
  (iii) Statutory fees Kshs. 19,900/- p.a.
  
  
  Course content
  
  (i) Overview of Childhood Development ECE 028: Basics of Language in Early Childhood ECE 029: Art, Craft and Material Development
  
  (ii) Play, Music and Drama in Early Childhood
  
  (iii) Basics of Science and Mathematics
  
  (iv) Religious and Social Studies in Early Childhood
  
  (v) Foundation of Community Education and Mobilization
  
  (vi) Children with Special Needs
  
  (vii) Care giving and the Role of Family in Changing Society
  
  (viii) Introduction to Research Methods
  
  (ix) Management of programmes for Infants and Young Children
  
  (x) Foundations of Guidance and Counselling
  
  (xi) Introduction to General Psychology
  
  (xii) Overview of Child Development: pre-natal and infancy
  
  (xiii) Health Education and Practices
  
  (xiv) Foods and Nutrition for Infants and Young Children
  
  (xv) Introduction to General Methods in ECE
  
  (xvi) Foundation of Historical Development of ECE in Kenya
  
•  Mwangaza College, Nakuru  
  Programme Overview
  This programme will offer skills in the effective training of children. The course provides training in children development strategies as well as training in languages and mathematics.
  Additionally, graduates are equipped with insights on children’s rights, psychology and administration.
  The course will provide sufficient knowledge and skills for professional growth and will enable those trained to contribute towards the holistic development of children as they prepare to progress to primary school education.
  
  Expected Learning Outcomes
  • Apply the content standards to the field of Early Childhood Education.
  • Apply the standards to the field of Early Childhood Education.
  • Build family and community relationships to promote positive development and learning.
  • Describe the role of observing, documenting and assessing children’s learning and development to guide instructional practice.
  • Describe the use of developmentally effective approaches to connect with children.
  Career Opportunities
  • Teachers
  • Learning Administrators
  • Trainers and Life coaches
  • Instructional
  • Early Childhood Caregivers
  • Instructional Assistants
  • Caregivers In School
  
  Programme Duration and Structure
  • Two (2) years
  
  Entry Requirements
  • An aggregate grade of C-(C Minus) and above in K.C.S.E
•  Chuka University, Chuka  
  Course entry requirements:
  -Mean grade C in KCSE, OR Certificate in Early Childhood Development or related courses from Senate-recognized institutions, OR PTE Certificate with at least C- in KCSE or Division 3 in KCE
  
  Course duration: 3 years
  
  Mode of study: Full-time or, Evening or Weekend
  
  Admission timelines are: September, January and May each year for full time students; December, April and August of each year for part time/holiday-based/work-based students.
•  St. Paul's University, Limuru  
  Admission criteria:
  Trainees enrolling for Pre-service/In-service course should have ANY ONE of the following minimum requirements:
  -A DICECE or Kindergarten Headmistress Association or Montessori certificate with at least D+ in KCSE or its equivalent
  -P1 certificate
  -A minimum of KCSE Grade C plain or its equivalent
  
  Course duration: 1 year
•  Zetech University, Thika  
  Duration: 4 Trimesters
  
  Minimum entry requirements:
  -An aggregate grade of C-(C Minus) and above in K.C.S.E
  -Minimum grade of D- in either Mathematics /Business Studies/Geography/History/CRE/Computer Studies/Agriculture either with
  -Minimum grade of D- in English or Kiswahili
•  Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega  
  Duration: 2 years
  
  Tuition fees: 30,000/= per semester
  
  Minimum entry requirements:
  - Mean Grade C (Plain) at KCSE Or a Craft Certificate from a recognized institution.
  
•  Siaya Institute of Technology., Siaya  
  Course entry requirements
  -A mean grade of C plain in KCSE
  
  Mode of study: Part time
  
  Intake: August/ April (School Based)
  
  Exam body: KNEC
  
  Course duration: 3 years
•  KCA University, Nairobi  
  Course entry requirements:
  -A mean grade of C- in KCSE
  
  Modes of Study:
  -Full Time
  -Part Time
  
  Intake Periods:
  -January
  -May
  -September
•  Great Lakes University of Kisumu, Kisumu  
  Course entry requirements:
  -A mean grade of C plain or equivalent
  
  Course duration: 6 semesters
  
  Mode of study:
  -Full time
  -Part time
•  Kanaan International College, Kisumu  
  Entry Requirements:
  Mean Grade of C (plain) in KCSE, KACE with 1 Principal or KCE Division 2
  KCSE D+ or KCE Division 3 in addition to Certificate in ECDE
•  Kabarak University, Kabarak  
  Course entry requirements:
  -KCSE C (Plain); or Two principles at “A” Level;or P1 Certificate or ECDE certificate.
  
  
  Mode of study: Part time
•  Brighter College, Ongata Rongai  
  Entry Requirement: C
  Exam Body: KNEC
  Duration: 4 terms
  Fees: 18,000 per term
•  Africana College of Professionals, Thika  
  Exam Body – KNEC
  
  Duration – 2 Years
  
  Requirement – Grade C
•  Sacred Heart Institute of Education and Professional Studies, Kiganjo  
  Entry Grade: KCSE C
  
  Intake: January, May and September
•  International Teachers Training College, Nairobi  
  Minimum Requirement: C
  Duration: 3 years
  Fees: 22,500/=
•  Sigowet Technical Training Institute, Kericho  
  Entry Requirement: C
  
  Duration: 2 years
•  AIC Nairobi Training Center, Nairobi  
  Exam Body: KNEC
•  Havard Institute of Development Studies, Thika  
  
•  Keroka College of Accountancy, Kisii  
  
•  Kisumu Institute of Community Development, Kisumu  
  
•  Nyanchwa Teachers Training College, Kisii  
  
•  Masinga Technical and Vocational College, Masinga  
  
•  Sunrise Teachers Training College, Athi River  
  
•  Embu College, Embu  
  
•  Bahari Institute of Business and Technology, Mombasa  
  
•  Scott Christian University, Machakos  
  
•  Mount Kenya University, Thika  
  

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