Entry Requirements
C-
Duration: 12 Months
Delivery Method: Online
Fee Structure
| Full Course Fees | |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | KES 1,000.00 ($ 10.00) |
| Certification Fee | KES 0.00 ($ 0.00) |
| Administration Fee | KES 5,000.00 ($ 50.00) |
| Internal Exam Fee | KES 15,000.00 ($ 150.00) |
| External Exam Fee | KES 0.00 ($ 0.00) |
| Examining Body Membership Fee * | KES 0.00 ($ 0.00) |
| Tuition Fee | KES 100,000.00 ($ 1,000.00) |
| Fees Totals | KES 121,000.00 ($ 1,210.00) |
| * Examining Body Membership Fee may be payable through us or directly to the Examining Body | |
All Fees are payable in lumpusm or in installments, for details see below.
Breakdown per semester,
| Trimester | Total Per Trimester |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | KES 40,333.33 ($ 403.33) |
| Trimester 2 | KES 40,333.33 ($ 403.33) |
| Trimester 3 | KES 40,333.33 ($ 403.33) |
| Total | KES 121,000.00 ($ 1,210.00) |
NB: Fees are payable in 3 installments as detailed below:
The trimester fees of KES 40,333.33 ($ 403.33) is payable in 3 installments of KES 13,444.44 ($ 134.44)
Course Requirements
All Fees are payable in installements, for details check FAQs
Practical Requirements (where applicable)
For courses that require practicals, a separate fee is chargable (not included in fee structure above) as follows:
- Short courses - KES 5,000
- Certificate courses - KES 7,500
- Diploma courses - KES 10,000
Course Units/Overview
Semester 1
Module I
- Social work theory and practice
- Introduction to community development
- Development Economics
- Community Based organizations
- Communication skills
- Entrepreneurship education
- Community capacity building and Empowerment
Semester 2
Module II
- Information communication Technology
- Resource mobilization and Fundraising.
- Project management
- Advocacy and Lobbying
- HIV/AIDS and other Pandemics
- Disaster management Statistics
- Legal aspects in social development
Semester 3
Module III
- Resource management
- Transformation and social marketing
- Community development methodologies
- Management of Community Concerns
- Community Leadership
- Gender and Development Social Research project
| Unit ID | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| DSCD01 | Social Work Theory And Practice |
| DSCD02 | Introduction To Community Development |
| DSCD03 | Development Economics |
| DSCD04 | Community Based Organizations |
| DSCD05 | Communication Skills |
| DSCD06 | Entrepreneurship Education |
| DSCD07 | Community Capacity Building And Empowerment |
| DSCD08 | Information Communication Technology |
| DSCD09 | Resource Mobilization And Fundraising. |
| DSCD010 | Project Management |
| DSCD011 | Advocacy And Lobbying |
| DSCD012 | HIV-AIDS And Other Pandemics |
| DSCD013 | Disaster Management Statistics |
| DSCD014 | Legal Aspects In Social Development |
| DSCD015 | Resource Management |
| DSCD016 | Community Development Methodologies |
| DSCD017 | Transformation And Social Marketing |
| DSCD018 | Management Of Community Concerns |
| DSCD019 | Community Leadership |
| DSCD020 | Gender And Development Social Research Project |
Course Description
Diploma in Social Work-Community Development
Course overview
Diploma in Social work-Community Development is an Online course offered at Finstock Evarsity College that takes a duration of 12 months and is examined by Finstock Evarsity College. A certificate is issued upon completion of his course.
This program seeks to equip students with knowledge, skills and attitude to enable them to actively participate in development activities. It equips individuals with the competencies required to practice as a Social Worker.
Minimum grade required;
Grade C-
Program Objectives
By the end of this program, the students should be in a position to;
- Understand the various intervention measures in solving problem in a society
- Articulate various methods and approaches used in social and community development activities
- Explain the importance of involving other professionals in the development and solving social problems in a society.
- Explain the importance of self-entrepreneurial skills in the national development
- Promote ethical, legal practices and gender issues in appraising and solving social and development problem.
Mode of Delivery
Home and/or office-based media employing a variety of self-instructional electronic and online self-study materials, such as; written self-instructional study modules, online interactive devices and self-tests, cloud-based content, videos of lectures mediated technical learning materials e.g., audiovisual and e-learning materials
Career Opportunities
- Non-Governmental Organizations
- Hospitals
- Church organizations
- Children homes
- Homes for the elderly
- Government offices like PC’s, DC’s – social work department
Skills gained
- Communications skills
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Cultural competence
- Professional commitment
Reasons why you should study this course
- You’ll be more fulfilled at work
- The skills you learn will open doors
- You make a noticeable difference
- It is a future investment to get qualified
- You can be self employed
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Course Instructor(s)
JAMES MBURU KIMANI
Examining Body
FINSTOCK EVARSITY COLLEGE
FAQs
Q1. How many intakes are there?
There are three intakes in a year as follows:
|
Cohort |
Name |
Term Period |
Months |
Registration Window |
|
January Intake |
Trimester 1 |
Jan 1 — Apr 30 |
4 |
Anytime |
|
May Intake |
Trimester 2 |
May 1 — Aug 31 |
4 |
Anytime |
|
September Intake |
Trimester 3 |
Sep 1 — Dec 31 |
4 |
Anytime |
Q2. In how many installments can I pay the fees?
Payments can be done in 3 installments as specified in the fee structure.
Q3. When can I sit for the exams?
- Internal exams are activated for students individually.
- External exams (where applicable) are booked one month after you complete the course.
Refer to the external examining body for more details and requirements before seating for their exams.
Q4: Is this college accredited/approved?
Yes. The college is approved under the ministry of education, through TVETA, and also through National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
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