Diploma in Social Work and Community Development (KNEC)

Course Overview 

This course is designed for those who want to launch their career in Social and Community Development. It equips the trainee with knowledge skills & attitudes that will enable him / her to carry out social development work. Successful candidates will be exempted from Module 1 in Diploma Studies if they choose to advance further

The teaching and learning process at EAICS is closely monitored, in order to ensure that it is being conducted in a manner that allows for meaningful learning on the part of the students, and also ensuring active and interactive learning.

Course Outline

Module I

• Social Work Theory and Practice
• Introduction to Community Development
• Development Economics
• Entrepreneurship Studies
• Community Capacity Building and Empowerment
• Information Communication Technology
• Community Based Organizations
• Communication Skills
• Life skills

Module II

• Legal Aspects in Social Development Work
• Resource Mobilization and Fundraising
• Project Management
• Advocacy and  Lobbying
• HIV/AIDS and other Pandemics
• Statistics
• Resource Management

Module III

• Disaster Management
• Social Psychology and Human Development
• Social Rehabilitation and Reintegration
• Social Policy and Administration
• Social Research Project
• Community Leadership
• Introduction to Counseling Psychology
• Transformation and Social Marketing
• Community Development Methodologies
• Management of Community Concerns
• Gender and Development

Requirements
Course Duration: 24 Months
Exam Body: KNEC
Grade: C- and Above