School of Social and Technology Studies |
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School of Social and Technology Studies |
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The primary focus for this department is the implications and applications of linguistic ideas in real life situations. The department introduces key concepts to the understanding of the relationship between language and society, the use of language in domains of public, private and professional discourse. This department offers Communication Skills as a common unit. Foreign languages like French and German are offered in the department.
Career Prospects:
It is expected that the graduates who are offered course in Communication Skills and Foreign Languages can find employment in print and electronic media, advertising firms, publishing houses, public relation organizations, translation and interpretation, United Nations Agencies.
The department provides education and training through an interdisciplinary approach by integrating computer science, information technology, knowledge management, library and information studies, records management, publishing and book trade, information system and user studies. The programmes emphasize on problem solving, application, synthesis of knowledge, change management and innovation. Trainees are able to respond to the challenges of information and knowledge provision and management and contribute to improving professional ethics and standards Courses offered
Career Prospects:
In a knowledge-based economy, the career perspectives for Information Sciences graduates are plenty. Graduates of information science will find opportunities in a wide range of industries and public institutions. They take on positions as consultants, analysts, designers, project coordinators, ICT programme managers and researchers, Information brokers, knowledge managers, inforpreneurs, librarians and records managers in academic institutions, NGO’s, International organizations and UN agencies.
The Department trains ethical professional’s counsellors in areas of psychology, counselling skills and techniques. The Students graduate endowed with strong practicum skills, academic research skills, counselling skills and high professionalism.
COURSES OFFERED
Short Courses
Career Prospects:
Trainees are expected to find employment in orphan homes and rehabilitation centres, Health institutions and NGO’s, Prisons, teaching institutions, nursing homes, police department, social and community health departments, human resource departments, industrial/organisational.
The department offers inter-disciplinary courses that provide a sound theoretical foundation, and equips students with conceptual and analytical skills in disaster management, science and technology policy, planning and management.
COURSES OFERED
Career Prospects:
It is expected that those who have undertaken courses in the department will find opportunities in local authorities, central government, armed forces, Ministry of Health, NGO’s such as Red Cross, AAR and those NGO’s based in disaster zones and commercial hazard mitigation organizations.
The department equips students with relevant skills and attitudes to promote social change, resolve human relationship conflicts, empower and capacity build communities to enhance co-existence and well being. The department works closely with NGOs involved in community development affairs thus providing the students firm grounding in social justice and governance of Community Based Organizations. Social Responsibility is enhanced through participation in Community Service and global campaigns and/or forums on various.
Courses Offered
Career Prospects:
Graduates of International Relations and Diplomacy will find opportunities in International organizations, civil service, security agencies, NGOs, foreign missions and multinationals. They will engage in consultancy on political risks, tourism management, policy and governance issues. Social Work and Community Development graduates will be placed in civil service, local and international NGO’s, rehabilitation centres, health care centres, academic institutions, financial institutions, judiciary, charitable children institutions, homes for aged, faith based organizations and SME.
Minimum Qualifications:
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
KCSE Mean Grade C Plus, C- in Mathematics B,
English/ KACE with 2 principles or Diploma inrelevant area
BACHELOR OF ARTS
KCSE Mean Grade C Plus, C- in Maths B, English/KACE with 2 principles
DIPLOMAS
KCSE Mean Grade C MINUS, Certificate in relevant area
CERTIFICATES
KCSE Mean Grade D+
Intake: January, August, September
Duration:
BTECH/B.A (JAB): 8 Semesters (4 academic years)
BTECH/B.A (Evening): 5 Semesters (2 academic years)
Diplomas: 6 Semesters (2 Academic years)
Certificate: 2 Semesters (1 Academic year)
Mode of Study:
All programmes are available for Government sponsored GS and Self-sponsored SS students, and can be taken on full-time or part time basis. Please refer to list of Courses