DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Overview
  1. Rationale

In the world today, there is a growing interest particularly among academics, law makers and law enforcers in interrogating criminal behavior and its treatment by the criminal justice system notably the law and order enforcement agencies (both public i.e., the police and private i.e., private security firms), the criminal law fraternity including the judiciary and advocates, the penal institutions, and the general public. The interest comes, partly, due to the realization on how society is fast changing and the emerging of forms of organized crime including drug and human trafficking and a hub for money laundering. Particularly the evidence there is of the society being threatened by violent crimes like terrorism owing to the political and religious volatility in the region, especially as it relates to the Somalia crisis that directly and indirectly engulfs Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Uganda, USA and groups of Arab/Muslim fighters.

Apart from the existing of criminal behavior whose levels, now and in the future, demands effective interventions there is also a disquiet among academics, the media, policy makers, politicians and general public on the effectiveness of the criminal justice system. In this regard there are evidence-based scholarly works as well as popular allegations indicating dire challenges in the police, judiciary and penal institutions.

Philosophy

The programme subscribes to the notion that human capital development through training and research is vital to Kenya’s development agenda. This aligns with the philosophy of the University of Nairobi.In addressing these issues, the Department of Sociology in the University of Nairobi has developed a Diploma Course on criminology and social development

 Course objectives

  1. To build upon practical experiences of Para-professional field staff of welfare and development agencies and community based organizations
  2. To enhance people-orientated and know-how in participatory development
  3. To equip practicing Para-professionals with technical skills, know-how and values appropriate to professional field work practice
  4. To prepare the workers to confront the complex and changing personal and social problems more effectively

MODE OF DELIVERY

  1. Face-to-face mode

This shall be the interactive mode of instruction consisting of lectures, discussions, presentations, seminars, tutorials, demonstrations, case studies, fieldwork, practicums, individual and group consultations, independent studies, guest speakers, field visits and field research.

  1. Open, distance, and e-learning mode

This will be offered using a multi-media approach that includes self-instructional print and electronic study materials. This will include interactive study materials and both synchronous and asynchronous modes of learning. Online teaching and learning shall be offered through the Learning Management Systems (LMS) of the University of Nairobi.

  1. Blended learning mode

This will combine both face to face and online learning approaches

 

COURSE STRUCTURE

Semester 1

CODES

COURSE DESCRIPTION

HOURS

TOTAL

 

 

Lecture

Practical

 

Compulsory units

CSW 001

Introduction to Methods and Principles of Social Work

45

0

45

CSW 016

016 Introduction to community Development and social Welfare

45

0

45

Specialization courses (Students to take the two units)

CSO 001

Introduction to Sociology and Anthropology

45

0

45

CSW 003

Integrated social work practice

45

0

45

Total hours required

180

0

180

               

 

Semester 2

CODES

COURSE DESCRIPTION

HOURS

TOTAL

 

 

Lecture

Practical

 

Specialization courses (Students to take any two)

CSW 005

Social Work in Industry

45

0

45

CSO 017

Introduction to Programme Planning and Impact assessment

 

45

0

45

CSO 018

Research Methods for Development practice

45

0

45

Elective courses (Students to take any two)

CSW 006

Administration of Social Welfare Organizations

45

0

45

CSW 007

Family Social Work

45

0

45

CSW 008

Counselling

45

0

45

CSW 009

Criminology and Correctional Social Work

45

0

45

CSW 010

Medical and Psychiatric Social Work

45

0

45

CSO 015

Human Services

45

0

45

CSO 019

Main Concepts and Perspectives in Social Change and Development

45

0

45

CSO 020

Introduction to Rural and Urban Communities

45

0

45

CSO 021

Introduction to Attitudes and Behaviour change

45

0

45

Total hours required

180

0

180

               
 

Semester 3

CODES

COURSE DESCRIPTION

HOURS

TOTAL

 

 

Lecture

Practical

 

Compulsory units

CSW 002

Field Placement and Research Report

0

90

45

Specialization course (Students to take any one)

CSW 004

Community Organization and Action

45

0

45

CSO 002

Introduction to social psychology and Socialization

45

0

45

Elective courses (Students to take any two)

CSW 011

Gender and Development

45

0

45

CSO 022

Introduction to Small and Medium Enterprises Development

45

0

45

Total hours required

180

0

180

               

 

Schedule of intake

September

Admission requirements

A candidate must satisfy the prescribed University of Nairobi requirements. In addition, the minimum qualifications for admission to an Ordinary Diploma programme are:

Application is done on a rolling basis online. There is an intake in September of every year.

  • Use the link below to apply.

https://application.uonbi.ac.ke

  • Admission requirements are as follows:
  • . Applicants should have the minimum qualifications for admission to an Ordinary Diploma programme which are:

(i)    KCSE certificate with a minimum aggregate of C (plain) or equivalent

(ii)   KCSE With a Mean grade C- or equivalent Plus a Certificate from a recognized post- secondary institution

(iii) ‘O’ level certificate with a minimum grade of Division III plus evidence of relevant academic or professional training

(iv) ‘A’ level qualification with a minimum of one (1) principal pass, or equivalent

Contacts of support persons: Chairman’s office, Examination officer  and Programme  coordinator:

-TEL. 0204913217

-Department Email: dept-sociology@uonbi.ac.ke

 Examination regulations

Final University of Nairobi examinations shall be given at the end of every semester in each taught course unit; and each final examination shall be in the form of a two-hour written examination paper. Where a semester-long project paper is required, work on the project paper shall be started and completed during the final semester of the ordinary diploma programme.

To be awarded the ordinary diploma, a candidate must pass all specialized, core and elective course units taken, as well as the Project Paper where applicable.

  1. All examinations shall be governed by the following rules:
  1. The written final examination shall account for seventy percent (70%) of all the marks in each course unit, while continuous assessment tests shall account for thirty percent (30%).  The Project Paper or “Independent Research” paper shall be marked over 100, as there shall be no continuous assessment test associated with them.
  2. A candidate who fails in any examination in any unit may sit a supplementary examination when it is scheduled provided that he/she shall pay such fees as may be prescribed by the Faculty and the University.
  3. A candidate who fails in any examination in an elective course unit may, at his/her own discretion, after payment of the request fees register in an alternative elective course unit.
  4. A student who, for good cause supported with authenticated documentary evidence, fails to sit or complete an end-of-course examination may be allowed to sit a special examination for the paper(s) concerned when the examination is next scheduled, without paying additional fees.
  5. Where these regulations are silent on any aspect of University examinations, existing University of Nairobi, Faculty of Arts regulations shall apply.

 

Award of Ordinary Diplomas

Each successful candidate for an Ordinary Diploma shall be awarded a University of Nairobi Ordinary Diploma certificate, which shall specify the candidate’s broad area of study or training.  In addition, each candidate shall receive a University Transcript specifying, inter alia, all the course units taken, their course codes, and the letter grades obtained in each.  The class of the Ordinary Diploma awarded shall be based on the average marks obtained in all course units.

The Ordinary Diploma shall be graded as follows:-

70% and above           =          [Distinction]

50% to 69%                =          [Credit]

40% to 49%                =          [Pass]

Below 40%                 =          E[Fail]

 

 

ATTACHMENT OPPORTUNITIES

  1. Medical Facilities (Hospitals and Clinics)
  2. Correctional Facilities (Police Stations & Prisons)
  3. Children Homes
  4. Safe Haven Facilities (From Domestic Abuse)

Notable Alumni:

  1. Dr. Agnes Zani          - former Nominated Senator
  2. Prof. Paul N. Mbatia  - Deputy Vice-Chancellor(AA) Research &  Innovation, Multi Media University
  3. Hon. Injendi Moses Malulu – MP Malava Constituency
  4. Mr. John Munyes Kiyonga   - CS Ministry of Petroleum & Mining
  5. Hon. Ahmed Kolosh       - Chairperson of Kenya Roads Board
  6. Prof. Enos H.N. Njeru  - former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (HRA)
  7. Dr. David Mwole Kimaiyo – former Inspector General of the Kenya Police
  8. Dr. Emmanuel Murwanashyaka - Mayor of Nyaruguru District in Southern Province of Rwanda
  9. Hon. Edna Lenku – First Lady Kajiado County
  10. Hon. Susan Mang’eni - MA in Entrepreneurship Development, Principal Secretary of the newly established State Department of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development under the Ministry of Cooperative and Micro Small and Medium Enterprises(MSME)

 

  1. Charles Owino – MA in Criminology former Police Spokeperson

 

  1. Ajwang Warria
 

 TOTALS 

TUITION

                                          15,000.00

EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000)

                                             1,000.00

MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR)

                                             6,500.00

ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR)

                                             7,000.00

CAUTION - (ONCE)

                                             5,000.00

LIBRARY (PER YEAR)

                                             4,000.00

ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR)

                                             2,000.00

STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR)

                                             1,000.00

REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250)

                                             2,250.00

ID CARD ( PER YEAR)

                                             1,000.00

 

 

 

 TOTALS 

 

 Semester totals 

 

Sem1

 1 unit 

                                  44,750.00

 

 2 units 

                                  60,750.00

 

 3 units 

                                  76,750.00

 

 4 units 

                                  92,750.00

 

 5 units 

                                108,750.00

 

 Semester totals 

 

Sem2

 1 unit 

                                  18,250.00

 

 2 units 

                                  34,250.00

 

 3 units 

                                  50,250.00

 

 4 units 

                                  66,250.00

 

 5 units 

                                  82,250.00

 

 Semester totals 

 

Sem3

 1 unit 

                                  18,250.00

 

 2 units 

                                  34,250.00

 

 3 units 

                                  50,250.00

 

 4 units 

                                  66,250.00

 

 5 units 

                                  82,250.00

 

 Semester totals 

 

Sem4

 1 unit 

                                  39,750.00

 

 2 units 

                                  55,750.00

 

 3 units 

                                  71,750.00

 

 4 units 

                                  87,750.00

 

 5 units 

                                103,750.00

SUMMARY

 Semester totals 

 

Sem1

 4 units 

                                  92,750.00

Sem2

 4 units 

                                  66,250.00

Sem3

 2 units and project 

                                  66,250.00

Grand totals

 

                      225,250.00