Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Arts in Counselling Psychology in Kenya

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Arts in Counselling Psychology

•  KCA University, Nairobi  
  Duration: 3 years
  
  Minimum entry requirements:
  -KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) OR any other equivalent qualification approved by the university senate.
  
  Curriculum
  -Computer Literacy and Use in Education
  -Historical and Conceptual Foundations of Psychology
  -Counseling Skills
  -Developmental Psychology
  -Introduction to Sociology
  -Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy
  -Behaviour Modification
  -Family Counseling and Therapy
  -Cross Cultural Psychology
  -Career Counseling
  -Introduction to Philosophy
  -Organizational Psychology
  
  Tuition fees:
  1. Trimester 1- KSh. 53,830
  2. Trimester 2- KSh. 51,830
  3. Trimester 3- KSh. 51,830
  4. Trimester 4- KSh. 51,830
  5. Trimester 5- KSh. 51,830
  6. Trimester 6- KSh. 51,830
  7. Trimester 7- KSh. 51,830
  8. Trimester 8- KSh. 51,830
  9. Trimester 9- KSh. 61,830
  
  Modes of Study:
  -Weekend
  -Part Time
  -Distance Learning
  
  Intake Periods:
  -January
  -May
  -September
•  Mama Ngina University College, Gatundu  
  Minimum Entry Requirements
  Candidates will be required to have any of the following qualifications:
  Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C (Plain) in English and Mathematics.
  OR a mean grade of C (Plain) with a Diploma (Passed with Credit) in any field of study from a recognized institution of higher learning with (2) years working experience in a relevant field e.g
  OR a C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in Economics and a C+ (Plus) in Mathematics at KCSE. Counselling, Psychology, Public Health Nursing, Computer Science, Religion, Theology, Social Work, HIV/AIDs, Laboratory Technology.
  
  
  Fee Structure (per academic year)
  East Africans: Ksh 100,000
  Non-East Africans: Ksh 130,000
  Statutory: Ksh 18,000
•  Kenyatta University , Nairobi  
  Admission requirements
  
  (i) Mean grade C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C (plain) in English and Mathematics. OR
  
  (ii) Mean grade of C (plain) with a diploma (passed with credit) in any field of study from a recognized institution of higher learning with evidence of experience of at least two years of practice in a relevant field (for example Counselling, Psychology, Religion/Theology, Social Work, Nursing, Computer Science, Public Health, HIV/AIDS, Lab. Technology). OR
  
  (iii) Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE and progressed from certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited Institutions.
  
  
  Course duration: 4 years
•  Africa International University, Nairobi  
  Duration: 4 years
  
  Course Overview:
  -Foundations of Christian Life &Mission
  -Intro.to Human Behaviour/Intro to Psychology
  -College Algebra
  -Personal &Spiritual Development
  -Development Psychology
  -Theories of Counseling
  -Chemical Dependency
  -Human Sexuality
  -Ethical &Legal Considerations in Counseling
  -Health Psychology
  -Disaster &Disaster Management
  -Child abuse &Counseling
  -Witchcraft Accusations and Counseling
•  Baraton College, Baraton  
  Minimum Requirements:
  Mean grade of C+ (plus) in the KCSE, or equivalent and a minimum grade of C+ in any three of the following subjects at KCSE: Biology/ Biological sciences/ Chemistry/Physical Sciences/ Physics/Mathematics. A minimum of C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili OR a diploma in Counselling Psychology or a related field from a recognized institution.
  
  Duration: 8 semesters
•  Scott Christian University, Machakos  
  Career opportunities
  
  -Clinical psychologist
  -Counselling psychologist
  -Educational psychologist
  -Forensic psychologist
  -Further education teacher
  -Health psychologist
  -High intensity therapist
  -Occupational psychologist
  -Psychological well being practitioner
  -Sport and exercise psychologist
  -Teaching Assistant among many
•  Kisii University, Kisii.  
  Course entry requirements:
  Mean Grade of C+ (plus) in KCSE with a minimum grade of C (Plain) in English/Kiswahili or Diploma in the related field from a recognized Institution.
  
  Course duration: 4 years
  
  Mode of study:
  -Part time
  -Full time
•  Pan Africa Christian University, Nairobi  
  Entry Requirements:
  
  Minimum of KCSE Grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent or C plain with Pre-University Certificate or Relevant Diploma from a recognized institution or mature age entry.
  
  Intakes:
  
  January, May and September
•  Machakos University, Machakos  
  Course Entry Requirements:
  -C+ for Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) holders or its equivalent as determined by the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC)
  -KNEC Diploma or its equivalent
  
  Course Duration: 4 years
•  St. Paul's University, Limuru  
  Admission Requirements:
  
  -KCSE grade C+ with C- in English or its equivalents, Or
  -A level with two principal passes or its equivalents, Or
  -Diploma holders in related areas such as with at least a Credit Pass.
•  Karatina University, Karatina  
  Admission Requirements:
  
  
  Minimum mean grade of at least C+ (Plus) at KCSE OR 2 principal passes and one subsidiary pass at “A” Level OR Diploma in a related field from a recognized institution.
  
•  Tangaza University College, Nairobi  
  Duration: 3 years
  
  Minimum Entry Requirements
  – A C+ and above in the (K.C.S.E) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations OR its equivalent
•  University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, Eldoret  
  Duration: Four(4) Years
  
•  Kenya Methodist University, Meru  
  
•  KAG East University, Nairobi  
  
•  Moi University, Eldoret  
  
•  International Leadership University Kenya, Nairobi  
  
•  Kenya Highlands University, Kericho  
  

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