Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Community Development in Tanzania
- Course Name: Diploma in Community Development(Community Development)
- Major Subject: Community Development
- Course Category: Diploma Courses
The Diploma in Community Development in Tanzania is a two-year program dedicated to equipping students with practical knowledge and strategies to foster sustainable development in local communities. The curriculum delves into project management, socio-economic assessments, and policy development, fostering a deep understanding of social dynamics. Students will gain the skills necessary to enact positive change, addressing challenges such as poverty, education, and healthcare, preparing them to become transformative leaders in their communities.
Possible career opportunities for graduates of this course.
Community Development Officer
Project Coordinator
Social Worker
NGO Program Manager
Youth Development Specialist
Gender and Development Officer
Community Outreach Coordinator
Community Health Worker
Education Program Officer
Community Organizer
Environmental Conservation Officer
Advocacy Officer
Institutions Offering Diploma in Community Development
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology JKUAT Arusha Centre, Arusha
Programme Duration
The Diploma in community Development shall be in two academic years with four semesters
FIRST YEAR
Semester I
HSD O201: Introduction to the Concepts of Community and Development
HSD O202: Instruments for Community Development
HSD O203: Effective Communication Skills
HSD O204: Health and Development
HSD O207: Introduction to Sociology
TDH 1100: Introduction to HIV/AIDS
Semester II
HSD O205: Issues in Community Development
HSD O206: Communication for Development
HSD O210: Conflict Resolution
HSD O208: Rural and Urban Sociology
HSD O209: The Process of Diffusion and Extension Services
SMA 1150: Basic Mathematics
SECOND YEAR
Semester I
HSD 0211: Gender Mainstreaming and Development
HSD 0212: Social Ethics
HSD 0213: Entrepreneurship Skills and Socio- Economic Development
HSD 0214: Methods for Development Work and Research Methodology
HSD 0215: Project Management
HSD 0224: Development studies and ethics
Semester II
HSD O216: Computer Application in Community and Development
HSD 0217: Research Methodology
HSD 0218: Public Relations
HSD 0219: Human Resource Management
HSD 0220: Leadership and Governance
HSD 0223: Communication skills
HSD 0221: Industrial Attachment (8 weeks)
HSD 0222: Research Project work (2 units)
Stella Maris Mtwara University College, Mtwara
Course entry requirements
-4 (4Ds) passes in the Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (C.S.E.E “O” level) in the approved subjects obtained prior to sitting for Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (where A=Pass, B=Pass, C=Pass, D=Pass, 0 F=Fail) together with at least one (1) Principal Pass in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (A.C.S.E.E) in the approved subjects obtained in the sitting for the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (A.C.S.E.E). (Where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1, S=0.5, F=0) OR,
-4 (4Ds) Passes in the Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (C.S.E.E “O” level) in the approved subjects obtained prior to sitting for Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (where A=Pass, B=Pass, C=Pass, D=Pass, F=Fail), together with an NTA Level 4 Certificate from an accredited or recognized institution.
Fees
-1st year: Tsh.1,115,000
-2nd year: Tsh.1,155,000.00
-3rd year: Tsh.1,155,000.00
The Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy, Dar es Salaam
Course Entry Requirements:
- Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with at least four (04) relevant passes and Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) with at least one principle pass and one Subsidiary in any subject excluding the religious Subjects.
- Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with at least four (04) relevant passes (i.e. D grade or higher) including specific subject based on the course; and a relevant Basic Technician Certificate (NTA Level 4) recognized by NACTE or any other relevant one year certificate obtained from any learning institution registered by the Government or recognized by any Government body of the country of study.
Course Duration: 2 years
Stefano Moshi Memorial University College, Moshi
Duration: 2 years
Total fees: TShs. 1,098,000
Minimum entry requirements:
1. Category A: Direct Entry
- a. Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with at least three credits (three C’s)
AND
b. Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination with one principal pass and one subsidiary pass
2. Category B: Equivalent Entry
- Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with at least two credits or four passes
AND
- One year Certificate course in relevant field of study from recognized Institution/Professional bodies, and must be approved by the SMMUCo Academic committee and Tumaini University Makumira Senate
Zanzibar University, Zanzibar
Duration: 2 years
Tuition fees:Total of TShs. 3,655,000
Minimum entry requirements:
- Possession of at least four passes of relevant Form Four subjects or its equivalent established by NECTA based on Tanzania education system AND NTA Level 4 Certificate. OR
- Possession of Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (A-Level) with one principal pass or its equivalent (at least two subsidiaries) established by NECTA based on Tanzania education system, OR
- Possession of NABE AND NTA Level 4 Certificate, OR
- Possession of any Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
Institute of Rural Development Planning, Dodoma
Course entry requirements
-Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with at least 4 passes in any subject (excluding religious subjects) and Basic Technician Certificate in Community Development/Social Work and Gender OR Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education with Atleast 1 principle pass and 1 subsidiary pass.
Program duration: 2 years
Tuition Fees: Tsh. 1,035,000/=
Intake: March and September
Jordan University College, Morogoro
Course entry requirements
-Certificate of Secondary Education with 4 Passes in Non- Religious Studies and Basic Technician Certificate In Business Administration or any other related OR Advanced Certificate of Secondary Examination (ACSEE) with One Principle Pass and one Subsidiary Pass.
Course duration: 2 years
Fees: Tsh.2,370,000 
St. John's University of Tanzania, Dodoma
Course Entry Requirements:
- A candidate must have a minimum of four passes in the Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) plus a certificate of one year with 2.0 GPA to qualify for a diploma programme. Alternatively, candidates who have completed Form VI with a minimum of one pass in a relevant subject can qualify for a diploma programme.
University of Iringa, Iringa
Minimum entry requirements:
- An Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) Form VI with at least two passes at 'A' Level.
OR
- A Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) Form IV at 'O' Level with at least four passes and a Certificate in Community Development from an accredited institution/college.
St Joseph's College, Morogoro
Course entry requirements
-Holder Of Technician Certificate (NTA 5) In Relevant Course; Or
-Possession Of Non-NTA Certificate In Relevant Programmes;
-Holder of Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) With At Least One Principle Pass and One Subsidiary “S” Passes.
Dodoma Media College, Dodoma
Course entry requirements
-Holder Of Technician Certificate (NTA 5) In Relevant Course; Or
-Possession Of Non-NTA Certificate In Relevant Programmes;
-Holder of Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) With At Least One Principle Pass and One Subsidiary “S” Passes
KAPs Community Development Institute, Iringa
NTA level 6
Admission criteria
-Basic Technician Certificate in related programmes (NTA LEVEL 4)
-Technician Certificate in related Programmes NTA level 5
-Certificate from other institutes recognized by NACTE will be evaluated by the institute
Course duration: 1 year
Kigoma Training College, Kigoma
Direct entry:
(a) Candidates with a Basic Technician Certificate in of related social science fields, obtained from a recognized institution with at least the Lower Second Class; or
(b) Form Six (A Level) with at least 4.5 points with one principle pass and one subsidiary.
Cardinal Rugambwa Memorial College, Bukoba
Admission criteria
-Minimum four( 4) Ds in O’ level, One Principal Pass and One Subsidiary in A’Level Or NTA level 4 certificate in the related field with 2.0 GPA.
Course duration: 2 years
Nkinga Institute of Health Sciences, Tabora
Course Entry Requirements:
- He should have four D's in any non-religious subject in the Form four examination.
Course Duration: 3 years
Chato College of Health Sciences and Technology, Geita
Minimum Admission Requirements:
- Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with four (4) Passes in non-religious Subjects.
Testimony College of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam
Course entry requirements:
-Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) With Four Passes "D" In Any Subjects except Religious Subjects.
Tandabui Institute of Health Sciences and Technology (TIHEST), Mwanza
Course entry requirements
-Minimum pass of NTA level 5 In Technician Certificate in Community development
Course duration: 2 years 
Monduli Community Development Training Institute, Monduli
Course entry requirements
-Applicants should have NTA LEVEL 5 with the GPA of at least 2.0 in Community Development or equivalent.- Buhare Community Development Training Institute, Musoma
Course entry requirements
-NTA Level 5 in Community Development.
Mkolani Foundation Health Sciences Training Institute, Mwanza
Fees: Tsh. 1,300,000 per year
Hostel: Free
Local Government Training Institute, Dodoma
NTA Level 6
Course duration: 1 year
Eckernforde Tanga University, Tanga
Course duration: 2 years
St Thomas Institute of Management and Technology, Songea
Course duration: 2 years 
Wesley College, Mwanza
Duration: 2 years
Catholic University College of Mbeya (CUCoM), Mbeya
Duration: 2 years- Nshambya Institute of Education, Kagera
NTA Level 6
- Huheso Institute of Journalism and Community Development, Shinyanga
NTA Level 6
- Lake Training College, Singida
NTA Level 6
St. Augustine Muheza Institute of Health and Allied Sciences (SAMIHAS), Tanga
NTA Level 6
Tabora Institute, Tabora
NTA Level 6- Mbonye Training College, Kigoma
NTA Level 6
Tanzania Research and Career Development Institute(TRACDI), Dodoma
NTA Level 6- Triple J Institute of Social Studies, Arusha
NTA Level 6
- Rungemba Community Development Training Institute, Iringa
NTA Level 6
- Geita Institute of Business and Technology, Geita
NTA Level 6
- Mlale Community Development Training Institute, Songea
NTA Level 6
- Great Sam Institute of Social and Business Studies, Magu
NTA Level 6
- Mwanza Baptist Institute, Mwanza
NTA Level 6
Arusha Teacher's College, Arusha
NTA Level 6- Taifa College of Technology, Arusha
NTA Level 6
- Kilolo Institute of Management and Development, Iringa
NTA Level 6
- Intel Institute of Community Development, Arusha
NTA Level 6
Wete Institute of Academic Research and Consultancy, Wete
NTA Level 6
Mgao Health Training Institute, Njombe
Kahama College of Health Sciences, Kahama
Comenius Polytechnic Institute, Tabora
The Abdulrahman Al-Sumait Memorial University(SUMAIT University), Zanzibar
Katavi Institute of Science and Development Studies, Mpanda
Tengeru Institute of Community Development, Arusha
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