Diploma in education secondary option qualification MKU [All you need to know]

This guide has all that you need to know about diploma in education secondary option qualification MKU.

So, if you have plans to join MKU to enroll for a diploma in education secondary option that is if you would like to become a secondary school teacher then you are in the right place.

Continue reading……

Diploma in education secondary option qualification MKU

So, does MKU offer diploma in education secondary option?

Well, MKU being one of the leading private universities in Kenya with many branches in different part of the country is well known to offers different courses from medical courses to education courses.

However, even though the institution offers various diploma in education courses, the institution does not offer diploma in education secondary option.

Therefore, if this is the course you were interested in pursing in the institution, then you might have to change the course to those offered in the institution.

On the other hand, if you want to follow your dream, we will then better guide you by listing some of the institution offering the course in this article.

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What are diplomas in education courses offered in MKU?

Well, MKU offer only two diploma courses that we will look at in this section.

Diploma in Special Needs Education

When you take this course, you specialize in teaching special need pupils.

Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade of C plain or its equivalent

Additionally, you must have a C plain in two teaching subjects

Mode of study: Full time and DIBel

Course duration: 7 Trimester when studying full time and 8 semester DIBel

Fee: Ful time -KShs. 27,000 per trimester and DIBel – 8 Semesters KShs. 27,000 per semester

Diploma in Early Childhood Studies

This is a course that you take when you are interested in teaching those little boys and girls in an institution.

Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade of C plain or its equivalent

Alternatively, with a certificate in ECD from a recognized institution you can enroll for this course.

Mode of study: Distance, Institution-Based, and Electronic Learning (DIBel)/ digital learning

Course duration: This course talks you 7 Trimesters to complete

 Fee: 7 Trimesters KShs. 24,550 per trimester Distance learning, Institution-Based & Electronic Learning (DIBel) KShs. 24,000 per trimester

How to apply for any of the above courses

How to apply through KUCCPS

To apply for any of the above courses, you can apply through KUCCPS using the following steps.

  1. Check if the KUCCPS website on net portal is open.
  2. If yes, go ahead and log in by entering your KCSE Index Number, the year you did your KCSE, and your password.

Side note: Your password is usually either KCPE Index or Birth Certificate Number

  1. From there, revise or just make a new course application by clicking on the Application/revision tab on KUCCPS website.
  2. Next, confirm whether you have qualified for the course, you have selected and if yes finish the process by submitting.

Remember, you will have to do the application before deadline since KUCCPS portal closes after deadline.

Also, it should be noted that KUCCPS always announce when it is open through the social media so keep a close eye to get to know when it is open.

Application directly to the institution

Alternatively, you can apply directly to the institution by simply downloading the application form from MKU website or just walk in to the nearby MKU campus and get the application for.

From there, fill it out and attach the required documents that I will list below and then submit the application for to the relevant office before deadline.

Institutions offering diploma in education secondary option in Kenya

Now, if you can’t change your mind and pursue any of the above courses, then we got you in this section.

As I told earlier, we will be looking at, some of the institutions where you can enroll for diploma in education secondary option in Kenya below.

  • Egerton university Nairobi campus
  • Laikipia university college
  • Kagumo TTC (Nyeri County)
  • Kibabii teachers training college
  • Chuka university
  • Maside Muliro university of science and technology
  • Lugari Diploma Teachers Training College
  • MIT Teachers Training College offering; Diploma in secondary education – science option and Diploma in secondary education – arts option

Entry qualifications for diploma in education secondary option in Kenya

To enroll for the course, you must have met the following entry qualifications.

However, it should be noted that this is the requirement as per TSC but it may differ depending on the institution.

Entry qualifications

Mean grade C+ plus in your KCSE.

In addition, you must have a C+ plus in at least two teaching subjects from the following: History, Kiswahili, English, Geography, Religious studies, Business studies and Mathematics.

Also, you also must have a minimum of C Plain in English or Kiswahili.

Diploma in education secondary option qualification MKU-What else you should know

It should be noted with a lot of concern that when pursuing a diploma in education secondary option you must attend the teaching practice(attachment) as required by the TSC.

Also, you must get a TSC number to be in a position to be employed in Kenya.

In fact, you can’t be employed in Kenya without the TSC number in any institution recognized by the government of Kenya.

Conclusion

To conclude, that is what we have for diploma in education secondary option in MKU.

Just to remind you, the institution does not offer the course but we have provided you with a few institutions offering the course so you will be in a position to select one and enroll for the course.

For the fee and intakes, kindly visit the institution website and get the most-up-to date details.

All the best as you apply!

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