So, if you have plans to join MKU to enroll for a diploma in education secondary (if you would like to become a secondary school teacher), then 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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Perhaps Kenyatta university (KU) is your favorite institution but you never managed to get a mean grade of C+ plus for you to enroll in an undergraduate degree course.

Well, if that is the case, then you must enroll for the course from the diploma level and then keep upgrading to  degree master and so on.

If that is it, here is all you need to know about diploma in education secondary option in Kenyatta university.

Diploma in education secondary option Kenyatta university

So, does Kenyatta university offer diploma in education secondary option?

To be precise, the answer is a no Kenyatta school of education does not offer diploma in education secondary option.

In fact, from an article we had written earlier on, they offer diploma in education primary school option and a few other courses in the education department that we will look at in this guide.

Diploma courses offered by Kenyatta university under the school of education

Well, as we have just concluded above, Kenyatta university does not offer diploma in education if you would like to become a secondary school teacher.

However, I have given you a clue that there are other diploma courses offered under the department education.

So, here I will take you through some other option of the teaching courses you can go for in Kenyatta university.

Remember, diploma in education primary option is included in these courses but you will have to follow the link above to see the qualification, campuses offering the course and much more.

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Early Childhood Care and Education

Minimum entry requirements:

• KCSE mean grade of C Plain

Cluster subjects and requirements:

• None

Mode of study: VOL, Regular/Full Time, CEP

Fee

Fees- regular

Tuition- Kshs. 72000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000

Fees- DVSOL

Tuition- Kshs. 52000

Statutory Fees- Kshs. 32900

Campus offered: Main, Mombasa, Garissa, Kisumu, Embu, Nakuru

Intakes: September, Jan

Diploma in Special Needs Education

Minimum entry requirements

KCSE Aggregate: C+ (Plus)- just that

Cluster subjects and requirements

None

Qualifications for the Visually & Hearing-Impaired Students

KCSE mean grade of C plain C plain

Cluster Subjects requirements:

• English-C-minus

• Math- C Plain where you’ll be pursuing a for Science-Based specialization
• Math- D Plain where you’ll be pursuing a for none Science-Based specialization

Mode of study: VOL, Regular/Full Time, CEP

Fee

Fees- regular

• Tuition- Kshs. 72000
• Statutory Fees- Kshs. 26000

Fees- DVSOL

• Tuition- Kshs. 52000
• Statutory Fees- Kshs. 32900

Campus offered: Main, Mombasa, Garissa, Kisumu, Embu, Nakuru

Intakes: September, Jan

Now, what if you only want to pursue diploma in education secondary option?

Well, if this is the case, I will take you through some of the institution offering the course below.

Simply, where you can enroll for the course so that you will pursue the course of your choice.

Some of the institutions offering diploma in education secondary option

• Kagumo TTC (Nyeri County)
• Kibabii teachers training college
• Egerton university Nairobi campus
• 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 requirement for diploma in education secondary option (In most institutions)

Now, let us go through the entry requirement for this course in this section.

Just so you know, here we will focus on the qualification depending on  most institution offering this course.

Therefore,  it is advisable you contact the institution of your choice through their website for the most up to date entry qualification, intakes and so on.

Minimum entry requirement:

Mean grade C+ plus in KCSE with a C+ plus in at least two teaching subjects from the following: History, Kiswahili, English, Geography, Religious studies, Business studies and Mathematics.

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

Diploma in education secondary option Kenyatta university-FAQS

1.      Does Kenyatta University offer Diploma in Education?

Yes! Kenyatta university offers diploma in education but only primary option which is offered by the school of education at Kenyatta university along other courses in the same school.

2.      How long does a diploma in education take?

Well, a diploma program will typically take three years to complete in most institution that is as approved curriculum designs.

3.      Can a Diploma teacher teach in secondary school?

Here, it all depend with the diploma you will take, for instance, for you teach in secondary school, you must have pursued a diploma in education secondary option since there is no certificate option for this course.

Remember, you must have taken this course from a recognized teacher training institution plus you must be registered by TSC

Final words

To sum up on diploma in education secondary option Kenyatta university, it should be noted that Kenyatta university does not offer the course.

Regardless, it is worth knowing that Kenyatta university has few other options that we have listed above that you can choose from.

Also, if that the only course you would like to take, you can take the course in any of the above listed institution.

Good luck as you apply!

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Well, if you have a passion when it comes to teaching and you would like to teach primary school students then you are in the right place.

Here, I will guide you on diploma in education primary option as offered by Kenyatta university if this is where you want to enroll for the course

In fact, Kenyatta university is among the best institution offering this course and after completing the course it equips you with a credential recognized by local education authorities (Teachers’ Service Commission of Kenya).

With that in mind, take your time and read this article to the very last words to get to learn about the course.

Diploma in education primary option Kenyatta university

So, what grades do I need to have attained to enroll for the course?

To enroll for this course at KU, then you must meet the following qualifications.

Minimum entry requirements:

You must have a mean grade of C+ Plus in your KCSE.

Additionally, you must have the following grades in the cluster subjects.

Mandatory Subjects requirements:

C+ Plus in any two subjects of specialization with C Plain in English and C Plain in Mathematics for Science Based courses.

Course Duration:

3 years

Kenyatta university campuses offering this course

Here are the campuses you can enroll in for this programme

• Main campus
• Mombasa campus
• Nakuru campus
• Embu campus

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Diploma in education primary option Kenyatta university [Mode of learning, intakes, and fee]

Mode of learning

Diploma in education primary option has 3 learning modes you can choose from that is:

• Regular mode of study
• Full Time mode of study
• CEP mode of study

Intakes

To apply for this course, it should be noted that it usually has its intakes two times in a year.

Simply, you can only apply on either September or December.

Fee

Well, having an idea of how much it will cost you to study diploma in education primary option will help you plan for your studies.

That being so, below is an overview of the fee you are expected to pay for the course.

• East Africans= Kshs. 72,000
• Statutory =Kshs. 26,000
• Non-East Africans= Kshs. 125,000

Other important details

Examination

After doing your examination, so many things are taken into consideration before you are determined to have either passed or failed.

In short, the final written examination must constitute 70% of the total mark.

Additionally, the continuous assessment and assignments will constitute 30%.

And lastly, the pass mark of each course shall be 50%.

Attachment/teaching practice

If you didn’t know, attachment is mandatory in order to complete your course and get registered by Teachers’ Service Commission of Kenya.

Just so you know, this practice usually last for one term which is usually the second term since it is the longest term therefore, you will have enough time to learn.

In short, the course duration takes around 14 weeks and during these weeks you are assessed several times to make sure that you are doing the right thing.

Application process for diploma in education primary option Kenyatta university

1. For you to apply as a government sponsored student, you must apply through KUCCPS via the KUCCPS website
2. Visit the KUCCPS website on kuccps.net when the portal is open so you must keep checking.
3. Next, “log in” by entering your KCSE Index Number, Year of KCSE, and your password (KCPE Index or Birth Certificate Number).
4. From there, revise or just make a new course application as appropriate by simply clicking on the Application or revision tab on KUCCPS website.
5. Lastly, confirm from the website whether you have qualified for the course, you have selected and if yes go ahead and finish the process by submitting.

Side notes: Please not that once the KUCCPS application portal is open you must apply very fast before deadline and the portal is closed.

Diploma in education primary option Kenyatta university-Final thoughts

As we sum up, this is all we have for Diploma in education primary option at KU.

In addition, it should be noted that Diploma in PTE (Primary Teacher Education) allows you to teach Grade 1-6.

In short, currently you can only qualify to teach junior secondary if you are a primary diploma holder who have undergone CBC training.

Also, you should not strain settling your fee because now you can get government capitation,  scholarship, and HELB.

To contact KU, kindly email info@ku.ac.ke

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