Academic Programs - School of Information and Social Studies

DIRECTOR

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Prof. TOM KWANYA
Director, School of Information and Social Studies

DEPARTMENTS IN THE SCHOOL

List of programmes - Department of Information and Library Sciences

Programmes offered	Minimum Entry Requirements	Duration
Doctor of Philosophy in Information and Knowledge Management	A holder of a Master’s Degree of in the relevant field; OR A holder of a relevant Master’s Degree from another institution recognised by the Senate of , shown exceptional progress in the research work to merit upgrading; OR An applicant shall be required to fulfil further requirements as may be stipulated by the respective department, school and/faculty and approved by the Senate of with regard to the field of study	3year
Master of Science in Information and Knowledge Management	At least a Second Class (Upper Division) Honours degree from a university recognised by the Senate of OR Second Class (Lower Division) Honours degree in the relevant disciplines with a Postgraduate certificate and 1 year of relevant work experience	2 years
Bachelor of Science in Information Sciences	KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C (plain) in Maths A/B and a Pass in Eng./Kis., Group II/III and 2ndGroup II/III or Group IV or Group V.	4 years (Integrated programme)
Bachelor of Technology in Information Studies	KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma in Technology in Library Information Technology, Archives and Records Management, Information Science or equivalent	3 years (Part-time
Diploma in Technology in: • Archives and Records Management • Library and Information Technology	KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) with D+ (plus) in Maths A/B and a Pass in Eng./Kis., Group II/III and 2ndGroup II/III or Group IV or Group V OR Relevant certificate together with KCSE D+ (Plus).	3 years (Integrated programme)

The programmes in information and knowledge management prepare trainees to establish and manage information and knowledge centres; discover and manage tacit, explicit (recorded) and embedded knowledge through information and knowledge audits, appraisals and mapping; apply information and communication technologies in information and knowledge management; develop and implement information and knowledge management strategies; design, develop and market information and knowledge products; as well as formulate and implement information and knowledge policies. The graduates can work as information analysts, knowledge management specialists, public information officers, documentarists, publishers, information media analysts, librarians, archivists and records managers.

List of programmes - Department of Philosophy and Liberal Studies

The Department is currently working on Bachelor science Degree Philosophy and Technical Innovation which is intended to roll out in the next academic year 2022/2023

Career Prospects

Graduates will be expected to work as Managers, policy experts and Strategy and Technical innovators expert

Industry sectors where the graduate is likely to work

The candidates are trained to fit into a multipronged industrial set up and can work in Entrepreneurship and Business Management sector, Technology and Technical Innovation Sector, Governance and Social Policy Sector, and Civil Society

Prospects of entrepreneurship and job-creation

The graduates shall be equipped with entrepreneurial, management and critical thinking skills for innovation, job creation and sustainability of projects

Contribution to the social and economic growth of our nation

The graduates shall be equipped with the requisite skills and competences to contribute to the social and economic growth of the society.
The Industrial Based Learning shall be helpful in sharpening the skills and creating the competences the graduate shall require for optimal discharge of duties.

List of programmes - Department of Linguistics and Literary Studies

Programmes Offered

Minimum Entry Requirements

Duration

Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Linguistics

A holder of a Master’s Degree of in the relevant field;

• A holder of a relevant Master’s Degree from another institution recognised by the Senate of , shown exceptional progress in the research work to merit upgrading;

• An applicant shall be required to fulfil further requirements as may be stipulated by the respective department, school and/faculty and approved by the Senate of with regard to the field of study

3 years

Master of Applied Linguistics

• At least a Second Class (Upper Division) Honours degree from a university recognised by the Senate of OR
• Second Class (Lower Division) Honours degree in the relevant disciplines with a Postgraduate certificate and 1 year of relevant work experience

2 years

Career Prospects
Our department offers students the opportunity to grapple in a rigorous way with the most pressing issues in literary studies today: the questioning of national and cultural boundaries and identities; the struggle over literature's epistemological, ethical, or social authority; the debate about what counts as literature, and why; and the interaction between literature and other cultural or intellectual practices.

List of programmes - Department of Government and Legal Studies

Programmes Offered	Minimum Entry Requirements	Duration
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy	KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in Eng. /Kis. and a Pass in Math A/B or Group II, Group III,2ndGroup II/III or Group IV/V programme) KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma in International Relations and Diplomacy or equivalent	4 years (Integrated 3 years (Part-time)
Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Security Management	KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) with a Pass in Eng./Kis., Math A/B or Group II, Group III, 2nd Group II/III or Group IV/V, OR KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and Diploma in Criminology or equivalent	4 years (Part-time) 2 and 1/2 years (Part-time)
Diploma in International Relations and Diplomacy	KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) with C- (Minus) in English/Kiswahili a Pass in Math A/B or Group II, Group III, 2nd Group II/III or Group IV/V	3 years (Integrated Programmes)
Diploma in Technology in Disaster Management	KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) with C- (Minus) in English/Kiswahili a Pass in Math A/B or Group II ,Group III, 2nd Group II/III or Group IV/V	3 years (Part-time)
Diploma in Criminology and Security Studies	KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) a Pass in Eng./Kis.,Math A/B or Group II, Group III, 2nd Group II/III or Group IV/V	3 years (Part-time)
Diploma in Legal Studies	KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili together with Certificate in Criminology. Criminal Investigations, Disaster Management, Criminal Justice or Crime Prevention or equivalent	3 years (Part-time)

Career Prospects
Diplomat, Intelligence specialized, Political analyst, Communication specialized, civil service administrator, Court Administrators, Court clerks, Paralegal officers, Immigration officers, Correctional officers, Policy and Research in the legal profession, Law enforcement officers, Attorneys, NGOs, crime scene investigator and detective.

Sectors where our graduates likely to work
Graduates of International Relations and Diplomacy will find opportunities in International organisations, County Governments, civil service, security agencies, NGOs, foreign missions and multinationals. They will engage in consultancy on political risks, tourism management, policy and governance issues. Graduates of Criminology and Security Studies can pursue career opportunities in the court system, community legal service, National Security organs, Correctional institutions, Criminal investigators, Immigration departments, Independent Policing and Oversight, Court Administrators, NGOs, Private security managers, Security Consultants and Forensic Scientists. Contribution to the social and economic growth of our nation and Enhancing Peace and security and environmental growth and national development.