Liberal Studies Department Courses
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Department of Liberal Studies
Expand your horizons! Our Liberal Studies programs (social work, community development, social sciences and languages) empower you with communication, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary skills for the modern workplace and community service.
KNEC Liberal Studies Courses
| Course | Entry Requirement | Duration | Examining Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan in Social Work | KCPE or KCSE D- (Minus) | 1 Year | KNEC |
| Community Dev Craft Certificate in Social Work & Community Development | KCSE D (Plain) or Pass in Artisan | 2 Years (2 modules) | KNEC |
| Community Dev Diploma in Social Work & Community Development | KCSE C- (Minus) or Pass in Craft Certificate | 3 Years (3 modules, industrial attachment included) | KNEC |
| Library Science Diploma in Library & Information Science | KCSE C- (Minus) or Pass in Craft Certificate | 3 Years | KNEC |
| Project Mgmt Diploma in Project Management | KCSE C- (Minus) or Pass in Craft Certificate | 3 Years | KNEC |
- Intakes: January, May, September
- All programs include attachment for community fieldwork.
- Mode: Full-time & Part-time (where available)
TVET CBET Modular Programs
| Level | Course Name | Entry Requirement | Duration | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 4 | Artisan Certificate in Social Work | KCPE or KCSE D- (Minus) | 1 Year | CBET/TVET CDACC |
| Level 4 | Library Science Artisan Certificate in Library & Information Science | KCPE or KCSE D- (Minus) | 1 Year | CBET/TVET CDACC |
| Level 5 | Community Dev Craft Certificate in Social Work & Community Development | KCSE D (Plain) or Pass in Level 4 | 1 Year/Module | CBET/TVET CDACC |
| Level 6 | Community Dev Diploma in Social Work & Community Development | KCSE C- (Minus) or Pass in Level 5 | 1 Year/Module (typically 2-3 years overall) | CBET/TVET CDACC |
| Level 6 | Project Mgmt Diploma in Project Management | KCSE C- (Minus) or Pass in Level 5 | 1 Year/Module (typically 2-3 years overall) | CBET/TVET CDACC |
- Flexible, career-focused liberal studies progression
- Competence-based, learner-centered curriculum
- Project, fieldwork, and portfolio-based assessment
NITA Certified Liberal Studies/Community Trade Tests
| Trade/Area | Grades/Level | Entry Requirement | Duration | Examining Body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Dev Community Development Support | Certificate | Open to all | 3-6 Months | NITA |
| Library Science Library & Information Support | Certificate | Open to all | 3-6 Months | NITA |
- Short business, service, and project-oriented certifications
- Hands-on, practical assessment in real community or organisational context
- Eligible for NITA certificate/trade exams
Serve, Lead, Transform!
Join Liberal Studies and build a better tomorrow for your community and
the world.
