Benefits

Course Overview

This four year Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood and Development has been designed to equip learners with the competencies to handle teaching and manage learning of their speciality (ECD, Primary, or Secondary Eduction) in subjects such as Mathematics, Geography, History, Social Studies, Literature, Kiswahili and ICT. Taken on-campus at the Kenya Methodist University, the programme uses a combination of theoretical learning and practical work to allow participants to gain the capacity to understand and critique broader issues and policies that inform and affect education research, planning, and implementation.

Teaching can be a challenging profession, but there are numerous benefits to this career. Whether you feel a calling to impact the lives of students, or are drawn to the profession for the ability to make a difference in the eduction system at large, this field will allow you to make a significant contribution and positive impact on the community you live in. There is also a high degree of mobility in this sector and teachers can go on to become administrators, guidance counsellors, or social workers. If this sounds like the right choice for you, this Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Development will prepare you with the right skills, mind-set, and knowledge you need to thrive in this field.

How This Course Will Benefit Your Career

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

Explain the multiple influences on early development and learning.
Use their knowledge of child development to create healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments.
Develop and implement strategies to support and engage families and communities through respectful, reciprocal relationships.
Reflect on their own practice to promote positive outcomes for each child.
Engage in continuous, collaborative learning to inform practice.

Certification obtained

Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood and Development

What jobs will I qualify for?

This programme will allow learners to pursue careers such as:

Education Adminstrator
Primary/Secondary School Teacher
Community Education Officer
Youth Worker

Admission Criteria

To be eligible for this course, students require:

A KCSE Certificate with an aggregate grade of C + or any other approved equivalent qualification

How do I apply?

To apply for this course, students must:

Download and fill in an application form
Submit a non-refundable fee of 1,000 KES
Provide 4 passport-sized photographs
Attach a copy of their National ID/Passport and relevant academic/professional certificates

Payment options

All payments must be made through bank deposits or bankers cheques, using the following information:

Consolidated Bank

Branch: Meru
Bank Account Number: 10071200000122

Equity Bank

Branch: Meru
Bank Account Number: 0140290923812

Cooperative Bank

Branch: Meru
Bank Account Number: 01129020131200

Barclays Bank

Branch: Meru
Bank Account Number: 030131055757

Commercial Bank of Kenya

Branch: Meru
Bank Account Number: 1113539364

National Bank

Branch: Mombasa
Bank Account Number: 01021009876700

Family Bank

Branch: Meru
Bank Account Number: 063000022033

Chase Bank

Branch: Riverside
Bank Account Number: 0082071993001

Standard Chartered Bank

Branch: Meru
Bank Account Number: 10102863422800

UBA Bank

Branch: Westlands
Bank Account Number: 55010160006068

Detailed course information

This Bachelor of Education programme extends for a period of not less than four academic years (12 trimesters/Full Time Mode). It is offered as an:

On-campus Full Time Programme
Distance Learning Part Time Programme

Where and When

31/05/2019

Kenya Methodist University

off Meru-Maua Road, Meru, Kenya

30/09/2019