Austra Training Institute · Eldoret, Kenya
Certificate in Community Health Development & Social Work
Offered by the School of Health and Social Sciences. Explore the course details and entry requirements below.
Course code
CCDS
Level
Certificate
School
Health and Social Sciences
Duration
1 Year
Requirements & Prerequisites
KCSE D+ (Plus)
About This Course
This certificate course covers social work principles, community organizing, counseling basics, social welfare services, and community development approaches.
CERTIFICATE IN SOCIAL WORK AND COMMUNITY HEALTH DEVELOPMENT (CCDS)
DURATION: 2 YEARS
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Term I: January – March
Term II: May – July
Term III: September – November
MODULE I: FOUNDATION UNITS
TERM I (JANUARY – MARCH)
CCDS101 Introduction to Social Work
CCDS102 Communication Skills
CCDS103 Information Communication Technology (ICT)
CCDS104 Introduction to Sociology
TERM II (MAY – JULY)
CCDS105 Community Health Fundamentals
CCDS106 Human Growth and Development
CCDS107 Life Skills Education
CCDS108 Entrepreneurship Skills
End of Module I Assessments and Examinations
MODULE II: INTERMEDIATE UNITS
TERM III (SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER)
CCDS201 Community Development Principles
CCDS202 Social Policy and Administration
CCDS203 Counseling Skills
CCDS204 Community Mobilization and Participation
TERM IV (JANUARY – MARCH)
CCDS205 Public Health and Disease Prevention
CCDS206 Project Planning and Management
CCDS207 Research Methods
CCDS208 Legal and Ethical Issues in Social Work
End of Module II Assessments and Examinations
MODULE III: ADVANCED UNITS
TERM V (MAY – JULY)
CCDS301 Child and Family Welfare
CCDS302 Gender and Development
CCDS303 Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
CCDS304 Conflict Resolution and Peace Building
TERM VI (SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER)
CCDS305 Resource Mobilization and Fundraising
CCDS306 Monitoring and Evaluation
CCDS307 Community-Based Organizations Management
CCDS308 Field Practicum / Industrial Attachment
Final Assessments, Practicum Evaluation and Certification