Austra Training Institute · Eldoret, Kenya
Diploma 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
DCDS
Level
Diploma
School
Health and Social Sciences
Duration
2 Years
Requirements & Prerequisites
KCSE C- (Minus)
About This Course
DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL WORK AND COMMUNITY HEALTH DEVELOPMENT (DCDS)
DURATION: 3 YEARS
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Term I: January – March
Term II: May – July
Term III: September – November
MODULE I: FOUNDATION UNITS (YEAR 1)
TERM I (JANUARY – MARCH)
DCDS101 Introduction to Social Work
DCDS102 Communication Skills
DCDS103 Information Communication Technology (ICT)
DCDS104 Introduction to Sociology
TERM II (MAY – JULY)
DCDS105 Community Health Fundamentals
DCDS106 Human Growth and Development
DCDS107 Life Skills Education
DCDS108 Entrepreneurship Skills
TERM III (SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER)
DCDS109 Community Development Principles
DCDS110 Counseling Skills
DCDS111 Social Policy and Administration
DCDS112 Community Mobilization and Participation
End of Module I Assessments and Examinations
MODULE II: PROFESSIONAL UNITS (YEAR 2)
TERM IV (JANUARY – MARCH)
DCDS201 Public Health and Disease Prevention
DCDS202 Project Planning and Management
DCDS203 Research Methods
DCDS204 Legal and Ethical Issues in Social Work
TERM V (MAY – JULY)
DCDS205 Child and Family Welfare
DCDS206 Gender and Development
DCDS207 Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
DCDS208 Conflict Resolution and Peace Building
TERM VI (SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER)
DCDS209 Resource Mobilization and Fundraising
DCDS210 Monitoring and Evaluation
DCDS211 Community-Based Organizations Management
DCDS212 Social Work Practice Methods
End of Module II Assessments and Examinations
MODULE III: ADVANCED UNITS AND PRACTICUM (YEAR 3)
TERM VII (JANUARY – MARCH)
DCDS301 Case Management in Social Work
DCDS302 Youth Development and Empowerment
DCDS303 Disability Studies and Rehabilitation
DCDS304 Advocacy and Human Rights
TERM VIII (MAY – JULY)
DCDS305 Community Health Promotion
DCDS306 Disaster Management and Emergency Response
DCDS307 Leadership and Governance
DCDS308 Financial Management for Community Organizations
TERM IX (SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER)
DCDS309 Industrial Attachment / Field Practicum
DCDS310 Social Research Project
DCDS311 Project Report Writing
DCDS312 Professional Ethics and Conduct
Final Assessments, Practicum Evaluation and Award of Diploma