List Of Education Courses In Kenya (2024)

Education is a wide course to study, as a degree, it mixes a theoretical grounding in different methods which includes psychology and human development, and several applied courses on teaching methods.

This course teaches you learning intentions, beliefs, cultural contexts, roles of sign and language, vocational disciplines, and how memory works. Those who study this course are called ‘Educationists’ as they tend to know various aspects of teaching and human memory, this course can easily land you a job in one of the highest ranks of society as this career path is being recognized. Education has various courses you can dive into that is why we have given you a list below. 

LIST OF EDUCATION COURSES IN KENYA

• Adult Education Teaching and Stress Management 
• Advanced Certificate in Training of Trainers
• Advanced Diploma in Teaching in Higher Education
• B.Ed Science by Distance Learning
• B.Ed Early Childhood Care and Education
• B.Ed International Teacher Education
• B.Ed in Education
• Education and Business Studies 
• Religious Education
• Early Childhood Development 
• Education and English
• Education and French
• Education and Geography
• Education and Kiswahili
• Education and Literature
• Education and English

UNIVERSITIES/SCHOOLS/COLLEGES OFFERING EDUCATION COURSES IN KENYA

• Kenya School of Professional Counselors
• Mount Kenya University School of Education
• Garissa University 
• Vision Institute of Professionals
• Cooperative University College of Kenya
• Kenya Highlands Evangelical University
• Chuka University
• Riara University 
• Pan Africa Christian University (PAC)
• Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
• Strathmore University 
• St Paul University
• Alupe University College
• Tharaka University College
• Laikipia University College
• Tangaza University College
• Globoville College
• Kericho Teachers Training College
• Embu College
• Marist International University College
• Institute of Information Technology College and Research 
• Mt. Kenya University
• Kenya Methodist University
• Kiamosi Friends University College
• Narok University College
• Presbyterian Teachers College
• Chepkoilel University College
• Karatina University 
• Kibabii University 
• Umma University 
• Kisii University 
• Gretsa University School of Education and Social Sciences 
• Baraton College
• Eldoret College of Professional Studies 
• Elite Commercial Institutes 
• The Catholic University of Eastern Africa
• The University of Nairobi
• Kenyatta University 
• South Eastern Kenya University
• Moi University
• Scott Christian University
• Daystar University 
• Pwani University
• Chuka University
• Kabarak University
• Lukenya University
• Rongo University College
• Maseno University
• JaramogiOfinfa Odinga University of Science and Technology
• Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
• East Africa School of Theology
• KAG East University
• Egerton University 
• University of Kibanga
• Machakos University 

EDUCATION COURSES IN KENYA REQUIREMENTS

Many will feel a course like education is not that competitive, well that’s through, but that does not mean you can jump into any university or college of your choice easily without going through the requirements or the process which is needed from you. You will be needing a minimum of KCSE mean grade C + (plus) with at least C in teaching subjects or you will be needing two (2) principals and one subsidiary pass at KACE or a diploma of education with a minimum of a credit pass from a senate recognized institution. To study this course at a university you will spend the duration of four (4) years while to study this course in a college you will spend duration of two (2) to three (3) years. Each institution has its own requirements, you should check out the available courses and their various requirements needed before you even apply.  

EDUCATION COURSES IN KENYA FEES

One question aspiring students ask is how much will it cost them to study a course in a higher institution, this is a result of careful planning of their expenditure and how to come up with their tuition fees. Studying a course like education costs you about KSH 25,000 to KSH 90,000 and this depends on which of the institution be it a college, or university which comprises public and private. Careful planning and knowledge about the fees for a particular institution are needed before attending. 

IS EDUCATION COURSE A MARKETABLE COURSE IN KENYA

One of the most marketable courses in Kenya is ‘Education’; this course gives you the liberty to exercise your skills and knowledge in several establishments or companies. Or Educationists are persons who find it easy to secure a job in any given space they are found and they are being well. A degree holder for an educationist earns between KSH 45,000 to KSH 300,000 and this depends on the skills and level one has attained. There are various jobs available that you can work as an educationist which are; working in a museum or art gallery, working with people as part of a charity or Non-Governmental Organizations, sports clubs, disabilities specialist, service workers, parents educators, career counselors, academic coach, camp director, corporate trainer, lifestyle coach, substance abuse counselor, teaching in institutions. Many educationists go further in advancing their careers to the point of earning a Ph.D. in their field of study and giving them a higher rank in society. Aside from teaching, there are so many ways educationist make their money and this has given them an insight or even helps many of them make a name for themselves. Many educationists go as far as writing books, tutoring online, and creating an E-course, all of this has been able to make them relevant in their industry. 

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Conclusion

Educationists are known as one of the most successful persons today, they are known to have a flexible career system which gives them the liberty to do other side hustles. Everything you need to know about this course has been talked about in this article from the list of courses in education, requirements needed, fees, and even the institutions you can easily study this course and have a career as an educationist in a few years to come.