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MACHAKOS UNIVERSITY EDUCATION COURSES
Machakos university offers a wide range of education courses in its Faculty of Education and other Courses in its various Schools. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in
- Educational Management
- Curriculum Studies
- Educational Communication & Information Technology
- Educational Psychology
- (Offered through part-time, evening and weekend modes)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- A holder of a Master degree from a recognized University in areas of specialization relevant to disciplines in the school of Education
- Must have covered at-least five (5) Units at M.Ed level in area of specialization with B and above or equivalent grade
- Must show ability to undertake academic research in the areas of specialization.
Master of Education (M.Ed):-
- Educational Administration & Planning
- Curriculum Studies
- Educational Communication & Information Technology.
- Early Childhood Education
- Educational Psychology
(Offered through part-time, evening and weekend modes) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Holders of Bachelor’s Degree with 2nd Class Honor’s (Upper Division) from a recognized institution. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade C and above in units relevant to their specialization. Bachelor of Education(Arts) Minimum of C+ (plus) in KCSE OR equivalent with at least C + (plus) in two teaching subjects OR minimum of C (plain) in KCSE OR equivalent with a Diploma in Education and at least C + (plus) in two teaching subjects. Bachelor of Education(Science) Minimum of C+ (plus) in KCSE or equivalent with at least C + (plus) in two teaching subjects and C+ (plus) in Mathematics OR minimum of C (plain) in KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in Education and at least C + (plus) in two teaching subjects. Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education Minimum of C+ (plus) in KCSE or equivalent OR minimum of C (plain) in KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in ECDE or its equivalent with an overall pass of credit or distinction. Bachelor of Education in Special Needs Education Minimum of C+ (plus) in KCSE or equivalent with at least C + (plus) in two teaching subjects OR minimum of C (plain) in KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in Education OR Special Education and at least C + (plus) in two teaching subjects. Postgraduate Diploma in Education Bachelor Degree or its equivalent from recognized institution Diploma in Education (Science)
- KCSE Mean Grade of C+ with at least C+ in two teaching Subject
- And at least C- (Minus) in Mathematics
Diploma in Early Childhood Development Education KCSE Mean Grade of C (Plain) OR Division III at KCE OR Mean Grade C-(Minus) or an Early Childhood Studies Certificate from a recognized Institution. Diploma in Education (Arts)
- KCSE Mean Grade of C+ with at least C+ in two teaching Subject
- And at least D+ (Plus) in Mathematics
Bachelor of Education Course Requirements: Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least C+ in each of the two teaching subjects, 2 principal passes at A’Level and 1 subsidiary in relevant subjects, Diploma in Education (May be exempted in relevant units). P1 teachers must have scored C+ at KCSE to qualify.
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BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SCIENCE) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AS SET BY KUCCPS Cluster 22 – Education Science & Education Arts
- CLUSTER SUBJECT 1 ENG
- CLUSTER SUBJECT 2 MAT A / MAT B / BIO / PHY / CHE / BIO / GSC
- CLUSTER SUBJECT 3 BIO / CHE / PHY / BIO / GSC / HAG / GEO / CRE / IRE / HRE
- CLUSTER SUBJECT 4 KIS / BIO / PHY / CHE / BIO / GSC / HSC / ARD / AGR / WW / MW / BC / PM / ECT / DRD / AVT / CMP / FRE / GER / ARB / KSL / MUC / BST NOTE: A subject may only be considered ONCE in this section
MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
- SUBJECT 1: ENG; C
- SUBJECT 2: MAT A / MAT B; C
- SUBJECT 3: BIO / PHY / CHE / PSC / BSC / BIO / GSC: C+
Bachelor of Education(Arts) Admission Requirements
- Mean grade C+ (plus) at KCSE and at least C+ in each of the two teaching subjects chosen,
- 2 Principal passes at A’Leveland1 Subsidiary in relevant subjects,
- Diploma in Education.
- P1teachers must have scored a mean grade of C+ at KCSE with at least C+ in two teaching subjects chosen.
Bachelor of Education(Science) Admission Requirements
- Mean grade of C+(Plus) at KCSE with at least C (Plain) in Mathematics and C+ in each of the two teaching subjects or 2 Principal passes and 1 Subsidiary pass at A’ Level in Mathematics,
- Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Diploma in Education.
Machakos University Contacts:
- Address: P.O. BOX 136 – 90100, Machakos County, Kenya.
- Mobile: 0723805829/0740157673 For ICT Support,
- channel your issue/ticket to [email protected]
Machakos University Important links:
- Students Portal for Registration and Log in
- University Programmes
- University Website: www.mksu.ac.ke
