Master of Arts in Child Development
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About Course
The programme has 3 Concentrations, namely:
- Integrated Studies
- Family Studies
- Child Therapy
Rationale
The Child Development Programme is designed to carter for this need to equip professionals in the ministry to children that are currently supporting, or wishing to support children with the necessary knowledge and skills to impact positively into the lives of children.
The programme curriculum is designed to promote the competence of professionals to respond to needs of children particularly those at risk as the first resort. This curriculum includes excellent courses that provide clear guidance and facilitation for community mobilization for supporting children; research in the identification of children needs; programming interventions, administration and leadership skills.
Instruction in Child Development is grounded on the essential principles that are necessary when working with children. These include the following:
- Child participation
- Child protection
- Provision of holistic services to children
Requirements
Bachelors Degree from an accredited university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale or an Upper Second Class Honours. A Lower Second Class Honours with 2 years' relevant work experience may be considered.
