BSc. Community Development Program Offered at Egerton University

There is an urgent need for comprehending the rapid changes affecting families, communities and the larger society. These changes are attributed to cultural, economic, technological, political, environmental and human factors at different levels in the society. In development, a range of complimentary policies including active participation of individuals and families at the grass root level is important for many interventions in communities‟ sustainable development.

Development projects are more likely to succeed if they emphasize beneficiary participation at the individual, family and community levels. It is therefore the aim of this programme to develop strategies focussing on humans, as individuals in families at community and society levels. This curriculum is a result of a survey that was carried out by the department of Agriculture and Human Ecology Extension to determine the current needs in family and community development.

By the end of the training, the BSc. Community Development graduates from Egerton University will be able to:

1. Demonstrate competencies in management and leadership for community development.
2. Promote the welfare of individuals, families and communities.
3. Have a better understanding of various issues affecting individuals, families and communities.
4. Apply analytical research skills crucial for improving the quality of life in individuals, families and communities.
5. Engage in gainful employment for self-reliance.
6. Pursue advanced studies in areas related to community development studies.

To be eligible for admission to the BSc. (Community Development) programme at Egerton University, the applicant must satisfy entry requirements for Egerton University.
In addition candidates must have passed KCSE at minimum grades indicated below:

1. Biology C+ or Biological sciences B-
2. Chemistry C+ or Physical sciences B-
3. Or B- in any of the Humanity subjects.

Applicants with a minimum of credit (or pass with at least two years of experience) at diploma level in Agriculture and Home Economics, Agricultural Education and Extension, Co-operative management, Community development and any other related field from institutions recognised by Egerton University senate may be considered for admission.

The BSc. Community Development degree programme at Egerton University may be undertaken either as fulltime or as part time for a maximum of 170.5 Credit Factors.
Units to be covered are as follows:-

• Development studies
• Community studies
• Family studies
• Human development
• Entrepreneurship development
• Seminars and Field attachment.

Egerton University is the oldest institution of higher learning in Kenya. It was founded as a Farm School in 1939 by Lord Maurice Egerton of Tatton, a British national who settled in Kenya in the 1920s.

Egerton University has three (3) Campuses and one Campus College.

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