The objective of this programme is to offer education and training in Information Sciences. The programme prepares the candidates to function as an information technologist. The information technologist is normally skilled in the art of information collection, analyzing, processing, storage, retrieval and dissemination. The graduates of this programme shall thus in the first instance be equipped with the skills to understand and accurately interpret information systems and services. Because the special strength of the graduate from this programme is to be a ‘hands-on’ person, considerable emphasis is placed on giving the candidate considerable practical knowledge in information sciences. Considerable emphasis has been placed on giving the student strong technical skills. The programme includes substantial coverage of basic as well as social sciences. Considerable time that has been allocated to practical work.
By the end of the programme, the learner should be able:
Applicants must satisfy entry requirements for University admission. In addition, applicants must have passed K.C.S.E with a mean grade of C and minimum subject grades as indicated below: English or Kiswahili C-; Mathematics C-. Admission is also open to holders of a Certificate in Counselling Psychology, Psychology, Guidance and Psychological Counselling, Education, Medical Health Professions, or Social Work, from recognized institutions approved by Tharaka University Senate.
The Diploma in Counselling Psychology will be covered in two academic years. The programme may be undertaken in either fulltime or part time mode. Students must go through a practicum and a research project which will be supervised and examined by members of the academic staff. To graduate, a student must successfully complete a minimum of 90 credit factors.
Full Time Ksh Tuition Fee only – 35,000 per Semester
Applications should be on official forms available at Tharaka University in Gatunga; Non-refundable fee of KES 2,000 for postgraduate courses degree, and diploma programmes and KES 1,000 for certificate courses to be deposited in the following accounts:
Bank Name Account Name: Branch Account Tharaka University
College
Co-operative Fees Collection
Bank Account Chuka 0112972400000
Equity Bank Fees Collection Chuka 021 0277753588
Account
KCB Bank Fees Collection Chuka 1240985967
Account