Pan Africa Christian University
Bachelor of Arts in Counselling
Nairobi, Kenya
BA
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: Bachelor of Arts in Counseling prepares students to provide counseling to individuals, couples, families and small groups. The intensive practical curriculum covers marital problems, substance abuse, trauma, grief and teenage crisis. You'll develop self-awareness and psychotherapeutic skills through experiential learning and counseling practicum. Entry requirements: KCSE C+ or C with Pre‑University Certificate, relevant diploma, or mature‑age entry. Intakes: January, May, September.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles as clinical counselor, school counselor, family therapist, substance‑abuse counselor, grief counselor, pastoral counselor, mediation facilitator, NGO or community counselor, or mental health support worker across various health, education, religious and nonprofit sectors.
Bachelor of Arts in Counselling
Introduction
Bachelor of Arts In Counselling is intended for students who desire to serve the community by providing counseling services to individuals, couples, family relations, and counseling ministries, as well as small group facilitation and mediation skills.
Course Objective
The course is intense, practical and covers a wide range of issues relevant to people such as marital problems, drug abuse, trauma counseling, grieve and loss, teenage crisis among others. This means that after completion students are prepared to offer counseling services in various situations.
Program Information
In order for the trainee to gain an appreciation for the counseling process, the course provides an opportunity for the trainee to develop greater self-awareness, growth in personal relationships and psychotherapeutic skills through experiential learning and counseling practicum.
Entry Requirements
Minimum of KCSE Grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent or C plain with Pre-University Certificate or Relevant Diploma from a recognized institution or mature age entry.
Intakes
Intakes are in January, May & September.
