Rationale
This programme is aimed at equipping students with knowledge, skills and attitudes to understand and assess brain function and behavior in children and adolescents with a view to addressing any disorders that may negatively affect their behavioural, cognitive, and psychosocial adjustment. The resultant information is used to help make medical and school decisions.
Entry Requirements
Applicants with the following qualifications shall be eligible for admission to the Clinical Child Neuropsychology programme:
- Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Div III at KCE or at least (1) one Principal and (1) one Subsidiary in KACE OR Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with P1 certificate and at least two (2) years experience.
- Applicants with at least grade C (plain) or Credit 6 in English, Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at KCSE and KCE respectively will have an added advantage.
Mode and Delivery of the Programme
The programme is offered through regular (full-time) mode.
Programme Duration: 18 months
Campus Mode: Main
Intake: September and January of each year.
Evaluation
The course is evaluated through sit in continuous assessment tests, take away assignments and examination. The sit in CATs account for 40%. The university examination accounts for 60%. Total score is 100%. Pass mark is 40%.
Certification
Diploma in Child and Clinical Neuropsychology
Curriculum Highlights (Units offered, their Codes and Titles)
Year one, semester one
EPS 042: Introduction to Developmental Neuropsychology
EPS 043: Anatomical Organization of the Nervous System
EPS 044: Gross Structure and function of the Nervous System
EPS 045: Aetiology, Function and Significance of the Nervous System-Clinical Seminar 1
EPS 046: Issues in Developmental Neuropsychology
EPS 047: Classification of Disorders
Year one, semester two
EPS 048: Disorders of Development and Their Consequences
EPS 049: Neurobehavioral and Diagnostic Issues
EPS 050: Disturbances of Function
EPS 051: Introduction to Research Methods
EPS 052: Theory and Practice in Neuropsychological Assessment
EPS 053: Introduction to Paediatric Neuropsychology
Year Two, semester one
EPS 054: Assessment of Learning Difficulties
EPS 055: Assessment Process
EPS 056: The NEPSY Test
EPS 057: Learning Disorders, Remediation and Education
EPS 058: Practicum (equivalent to two units)
Career Opportunities
Child Neuropsychologists can find work in;
Medical facilities and specialty clinics
Neuropsychological research Institutions
- Specialized assessment centres
- Childcare centres
- Community mental health centres
- Institutes of Special education
Tuition and Fee Structure
The fees structure can be found at: https://www.ku.ac.ke/index.php/programmes/academic-programmes
Why Choose this Programme at KU?
- KU is currently the leading University in Kenya
- Faculty that is highly trained and rated globally and who use pedagogical approaches that prepare students for the 21st Century world of work.
- Low Student: Lecturer ratio hence individualised attention
- Adequate infrastructure – KU has safe, supportive and efficient support networks. There is internet access for all students, spacious lecture halls, elearning facilities, students’ computer labs, shopping centre, a market for groceries and a health unit among others.
- State-of-the-art post-modern Library with thousands of subscribed e-resources that can be accessed remotely
- Industry partnerships for more market-driven courses
- International linkages/collaborations for knowledge and best-practices sharing.
- KU is gender sensitive and practices inclusivity.
- KU has the facilities and structures to ensure success of students with special needs by providing an accessible environment and a well-established internal transport system which ferries students with special needs to and from lecture halls.
- KU provides a peaceful, serene environment away from the crowded and busy city life making it an ideal location for studying. On the other hand, the campus is only a short drive away from the city centre; therefore one can enjoy life on campus and still be within close proximity to the amenities of the city of Nairobi.
- Away from books, KU offers students a vibrant campus experience with many activities, clubs and societies to suit your taste from religious activities, to secular music within the campus area, games, swimming activities etc.
- Has many alumni who are already benefitting from its teaching excellence.