Diploma in Culture, Applied Research and Development
Introduction
The Department of Anthropology and Human Ecology offers a Diploma in Culture, Applied Research and Development by course work and examination. The duration of the course will be one academic year comprising 42 units.
In order to be awarded the Diploma, a student needs to have a minimum of 42 units spread over one academic year.
Admission Requirements
Applicants should possess the following minimum qualifications:
a) K.C.S.E with a mean grade of C- with at least a D+ (plus) in English
b) K.C.S.E Division III with a credit in English
c) KACE/EACE with at least one principal
d) Certificate in a social science discipline from Moi university or a recognized institution.
Semester 1
Core courses
DAN 001 Introduction to Basic Applied Research
DAN 002 Perspectives on Culture and Cultural Theories
DAN 003 Issues in Community Development
DAN 004Strategic Planning and Implementation of Development Project
Required and Elective Courses
DAN 005 Leadership, Management, Organizational and Teamwork Skills in Development (Required)
DAN 006 Community Resource Mobilization and Management
DAN 007 Gender, Fertility and Reproductive Health
DAN 008 Applied Aspects of Archeology, Musiology and Heritage Management
DAN 009 Elements of Social Structure, Family and kinship Organization
DAN 010: Poverty, Inequality, HIV/AIDS and Development
Semester 2
Core courses
DAN 011 Constitutional and Policy issues in Community Development for MDGs and Vision 2030
DAN 012 Community Participation and Sustainability of Development and Health Projects
DAN 013 Perspectives on Socio-cultural Change and Development
DAN 014: Elements of Social Work in Development and Health
Required and Elective Courses
DAN 015 Attachment (Required)
DAN 016 Monitoring and Evaluation of Development Projects (Required)
DAN 017 Ethics, Values, Norms and Politico-legal Frameworks in Research and Development (Required)
DAN 018 Issues of Deviation and Rehabilitation
DAN 019 Social Movements and Development
DAN 020 Perspectives on Health, Illness, Healthcare and Culture
DAN 021 Nutrition, Culture and Development
DAN 022 Elements of guidance and Counseling