BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH EDUCATION (HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT)
This programme is designed to expose students to a wide variety of history and government knowledge so that they are able to understand their nature and importance. More specifically, the programme aims at equipping students with research and analytical skills for the production and dissemination of history and government knowledge, enhancing students’ ability to appreciate the diversity of global historical, political science and cultural experiences and inculcating in students patriotism and qualities of good leadership.
Programme Structure
Students in this programme shall take all required courses which include BAS and SAS courses and all core courses prescribed in every semester. Elective courses must be chosen in consultation with the degree programme coordinator. The course offerings shall be as listed below.
Key to Course Listing and Descriptions
C = Core, E = Elective (to be chosen from the teaching subject disciplines)
First Year
First Semester
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Code
|
Title
|
Units
|
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SAS 101
|
Introduction to Reading and Writing Skills (P)
|
3
|
|
EDU 110
|
Introduction to Education I (C)
|
3
|
|
HIS 110
|
Introduction to African History to 1884 (C)
|
3
|
|
PSA 113
|
Government and Politics in East Africa (C)
|
3
|
|
HIS 111
|
Introduction to Historical Studies (E)
|
3
|
|
PSA 111
|
Introduction to Public Administration (E)
|
3
|
|
SAS 101
|
Introduction to Reading and Writing Skills (P)
|
3
|
Second Semester
|
Code
|
Title
|
Units
|
|
SAS 102
|
Computer Literary & Skills (P)
|
3
|
|
EDU111
|
Introduction to Education II (C)
|
3
|
|
HIS 120
|
Introduction to African History since 1884 (C)
|
3
|
|
BAS 104
|
Introduction to World Civilization (C)
|
3
|
|
HIS 121
|
History of Southern Africa since 1800 (E)
|
3
|
|
HIS 122
|
African Urban History (E)
|
3
|
|
PSA 120
|
Introduction to International Relations (E)
|
3
|
Second Year
First Semester
|
Code
|
Title
|
Units
|
|
SAS 201
|
Introduction to Research Methods (P)
|
3
|
|
EDU 210
|
Philosophy of Education (C)
|
3
|
|
CIM 210
|
General Methods of Teaching (C)
|
3
|
|
EDF 210
|
General Education Psychology (C)
|
3
|
|
HIS 210
|
History of Kenya to 1895 (C)
|
3
|
|
HIS 211
|
Themes in East African History (C)
|
3
|
|
PSA 216
|
Politics and Government in Kenya (C)
|
3
|
|
HIS 212
|
Historical Transformation of Europe since 1789 (E)
|
3
|
|
PSA 212
|
Decentralization and County Governance in Kenya
|
3
|
Second Semester
|
Code
|
Title
|
Units
|
|
CIM 211
|
Education Media and Resources (C)
|
3
|
|
EDF 211
|
History of Education (C)
|
3
|
|
CIM 230
|
Curriculum Development (C)
|
3
|
|
SAS 203
|
Ethnicity, Race, Relations and Nation Building (C)
|
3
|
|
HIS 212
|
History of Kenya since 1895 (C)
|
3
|
|
HIS 221
|
International Organizations since 1919 (C)
|
3
|
|
HIS 222
|
Themes in West Africa since 1800 (E)
|
3
|
|
PSA 120
|
Introduction to International Relations (E)
|
3
|
|
PSA 223
|
Politics of Economic Co-operation in Africa
|
3
|
Third Year
First Semester
|
Code
|
Title
|
Units
|
|
SAS 301
|
Contemporary Gender Issues (P)
|
3
|
|
PSY 310
|
Human Growth and Development (C)
|
3
|
|
CIM 312
|
Special Methods in History (C)
|
3
|
|
HIS 310
|
History of Kenya since 1963 (C)
|
3
|
|
HIS 311
|
Development of Historical Thought up to 1900 (C)
|
3
|
|
BAS 302
|
Nationalism and the African States (C)
|
3
|
|
HIS 323
|
Methods of Historical Research (Core) (C)
|
3
|
Second Semester
|
Code
|
Title
|
Units
|
|
PSY 311
|
Education Measurements and Evaluation (C)
|
3
|
|
CIM 360
|
Education Media and Practical (C)
|
3
|
|
CIM 399
|
Teaching Practice (12 weeks) (C)
|
3
|
|
HIS 320
|
Development of Historical Thought since 1900 (C)
|
3
|
|
PSA 326
|
Developing Countries in International Relations (C)
|
3
|
|
HIS 322
|
Economic History of the Developing World
|
3
|
Fourth Year
First Semester
|
Code
|
Title
|
Units
|
|
SAS 401
|
Policy Analysis, and Project Management (P)
|
3
|
|
EDF 410
|
Sociology of Education and Comparative Education (C)
|
3
|
|
EMP 411
|
Educational Administration and Management (C)
|
3
|
|
EMP 410
|
Environmental Education (C)
|
3
|
|
HIS 410
|
Issues in African Historiography (C)
|
3
|
|
HIS 411
|
Constitutional and Legal History of Kenya(C)
|
3
|
|
HIS 413
|
Industrialization in World History (C)
|
3
|
|
HIS 412
|
History of World Economic Systems (E)
|
3
|
|
BAS 402
|
History of Science
|
3
|
Second Semester
|
Code
|
Title
|
Units
|
|
EMP 412
|
Educational Planning & Economics (C)
|
3
|
|
PSY 410
|
Human Behaviour & Learning (C)
|
3
|
|
HIS 422
|
Kenya’s Economy since 1963 (C)
|
3
|
|
HIS 421
|
Kenya’s Foreign Policy Since 1963 (C)
|
3
|
|
PSA 429
|
Democracy and Human Rights (C)
|
3
|
|
PSA 423
|
Politics of Land and Agrarian Reform in Kenya (E)
|
3
|
|
HIS 425
|
History of China (E)
|
3
|
Objectives/Admission
The objectives of the programme are:
1. To equip students in skills to conduct historical research and dissemination of the findings.
2. To expose students to workings of various political and administrative systems in the world.
3. To sensitize learners on the significance of historical knowledge in creating national cohesion and appreciate other cultures to have unity in diversity.
Admission Requirements
1. To be admitted into the degree programme, the applicant must fulfill the Joint Admission Board requirements as prescribed in the cluster 6 of JAB admission criteria; minimum of C+ or
2. Two principal passes and the subsidiary pass at KACE- “A” Level or
3. Applicants in possession of a Moi University Senate recognized diploma in the relevant area may be admitted in the programme.
Course Duration
The programme shall normally take eight semesters of sixteen weeks each.
