Gretsa University Programmes · Diploma

National Diploma inSocial Work & Community Development

Offered by Gretsa University in direct collaboration with Atlas College. Equips development practitioners with skills in community mobilization, project cycle management, human rights advocacy, participatory rural apprai...

Program Structure & Curriculum

Stage-by-Stage Breakdown with Certified Practical Units

Student studying at Atlas College

Trimester 1

Units & Practical Topics Covered
  • Introduction to Social Work
  • Sociology for Development
  • Communication Skills

Trimester 1

Duration1 Trimester (3-4 Months)
FeesKSh 38,000
EligibilityKCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) or Certificate

Trimester 2

Units & Practical Topics Covered
  • Community Health & Sanitation
  • Human Rights & Social Justice
  • Participatory Rural Appraisal

Trimester 2

Duration1 Trimester (3-4 Months)
FeesKSh 38,000
EligibilityPass in Stage 01

Trimester 3

Units & Practical Topics Covered
  • Social Psychology
  • NGO Management & Resource Mobilization
  • Project Planning & Implementation

Trimester 3

Duration1 Trimester (3-4 Months)
FeesKSh 38,000
EligibilityPass in Stage 02

Trimester 4

Units & Practical Topics Covered
  • Counselling Psychology
  • Disaster & Emergency Management
  • Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)

Trimester 4

Duration1 Trimester (3-4 Months)
FeesKSh 38,000
EligibilityPass in Stage 03

Trimester 5

Units & Practical Topics Covered
  • Social Policy & Administration
  • Mandatory Field Practicum
  • Final Community Research Paper

Trimester 5

Duration1 Trimester (3-4 Months)
FeesKSh 38,000
EligibilityPass in Stage 04
Learning Pathway

Your Road toProfessional Competence

  • Select Your Accredited Path: Choose from TVETA, KNEC, KASNEB, ABMA UK, or Gretsa University diploma and certificate pathways tailored for today’s job market.
  • Master Practical Skills in Dedicated Labs: Learn through hands-on practice in high-speed computer labs, commercial catering kitchens, and tailoring design suites.
  • Complete Industrial Attachment & Graduate: Secure a mandatory 3-month corporate internship through our liaison desk, pass national exams at our center, and launch your career.
Atlas College student taking notes in library with laptop