School of Arts and Social Sciences

Introduction

The school of Arts and Social Sciences at Garissa University College was established 2014. The establishment was aimed to conceptualize and implementation of the constitution 2013 of the societal needs in Northern Kenya. Since the establishment, the school has been preparing graduates for the award of Diploma and Bachelor degree in various fields.

General Admission Information

To be admitted into the B.A. (Geography, Community Development, Kiswahili, Political science and public administration) applicants must satisfy the minimum Garissa University College and School of Arts and social sciences admission requirements as stipulated in the KUCPS requirements. In addition, candidates must have passed KCSE with at least grade of C+. Diploma holders from recognized institutions may be considered for admission into appropriate years depending on their performance at diploma level. To qualify for admission into Diploma programmes, the applicants must be in possession of a mean of grade C- at KCSE or division III at KCE or a mean grade of D+ at KCSE or its equivalent PLUS a certificate in relevant areas and recognized by Garissa University College

To qualify for admission into certificate programmes, the applicants must be in possession of a mean of grade D+ at KCSE .Certificate in Basic English At least a Certificate in KCPE with working experience

Programmes Offered

1. Barchelors

i. B.A Geography

ii. B.A Kiswahili

iii. B.A Community Development

iv. B.A Political Science and Public Administration

2. Diploma

i. Public Administration

ii. Community Development

3. Certificate

i. Basic English

Academic Staff List