Introduction

The School of Education at Garissa University College was started in 2013 with one programme, Bachelor of Education (Arts), and has grown to offer various programmes.

Mission

To preserve, create and disseminate knowledge through quality teaching, training, research and extension.

Vision

To be the School of choice in teacher education and professional development nationally and globally.

Quality Objectives

• To review curricula after every four years to keep abreast with society needs.
• To produce at least 200 graduates every year who are internationally recognized, informed, practical, self-reliant and capable of contributing to knowledge and development in society.
• Pursue teaching and creation of knowledge through research in education, attending conferences and workshops.
• Broaden access and opportunities of post graduate programmes by admitting at least 200 students every year.
• Promote Scholarship among academic staff by encouraging competitive writing of fundable research proposals; conducting research and disseminating findings through conferences and publication in refereed journals.

Core Values

• Professionalism
• Responsiveness
• Innovativeness
• Competence
• Teamwork

Organization

The School has one department, Curriculum Instruction and Educational Management (CIEM).

Students take professional Education courses offered by departments within the School. These are designed to specifically expose students to practical work in the real school situations as part of the learning process. The specific subject content is offered by the School of Arts and Social Sciences, the School of Biological Sciences and the School of Business and Economics. The whole programme is designed to be practical oriented and broad in nature.

Programmes

The School offers the following programmes:

Diploma Programmes

1. Diploma in Education (Early Childhood)

2. Diploma in Education (Primary Option)

Undergraduate Programmes

1. Bachelor of Education (Arts)

2. Bachelor of Education (Science)

3. Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)

4. Bachelor of Education (Primary Option)

Postgraduate Programmes

1. Master of Education ( Educational Planning)

2. Master of Education ( Curriculum Development)

3. Master of Education (Educational Administration and Management)

4. Master of Education (Early Childhood Education)

5. Executive Master of Education (Educational Leadership and Policy)

Ag Dean

Robert M. Machyo, M.Phil, (Moi University), PGDE (Moi),  B.Phil (Urbaniana, Italy), BA (Eng/Pub Admin- Panjab Univ) (Profile)

Academic Staff List

R. K. Stephen, PhD (Moi, 2014), M.Phil. (Moi, 2010), B.Ed. (Sc.) (KU, 2002), Dip.Ed. (KSTC, 1992) - Ag Registrar (Academic and Student Affairs (Porfile)

M. O. Ayal, M.A (UoN-2011), B.ED (UoN-2001)

T. A. Andabwa, M.Ed. (Kenyatta University, 2011); B.Ed. (Kenyatta University, 2001)