Bachelor of Arts in Rehabilitation Counselling

In most of the training qualifications, Rehabilitation Counselling is offered as a modular course and few if any are offering it as a counselling specialization. The purpose for this qualification then is unique in value addition in the way it is targeting a vulnerable and yet major group whose needs are highly specialized. The qualification is desirable not only in empowering service providers with desirable skills and competencies but also in upgrading graduate holders into higher level positions to rise in meeting corresponding demands for emerging responsibilities.

The programme is BQA accredited and has been developed to equip learners with a solid foundation in rehabilitation counselling. The psychotherapeutic competencies enable learners to balance theory with practice and instils confidence to work with people living with disabilities to benefit self and others. This is because people living with disabilities experience complex and diverse challenges hence they need support with personal, psychological, social, spiritual and other dimensions of human life. This programme empowers with professional competencies leading to adjustment with quality independent lives. After successful completion, one qualifies to work with but is not limited to individuals and communities with physical, social and emotional disabilities. This includes physical therapy clinics, rehabilitation centers, detention centers and schools that cater for mental health needs of leaners with disabilities.

DURATION AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

8 SEMESTERS (4 YEARS)

Full-Time Inclusive of Practical Attachment

Entry Requirements:

• BGCSE/ IGCSE or equivalent with a minimum of 36 points.
• Minimum of 32 points for self sponsored students or
• Diploma in Counselling or any related field or
• Certificate in Counselling or any related area with 2 years or relevant work experience.