Department of Security and Correction Science
About us
A word from the chair
The security sector world over is fundamental for the realization of a secure environment on which all other sectors thrive. Indeed the question of crime management and rehabilitation of those involved in crimes has always been the concern of states irrespective of the level of socio-cultural, political and economic advancement. State actors especially, the law makers, the law enforcement as well as mediation agencies, have come to acknowledge the role the security sector must play in the maintenance of law and order. With this in mind Kenyatta University became a major stockholder in security management by establish the Department of Security and Correction science and putting in place the necessary resources in order to facilitate training and research in security related areas. The department of security and correction science plays a key role in the training of professionals who end up attaining the competencies and skills that enable them to competently work in security related areas as well as carrying out research in order to inform policy making in the security sector. The department has a wide catchment area which includes both uniformed and non-uniformed professionals as well as nonprofessionals- in security and non-security establishments in addition to the non- employed who wish to further their studies in security management and thereby ultimately improving the security environment. The market for security managers is enormous owing to the fact that the security environment has continued to threaten all other sectors the world over.
Vision
The department envisages being a hub of teaching, research and service in Security and Correction science.
Mission
To train experts with skills and competencies in security management and correctional science which are relevant or crucial theoretically and practically in academics, policy making and at societal level.
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Programmes
a). Diploma in Security Management and Police Studies
Modes: Evening and weekend
Campuses: Main, City, Mombasa, Nakuru & Embu
Modes: DSVOL
Campuses: Main, City, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu, Garissa, Kericho, Dadaab & Embu
Minimum requirements
Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III at KCE OR Mean grade of C- (minus) with a certificate in police studies from a recognised institution.
Course Duration:Two years
b). Bachelor of Security Management and Policing Studies
The security sector is increasingly facing new challenges in the wake of the multiplicity of actors within the International System. This is occasioned by globalization, the ever changing demands of the national security environment, intra-state crimes, transnational crimes and the rise of the surveillance society. The Bachelor of Security Management (BSM) programme seeks to equip the trainees with broader knowledge and skills as well as professional expertise in mitigating crime and insecurity. The programme targets a wide range of personnel in the broad security sector and is especially oriented towards instilling management skills for those in the sector.
Modes: Evening and weekend
Campuses: Main, City, Mombasa, Nakuru & Embu
Modes: DSVOL
Campuses: Main, City, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu, Garissa, Kericho, Dadaaab & Embu
Minimum requirements
Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent
Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma (passed with credit) in any field of study from a recognized institution. OR KACE or its equivalent with two (2) principals and a Subsidiary Pass OR Mean grade of C- at KCSE and progressed from Certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited Institutions.
Course Duration:
Four years
c). Master of Security Management and Police Studies
This programme, aims at broadening the range of skills available to security personnel including, but not limited to, use of ICT in security management, global security analysis, communication, human relations, crime detection and investigation as well as security policy analysis and research. Equally, this programme provides opportunities for practitioners in the field and other eligible persons willing to further their studies in the field of security management. It shall an opportunity for police officers to enhance their understanding of policing, and stimulating research in policing issues. It also provides an opportunity for security managers to interrogate critical issues, thus enhancing capacity building.
Mode: Part-time: City, Embu, Nakuru, Mombasa Campuses.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper or Lower Division) from Kenyatta University or any other recognized University. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) and at least two (2) years relevant work experience may be considered.
Course Duration: Two Years
d). Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) in Security Studies
Mode : Part-time: City, Embu, Nakuru, Mombasa Campuses
Minimum Entry Requirements
A holder of Master’s degree of Kenyatta University or any other recognized and accredited University with a course work component in any one of the following specializations:
Security Studies, Sociology, Criminology, Political Science, Peace Studies, African Studies, International Relations, Public Policy, Economics, Environmental Security, Military Science, Forensic Science.
Those with a Master’s degree in a closely related area of specialization and have at least three years postgraduate research or teaching experience in the subject area, may be considered.
Course Duration: Three Years
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