About Course

Penology, also called Penal Science, is the division of criminology that concerns itself with the philosophy and practice of society in its efforts to repress criminal activities. Penologists specialize in prisoner rehabilitation and correctional facility management. As a result, they typically work all day with prison inmates.  Penologists develop rehabilitation programs and work closely with prison inmates to reduce recidivism rates and teach inmates how to live productively.

The Bachelor of Arts in Penology, Correction and Administration is intended to produce graduates who are capable of oversee the development and implementation of correctional and rehabilitation policies and programs in the criminal justice system.

Qualification Required

To qualify for admission to this programme, candidates must meet any of the following minimum requirements:

1. Holder of K.C.S.E certificate, grade C+ or its equivalent
2. Holder of K.A.C.E certificates with a minimum of two principals and one subsidiary pass or its equivalent
3. Holder of a 2 year relevant diploma from an accredited institution which is recognized by the university senate
4. Holder of an advanced relevant diploma from an accredited institution which is recognized by the university senate

Certificate Awarded

Expertise Gained

By the end of this course Students will be equipped to handle the following:

1. Counselling and rehabilitation matters.
2. Administration of correction facilities
3. Conduction of research and dissemination of knowledge on penology and correction issues.

Possible Careers you can pursue

• Penologist
• Correctional Think Tank
• Criminologist

Financing Options Available

The following are various financing options available for the program.

• Self-Sponsorship
• Government Funded Sponsorship program
• State financed loans from the Higher Educations Loan board
• Local authority bursary programs (usually in conjunction with a development partner)

Average Duration of the Course

Course Units

Year 1 Semester 1

1. The Art of writing
2. Communication Skills
3. HIV &AIDS & lifestyle diseases
4. Introduction to Social Sciences
5. Introduction to Criminology
6. Introduction to Penology
7. Crime Causation

Year 1 Semester 2

1. Deviation and Rehabilitation
2. Computer & Information Literacy
3. Quantitative Skills
4. Introduction to Philosophy and Religious Studies
5. Biological Explanation of Criminal Behaviour
6. Law and Society
7. Introduction to Correction

Year 2 Semester 1

1. Principles of Communication
2. Environmental Skills
3. Philosophy & Critical thinking
4. Kenya in world history
5. Psychology and criminal behaviour
6. Introduction to law in Kenya
7. Criminal Behaviour in Kenya

Year 2 Semester 2

1. Ethnicity, Peace Relations and Nation Building in Kenya
2. Sociology of Criminal Behaviour
3. Public Administration
4. Criminal Justice
5. Drug and Substance Abuse
6. Contemporary Moral Issues
7. Gang and Crime

Year 3 Semester 1

1. Contemporary Gender Issues
2. Nationalism and the African States
3. Statistical Methods and Data Analysis
4. Juvenile Delinquency and Youth Crime
5. Criminal Law in Kenya
6. Incarceration and Rehabilitation process
7. Field Attachment

Year 3 Semester 2

1. Communication and Culture
2. Entrepreneurship & Work Skills
3. Social Economic Change and Development
4. Victimology and Restorative Justice
5. Prison Administration
6. Research Methods in penology and Correction
7. Professional Crime
8. Theories and Techniques of counselling

Year 4 Semester 1

1. English for Specific Purposes
2. Gender and Crime
3. Domestic Violence
4. Probation and Parole
5. Community Correction
6. Correctional Counselling
7. Research Project

Year 4 Semester 2

1. Disaster and Conflict Management
2. Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
3. Policing Strategies
4. Prisons in Kenya
5. Capital Punishment
6. Human Rights and Advocacy
7. Prison Planning and Management
8. Forensic and investigative process

Average Course Fee

Course Application Process