KAMPALA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSTY

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1 KAMPALA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSTY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, OPEN, DISTANCE AND e-learning (CEODL) REGULAR AND DISTANCE LEARNERS GUIDE EXPLORE THE HIEGHTS

2 MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL I welcome you to the College of Education, Open and Distance Learning (CEODL) at Kampala International University. This college provides a window of opportunity to the interested and committed people of the universe and empowers them with the unique skills that will enable them fit in the global market without compromising the quality of education. The challenges of the 21 st century have made the college to rethink and restructure its programs, to meet the demands and expectations of its clientele. The changes in the college aim at strengthening the predetermined glory and also transforming the college into a modern academic giant among institutions of higher learning globally. This student guide will provide you with detailed information about educational programmes offered by the departments at the College of Education, Open and Distance Learning (CEODL) and various academic departments within the following Four (4) teaching Colleges/School. 1. College of Higher Degrees and Research 2. College of Applied Sciences and Technology 3. College of Economics and Management Sciences 4. School of Laws By providing students with a wide variety of market oriented programmes after thorough research, we prepare them for the lifelong learning, leadership, inclusive individuals and careers in a changing multicultural world. The college will continue to expand its programmes and to adopt varied modes of delivery as it strives to be a first class University at global ratings. Many of you will be starting one s life most adventure, as you embark on the road towards a Bachelors or Master s Degree. It is therefore important for all students to note that the collegiate experience you will gain while studying at Kampala International University is just as important as your academic pursuits of your life time. Dr. Gulebyo Muzamir Said Principal: College of Education, Open, Distance and e-learning 2

3 POLICY STATEMENT VISION STATEMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY To become a premier institution of international repute that prepares students for the world of work and for an inclusive multicultural society for a cosmopolitan hinterland. MISSION STATEMENT To respond to societal needs by designing and delivering an education guided by the principles and values of respect for society, economy and environment. IDENTITY STATEMENT Kampala International University is a community of scholars committed to the generation, dissemination storage and cultivation of wisdom for the welfare of society. PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY The University regards each student as a unique individual who brings to the learning environment certain strengths and ideals. It is the role of the University to assist students to actualize their strengths. The University ensures that the educational experience of students is to produce productive graduates who can contribute positively to the overall well being of society. Holistic development and a strong, positive intellectual development is what the University strives to inculcate in each student and stimulate general awareness in this era. CORE VALUES Excellence, academic freedom, professionalism, creativity, innovation, truth, self-reliance, equal opportunity, relevance and moral integrity are our epitomised values. OBJECTIVES 1. To produce independent-minded, skilful and competent graduates that can contribute to the development of a just society for present and future generations; 2. To become a premier international university that provides need-based, consumer-driven and good quality academic programmes; 3. To supplement public efforts in the provision of mass university education; 4. To integrate the principles, values and practices of sustainable development into all aspects of university education and learning; and 5. To develop an entrepreneurial culture in which the concept of student as client, stakeholder involvement, increased accountability, and quality assurance procedures, are all a part. 6. In the purist of these objectives and functions, the university administers examinations and grants degrees, diplomas, certificates and other honorary awards. 3

4 GENERAL INFORMATION COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, OPEN, DISTANCE AND e- LEARNING Kampala International University is aware of difficulties students face in finding the time and funding to come to the university to study, and therefore developed the Distance learning programme to make available specialized and advanced training in the country. Being unable to come to KIU for an extended period of time need no longer be a barrier to obtaining higher qualifications, studying through the distance learning system provides an attractive option for those financially challenged, commitment to work or family, or lack of access to higher education on a full time basis due to other reasons. This mode of delivery minimizes a learner s over reliance on the lecturer by utilizing a mix of multi-media technologies augmented with limited face-to-face interaction to facilitate knowledge acquisition (blended learning) and compressed learning. Through the college, the university has taken a more practical approach to pedagogy by incorporating advanced learning methods, thus fulfilling students learning needs. MISSION OF THE CEODL The Mission of CEODL is to expand access to education by offering alternative to those qualified applicants who are unable to enroll for full time programmes, those facing financial challenges and those who, for various reasons cannot take up residential/fulltime programmes. VISION OF THE CEODL To grow and become competitive, dynamic and leader in the provision of Distance and Online courses in the Region and the global World. ADVANTAGES OF DISTANCE LEARNING 1. Flexible academic engagements. 2. Space of time benefits. 3. Learning at the students pace 4. Available anytime and any-where. 5. Suitability to work and family scenarios 6. Affordable education 7. Various learning modes REGIONAL CENTRES The University has established regional centers to serve as study and resource points for students in the vicinity of the centres. Three such centres have been established at Kabale, Lira, and Tororo and are fully operational. The university is in the process of establishing other centers in other parts of the country. 4

5 ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES IN CEODL The University offers a wide range of Certificate, Diploma and Degree programmes spread across various schools through the College of Education, Open and Distance Learning (CEODL). For eligibility, one must have attained the minimum entry requirements as stipulated for each programme. 1. Open, Distance and e-learning a) Diploma i) Diploma in Commerce ii) Diploma in Guidance and Counseling iii) Diploma in Public Administration iv) Diploma in Human Resource Management. b) Undergraduate i) Bachelor of Commerce ii) Bachelor of Human Resource Management iii) Bachelor of Business Administration iv) Bachelor of Conflict Resolution and Peace Building v) Bachelor of Guidance and Counseling vi) Bachelor of Public Administration vii) Bachelor of Development Studies c) Postgraduate i) MBA-(HRM, Management, Marketing, Finance and Banking, Finance and Accounting, Supply and Procurement, NGO Management). ii) Master of Arts (Public Administration) iii) Master of Arts (Conflict Resolution and Peace Building) iv) Master of Education (Educational Administration and Management) v) Ph.D in all above disciplines. 2. Arts Education a) Diplomas i) Diploma in Secondary Education (Regular) ii) Diploma in Primary Education (In-service) b) Undergraduate i) Bachelor of Education (Arts-Secondary) ii) Bachelor of Education (Arts-Primary) iii) Bachelor of Arts with Education 5

6 3. Science Education a) Diplomas i) Diploma in Primary Education (In-service) ii) Diploma in Secondary (Regular) b) Undergraduate i) Bachelor of Education (Science -Primary) ii) Bachelor of Education (Science -Secondary) iii) Bachelor of Science with Education iv) Bachelor of Education (Computer Science) iv) Bachelor of Computer Science with Education 4. Special Needs Education and ECPE (Special Education) a) Diplomas i) Diploma in Guidance and Counseling (Regular) ii) Diploma in Early Childhood Studies b) Undergraduate i) Bachelor of Education (Special Needs) ii) Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) iii) Bachelor of Education (Guidance and Counseling) c) Postgraduate i) Master of Education (Special Needs) ii) Master of Education (Early Childhood) iii) Master of Education ( Educational Administration and Management) iv) Ph.D in all above disciplines. 5. Access Department a) Certificate in matriculation I. Regular Access (Pre-University) II. Bridging Program. 6

7 SUBJECT COMBINATIONS A). IN-SERVICE ARTS SCIENCES History / Geography Chemistry/ Biology History / CRE/IRE Chemistry/ Physics History/ Business* Biology/Agriculture History/ English* Chemistry/Agriculture History/ Kiswahili* Agriculture/Geography English/Literature Biology/Geography Geography CRE/IRE Mathematics/Economics Geography/Economics Mathematic/Chemistry Geography/Business Studies* Mathematics/ Biology* Kiswahili/CRE Mathematics/Physics Kiswahili/History Mathematics/Geography Kiswahili/Geography Physics/Computer* Kiswahili/IRE Mathematics/Computer* Mathematics/Business* * Combinations specifically offered by Kenya Teacher Education. B). ACCESS/BRIDGING COURSE The subjects are structured in terms of Arts, Sciences and Compulsory/Common subjects. Term one All students are taught the following compulsory/common subjects; Research Methods, Communication Skills, General Paper Introduction to Computer Fundamentals Introduction to English Language Term two MAJOR Other subjects listed i.e. Arts and Science Subjects are taken to be Major. A student chooses two subjects that are tailored to the course he/she intends to do at professional/undergraduate level. Therefore subject combination offered vary basing on the Degree Program one intends to do after Access Program. The subject combinations include: I. Sciences; Biology/Chemistry; Chemistry/Physics; Chemistry/Math; Physics/Math; Math/Economics 7

8 II. Arts; Literature/History; Literature/CRE or IRE; Geography/Economics; History/Geography; History/CRE or IRE; History/Economics; Geography/ CRE or IRE Guidelines on Subject combinations B.Ed. (Special Education : SNE & ECPE) students are required to take all education foundation units, special education units in their area of specialization and units from their second teaching subject. B.Ed. (Guidance and Counseling) students are required to take all education foundation units, Guidance and counseling units and units from their TWO teaching subjects. Students who have not attained a diploma in Special Education MUST study for 3 years (Nine Trimesters) and those who already attained the Diploma in Special Education study for 2 years (Six Trimesters) for Uganda Teacher Education. Students who have not attained a diploma in Special Education MUST study for 3 1 /3 years (Ten Trimesters) and those who already attained the Diploma in Special Education, study for 2 2 /3 years (eight Trimesters) for Kenya Teacher Education. B.Ed. and DPE students shall take TWO (2) Teaching Subjects studied at secondary. Students undertaking bridging course shall bridge those subjects they failed at secondary and wish to take them as teaching subjects. Students on Bridging and Access Program are taught/use same content/curricula. PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION (i) Application for admission to the University Shall be made to: The Admissions Office Kampala International University P. O. Box KAMPALA-UGANDA Tel: ; Fax: ; admin@kiu.ac.ug (ii) The Official application form is obtainable from the Admission s Office or downloaded from the University Website: (iii) A duly completed/filled application form should then be submitted to the Admission Office together with a non refundable application fee of UgShs 25,000 or KShs 1,500. (iii) The closing date for receiving application forms shall be listed in the academic calendar as shall be determined by the University Senate. 8

9 MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Candidates shall be admitted to academic programmes after satisfying the minimum entry requirements of the University as per National Council for Higher Education guidelines. ACCESS KCSE Grade C or its equivalent DIPLOMA Two (2) principal passes for Education related subjects. One (1) principal and two subsidiary passes at A Level for other Diploma Courses Grade III Teachers Certificate KCSE Grade C (PII) EACE Division III UNDERGRADUATE A Level, or KSCE of mean grade of C+ (Education related courses) at secondary school and a minimum University requirement of C+ or its equivalent from a recognised University or any institution of higher learning. KCSE Grade C+ and PI. MASTERS PROGRAMMES Bachelor s degree with a minimum of Lower Second Class from KIU or its equivalent from a recognised University or any Institution of higher learning. POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES ` Bachelor s Degree from KIU or its equivalent from recognized institutions of higher learning. Ph.D Programme The Common Regulations for Doctoral Programmes of the University shall apply. Applicants shall be holders of a Master s Degree from a recognised University or Institution. Applicants may be required to appear for the interview before the College of Higher Degrees and Research Committee to determine their suitability for admission. 9

10 Fees Structure for 2011/2012 academic year All students are required to pay stated dues to the University. The due s are subject to change as the University Senate and Council may decide from time to time. The current fee structure is available as a separate document, which you can obtain from the Main Campus, Regional centres or from the University Website ( Payment of Fees Fees are payable at the beginning of every semester/trimester to enable all students register for their programmes of study for the given semester/trimester. Mode of Payment All payments are made through deposits in any of Kampala International University Accounts below: BANKS Ug.SHS/KSHS (Shillings) $ (USD) SWIFT CODE 1. Barclays Bank (Kenya) Barcken 2. Centenary Bank (Uganda) Cerbugka 3. Orient Bank (Uganda) Orinugka 4. Equity Bank (Uganda) Eqblugka Modes of study in CEODL The Distance Learning Programme is partially self-taught using the fully comprehensive materials provided and face-to-face tutorials at stipulated times. All the necessary reading material to complete the courses i.e. Diplomas, Post Graduate Diplomas, Bachelors and Postgraduate degrees are supplied on request. Students will need to purchase other items e.g. stationary, calculators, tape recorders and other text books as these are not provided by the university. Access to computers is essential and these are provided at the Regional Centres for those who are unable to access them at home or in their locality. Students can also arrange for networking and mutual support amongst themselves through the CEODL online learning system ( Mode of delivery Distance learning courses at Kampala International University are offered through print materials i.e. modules and a dedicated online learning system (e -Learning). Computer mediated learning is also conducted at respective Regional Centres at no extra cost for students. Supplementary face-to-face tutorials are also conducted periodically as appropriate for each course. 10

11 1. Print Material (Modules) Open Learning ensures that the isolated learner is not separated from the facilitator irrespective of geographical locations by using appropriate multi media technologies. Print modules are provided to facilitate learning regardless of lack of electricity and also to supplement other learning approaches mesh together to provide optimal learning. 2. e-learning Some of the new developments in CEODL will include uploading modules on e- learning platform, through an interactive Learning Management System and Video Conferencing. Lecturers tutor students online and offline and CEODL programmes are handled efficiently. Students also get learning support through a special support system and use shared views through an electronic suggestion box. Programme Duration Certificate students take a minimum of 6 months. Diploma students take a minimum of 2 years. Bachelors degree students take a minimum of 3 years and 2 years for BED, 4 years for Long Distance Learning. Postgraduate diploma students take a minimum of 1 year. Masters students take a minimum of 2 years. Ph.D students take a minimum of 3 years. Time Commitment The commitment needed by each student varies according to the programme registered for. A rough guide is that to complete in the minimum period indicated per course/award. Students should be prepared for not less than hours of study per week. The student will be expected to read through the Module i.e. The other activities such as tutorials, Continuous Assessment Tests ( CATs), End of Semester Examination (ESE), End of Trimester Examination (ETE) etc will be done during the face-to-face sessions. Bridging Course is taught on a trimester basis and follows the same calendar with the In-Service program. Guidance and Counseling Students can get help from CEODL Regional Centres regarding subject combination study habits, examinations and coping with stress or CEODL website. Special needs, emotional strains and social adjustments difficulties can also be addressed optimally. Interpersonal relationship, health matters and family life education can also be discussed. Qualified personnel have been engaged to discuss these matters on a personal level and treat them with confidence. Students can also get in touch with the Director of Students Affairs or University Counselor for such assistance where required. 11

12 Support Services Available Various services will be available for students at the Regional Centres or at the Main Campus as required: Library services Computing services Tutorial services Practical and Laboratory Exercises Practical aspects of the modules will be coordinated at the Regional Centres or the Main Centre. These include: Laboratory based inputs Field based excursions Projects Practicum/Attachments/School Practice-all well assessed for quality. The guidelines on the modalities of carrying out these practical aspects, including the time and venue, will be given at the Centre and will also be available on the CEODL website ( It is important to visit the website from time to time as updates are made on a fast-truck changing need basis. Semesters and Trimester A Semester/Trimester for COEDL of Kampala International University is defined as the duration of 6 calendar months during which registration, teaching/learning and examinations take place. Trimester for In-Service and Distance Learning takes 4 months including self taught learning. The semester dates will be predetermined by the College Academic Board and approved by Senate. Senate will continually advise the governing council of the university to clear new policies and amend the required changes as proposed by learners, trainers and managers of colleges at KIU. Registration Status At the beginning of each Semester/ Trimester a student shall be registered as a student of Open and Distance Learning. Registration for units to be taken in each semester/trimester will be done at the respective departments and Regional Centres. Units Allowed Per Semester/Trimester A student will be expected to register for 8 units but can decide on lower number. A student may take up an extra unit with special permission from the Principal of CEODL in consultation with the Head of Department concerned. Only a student whose mean score from the previous semester/trimester is not less than 60% (C+) will be allowed to take more units for remedial learning. The units taken in a semester/trimester will include retake (where applicable). Students are only allowed to register units which are on the timetable, as advised by the mother department (s). 12

13 Unit Equivalent One unit course is represented by one complete module. Duration of the Programme All students will be expected to complete their studies at the stipulated maximum time. Upon arrival at the Main Campus/Regional Centres, the new students will be given full information on the course/unit requirements for their chosen programmes by the relevant schools/colleges. College Examination Rules and Regulations 1. Bridging Course Examinations are taken in the last week of the 3 rd TRIMESTER. In Trimester one and two students will sit for Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs) in the 3 rd week of the 1 st two trimester. 2. Access students shall sit for CATs in the last week of the three month of teaching and final examinations after another three month. 3. Students shall sit for TWO Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs). 4. The first CAT is done on the 3 rd day and the second CAT is done 8 th day of commencement (See the College Academic Calendar: for Distance learners. 5. Results for CATs (course work) must be submitted to the Head of Department before Examination begins. 6. All courses shall be examined at the end of the semester/trimester in which they are taken. 7. Each Unit/Subject shall be marked out of 100. An examination shall consist of Continuous Assessment Tests (CAT s), which shall contribute to 40% and end of semester/trimester examination, which will contribute to 60 %. CAT 40 % Final exam 60% 8. The pass mark for certificate, Diploma and Bachelors programmes shall be 50% and 60% for postgraduate programmes. Only those students who are duly registered by the university and duly paid-up fees shall be allowed to do examinations. The marks shall be translated into literal grades as Tabulated below. 9. Other University general examination rules and regulations as outlined in the College Prospectus shall apply. 13

14 Undergraduates Postgraduates PM LG GP PM LG GP A A B B B B B B C C C C C C D D D D D D- 0.5 Below 35 E 0.0 Below 35 E 0.0 PM-Percent Mark; LG-Letter Grade; GP-Grade Point Examination Results and Academics Transcripts 1. Students will be given results slips at the end of each Semester/Trimester. 2. Provisional results will be released by the Head of Departments after College Board of Examiners meeting, pending approval by the Senate. 3. A transcript will be issued after payment of a fee at the Academic Office. 4. Transcripts will be only issued on the written request by the students to Director Academic Affairs. 5. A duplicate transcript will be issued at a fee when the original transcript is lost. 6. A Statement of Results may be issued at a fee to a student before completion of the programme on application. Letter of Completion A testimonial will be issued on request by the Head of Department before graduation to those students who have completed their programmes and met their entire financial obligations to the University. Academic Warning/Discontinuation A student whose Grade Point Average (GPA) is less than 2.0 for Undergraduates and 3.0 Postgraduate in anyone semester shall be given an Academic Warning (AW). A student will be discontinued if the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) for two consecutive semesters or Three Trimesters is less than 2.0 (CGPA< 2.0) and 3.0 (CGPA) respectively. Compiled by, Kassim B. Sekabira [PhD, MSc, BSc (Educ). 14