Although higher education in Kenya is desirable, not everyone is qualified to join a public or a private university. In fact, each year, only about twenty thousand students who sat for the Kenya Secondary Certificate of Education qualify for university. However, a lot of Kenyan students are benefitting from diploma courses offered in various colleges. These courses are often a stepping stone into institutions of higher learning. Jodan College is one college that gives individuals a chance to undertake diploma courses. It offers various diploma courses such as:

Diploma in Secondary Education (Arts)

Jodan College offers Diploma in Secondary Education (Arts). Individuals applying for the course are required to have obtained a Minimum grade of C- Minus at KCSE and a C+ Plus in two relevant teaching subjects.

Diploma in County and Public Administration

Diploma in County and Public Administration applicants should have obtained a Minimum grade of C Plain at KCSE or Mean grade of C- Minus at KCSE and practical experience as Chief, Local authorities, Security Officers or Administrators of NGO and related fields.

Diploma in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies

Individuals who want to pursue Diploma in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies should have obtained a minimum of Mean grade of C- Minusat KCSE or Division II at KCE or One principal pass at KACE or D+ plus in KCSE plus one year certificate from a recognized institution.

Diploma in Counseling and Psychology

Individuals who want to undertake Diploma in Counseling Psychology should have obtained at least a Mean grade of C- Minus at KCSE or Division II at KCE or One principal pass at KACE or D+ plus in KCSE plus one year certificate from a recognized institution.

Certificate in County Administration

Apart from offering diploma courses, Jodan College also offers certificate courses. One such course is Certificate in County Administration. Individuals who wish to pursue the course should have obtained at least a Mean grade of C- Minus at KCSE or D+ Plus in KCSE and practical experience as a Chief, County & Municipal Council employee or any Public Administration field.

For more information, individuals can contact:

Thika Main Campus Aliza Plaza, Kwame Nkrumah Street Opp Safaricom customer care P. O. Box 6257 - 01000 Thika Tel. 0722 916072, 0737 552207

Nairobi City Campus Pramukh Plaza, 3rd floor, Munyu Road/Sheikh Karume road Junction P. O. Box 7952 - Ronald Ngala 00300 Nairobi Tel. 0725 641 462, 0738 789904