Dedan Kimathi University Security Courses
Dedan Kimathi University Security Courses – Find below the list of Dedan Kimathi University Security Courses.
The management of Dedan Kimathi University wishes to invite the prospective student to apply for Security Courses offered at the School.
Dedan Kimathi University Intake
The Security Courses are offered under the School of Security among other various courses. DKUT Admission Requirements.
List of Dedan Kimathi University Security Courses
- Dedan Kimathi University Degree Security Courses
Bachelors in Criminology and Security Management
The Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Security Management (BCSM) is intended to provide students with knowledge and skills in areas of security management, loss prevention technology, criminal investigation, forensic technology, cybercrimes and computer forensics. The curriculum is mainly designed and prepared for serving officers and security officers who possess valid certificates of good conduct. However other students who meet the minimum university entry requirements may be admitted for the specialization of Security Management and Loss Prevention Technology, Cyber Crimes and Computer Forensics well as criminal Investigation and Forensic Technology.
The Programme is designed for students or clients who wish to pursue careers in police services, forensic investigations, human rehabilitation services and security management. The Programme takes a period of 3 years only.
Minimum Entry Requirement
For the disciplined forces among them, the Police, Military, Prison and Security Officers.
KCSE Aggregate Grade of C+ (plus) and with a C (plain) in either English or Kiswahili.
OR
Holders of KACE Certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and one subsidiary.
OR
Holders of an accredited diploma or Higher Diploma in Criminology & Security Management, Police and or Military Science, Forensics Science and or Psychology, and Computer Forensics with a Credit Pass that is recognized by DeKUT Senate and with a minimum of C- (minus) at KCSE.
OR
Any other qualification accepted by DeKUT Senate is equivalent to any of the above.
Key Contact
Name: Dr. Joyce Kaguta
Area of Study: PhD -Universite De Pau Des Pay De l’dour, France
LLB – Mount Kenya University
M.A; BA –Moi University
Specialization
- Security Management
- Theories of Crime
- Crime and Society
Name: Samuel Njore
Area of Study: MA Criminology, 2011, UON; BA Sociology & Geography,
2000 Upper 2nd Kenyatta University.
PhD Candidate Since January 2016- Criminology, Moi University.
Specialization
- Intelligence Management
- Law and Society
- Dedan Kimathi University Masters Security Courses
Masters of Science Forensics and Security Management
This course is ideal for those interested in cybercrimes, forensics and criminology. It is an interdisciplinary field that merges anthropology, sociology, psychiatry and law to explore the complexities of criminal behaviour, punishment and victimization.
With the Master of Security and Crime Science, you will develop the skills required to become a leader in the security, intelligence and crime-prevention areas in the public and private sectors. The course takes 3 years only.
The areas of specialization include:
- Security Management
- Corporate Forensics
- Cybercrime Investigation and Digital
Entry Requirements
Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Police Science, Military Science, and Criminology, Security studies and/or related discipline, with at least Upper Second-Class Honors or a cumulative Grade Points Average (GPA) of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 from the Dedan Kimathi University of Technology or any other University recognized and approved by the DeKUT Senate.
OR
Be a holder of a Bachelor Degree Police Science, Military Science, Criminology, Security studies and/or related discipline, with Lower Second Class Honors or a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.50 on a scale of 4.00 from the Dedan Kimathi University of Technology or any other University recognized and approved by the Senate provided the candidate has relevant Postgraduate qualifications or relevant work experience of more than two (2) years.
OR
Be a holder of an equivalent qualification from other Technologyinstitutions recognized by the Senate as the comparable academic qualification of Dedan Kimathi University, and approved by Senate. NB; Applicants who fail to meet the minimum admission requirements specified above may be required to appear for an interview by the department (either oral or written) to determine their eligibility into the programme.
Entry requirements
You’ll need an undergraduate degree to study a Masters in Criminology and security management –
Career opportunities
- Crime data scientist
- Analyst specializing in emerging, organized or cybercrime
- Counter-terrorism analyst
- Criminal Investigation
- Forensics
- Financial Fraud Investigation & Prevention among others
Key Contact
Name: Dr. Joyce Kaguta
Area of Study: PhD -Universite De Pau Des Pay De l’dour, France
LLB – Mount Kenya University
M.A; BA –Moi University
Specialization
- Security Management
- Theories of Crime
- Crime and Society