Department Of Sociology, Gender And Development

The University initiated restructuring in 2018 where some departments, sections and directorates were merged or de-established. In line with this, the former departments of Sociology and of Gender and Development Studies were merged into one, Sociology, Gender and Development Studies.

The Department offers courses in two mutually exclusive but complementary areas of Sociology and Gender and Development Studies. This therefore means that a student taking Sociology as a discipline may also opt to take Gender and Development Studies and vice-versa.

Sociology

The discipline of Sociology offers a variety of programmes in various areas of specialization such as Demography, Marriage and Family, Industrial Sociology, Medical Sociology, Social Gerontology, Urban and Rural Sociology, Community Development, Social Planning and Evaluation. Students taking Sociology can find job opportunities in NGOs, development agencies, government ministries and departments, academia/universities, and research organizations both locally and internationally.

Gender & Development Studies

The discipline of Gender and development Studies offers a variety of academic programmes. Broadly the programmes are designed to address such issues as: Gender disparities in all sectors of the economy, mainstreaming gender in policy formulation and socio-economic and development programmes. Career opportunities in this discipline can be found in NGOs, UN agencies, government institutions, self-employment/consultancy, and research and teaching.

Vision Statement

To become a Department of sociology and gender responsive professionals and researchers distinguished by diligent inquiry, critical reflection, dynamism, inclusiveness, innovation and self -reliance.

Mission Statement

To provide quality education and training that encourages utilization of skills and values that recognize gender inclusiveness and sociological development in the society.

Objectives

The objectives of the Department of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies are to:-

To prepare students to become professional sociologists, researchers and scholars.
To equip students with sociological analytical skills to serve society.
Produce gender responsive professionals and researchers who utilize their knowledge for the service of society.
Promote multi-disciplinary discourse and interaction with other stakeholders and scholars who are sensitive to gender and development concerns in the society.
Promote mutual understanding of gender as it relates to development through teaching, research, knowledge dissemination, consultancy and social interaction.

Core values

The Department of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies upholds the following core values: -

Gender responsiveness and inclusivity.
Integrity –accountability, transparency and professionalism.

Inclusive participation in academic research and scholarship

Presence and visibility among gender and development professionals and ground students for professionalism and an academic career in sociology.

Achievements

Running academic programmes in Sociology, Gender and Development studies
Successful sensitization seminars, public lectures for students at Kenyatta University and surrounding community.
Accomplished successful conferences and international trainings
Accomplished various student and staff outreach activities
Establishing of networks, collaborations and linkages with likeminded actors within and outside Kenya

Date Day Time Function Venue

September 2015

8th Tuesday 9.00 Departmental Meeting Arts Complex Boardroom

15th Tuesday 9.00 Meeting New Students Arts Complex Boardroom

24th Thursday 9.00 Postgraduate PhD Presentations Student & Business Centre

October 2015

8th Thursday 9.00 Exam setting and Moderation Arts Complex Boardroom

13^th Tuesday 9.00 Departmental Meeting Arts Complex Boardroom

22^nd Thursday 9.00 Postgraduate Presentations MA Student & Business Centre

November 2015

5th Thursday 9.00 Postgraduate Presentations MA Arts Complex Boardroom

10th Tuesday 9.00 Welfare Committee Student and Business Centre

19^th Thursday 9.00 Appraisal & Publication Arts Complex Boardroom

December 2015

8th Tuesday 9.00 Welfare Committee Arts Complex Boardroom

15th Tuesday 9.00 Departmental Meeting and Exams Arts Complex Boardroom

January 2016

11^th Monday 9.00 Curriculum Review Arts Complex Boardroom

14^th Thursday 9.00 Meet New Students Arts Complex Boardroom

20^th Wednesday 9.00 1^st Sem. Results Moderation Arts Complex Boardroom

21^st Thursday 9.00 Postgraduate Committee Student & Business Centre

February 2016

10th Wednesday 9.00 Exam Moderation Student & Business Centre

11th Thursday 9.00 Curriculum Review Committee Arts Complex Boardroom

18th Thursday 9.00 Postgraduate Committee Student & Business Centre

23rd Tuesday 9.00 QMS Committee Arts Complex Boardroom

March 2016

2nd Tuesday 9.00 Appraisal & Publication Committee Arts Complex Boardroom

14th Thursday 9.00 Curriculum Review Meeting Arts Complex Boardroom

17th Thursday 9.00 Postgraduate Committee Student & Business Centre

24th Thursday 9.00 Linkages Committee Arts Complex Boardroom

Welfare Computer Center

April 2016

14th Thursday 9.00 Examination Results Moderation Arts Complex Boardroom

May 2016

3rd Tuesday 9.00 Appraisal & Publication Committee Arts Complex Boardroom

16th Monday 9.00 Timetabling and Exam Committee Arts Complex Boardroom

19th Thursday 9.00 Postgraduate MA Presentation Student & Business Centre

June 2016

7th Tuesday 9.00 Exam Setting Moderation Arts Complex Boardroom

16th Thursday 9.00 Postgraduate Ph.D concept\Proposal Student & Business Centre

21st Tuesday 9.00 Linkages and Welfare Committee Arts Complex Boardroom

July 2016

5th Tuesday 9.00 Postgraduate Committee Meeting Student & Business Centre

12th Tuesday 9.00 Quality Management Systems Arts Complex Boardroom

26th Tuesday 9.00 Academic Advisory Committee Arts Complex Boardroom

Prof. Wilfred Subbo
Prof Jamin Masinde

Bachelor Of Arts (Gender And Development Studies)

Master Of Arts (Gender And Development Studies)

Diploma In Crime Management And Prevention

Diploma In Disaster Management

Diploma in Gerontology

Bachelor Of Arts And Bachelor Of Arts (Sociology)

Master Arts (Community Development)

Master Arts (Sociology)

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KENYATTA UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, GENDER & DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

SERVICE DELIVERY CHARTER

Email:chairperson-sociologygender@ku.ac.ke Tel/Ext: 4103/4378

SERVICE PROVIDED	CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS	CHARGES/ COST	TIME	RESPONSIBILITY
Unit Registration	Student Unit Registration Form filled with the units to be taken	Nil	4 weeks	Registration Committee
Unit Adjustment	Units Adjustment Form with the Units to be adjusted	Nil	4 weeks	Registration Committee
Examinations Results Queries	Customer Complaints Register filled at the Exams Office	Nil	Two days	Exam Co-ordinator
Recommendation/Introductory Letters	Draft Introduction letter and Student Identity card	Nil	One hour	Chairperson
Student Advisory	Personal/Enquiry Written	Nil	Two hours	Student Advisory Committee Dr. Leah Wanjama – 0722748806 (Committee Head)

WE ARE COMMITED TO COURTESY AND EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE DELIVERY

Any service rendered that does not conform to the above service standards or any officer who does not live up to the commitment of courtesy and excellence in service delivery should be reported to:

Dr. Samuel Mwangi,

Chairman, Department of Sociology, Gender & Development Studies

Tel. +254 20 8704103

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The Vice-Chancellor

Kenyatta University

P.O Box 43844-00100, Nairobi

Tel.+254208703858,

Mobile +254 710890005

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HUDUMA BORA NI HAKI YAKO

Department Of Sociology, Gender And Development

Chairperson

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