Peninah Mumbua
Chairperson of Department
Message from the Chairperson
On behalf of the Department of Social Studies staff, let me take this opportunity to welcome all of you to Laikipia University, and by extension, to the Department. The Department offers various undergraduate as well as postgraduate programmes. It also offers service in teaching subjects for the Bachelor of Education programme in the School of Education.
Academic Programmes Hosted
Postgraduate Degree Programmes
- Master of Arts in History
- Master of Arts in Religious Studies
Undergraduate Degree Programmes
- Bachelor of Arts in Peace Education
- Bachelor of Science (Geography)
- Bachelor of Police Science
- Bachelor of Science in Community Development
- Bachelor of Arts (History and Economics)
- Bachelor of Arts (Economics and Sociology)
- Bachelor of Arts in Criminology & Security Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Diploma Programmes
- Diploma in Records and Archives Management
- Diploma in Peace Education
- Diploma in Police Science
- Diploma in Community Development
Certificate Programmes
- Certificate in Public Administration & County Governance
- Certificate in Community Development
- Certificate in Police Science
School of Education Service
The department services the secondary teacher education frameworks through the following approved teaching subject combinations:
- History / Religion
- Religion / Kiswahili
- History / Geography
- History / Business Studies
- Religion / Business Studies
- Religion / Geography
- History / Kiswahili
- Geography / Mathematics
- Geography / Business Studies
- Geography / Economics
- Geography / Kiswahili
Career Paths & Professional Horizons
Community Development
- City Planner / Urban Developer
- Community Relations Officer
- Socio-Economic Consultant
- Land Use Specialist
- Policy Analyst / Lobbyist
- Regional Infrastructure Planner
- Social Work Specialist
Criminology & Security
- Correctional Services Officer
- Probation & Aftercare Officer
- Forensic & Crime Scene Specialist
- National & County Police Officer
- Private Investigator / Corporate Security
- Civil Service Administrator
- Victim Liaison & Support Personnel
Peace & Conflict Studies
- Diplomat / Foreign Service Officer
- NGO Peace Field Officer
- Strategic Policy Advisor
- Conflict Resolution Expert
- Peace Consultant / Arbitrator
- Trauma Specialist / Counselor
- Academic Researcher & University Lecturer
Department Contact
Email: codsost@laikipia.ac.ke