OBJECTIVES
This programme is designed to:
• Introduce the discipline of Youth and community Development;
• Uptake highly interested individuals to develop their competencies within the vast youth development field;
• Develop effective and reflective youth development practitioners capable of applying theory to practice when working with youth;
• Equip students with knowledge, attitudes, and skills and prepare them for work at management level.
WHO MAY APPLY?
• Practitioners or Professionals working with youth, including:
• Civil Servants;
• Community Development practitioners;
• Youth Workers; and
• Interested individuals seeking competency at degree level in youth and community development work.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
• Grade 12 certificate with 25 points (in five modules)
• E symbol in English
• Anyone who has obtained the Diploma in Youth Development Work (DYD) at NAMCOL or Any other equivalent qualification
ASSESSMENT
• Two assignments per module.
• Assignments will contribute 50% towards the final mark.
• An admission mark of 50% through assignment marks is required to sit for the examination in each module.
• One three-hour examination paper per module.
• End of semester examination.
DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME
Three-year programme supported by face-to-face sessions
Contact:
Victoria Amakali
+26461 3205243
amakali@namcol.edu.na
Our Banking Details:
Bank Windhoek
Katutura Branch
Acc:114 114 3101
Cheque Account
Reference: Student number
FEE STRUCTURE FOR 2023
SEMESTER 1
Registration fee is N$2690.00, which should be paid upon registration, the remaining amount should be settled by May 31. The once-off 690.00 data fee is charged with registation for 10G of data each month for the whole year.
FEE STRUCTURE FOR 2021
SEMESTER 2
Registration fee is N$2000.00, which should be paid upon registration, The remaining amount should be settled by 30 September.
Modules: The programme consists of 26 modules, which include 2 Institutional Core Modules
+ 1 Research Project as listed:
Module | Code |
---|---|
1. English for General Communication(Core Module) | 9901B |
2. Introduction to Computer(Core Module) | 9902B |
Year 1 Semester 1: | |
3.Learning Processes – Part A | 3103 |
4. Introduction to Theory and Practice of | 3102 |
5. Introduction to Sociology | 3103 |
6. Management and Leadership Skills for Youth Work | 3104 |
Year 1 Semester 2: | |
7. Working with Youth in Community and Organisational Settings | 3105 |
8. Youth Health Safety and Well-being | 3106 |
9. Contemporary Issues in Youth Development | 3107 |
10. Personal and Professional Development | 3108 |
11. *Learning Processes – PART B | 3109 |
Year 2 Semester 1 | |
12. Youth Governance, Transparency and Participation | 3110 |
13. Sociology of Youth | 3111 |
14. English for Academic Purposes | 3112 |
15. Youth and Sustainable Development | 3113 |
16. Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 3114 |
Year 2 Semester 2: | |
17. Developmental Psychology | 3115 |
18. Youth Advocacy: Principles and Tools | 3116 |
19. Youth Advocacy: ICTs in Youth Work | 3117 |
20. Youth Development Work: Networks, Partnerships and Resources |
3118 |
21. Introduction to Social Research -PART A | 3119 |
Year 3 Semester 1: | |
22. Supporting Youth in Grief and Trauma | 3120 |
23. Peace, Conflict Resolution and Mediation | 3121 |
24. Strategic Planning and Programme Management | 3122 |
Year 3 Semester 2 | |
25. Strategic Planning and Programme Management | 3123 |
26. Work Integrated Learning | 3124 |
Type of Fee | Amount |
---|---|
Institutional Core Modules X 2 | N$ 940.00 |
Modules X 9 | N$ 15 300.00 |
Grand Total | N$ 16 240.00 |
NOTE: The fees are only applicable to year one of the studies and they are subject to change