SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
This course equips trainees with practical health and social science skills to address evolving community and industry needs.
School of Health & Social Sciences
The School of Health & Social Sciences at IITMS is dedicated to developing skilled, compassionate, and community-focused professionals who can respond effectively to contemporary health and social challenges. The school provides a strong foundation in health, social development, and human-centered practices that promote well-being and social transformation.
Our programs are designed to equip trainees with practical health knowledge, social science competencies, and professional attitudes required to address the evolving needs of communities, institutions, and development organizations. Through applied, practice-oriented training, graduates are prepared for both salaried employment and self-employment in health and social service sectors.
Innovative Learning Approach
We adopt an experiential and learner-centered approach that blends theory with real-life application. Students participate in fieldwork, community engagement, practical demonstrations, simulations, and supervised attachments that reflect real health and social work environments. This approach ensures learners develop confidence, empathy, and competence in service delivery.
- Community-based learning and fieldwork
- Practical demonstrations and applied training
- Institutional and community attachments
- Experienced trainers with professional practice background
Holistic Skills Development
To nurture well-rounded professionals, the curriculum integrates essential support units such as communication skills, life skills, leadership, and entrepreneurship. These components strengthen ethical practice, teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities, enabling graduates to work effectively with individuals, families, and communities.
Career Pathways
Graduates of the School of Health & Social Sciences are equipped to pursue diverse career opportunities in both public and private sectors, as well as community-based and humanitarian organizations. Career pathways include, but are not limited to:
- Community Health Assistant
- Social Work & Community Development Practitioner
- Security & Criminology Support Officer
- Counseling & Mental Health Support Assistant
- HIV/AIDS & Public Health Program Officer
- NGO / CBO Project Officer or Self-employed Consultant
Through quality training, ethical practice, and community-centered learning, the School of Health & Social Sciences empowers learners to improve lives, strengthen social systems, and contribute meaningfully to sustainable development.
Certificate Courses Offered
| No. | Course Name | Exam Body | Course Focus | Duration | Entry Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project Management | KNEC | Develops skills in planning, monitoring, controlling projects, leadership, budgeting, and use of ICT in project execution. | 12 Months | D and Above |
| 2 | Early Childhood Development & Education (ECDE) | KNEC | Prepares trainees to support holistic child development, curriculum delivery, child protection, and early learning practices. | 18 Months | D+ and Above |
| 3 | Social Work & Community Development | KNEC | Equips learners with skills for social development work, community empowerment, policy understanding, and project management. | 12 Months | D and Above |
| 4 | Nutrition & Dietetics | KNEC | Focuses on nutrition care, diet therapy, community nutrition, health promotion, and management of malnutrition. | 18 Months | D and Above |
| 5 | Criminology | JP-UK | Covers crime analysis, criminal law, policing, corrections, and investigative principles. | 12 Months | D+ and Below |
| 6 | Security Management | JP-UK | Provides professional skills in security operations, crime prevention, CCTV operations, and safety management. | 9 Months | D+ and Below |
| 7 | Community Health & Development | JP-UK | Trains learners in community health, environmental health, counseling basics, and development interventions. | 9 Months | D+ and Below |
| 8 | Supervision Management | CIC-UK | Develops supervisory, leadership, HR, finance, safety, and team management competencies. | 6 Months | D+ and Below |
| 9 | HIV Testing & Counseling (HTS) | NASCOP / Ministry of Health | Accredited professional training in HIV testing services, counseling, and supervised clinical practice. | 3 Weeks | As per NASCOP Guidelines |
| 10 | Disaster Management | JP-UK | Focuses on disaster preparedness, response, recovery, risk assessment, and humanitarian coordination. | 9 Months | D+ and Below |
Diploma Courses Offered
| No. | Diploma Course | Exam Body | Course Focus | Duration | Entry Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project Management | KNEC | Professional training in planning, financing, monitoring, evaluation, risk, and strategic project execution. | 24 Months | C- and Above |
| 2 | Early Childhood Development & Education (ECDE) | KNEC | Prepares educators to support holistic child development and deliver quality early learning programs. | 24 Months | C and Above |
| 3 | Social Work & Community Development | KNEC | Equips learners with skills in community empowerment, advocacy, policy, and social development practice. | 24 Months | C- and Above |
| 4 | Counseling | KNEC | Professional counseling training covering mental health, guidance, therapy techniques, and practicum. | 24 Months | C- and Above |
| 5 | HIV Testing & Counseling | KNEC | Specialized training in HIV testing services, counseling, care, treatment, and psychosocial support. | 24 Months | C- and Above |
| 6 | Nutrition & Dietetics | KNEC | Comprehensive training in nutrition science, diet therapy, public health nutrition, and food security. | 24 Months | C- and Above |
| 7 | Criminology | JP-UK | Advanced studies in crime investigation, forensic criminology, criminal law, and justice systems. | 24 Months | C- and Above |
| 8 | Security Management | JP-UK | Professional security leadership training including risk management, CCTV, law, and investigations. | 18 Months | C- and Above |
| 9 | Community Health & Development | JP-UK | Focuses on public health, disease prevention, community mobilization, and health systems. | 18 Months | C- and Above |
| 10 | Community Development | ABMA | International diploma covering community empowerment, humanitarian action, and social enterprise. | 9 Months per Level | C- and Above |
| 11 | HIV/AIDS Management | ABMA | Managerial-level training in HIV/AIDS programs, community health, and social care systems. | 9 Months per Level | C- and Above |
| 12 | Criminal Law | ICM | In-depth study of criminal law, justice systems, offenses, defenses, and legal principles. | 6 Months | D and Below |
| 13 | Logistics, Materials & Supply Chain Management | CIC-UK | Training in procurement, logistics planning, inventory control, and humanitarian logistics. | 12 Months | C- and Above |
| 14 | Events Management | CIC-UK | Professional skills in event planning, coordination, marketing, logistics, and event business management. | 12 Months | C- and Above |
| 15 | Disaster Management | JP-UK | Prepares learners for disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and humanitarian coordination. | 18 Months | C- and Above |
| 16 | Leadership Studies (Single Subject) | ICM | Focused leadership training covering ethics, strategy, change management, and decision-making. | 6 Months | D and Below |
| 17 | Social Work & Community Development | JP-UK | Internationally examined program in social development, advocacy, and community transformation. | Varies | As Per Exam Body |
