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Advancing your Community Development Career with the Diploma in Education for Development
Are you looking to further your education in community development? The NAMCOL Diploma in Education for Development (DED) may be the perfect opportunity for you to enhance your theoretical understanding and practical skills in the field. Here’s what you need to know about this two-year program:
Requirements for Admission
To be eligible for the DED program, you must have completed the NAMCOL Certificate in Education for Development (CED) offered by NAMCOL or UNISA. Additionally, you must have either a Grade 12 certificate with 22 points in five subjects and an E symbol in English or the NAMCOL or UNISA CED qualification.
Program Objectives
The NAMCOL Diploma in Education for Development is designed to help you enhance your theoretical understanding of educational practice and the relationship between education, training, and development. You will also develop practical skills and knowledge of community development and have the opportunity to become competent in researching, establishing, and sustaining community development.
Assessment and Program Structure
Assessment for the NAMCOL Diploma in Education for Development will be done through assignments and examinations, with two assignments per module. The assignments will contribute 50% towards the final mark, and an admission mark of 50% through assignment marks is required to sit for the examination in each module. There will be a three-hour examination paper per module, which will contribute 50% towards the final mark. The program also includes work attachment and teaching practice.
The program consists of 17 modules and 2 institutional core modules, covering a range of topics from English for General Communication to Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation of Programs. Each semester covers four modules, and there are two semesters per year. The program duration is two years, and students are supported through contact sessions.
Fee Structure for 2023
The fee structure for the DED program in 2023 is as follows:
- Registration fee: N$2000.00
- Institutional core modules x 2: N$1 000.00
- Modules x 7: N$8 260.00
- Compulsory data fee per year: N$690.00
The registration fee should be paid upon registration, and the remaining amount should be settled by 20 January – 03 February for Semester 1 and 4 – 6 July for Semester 2.
If you’re looking to advance your career in community development, the Diploma in Education for Development may be the perfect opportunity for you. With a focus on both theoretical understanding and practical skills, this two-year program will equip you with the knowledge and competence to make a real difference in your community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Diploma in Education for Development?
The Diploma in Education for Development is a program aimed at providing an opportunity for graduates of the Certificate in Education for Development (CED) to further their studies in the field of community development and related fields
What are the admission requirements for the Diploma in Education for Development program?
Anyone who has obtained the Certificate in Education for Development (CED) offered by NAMCOL or UNISA can apply. Applicants should also have a Grade 12 certificate with 22 points in 5 subjects and an E symbol in English.
How long is the Diploma in Education for Development program?
The program is a two-year course.
What are the objectives of the Diploma in Education for Development program?
The program is designed to enhance a theoretical understanding of educational practice, develop an understanding of the relationship between education, training and development, enhance practical skills and knowledge of community workers, and provide an opportunity for students to become competent in researching, establishing and sustaining community development.
What does the assessment for the Diploma in Education for Development consist of?
The assessment will be done through assignments and examinations. There will be two assignments per module, and 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. There will be a three-hour examination paper per module, which will contribute 50% towards the final mark. Work Attachment and Teaching Practice are also included in the assessment.
Who can apply for the Diploma in Education for Development program?
Anyone who has obtained the Certificate in Education for Development (CED) offered by NAMCOL or UNISA can apply.
What is the program content for the Diploma in Education for Development?
The program consists of 17 modules and 2 Institutional Core Modules. The modules include English for General Communication, Introduction to Computer, Foundations of Adult Education, Teaching Basic Literacy and Numeracy Skills, Introduction to Community Development, Health Education, Introduction to Sustainable Development, Planning and Development of Community and Adult Education Projects, Introduction to Youth Development, Gender in Adult Education and Community Development, Youth Development, Family and Society Projects, Income Generation and Entrepreneurial Development, Principles of Research, Monitoring and Evaluation of Programmes, Adult Education for Development and Social Change, Management of Community and Adult Education Projects, Environmental and Population Education, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation of Programmes, Teaching Methods of Adult Education (year module), and Work Attachment (year module).
What is the fee structure for the Diploma in Education for Development program?
The fee structure for the program is divided into two semesters. The registration fee for each semester is N$2000.00, and the remaining amount should be settled by specific dates. The total cost for the program is N$9 950.00, which includes the compulsory N$690.00 per year data fee.
How is the Diploma in Education for Development program assessed?
The program is assessed through assignments and examinations. There will be two assignments per module, and 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. There will be a three-hour examination paper per module, which will contribute 50% towards the final mark. Work Attachment and Teaching Practice are also included in the assessment.
What is the aim of the Diploma in Education for Development program?
The aim of the program is to provide an opportunity for graduates of the Certificate in Education for Development (CED) to further their studies in the field of community development and related fields
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