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New Media Studio
New Media Studio
The Department of Humanities, in collaboration with the Journalism Club and the Office of the Career Services, organized a Career Mentorship Talk for Media and Communication students on Thursday, March 27, 2025, in the Auditorium. The session was led by Mr. Jackson Karanja, Regional Coordinator of t...
Career Mentorship
The Career Mentorship Talk by Magistrate Carolyne Muthoni Njagi, a Solution-oriented Judicial officer with Psychology expertise , to the UoEm Students pursuing Criminology and Security Studies on Wednesday 12th March, 2025
First-year Social Work students during their academic trip to Embu GK Prison on March 14th 2025
M.A. Linguistics students presentating proposals at the department on March 13th 2025.
Dr. Job Mwaura addressing the 2nd-year Media and Communications students during the career mentorship session held on November 7th 2024. The workshop was organized by the Careers Office.
Dr. Marilyn Rono addressing the 2nd-year Media and Communications students during the career mentorship session held on November 7th 2024. The workshop was organized by the Careers Office.
Photos taken during the career mentorship session held on November 7th 2024 for 2nd-year Media and Communications students, organized by the Careers Office.
Career mentorship session held on November 7th 2024 for 4th-year Criminology and Security Studies students.
Career mentorship session held on November 7th 2024 for 4th-year Criminology and Security Studies students.
2024 First Year Orientation
Dr. Lilian Omoke addressing Department of Humanities students during their first year orientation.

  • Message from Chair of Department

    The Department of Humanities is a dynamic centre of academic excellence dedicated to advancing knowledge in the arts, social sciences, and applied disciplines. The Department is committed to nurturing critical thinking, creativity, research, and professional competence among its students while preparing them to contribute meaningfully to society at local, regional, and global levels. With a team of highly qualified faculty, the department provides a supportive learning environment that integrates theory, research, and practice.

    Programmes Offered

    Undergraduate Programmes

    • Bachelor of Criminology and Security Studies
    • Bachelor of Social Work
    • Bachelor of Media and Communication Arts
    • Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management
    • Bachelor of Information Science
    • Bachelor of Arts in Peace and Security Studies
    • Bachelor of Education (Arts) to support the Department of Education.

    Master’s Programmes

    • Master of Arts in Linguistics
    • Master of Arts in Kiswahili
    • Master of Arts in History
    • Master of Arts in Media and Communication Studies
    • Master of Arts in Literature
    • Master of Arts in Geography
    • Master of Knowledge and Information Management

    Doctoral Programmes (PhD)

    • PhD in Linguistics
    • PhD in History
    • PhD in Peace and Security Studies

    Upcoming Programmes

    • Diploma in Media and Communication studies
    • Bachelor of Arts in Counselling Psychology
    • Bachelor of Education in Home Science
    • Bachelor of Arts (General)
    • Master of Hospitality and Tourism management

  • Staff Profiles

  • Latest Publications from the Department

    • Burundi, R. N., Mugambi, A., & M’Ngaruthi, T. K. (2024). Uhusika katika Fasihi Bulibuli ya Kiswahili: Mfano Kutoka Utenzi wa Mikidadi na Mayasa. Jarida la Afrika Mashariki la Masomo ya Kiswahili, 7(1), 405-415. https://doi.org/10.37284/jammk.7.1.2253
    • Nthuku, P. K., Kibaara, T., & M’Ngaruthi, T. K. (2024). Placement Option Influence on Education Participation for Learners with Hearing Impairments in Special Public Primary Schools in Meru and Isiolo Counties-Kenya. Journal of Education, 4(4), 1-13.
    • Nthuku, P. K., Kibaara, T., & M’Ngaruthi, T. K. (2024). Parental Involvement Influence on Education Participation for Learners with Hearing Impairments in Special Public Primary Schools in Meru and Isiolo Counties-Kenya. Journal of Education, 4(3), 32-50.


Departmental News

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