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MRS. LYDIA KOSITANY LANGAT

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SENIOR STUDENTS COUNSELOR I
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Njoro
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

 

2016-To Date -PhD Counselling Psychology- Egerton University, Njoro. Kenya.

2004  to 2010 - M Ed. in Guidance & Counseling - Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya.

1998-1999- Post Graduate Diploma in Education- Egerton University, Kisii Campus, Kenya.

1990-1993 - Bachelor of Arts - Moi University, Eldoret,  Kenya.

1988-1989- KACE  Certificate -Kipsigis Girls High School Kericho, Kenya

1983-1986- KCSE Certificate.-St Brigid’s Girls High School, Kitale, Kenya

1976-1982- CPE Certificate- Highlands Primary  School, Kericho, Kenya

 

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

Psychology

Counselling

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

2022- Date: Coordinator Counselling section -Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya

2017- To Date- Snr. Student Counselor 1- Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya

2013 -2017- Snr. Student Counselor 11 -Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya

2022 May, June- 2016 September- 2015 December - Acting Assistant Dean of Students -Egerton  University Njoro

2022 April, May 2015 November- Acting in the Department & in the Counseling Section - Egerton University, Njoro

2011- 2013 - Head of Department Guidance & Counselling -Cheptenye Boys High School, Kericho  County

2004- 2010- Head of Department languages  -Cheptenye Boys High School, Kericho  County

2001-2013- Teacher of English language and English Literature- Cheptenye Boys High School, Kericho  County

2003 &2007- Presiding Officer Electoral  Commission of Kenya -Kipkelion Constituency

1999-2000-Teacher- Springwood College Kericho.

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS

 

Masters in Counselling Psychology

Influence of students Gender and their attitudes towards English on academic performance in English: A case of secondary schools in Kericho District,   Kenya.                

PhD in Counselling Psychology- On Going-

Topic: University Students’ Perception on the Influence of Selected Family and Internet access factors on vulnerability to Radicalization in Kenya. Implications for Counselling.    

 

CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS

 

2023 August -Trainer Egerton University Students Association Leaders: Alcohol and Drug Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation- Egerton University Njoro

2023- Anxiety Disorders Impact on Universities/Anxiety as a mental Health Problem- Kenya University Professional Counsellors Association- Baraton  University workshop

27/3/22 -Facilitator African Youth Leadership Forum EU-Career Development- Egerton University Njoro-

2021-Trainer Alcohol and Drug Abuse- Egerton University Njoro-

2020- Trainer Peer Counselors On issues like career guidance, Mental Health, Drug addiction & rehabilitation, self-esteem, Time Management, Personality Types, etc-Egerton University Njoro

2018-Youth and Mental Health- Kenya University Professional Counsellors Association.

2018-Impact Evaluation- Institute of Development Studies- (PASGR-Partnership for African Social & Governance Research.)

2018- Advance Research Design- Institute of Development Studies-(PASGR-Partnership for African Social & Governance Research.)

2017-Facilitator Group Counseling on Financial & Time Management- Egerton University Njoro

2017 & 2016- Trainer Alcohol & Drug Abuse Workshop- Egerton University Njoro

2015-Intervarsity Counselors conference (KUPCA)- Pwani  University

 2015- Peer Counseling Training- Egerton University Njoro

2015- International Certified Addiction Professional  11- Colombo Plan Secretariat

2015- Peace Unit  Program Leadership Training- Egerton University

2014-Conflict Resolution & Corruption Prevention Training-Egerton University Njoro

2014-Training on Disability Mainstreaming-Egerton University Njoro

2014-Safety & Risk Management Workshop-Egerton University,Njoro

2014- Trainer Peer Counselors- Egerton Njoro Campus

2014- Training as an Internal Auditor-Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya

2014/15-Training as Addiction Professional-NACADA (National Auth. For Campaign against Alc. And Drug Abuse

2008- ICT in Education Management-Ministry of Education, Science  & Technology

2005-Training on Crisis Prevention-Crisis Prevention Institute, Nairobi.

 

TEACHING AREAS

Psychology

Counselling

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