Silverwood Heights University (SHU) was established in 2022 to address the growing demand for relevant, inclusive, and skills-oriented higher education that responds to contemporary social, economic, and environmental challenges. The university was founded on the principle that education should extend beyond academic achievement to foster personal growth, social responsibility, and sustainable community development. Situated in Silverwood Heights, Kenya, the institution serves learners from diverse backgrounds and is committed to equity, innovation, and excellence in education.
The university operates under the motto “Discover. Excel. Inspire.”, which reflects its mission to nurture intellectual curiosity, promote academic excellence, and inspire learners to become ethical professionals and change agents in society. Silverwood Heights University is fully accredited by the relevant national regulatory authorities and aligns its programmes with national development priorities and global best practices in higher education and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
In line with its vision, the university offers a range of social, human development, digital, and environmental programmes designed to equip learners with both theoretical knowledge and practical competencies. These programmes are developed using a competency-based education and training (CBET) framework to ensure graduates are well-prepared for the labour market and community service.
Courses Offered
Silverwood Heights University offers programmes at certificate, diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels, with a strong emphasis on applied learning, fieldwork, and community engagement. Key courses offered include:
Social Work The Social Work programme prepares learners to address social challenges affecting individuals, families, and communities. The course emphasizes social justice, ethical practice, case management, community outreach, and policy advocacy. Students participate in supervised field placements within community organizations, healthcare institutions, and social service agencies.
Community Development This programme equips learners with skills in community mobilization, participatory development, project planning and management, monitoring and evaluation, and sustainable development practices. Graduates are prepared to work with government agencies, NGOs, and community-based organizations to promote inclusive development.
Counselling Psychology The Counselling Psychology programme focuses on mental health and psychosocial support across educational, health, and community settings. Learners are trained in counselling theories, assessment techniques, ethical practice, and therapeutic interventions, supported by practicum and supervised counselling sessions.
HumanGrowth and Development This course provides a comprehensive understanding of human development across the lifespan, including physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. The programme supports careers in education, counselling, social services, and child and youth development.
Digital Literacy The Digital Literacy programme equips learners with essential ICT skills, digital communication competencies, information management, and responsible technology use. The course supports digital inclusion and prepares learners to operate effectively in technology-driven work environments.
Environmental Conservation This programme focuses on environmental protection, climate change, natural resource management, and sustainable development. Learners engage in practical conservation activities, community sensitization, and environmental research projects aimed at promoting ecological sustainability
A laptop (Operating System - Windows 10 and Ms. Office 2013 and above)
Tablet/ smartphone/ iPhone
Internet connectivity
E-portfolio
Technical Support
Incase of any technical issue or clarification you might need in the process of your learning journey, kindly contact Pedagogical support:aswaniyvonne@gmail.com
Meet your facilitator
HI, I am Yvonne Aswani and i will be your facilitator for this course
Course Description This covers covers the competencies required to provide psychosocial support. It involves: Assessing client’s psycho-social support needs,
Developing psycho-social support plan, Implementing psycho-social support plan,
