B.Ed. Education
Bachelor of Education
Duration(s)
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Regular
Entry ModeEntry LevelDurationWASSCE/SSCE - Degree Entry 100 4 years -
Sandwich
Entry ModeEntry LevelDurationWASSCE/SSCE - Diploma Entry 200 2 years WASSCE/SSCE - Degree Entry 100 4 years
Objective(s)
Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates will:
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develop deep affective, cognitive, technical and creative skills to teach effectively at the basic education level.
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develop advanced knowledge of teaching and learning and apply these in their professional practice.
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demonstrate ethical understanding and scholarly practice to extend professional practice through enquiry and research.
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understand the diverse range of cultural practices, safety and wellbeing, and demonstrate responsive relationship with children, families and other stakeholders.
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develop professional leadership, values and commitment to inclusion and social justice.
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develop research and problem-solving skills and be able to analyze and interpret data to inform policy, planning and practice.
Semester-by-semester schedule
Components of the programme
The programme trains learners in all the courses that are taught in basic schools i.e. Ghanaian Language, English Language, Social Sciences, Life Skills and Religious Education. Areas such as Child Psychology, Child Correctional Methods as well as moral development of children are also covered. Basic Education is considered the most important aspect of education for all persons that serves as the foundation for the child.
Learners are thus equipped with skills to be able to pass on knowledge and good attitude to children. Learners are trained to acquire communication skills, human behaviour management, effective learning environment, school administration.
About Department(s)
Graduation Requirements
- Course Requirements: A candidate for the BCom (Accounting) degree must pass all courses taken, meet Inter-Faculty course requirements.
- Credit Requirements: A candidate must accumulate a minimum of 140 credits (including Advance Credits).
- Additional Requirements: The candidate must attain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 1.0. In addition, the candidate must have settled financial and other obligations to the university.
Employment prospects of graduates
Graduates of the programme can be employed as:
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Professional teachers for the Ghanaian and international market.
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School heads of first cycle education institutions.
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Supervisors of Basic Schools.
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Researchers in various organisations.
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Entrepreneurs in school establishments
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Tutors of Colleges of Education
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Proprietress of Early Childhood Centers
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Caregivers
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Child rights advocates
Teaching Staff
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Prof. Clement Kwadzo Agezo
Associate Professor
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Prof. Aaron Osafo-Acquah
Associate Professor
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Prof. Dickson H Angbing
Associate Professor
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Prof. Thompson Mumuni
Associate Professor
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Prof. Isaac Buabeng
Associate Professor
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Dr. Joyce Esi Tawiah-Mensah
Senior Lecturer
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Dr. (Mrs.) Gertrude Afiba Torto
Senior Lecturer
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Dr. (Mrs.) Felicia Elinam Dzamesi
Lecturer
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Dr. John Appiah
Lecturer
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Miss Mary Ampenebea Mickson
Assistant Lecturer
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Dr. Philip Kwadwo Okyere
Lecturer
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Dr. Collins Asamoah Debrah
Lecturer
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Dr. George Adom
Lecturer