Presbyterian College of Education 2022/2023 Programmes and Requirements
Presbyterian College of Education 2022/2023 Programmes and Requirements, courses offered at Presbyterian College of Education as well as their requirements which applicants should take note of the requirements for the individual courses are to serve as a guide for prospective students in applying to the university for for the various courses
Courses offered at Presbyterian College of Education
1. Early Childhood Education (ECE)
ECE – FIRST YEAR (SEMESTER ONE [1])
NO.
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
CREDITS
1
EPS 111
Principles and Practice of Education
2
2
FDC 111
English Language Studies
2
3
FDC 113
Ghanaian Language and Culture
1
4
ECE 111
Early Childhood Development
2
5
ECE 112
Theory & Principles of ECE
2
6
FDC 118
Social Studies
1
7
ECE 113
Integrated Science 1 for Early Childhood
2
8
FVA 111
Fundamentals in Visual Arts
1
TOTAL
13
ECE – FIRST YEAR (SEMESTER TWO [2])
NO.
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
CREDITS
1
FDC 121
English Language
2
2
GNS 121
HIV/AIDS Education
1
3
FDC 123
Ghanaian Language and Culture II
1
4
ECE 121
Teaching Methods in ECE
2
5
ECE 122
Literacy Development in ECE
2
6
ECE 123
Mathematical Activities for ECE
2
7
PRA 121
Music and Dance
1
8
PRA 122
Foundations of Physical Education
1
TOTAL
12
ECE – SECOND YEAR (SEMESTER ONE [1])
NO.
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
CREDITS
1
GNS 211
Introduction to ICT
1
2
GNS 212
Teaching Issues in HIV/AIDS Education
1
3
FDC 211
English Language (Methodology)
2
4
ECE 211
Professional Ethics in ECE
2
5
ECE 213
Social & Health Issues of the Young Child
1
6
ECE 214
Environmental & Nature Study Activities for ECE
1
7
ECE 223
Curricullum, Methods & Materials for ECE
2
8
ECE 215
Creative Arts & Technology
2
9
ECE 212
Assessment in ECE
1
10
ECE 225
Ghanaian Language (Methodology)
1
TOTAL
14
ECE – SECOND YEAR YEAR (SEMESTER TWO [2])
NO.
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
CREDITS
1
GNS 221
Introduction to ICT
1
2
ECE 221
Introduction to Special Education in ECE
1
3
ECE 216
Ghanaian Language
1
4
FDC 311
English Language Studies
2
5
ECE 315
Research Methods in ECE
2
6
ECE 222
Creative Activities for the Young Child
1
7
ECE 224
Planning & Administering Early Childhood Programmes
2
8
ECE 226
Teaching with Music, Movement & Drama
1
9
FDC 312
Statistics & Probability
2
10
ECE 314
Children’s Literature
1
11
EPS 313
On-Campus Teaching Practice
3
TOTAL
17
ECE – THIRD YEAR (SEMESTER ONE [1] & SEMESTER TWO [2])
NO.
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
CREDITS
1
EPS 301
Trends in Education & School Management in Ghana
2
2
EPS 302
Introduction to Guidance & Councelling
2
3
EPS 313
Off-Campus Teaching Practice (Out Programme)
3
4
EPS 321
Project Work
3
TOTAL
10
2. Diploma in Basic Education (DBE)
DBE – FIRST YEAR (SEMESTER ONE [1])
NO.
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
CREDITS
1
EPS 111
Principles and Practice of Education
2
2
FDC 111
English Language Studies
2
3
FDC 114
Integrated Science I
2
4
FDC 119
Religious & Moral Education
1
5
FVA 111
Fundamentals in Visual Arts
1
6
FDC 118
Social Studies
1
7
FDC 112
Mathematics (Numbers & Basic Algebra)
2
8
FDC 113
Ghanaian Language and Culture
1
TOTAL
12
DBE – FIRST YEAR (SEMESTER TWO [2])
NO.
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
CREDITS
1
FDC 121
English Language
2
2
GNS 121
HIV/AIDS Education
1
3
FDC 123
Ghanaian Language and Culture
1
4
ECE 121
Child & Adolescent Development & Learning
2
5
FDC 124
Integrated Science II
2
6
ECE 123
Mathematics (Geometry & Trigonometry)
2
7
PRA 121
Music and Dance
1
8
PRA 122
Foundations of Physical Education
1
9
FVH 121/122
Sewing/Catering
1
10
FDC 128
Social Studies
1
TOTAL
14
DBE – SECOND YEAR (SEMESTER ONE [1])
NO.
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
CREDITS
1
GNS 211
Introduction to ICT
1
2
GNS 212
Methods of Teaching Issues in HIV/AIDS Education
1
3
FDC 211
English Language (Methodology)
2
4
PFC 228
Methods of Teaching Social Studies
1
5
FDC 214
Methods of Teaching Science
2
6
PFC 222
Methods of Teaching Basic Mathematics
2
7
EPS 211
Principles and Methods of Teaching in Basic School
2
8
EPS 312A
Assessment in Schools
1
ELECTIVES
*
PRA 221
Principles and Methods of Teaching Performing Arts 2
1
*
PRA 212
Principles and Practice of Physical Education
1
*
FVH 211
Sewing
1
*
FVH 212
Catering
1
*
FDC 215
Literature in English
1
*
AGN 201
Agricultural Science
1
*
FVA 211
Principles and Methods of Teaching Visual Arts
1
*
FDC 213
Ghanaian Language and Culture
1
*
FDC 219
Religious and Moral Education A
1
TOTAL
13
DBE – SECOND YEAR YEAR (SEMESTER TWO [2])
NO.
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
CREDITS
1
GNS 221
Introduction to ICT
1
2
EPS 221
Educating Individuals with Special Needs
2
3
FDC 224
Integrated Science III
2
4
FDC 311
English Language Studies
2
5
FDC 218
Social Studies
1
6
FDC 222
Mathematics (Further Algebra)
1
7
EPS 312R
Research Methods in Education
1
8
FDC 312
Statistics & Probability
2
9
EPS 313
On-Campus Teaching Practice
3
ELECTIVES
*
PRA 211
Principles and Methods of Teaching Performing Arts
1
*
PRA 222
Principles and Practice of Physical Education
1
*
FVH 221
Sewing
1
*
FVH 222
Catering
1
*
FDC 215B
Literature in English
1
*
AGN 202
Agricultural Science
1
*
FVA 221
Assemblage & Construction
1
*
FVA 222
Fabric & Leather Decoration
1
*
FVA 223
Modelling, Casting & Carving
1
*
FVA 224
Visual Communication
1
*
FVA 225
Weaving & Stitching
1
*
FDC 213
Ghanaian Language & Culture
1
*
FDC 219B
Religious and Moral Education B
1
TOTAL
16
DBE – THIRD YEAR (SEMESTER ONE [1] & SEMESTER TWO [2])
NO.
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
CREDITS
1
EPS 301
Trends in Education & School Management in Ghana
2
2
EPS 302
Introduction to Guidance & Councelling
2
3
EPS 313
Off-Campus Teaching Practice (Out Programme)
3
4
EPS 321
Project Work
3
TOTAL
10
Requirements for Courses offered at Presbyterian College of Education
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission to the NEW FOUR YEARBACHELOR OF EDUCATION (B.Ed)DEGREE PROGRAMME in the Forty-Six (46) Public Colleges of Education in Ghana for the 2021/2022 academic year. Admission Requirements for Presbyterian Women’s College of Education 2021/2022 Admission Forms
WASSCE /SSSCE Qualification Applicants
The general requirement for admission to the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) Programme is as follows:
WASSCE Holders: CREDIT (A1-C6) in Six (6) subjects comprising Three(3) Core subjects, including English Language and Core Mathematics, and Three (3) Elective subjects relevant to the course of study.
SSSCE Holders: CREDIT (A-D) in Six (6) subjects comprising Three (3) Core subjects, including English Language and Core Mathematics, and Three(3) Elective subjects relevant to the course of study
Holders of TVET Qualifications: CREDIT in Three Core Subjects including English and Mathematics and PASSES in Three Elective Subjects relevant to the course of study.
Candidates awaiting the MAY/JUNE, 2021 WASSCE and NABPTEX RESULTS can also apply.
The specific requirements for admission to the various COURSEOPTIONS on offer within the BACHELOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAMME are as detailed below:
TABLE I: Entry Requirements for the Various Course Options within the BACHELOR OF EDUCATION programme.
Programme Options
WASSCE Applicants
SSCE Applicants
B.Ed. General(With Specializations in Primary and Junior High School).
Credit (A1-C6)in Three (3) CORE subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, and Three (3) Elective subjects relevant to the course of choice
Credit (A-D) in Three (3) CORE subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and Three (3) Elective subjects relevant to the course of choice
B.Ed. SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS
Credit (A1-C6) in Three (3)CORE subjects including English Language and Mathematics and Three (3) Elective Subjects relevant to the course of choice.
Credit(A-D) in (3) CORE subjects including English Language and Mathematics and Three (3) Elective Subjects relevant to the course of choice.
B.Ed. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Credit(A1-C6) in Three (3)CORE subjects including English Language and Mathematics and Three (3) Elective Subjects relaxant to the course of choice.
Credit (A-D) in Three (3)CORE subjects including English Language and Mathematics and Three (3) Elective Subjects relevant to the course of choice.
B.Ed. FRENCH
Credit(A1-C6) in Three (3)CORE subjects including English Language and Mathematics and Three (3) Elective subjects including FRENCH.
Credit (A-D) in Three (3) CORE subjects including English Language and Mathematics and Three(3) Elective subjects including FRENCH.
B.Ed. TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL(APPLICANTS WITH TVET QUALIFICATIONS)
CREDIT in Three (3)CORE subjects including English Language and Mathematics and PASSES inThree (3) Elective subjects relevant to the Technical/ Vocational Course.
B.Ed TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL( APLICANTS WITH WASSCE/SSSCE QULIFICATIONS)
CREDIT in Three Core subjects, including English and Mathematics and Three elective subjects relevant to the Technical/ Vocational Course.
CREDIT ( A-D) in Three Core Subjects including English Language and Mathematics and Three Elective Subjects relevant to the Technical/ Vocational Course..
TABLE II: Entry requirements for Special Needs Applicants
SPECIAL NEEDS APPLICANTS:VISUALLY IMPAIREDStudy facilities are available at: N.J. Ahmadiyya, College of Education, WA Wesley College of Education, KUMASI and Presbyterian College of Education, AKROPONG
Credit(A1-C6) inThree (3)CORE subjects including English Language and Social Studies and Three (3) relevant elective subjects.
Credit (A-D) in Three (3)CORE subjects including English Language and Social Studies and Three (3) relevant elective subjects.
SPECIAL NEEDS APPLICANTS:HEARING IMPAIREDStudy facilities are available at Presbyterian College of Education, AKROPONG.
Credit (A1-C6) in Three (3)CORE subjects including English Language and Mathematics and Three (3) relevant Elective subjects.
Credit (A-D) in Three (3)CORE subjects including English Language and Mathematics and Three(3) relevant Elective subj