B. Ed. (Early Childhood Education KG-P3)
Description
The Early Childhood Programme aims at:
» Enabling the Early Childhood Educator to know the meaning, nature, principles and foundations of Early Childhood Education.
» Enabling Early Childhood educators understand the roles and functions of Early Childhood teachers in the context of the emerging trends in child development.
» Exposing trainees to the techniques of handling specific Early Childhood subjects.
Prospects/Career Options
Job opportunities are available in:
» Early childhood education establishments
» Establishing and / or Managing Early
Childhood Institutions/Social Welfare Operations
» NGOs with particular interest in early childhood education and development
Target Group
The programme is intended for:
» SHS Certificate Holders
» Teachers’ Certificate ‘A’ Holders
» Social Workers
» All those who desire to be trained in the education of children at the pre-school level.
Entry Requirement
A. SSSCE Candidates: Credit Passes ( A-D) in six( 6) subject comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects.
B. WASSCE Candidates: Credit Passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising
A. three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects.
B. GBCE Candidates: Credits Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three relevant elective subjects.
C. (B) Mature Candidates
Applicants must be at least 25 years by September 1 of the academic year of application.
• Must show a documentary proof of date of birth (possibly birth certificate issued not less than three years).
• Must hold Certificates of a Professional Training from a recognised institution
• Must pass a selection interview