Bachelor of Education (Educational Administration)
(Honours)
Program Synopsis
One way to upgrade the academic and management standards of the primary schools is through upgrading of the academic qualifications of the administrators, namely the Headmasters, Senior Assistants and Supervisors. This program has been tailor-designed to equip school administrators and supervisors with the necessary skills, expertise and knowledge they require to manage modern schools.
Candidates must have a minimum of 120 credits to qualify for the degree
Note
One credit hour is equivalent to 40 study hours. As such, for a three-credit hour course, a student is expected to spend at least 120 study hours, which comprises tutorials, online discussion and self-managed learning.
Program Synopsis
One way to upgrade the academic and management standards of the primary schools is through upgrading of the academic qualifications of the administrators, namely the Headmasters, Senior Assistants and Supervisors. This program has been tailor-designed to equip school administrators and supervisors with the necessary skills, expertise and knowledge they require to manage modern schools.
Candidates must have a minimum of 120 credits to qualify for the degree
Note
One credit hour is equivalent to 40 study hours. As such, for a three-credit hour course, a student is expected to spend at least 120 study hours, which comprises tutorials, online discussion and self-managed learning.
Entry Requirements
Fees Structure
Entry Requirements
Senior Secondary/High School Certificate Examination (SS/HSCE) or West African Senior Secondary School Certificate (WASSCE) or equivalent
With an aggregate score of 24 or better in six subjects including passes in: Three Core Subjects (including Core English, and Core Mathematics) plus Three Electives. For Engineering or Computer Science Programs, the Three electives should include Elective Mathematics and Elective Science (Physics, plus Chemistry or Biology).
Fees Structure
International Students – $650.00
Local Students – $1000.00
Program Structure
| Course Title | Course Code | Prerequisite | Credit Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology Foundation | Mandatory Foundation Course | 3 | |
| Innovation, Technology and Society | Mandatory Foundation Course | 3 | |
| Moral Studies | Mandatory Foundation Course | 3 | |
| Learning Skills for Open Distance Learners | Compulsory University Course | 3 | |
| English for Written Communication | Compulsory University Course | 3 | |
| English for Oral Communication | Compulsory University Course | 3 | |
| English for Science and Technical Purposes | Compulsory University Course | 3 | |
| Professional Ethics | Compulsory University Course | 3 | |
| Entrepreneurship | Compulsory University Course | 3 | |
| Information Technology and Applications | Education Foundation Course | 3 | |
| Introduction to Multimedia Technology | Education Foundation Course | 3 | |
| Sociology & Philosophy of Education | Education Foundation Course | 3 | |
| Physical & Health Education | Education Foundation Course | 3 | |
| Curriculum Education | Education Foundation Course | 3 | |
| Educational Psychology | Education Foundation Course | 3 | |
| Guidance & Counselling | Education Foundation Course | 3 | |
| Principle of Educational Technology | Education Foundation Course | 3 | |
| School-based Research | Education Foundation Course | 3 | |
| Teaching of Literature in Primary Schools | Elective Course | 3 | |
| Teaching of Mathematics in Primary Schools | Elective Course | 3 | |
| Teaching of Science in Primary Schools | Elective Course | 3 | |
| Theories & Foundations of Educational Administration | Core Course | 3 | |
| Educational Planning | Core Course | 3 | |
| Curriculum Management | Core Course | 3 | |
| Learning and Instruction | Core Course | 3 | |
| Observation & Monitoring | Core Course | 3 | |
| School Leadership | Core Course | 3 | |
| Human Resource Management | Core Course | 3 | |
| Students' Affairs Management | Core Course | 3 | |
| Conflict Management in Students' Administration | Core Course | 3 | |
| Measurement & Evaluation Management | Core Course | 3 | |
| Communication Management in Educational Organization | Core Course | 3 | |
| School Financial Management | Core Course | 3 | |
| Resource Center Management | Core Course | 3 | |
| Public Relations Management | Core Course | 3 | |
| Academic Excellence & Curriculum Management | Core Course | 3 | |
| Innovation & Creativity Management in Education | Core Course | 3 | |
| Change Management in Schools | Core Course | 3 |