B.Ed. JHS Education
About this programme
The Bachelor of Education (Junior High School Education) programme has been designed to help teacher-trainees acquire the necessary skills to provide more authentic pedagogical contexts and activities that would help junior high school pupils to learn how to learn and become independent lifelong learners. The rationale of the Bachelor of Education (Junior High School Education) programme is also to develop competent teachers who will be able to focus their attention on the processes and critical decisions involved in teaching, fluency in employing a range of teaching strategies, and development of subject knowledge. In keeping with global trends and the demand for more learner-centred approaches to teaching, coupled with the significant challenges most Ghanaian basic school pupils face in the acquisition of functional literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills, this rationale becomes very significant.
Entry requirements
I. WASSCE /SSSCE Qualification Applicants The general requirement for admission to the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Programme is as follows: WASSCE Holders: CREDIT PASSES (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. II. SSSCE Holders: PASSES (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. III. Candidates who are yet to write either the 2022 WASSCE or NABPTEX examinations can also apply. IV. General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advance Level Applicants Applicants must: have passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better), have credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and a science subject (for non-science students) and an Arts subjects (for science students). V. Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) Applicants Applicants must: have passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better). Have credit passes in five (5) subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, or Social Studies in the General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE). VI. Technical and Vocational Education and Training Applicants Applicants must: Possess Certificate II in three (3) relevant trade areas awarded by TEU, NVTI, City & Guilds, and other authorized awarding bodies in addition to NABPTEX Certificate II in lieu of passes in English and Mathematics. Have NABPTEX certificate II in relevant trade areas in addition to three (3) credit passes in WASSCE/SSSCE core subjects, including English and Mathematics. Possess a National Certificate II qualification in Competency Based Training (CBT) in a relevant trade area awarded by TEU on the National TVET Qualification Framework (NTVETQF). VII. Foreign Qualifications All foreign qualifications should be referred to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for the determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission to Teacher Education Institutions in Ghana. It should be noted that the American SAT, TOEFL, etc. cannot in themselves be acceptable as entry qualifications into Ghanaian tertiary educational institutions.
Career prospects
A B.Ed. (Junior High School Specialism) degree opens up various career opportunities in the field of education. Some common career paths for graduates of this program include: Junior High School Teacher Graduates can pursue teaching positions in public or private junior high schools, delivering instruction in their specialized subject areas, such as English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, or others. Curriculum Developer Some graduates may choose to work as curriculum developers, where they contribute to the design and development of teaching materials and resources for junior high school education. Educational Consultant Graduates can provide consulting services to educational institutions or organizations, offering expertise in curriculum development, instructional strategies, and assessment methodologies. Education Administrator With experience and further qualifications, graduates can take up administrative roles in schools or educational institutions, such as becoming a vice principal or principal.