B. Ed Early Childhood Education
About this programme
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. 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 requirements
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. WASSCE Candidates : Credit Passes (A1-C6) in six(6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects. GBCE Candidates: Credits Passes (A-D) in six(6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and mathematics, plus three relevant elective subjects. (B) Mature Candidates Applicants must be at least 25 years and above. ii) 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
Career prospects
Job Prospects 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