Bachelor of Science – Information Technology Education (B.Sc. ITE)
About this programme
The programme aims at providing a thorough degree level Teacher Education in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Students are trained in the use of Information Technology to enhance teaching and learning. They are also equipped with the knowledge and skills need to provide Information Technology solutions to practical problems in Commerce and Industry. Target Group The programme is designed for: • Senior High School Certificate holders; • Higher National Diploma certificate holders in Computer Science and Information Technology • Teachers’ Certificate “A” holders and other qualified applicants as stated in the entry requirements for admission of students.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for admission of students: Apart from the minimum University of Education, Winneba’s entry requirement, applicants must satisfy the following special department requirement: i. SSSCE Applicants must have three (3) credit passes in core subjects namely; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science and three (3) credit passes in elective subjects with a total aggregate of 24 or better. ii. WASSCE Applicants must have three (3) credit passes in core subjects namely; English language, Mathematics and Integrated Science and three (3) credit passes in elective subjects with a total aggregate of 36 or better. iii. GCE Advanced level applicants must have grade ‘E’ or better in three subjects of which at least one of the 3 should be grade D or better. In addition the applicant must have 5 GCE ‘O’ level credit passes including English language, Mathematics and General Science. iv. Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) applicants must have grade ‘E’ or better in three subjects of which at least one of the 3 should be grade D or better. In addition the applicant must have 5 GCE ‘O’ level credit passes including English language, Mathematics and General Science. v. HND and University Diploma holders: Applicants must have graduated with at least second class lower division in any of the following programmes: Computer Science, Information Technology and Information Communication Technology. In addition, applicants must have 2 years post HND qualification working experience. vi. Mature Students: Applicants must: a. Be at least 25years old by August of the year of admission; b. Show proof of age with a birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof (passport, driver’s license, voter’s ID card). c. Provide a letter from employer or show any other proof of employment which is relevant to the course. d. Pass mature students entrance examination which includes aptitude test and subject area test. e. Have a credit pass in Mathematics and English at WASSCE, SSSCE or GCE O level. vii. Professional Certificate Holders After determination of the equivalences of certificates, applicants would be placed at the appropriate level.
Career prospects
Employment opportunities which this programme offers are preparation of: • ICT teachers/tutors for pre-tertiary education institutions • Technical support personnel for both commerce and industry •