Many of those in the teaching profession wish to deepen and broaden their understanding of education and how best they can improve their skills in imparting knowledge and values to their students.
The main objective of the Bachelor of Education (Arts) programme is to provide an opportunity for diploma holders in education, to develop the understanding of what education means, and how best to create schools that are centres of excellence.
The educational aims of the programme are:
• To prepare and equip students with knowledge, skills and competence to the level where they can make a professional contribution to the organization and management of schools.
• To assist students to develop practical skills in the analysis of concepts and practices related to educational theory and practice.
• To prepare students to undertake higher and professional roles in school administration and management thus enhancing their career opportunities and achieving self-development, as well as advancing their country.
Prospective candidates must satisfy the following minimum requirements:
• Must have a diploma in education from a recognized university/higher learning institute.
The programme consists of 12 module core courses which each carry a weight of one topic; as well as a TWO sets of subject modules, (each comprising four modules each), which a student must select from. They are in the following areas: History, Geography, English Literature, English Language, Religious Studies, and Ecomomics.
| CODE | COURSE TITLE: | UNITS | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BED 101 | History of Education | 1 | 10 |
| BED 102 | Philosophy of Education | 1 | 10 |
| BED 103 | Sociology of Education | 1 | 10 |
| BED 104 | Education Psychology | 1 | 10 |
| BED 205 | Curriculum Design and Development | 1 | 10 |
| BED 206 | Secondary Education and Sub-Saharan Africa | 1 | 10 |
| BED 207 | Educational Research Methodology | 1 | 10 |
| BED 208 | Instructional Technology | 1 | 10 |
| BED 309 | Comparative Education | 1 | 10 |
| BED 310 | Educational Measurement & Evaluation | 1 | 10 |
| BED 311 | Special Needs Education | 1 | 10 |
| BED 312 | Professional Ethics for Teachers | 1 | 10 |
| Total | 18 | 180 |
| CODE | COURSE TITLE: | UNITS | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BED 401 (A) | Elements of Physical Geography | 1.5 | 15 |
| BED 402 (A) | Climatology | 1.5 | 15 |
| BED 403 (A) | Urban Geography | 1.5 | 15 |
| BED 404 (A) | Geography of World Development | 1.5 | 15 |
| CODE | COURSE TITLE: | UNITS | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BED 401 (B) | African History to 1871 | 1.5 | 15 |
| BED 402 (B) | African Nationalism, 1900 onwards | 1.5 | 15 |
| BED 403 (B) | History of the USA | 1.5 | 15 |
| BED 404 (B) | History of Modern Europe | 1.5 | 15 |
| CODE | COURSE TITLE: | UNITS | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BED 401 (C) | Introduction to the Study of English | 1.5 | 15 |
| BED 402 (C) | Teaching Communication Skills | 1.5 | 15 |
| BED 403 (C) | The Structure of Modern English | 1.5 | 15 |
| BED 404 (C) | English Syntax | 1.5 | 15 |
| CODE | COURSE TITLE: | UNITS | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BED 401 (D) | Introduction to English Literary Genres | 1.5 | 15 |
| BED 402 (D) | Development of the English Novel | 1.5 | 15 |
| BED 403 (D) | African Literature | 1.5 | 15 |
| BED 404 (D) | Literary Aesthetics | 1.5 | 15 |
| CODE | COURSE TITLE: | UNITS | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BED 401 (E) | Religion & Society | 1.5 | 15 |
| BED 402 (E) | Exploring Christianity | 1.5 | 15 |
| BED 403 (E) | Exploring Islam | 1.5 | 15 |
| BED 404 (E) | Africa and Religion | 1.5 | 15 |
| CODE | COURSE TITLE: | UNITS | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BED 401 (F) | Introduction to Microeconomics | 1.5 | 15 |
| BED 402 (F) | Introduction to Macroeconomics | 1.5 | 15 |
| BED 403 (F) | The History of Economic Theory | 1.5 | 15 |
| BED 404 (F) | Development Economics | 1.5 | 15 |