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Current Head, Department of Sociology and Anthropology

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Human Origins and Diversity

Objective

This course aims at helping students to understand and explain human origins and diversity.

Content

The course explores humans as biological as well as socio-cultural beings. Topics such as human evolution, foraging, domestication of plants and animals, formation of cities and states and racial issues are discussed.

Mode of Delivery

The course is delivered through lectures, audio visuals and field trips.

Reading Materials

  • Haviland, W. A., Prins, H. E. L., & McBride, B. (2010). The essence of anthropology. Belmont: Thomson Wadsworth.
  • Jurmain, R., Kilgore, L., & Trevathan, W. (2011). Essentials of physical anthropology. Belmont: Wadsworth.
  • Klein, R. G. (2009). The human career: Human biological and cultural origins. (3rd edition). Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
  • Kottak, P. C. (2004). Anthropology: The exploration of human diversity. Boston: McGraw Hill.
  • Lewis, B., Jurmain, R., & Kilgore, L. (2007). Understanding physical anthropology and archaeology. Belmont: Thomson Wadsworth.

 

Course Code: 
ANT 102
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Anthropology

Introduction to Anthropology

Objective

This course helps students to understand the importance of anthropology to everyday life.

Content

This course explores the basic concepts, methods, and theoretical perspectives of anthropology. It focuses on the biological, cultural, linguistic, and archaeological study of humans to provide a holistic understanding of how humans have evolved, why people are as they are and how societies have changed over time.

Mode of Delivery

The course is delivered through lectures, individual and group presentations.

Reading Materials

  • Ferraro, G., & Andreatta, S. (2011). Cultural anthropology: An applied perspective. Belmont: Thomson Wadsworth.
  • Haviland, W. A., Prins, H. E. L., & McBride, B. (2010). The essence of anthropology. Belmont: Thomson Wadsworth.
  • Kottak, C. P. (2011). Anthropology: Appreciating human diversity. (14th edition). New York: McGraw-Hill.
  • Kottak, C. P. (2018). Mirror for humanity: A concise introduction to cultural anthropology (11th edition). New York: McGraw-Hill.
  • Scupin, R. & DeCorse, C. R. (2016). Anthropology: A global perspective (8th edition). Boston: Pearson.
Course Code: 
ANT 101
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Anthropology

CCDRR trains Pupil Teachers on handling Handwriting and Reading Challenges in Basic Schools

14 Apr, 2021 By DIS

The Centre for Child Development Research and Referral (CCDRR) of the University of Cape Coast has held a workshop to train teachers from Primary Schools in Cape Coast.

The training workshop was held to equip the teachers to identify and assist pupils with reading and handwriting challenges in the classroom. It was on the theme “Effective Teaching Strategies for Handling Children with Reading and Handwriting Difficulties in an Inclusive Setting.”

The participating Schools were Ola Presbyterian School, Archbishop Amissah Catholic School, Okyeso Catholic Basic School, and Emmanuel Methodist Academy.

The Headmaster of Ola Presbyterian School addressed the teachers saying, "The Ministry of Education, through the National Teaching Council (NTC), has developed a framework called the National Teachers Standards to guide training for the teaching profession." He explained that the National Teachers Standards necessitated that a teacher should improve his professional abilities through lifelong learning and continuous personal development. “To do this, you must identify the knowledge gap you have and train to fill that gap. You must also stretch yourselves beyond the normal textbooks we use in our schools to assessing the library and the internet, as well as consulting experienced practitioners in the field.” He noted that the workshop was important as it formed part of continuous professional development.

Mrs. Martha-Pearl Okai, an Educational Specialist with the Department of Education and Psychology at UCC, presented strategies for teaching children with reading and handwriting problems. She indicated that based on numerous researches, it had become clear that most children with learning disabilities had reading problems. She also noted that research had indicated that most children in the basic schools had problems with reading.

Mrs. Okai further noted that interactions with some of the teachers also indicated that handwriting seemed to be a challenge with most of their pupils in the classroom. She went ahead to demonstrate how teachers can assist pupils with reading and handwriting problems.

Mrs. Rebecca Affrah, from CCDRR-UCC, also briefly presented on COVID-19 and its impact on learners with disability. She pointed out that deaf and blind children faced an enormous challenge in communication due to the social distancing protocol. She said they required tactile language where they needed touch to communicate with others. She explained that such children with disabilities including autism and behavioral disorders, needed more attention due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She urged the participants to teach their pupils with a disability how to wear the nose mask, practice safe distancing, hand washing, and hand sanitizing. She suggested that the teachers should use creative, and attractive-looking posters that encourage their pupils to practice the COVID protocols. 

UCC LEVEL 100 STUDENT DIES

Cape Coast, April 13, 2021: A Level 100 B.Com (HRM) student of the University of Cape Coast was hit by a speeding vehicle (Sprinter bus) at Ayensudo near the UCC Satellite Campus of the Nduom School of Business and Technology.

Nineteen (19) year old, Priscilla Owusu Achia was in the company of her friends to buy some food items when the Sprinter bus which was overtaking another car hit her.

The incident happened on Saturday, 10th April, 2021 and she passed on today, Tuesday, 13th April, 2021 at about 11:30a.m.

The family has been informed and the Elmina Police is investigating the case.

The University Management extends its condolences to the bereaved family and the University Community.

 

SIGNED

Major Kofi Baah-Bentum (Rtd) Psc APR

DIRECTOR, PUBLIC AFFAIRS

 

cc   Vice-Chancellor

        Pro Vice-Chancellor

        Registrar

        Dean, Students’ Affairs

        Director, University Health Services

 

-END-

group photo

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL SCIENCES HOSTS SustInAFRICA PROJECT MEETING

09 Apr, 2021 By DIS

The College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has hosted a two-day meeting for the African Participants of the Sustainable Intensification of African farming in North and West Africa (SustInAFRICA) Project.

The purpose of the meeting was to meet with all the African Stakeholders and officially begin the SustInAFRICA project. Welcoming participants on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Moses Joojo Eghan, Provost of College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences. explained that due to Africa’s growing population, the related sharp food demand, and the changing climate, it had become critically essential to retain food security in Africa. He expressed that the SustInAFRICA project was timely because food security has become a global threat. He said the knowledge of this threat led to the collaborative participation among 16 organizations from 11 countries in both Africa and Europe. He further explained that the University of Cape Coast, the University for Development Studies, DexAfrica Ltd, and Farmerline Ltd were the key project partners for SustInAFRICA in Ghana.

The project has 6 Work Packages distributed among all African Partners and UCC is the lead partner in coordinating Work Package 3 (WP3). Prof. Eghan said, “As WP3 involves targets design and implementation of smart farming demonstration trials for resilient and sustainable agricultural production, and the delivery of ecosystem services in selected agro-ecological zones in your respective countries, I urge you to stay focused and adopt an all-inclusive approach to carry out your activities when you go back to your respective countries.”

Prof. Kwame Agyei Frimpong, Associate Professor in Soil Fertility at the University of Cape Coast, gave an overview of the project, the activities, deliverables, and timelines.  He explained that the overall goal of the project is to empower West and North African smallholder farmers and as well empower small and medium-sized enterprises.

He said, “We are going to facilitate the sustainable intensification of African systems. Next, we will develop and deploy a framework of best agricultural practices and technologies based on a systems approach. After that, we will then verify the efficacy of the technologies and practices we have developed together to intensify the food production in a self-sufficient, sustainable, and resilient manner.”

The principal investigator from UCC is prof. Kwame Agyei Frimpong. The co-investigators are Dr. Michael Adu, Dr. Ransford Opoku Darko and Dr. Fati Von Abubakar. Participants of the conference included partners from Burkina-Faso, Niger, Egypt, and Ghana.

SustInAFRICA is an EU-funded project coordinated by the Natural Resource Institute Finland (Luke).

Prof. Francis Enu-Kwesi and Mr. Isaac Kosi speaking at the seminar

SGS ENGAGES POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

09 Apr, 2021 By DIS

The School of Graduate Studies (SGS-UCC) in collaboration with the Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GRASAG-UCC) has held a research seminar for graduate students to educate them in the selection of their research topics, gap identification, and student-supervisor relationships.

 The Vice-Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, Prof Kankam Boadu, who chaired the program, mentioned that over the years, the School of Graduate Studies had put measures and structures in place to facilitate the graduation rate of students. He noted that one of such was the GRASAG-UCC Research Seminar. He said students who had keenly participated in such seminars have benefited tremendously and have enjoyed their graduate school experience. He urged the participants to ask constructive questions, contribute to the discussions, and be prepared to learn from the research seminars.

Presenting on the topic “Gap identification and selection of research topic”, Prof. Francis Enu-Kwesi, an Associate Professor at the Department of Integrated Development Studies of the School for Development Studies, explained that the ability to identify a gap reflected a person’s understanding of the knowledge in their discipline, helped to reduce the duplication of research work and also minimized the chances of plagiarism.

Prof. Enu-Kwesi said that more reading, and reading materials such as systematic reviews, content analysis reports, meta-analysis reports, and journals were required to help in the identification of gaps for formulating a research topic.

Speaking on the topic “Student-Supervisor Relationship”, Mr. Isaac Kosi, a Lecturer at the Department of Management of the School of Business, explored the concept of a quality relationship and supervision. Mr. Kosi suggested that students should be assigned to supervisors who have expertise in the research area where they (students) want to research. He added that there should be clear procedures with support systems outlined for students who wish to change a supervisor within the structure of the University, for the wellbeing of Post-Graduate studies. He also advised that supervisors should show interest in their student's well-being.

Undergraduate Sandwich Admissions - 2021 Sandwich Semester

Undergraduate Sandwich Admissions
Academic Year: 
2021 to 2022

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for admission into SANDWICH undergraduate (Bachelors), Diploma and Certificate programmes of the University of Cape Coast for the 2021 Sandwich Session.  E-Vouchers for online application are up for sale at the Centres listed below:

1.0   SALES CENTRES      

a.       Cashier’s Office, University of Cape Coast (Mode of payment – CASH)

b.       University of Cape Coast – Accra Office, Tesano – Accra (Mode of payment – CASH)

c.       I-J Consult, Millennium City, (Off Pentecost Convention Centre Road), Kasoa (Mode of payment – CASH)

d.       Ghana Post Company Limited (Regional and District Capitals) – (Mode of payment – CASH)

e.       All Network Branches of GCB Bank Nationwide

f.        All Network Branches of ADB Bank Nationwide

g.      All Network Branches of GT Bank Nationwide

h.      All Network Branches of ARB Apex Bank Nationwide

i.        All Network Branches of Republic Bank Nationwide

j.        All Network Branches of Consolidated Bank Nationwide

k.      All Network Branches of Prudential Bank Nationwide

l.        All Network Branches of Zenith Bank Nationwide

COST OF APPLICATION E-VOUCHERS

                    i.            Ghanaian Applicants         -           GH¢ 220.00 per voucher

                  ii.            International Applicants   -           USD$ 100.00 per voucher

Deadlines for the sale of scratch cards and submission of completed application forms are Friday, 30th April, 2021 and Friday, 7th May, 2021 respectively.

2.0   ONLINE APPLICATIONS

Online applicants should visit http://apply.ucc.edu.gh/ then click on Apply for Programme for further instructions. Applicants should select the UNDERGRADUATE ENTRY mode under VERIFY VOUCHER and login to continue the process.

Applicants are advised to select from the programmes listed below only. 

3.0       COLLEGE OF EDUCATION STUDIES

3.1 FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS

      DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION

a.      DIPLOMA PROGRAMME IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1.      Direct Entry

i.                    Post-Senior High School candidates with passes in 5 subjects.  Three (3) of the (5) subjects must be in core subjects (including English language, Mathematics and either Integrated Science or Social Studies) and two elective subjects with a minimum aggregate of 24 for SSSCE and 36 for WASSCE or ‘O’ level

ii.                  Applicants with Teachers’ Certificate ‘A’ or Certificate in Early Childhood Education from recognized institutions with GPA of 2.5 or better

2.      Entry through Examination and Interview

i.        Applicants must be 25 years and above and must have written SSSCE, WASSCE, ‘O’ Level or an equivalent examination with at least three credit passes

ii.   Applicants with certificate in Early Childhood Education from recognized institutions with GPA between 2.4 and 1.5.

Note:  Candidates in category (2) would be required to pass a selection examination and interview scheduled for Friday, 7th May, 2021 at the Department of Basic Education, UCC.

TARGET GROUP

i.        Untrained early childhood teachers

ii.   Teachers in Basic Schools interested in early childhood education

iii.  Staff of NGOs working in child care institutions

v.   Staff of Ministry of Women and Children Affairs

DURATION

The programme is by sandwich and will cover three (3) long vacation periods of eight (8) weeks each (May – July)

FEES

Fresh students                       -           GH¢ 2,136.00

Diploma Year Two:               -           GH¢2,008.00

Diploma Year Three:           -           GH¢2,055.00

b.         BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (POST-DIPLOMA) DEGREE PROGRAMME IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1.    Direct Entry

      Applicants with Diploma in Early Childhood Education from recognized institutions with a GPA of 2.5 or better

2.    Entry through Examination and Interview

Applicants with Diploma in Early Childhood Education from recognized institutions with GPA between 2.4 and 1.5.

Note:  Candidates in category (2) would be required to pass a selection examination and interview scheduled for Friday, 7th May, 2021 at the Department of Basic Education, UCC.

TARGET GROUP

1.            Teachers in Basic Schools interested in early childhood education

2.            Staff of NGOs working in child care institutions

3.            Staff of Ministry of Women and Children Affairs

DURATION

The programme is by sandwich and will cover two long vacation periods of eight (8) weeks each (May – July) and a December to January session (within one academic year).

FEES

Fresh students                      -           GH¢ 2, 124.00

Continuing students:            -           GH¢ 2,166.00For further information call 0332097559

c.         BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (POST-DIPLOMA) DEGREE PROGRAMME IN BASIC EDUCATION

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

       1.       Direct Entry

Applicants with Diploma in Basic Education from recognized institutions with a GPA of 2.5 or better

     2.    Entry through Examination and Interview

      Applicants with Diploma in Basic Education from recognized institutions with GPA between 2.4 and 1.5.

Note:  Candidates in category (2) would be required to pass a selection examination and interview scheduled for Friday, 7th May, 2021.

TARGET GROUP

a.             Teachers in Basic Schools interested in basic education

b.            Staff of NGOs working in child care institutions

c.             Staff of Ministry of Women and Children Affairs

DURATION

The programme is by sandwich and will cover two long vacation periods of eight (8) weeks each (May – July) and a December to January session.

FEES

Fresh students                       -           GH¢ 2,556.00

Continuing students:Post-Diploma Year Two:     -           GH¢2,869.00

For further information call 0332097559

 

3.2       DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION

a.         BACHELOR OF SCIENCE EDUCATION – POST DIPLOMA

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

i.                    Diploma in Basic Education (Science and Mathematics Option) 

ii.                  Diploma in Basic Education (Technical Science Option)

iii.           Higher National Diploma (HND) in any science related area from any accredited institution with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5

DURATION

Three Sandwich Semesters – First Semester begins in May, 2021

FEES

Fresh students           -           GH¢ 3, 019.00

 

3.3       DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

a.         BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (HOME ECONOMICS)

1.      Food and Nutrition

2.      Clothing and Textiles

Note:  Applicants must indicate which one of the two options they are applying for.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1.      Holders of HND in Hotel, Catering and Hospitality/Institutional Management and related disciplines

2.      Holders of HND in Fashion Design and related disciplines

3.      Holders of Diploma in Home Economics / Home Science

4.      Holders of Diploma in Basic Education from Colleges of Education or Psychology with options in Vocational Studies

5.      Holders of advance certificates in relevant related fields with passes in Maths, Science and English

6.      SSCE/WASSCE with grades not less than C/C6 in three electives and three core subjects

DURATION

Five Sandwich Semesters – First Semester:  May – July, 2021

FEES

Fresh students                       -           GH¢ 2,750.00

Continuing students              -           GH¢ 2,560.00

 

3.4       DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

a.         BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (COMMUNICATION DESIGN) POST DIPLOMA

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1.      Holders of HND in Commercial Art or Industrial Art (Graphic Design/Communication Design option) from accredited local or international tertiary institutions

2.      Holders of Diploma in Art (Graphic Design or Communication Design) from accredited local or international institutions

3.      Holders of Diploma in Basic Education from accredited local or international tertiary institutions with Visual Art or Painting and Decorating background

4.      Holders of Diploma in Computer Graphics, Website Design, Photography, Animation, Multimedia, Advertising, Film Editing and Printing/Publishing from accredited local or international tertiary institutions

DURATION

Five Sandwich Sessions  - First Semester: May - July, 2021

FEES

Fresh students                       -           GH¢ 2,548.00

Continuing students             -           GH¢ 2,350.00

 

3.5       DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

a.         BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS EDUCATION (PAINTING) POST-DIPLOMA

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1.         Holders of HND Commercial Art or Industrial Art (Painting, Illustration or Painting and Decorating options) from accredited local or international tertiary institutions

2.         Holders of Diploma in Fine Art (Painting, Illustration or Painting and Decorating) from accredited local or international tertiary institutions

3.         Holders of Diploma in Basic Education from accredited local or international tertiary institutions with Visual Art or Painting and Decorating background

DURATION

Five Sandwich Sessions – First Semester: May – July, 2021

FEES

Fresh students                       -           GH¢ 2,548.00

Continuing students              -           GH¢ 2,335.00

            Applicants are to note that this programme will be offered ONLY on UCC main campus.

4.0       COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND LEGAL STUDIES

4.1       FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

a.         DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND REGIONAL PLANNING

1.     DIPLOMA IN TRANSPORT AND ROAD SAFETY MANAGEMENT

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1.      Post SSSCE/WASSSCE: Candidates must obtain three (3) credit passes in Core English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science and or Social Studies. Additionally, candidates must have credit passes in Geography and one of the following subjects: Economics, Elective Mathematics/Statistics, Business Management, Government and History.

2.      Others: The programme is also available to candidates with certificates in basic road safety or fleet management or certificate in intermediate or advanced vocational/technical training

TARGET GROUPS

The programme targets drivers in governmental and non-governmental institutions/organizations, transport unions such as the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Kingdom Transport, Metro Mass Transport Services (MMTS), Progressive Transport Owners Association (PROTOA), Car Rentals as well as educational institutions in the country.

DURATION

Three (3)  long vacation semesters lasting 8 weeks each.  The first Semester begins in May, 2021.

FEES

Fresh students                         –          GH¢2,870.00

Continuing students                –          GH¢2,500.00

2.     BSc. TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT - POST- DIPLOMA

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants should possess any of the following:

1.      Diploma in Transport & Road Safety Management from a recognised institution.

2.      Higher National Diploma (HND) in Automobile or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.

3.      Obtained a minimum of Second class (lower division) and

In addition to any of the above, the applicant should have: 

4.      Worked in an automobile or related industry for at least two (2) years.

5.      Passed a departmental interview selection process.

DURATION

Three (3)  long vacation semesters lasting 8 weeks each.  The first Semester begins in May, 2021. 

FEES

Fresh students                         –          GH¢2,870.00

b.         DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY

i.                    DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants should possess any of the following:

1.       Certificate in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management from the University of Cape Coast

2.       GCE ‘A’ level passes in two subjects and ‘O’ level credit passes in English and Mathematics

3.       GCE ‘O’ level passes in five subjects including English and Mathematics

4.       Aggregate 24/36 or better in SSSCE / WASSCE including English and Mathematics

5.       Teacher’s Certificate ‘A’ with ‘O’ level credit passes English and Mathematics

6.       Stenographer Grade Two Certificate and any other related certificates. 

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is open to interested persons who have any of the above qualifications.  We would however wish to encourage workers in the protection agencies – the Police Service, Prison Service, Customs, Excise and Preventive Service, Fire Service, Immigration and National Disaster Management Organisation, Social Workers and Country Development Officers to apply.

Note:  Candidates with good passes in the elective subjects but do not have credit in Core Mathematics or Core English would be required to pass a selection examination to be conducted by the Department at a later date.

DURATION

Three (3) long vacation semesters lasting eight (8) weeks each.  First Semester begins in May, 2021.

FEES:             Fresh Students                      -           GH¢ 2,800.00

Continuing Students             -           GH¢ 2,400.00

ii.                  BACHELOR OF ARTS (POST-DIPLOMA) DEGREE PROGRAMME IN SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

a.   Diploma in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management, University of Cape Coast (UCC).

b.   Related Diploma Certificates, such as:

·         Diploma in Labour Studies – UCC, CDS, GIMPA, UG - Legon.

·         Diploma in Social Work – University of Ghana, Legon

·         Diploma in Adult Education -  University of Ghana, Legon

·         Diploma in a related discipline 

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is open to interested persons who have any of the above qualifications.  In particular, workers in the protection agencies – the Police Service, Prison Service, Customs, Excise and Preventive Service, Fire Service, Immigration Service, National Disaster Management Organisation, Social Workers and Country Development Officers are encouraged to apply.

DURATION

Three (3) long vacation semesters lasting 8 weeks each.  First Semester begins in May, 2021.

FEES:             Fresh Students                      -           GH¢ 2,850.00

Continuing Students             -           GH¢ 2,450.00

For further information, contact – office line: 03321-36072  Mobile Numbers:  0244089124, 0249240186

 

4.2       FACULTY OF ARTS

a.         DEPARTMENT OF FRENCH

1.      DIPLOMA IN FRENCH FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

i.        SSSCE / WASSCE with five credit passes including English, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies

ii.      GCE ‘A’ level passes in three subjects and ‘O’ level credit passes in English and Mathematics

iii.    GCE ‘O’ level passes in five subjects including English and Mathematics

TARGET GROUP:

i.                    Students

ii.                  Business Executives and Professionals who require an operational knowledge of French for their specific purposes

DURATION

This is a one-year programme spread over two sandwich semesters.  The first semester begins in May, 2021.

FEES:            Ghanaian Students       - GH¢2, 600.00

International Students  - 600 USD

 

5.0       COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES

5.1      SCHOOL OF NURSING

a.         B.Sc. NURSING

TARGET GROUPS

Professionals with Nursing Diploma who are currently working in the Health Services on a full or part-time basis.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant must:

i.                    Be a Registered General Nurse (RGN) with a diploma from a recognized institution, and must have a minimum working experience of not less than three (3) years. 

ii.                  Have an active registration with the Nurses and Midwives Council (NMC).

iii.                Pass a  written test followed by a selection interview

If offered a place, the candidate must complete a health check and provide satisfactory references.

DURATION

Three (3) sandwich semesters each lasting eight (8) weeks followed by inter-semester courses during vacation. 

First Semester: May - July, 2021

FEES:

               Fresh Students                      -           GH¢3,700.00

Continuing Students   -         GH¢3,500.00

For further enquiries please contact:  03320-91403

b.      B.Sc. (MENTAL HEALTH NURSING)

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is targeted at Mental Health Nurses who are currently working in the Health Services on a full or part-time basis.

 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

  Applicant must:

i.                    Be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a Diploma from a recognized institution with a minimum working experience of three (3) years.

ii.                  Have an active registration with the Nurses and Midwives Council (NMC).

iii.                Pass a written test followed by a selection interview

If offered a place, the candidate must complete a health check and provide satisfactory references.

DURATION

Three (3) sandwich semesters each lasting eight (8) weeks followed by inter-semester courses during vacation. 

First Semester: May - July, 2021

FEES:

               Fresh Students                          -              GH¢3,800.00

Continuing Students       -           GH¢3,600.00

For further enquiries please contact:  03320-91403

c.         B.Sc. (COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH NURSING)

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is targeted at Mental Health Nurses who are currently working in the Health Services on a full or part-time basis.

 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

 Applicant must:

i.                    Be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a Diploma from a recognized Nursing Training College (NTC) with a minimum working experience of three (3) years.

ii.                  Have an active registration with the Nurses and Midwives Council (NMC).

iii.                Pass a written test followed by a selection interview

If offered a place, the candidate must complete a health check and provide satisfactory references.

DURATION

Three (3) sandwich semesters each lasting eight (8) weeks followed by inter-semester courses during vacation. 

First Semester:            May - July, 2021

FEES:

              Fresh Students                        -           GH¢3,800.00

Continuing Students    -         GH¢3,600.00

For further enquiries please contact:  03320-91403

5.2       SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

a.                  DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

i.                    BSc. HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (SANDWICH) 

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is targeted at Health Information Officers and Medical Records Staff 

      ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1.       A good HND or Diploma in either Statistics or Health Information, preferably first class, second class (upper or lower) division or its equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution

2.      Certificate in Health Information Management from UCC

 ii.                  CERTIFICATE COURSE IN HEALTH INFORMATION OR ITS EQUIVALENT

(a). Applicants with a six weeks and/or six months certificate from Kintampo or any recognized institution would be admitted into a two (2) semester Certificate (Access) Course.

1. Applicants for the Certificate (Access) course must have a minimum of D or C6 in English Language and Mathematics

2. Applicants with a six weeks and/or six months certificate in Health Records will have to pass an entrance examination and interview

3. The entrance examination will consist of an aptitude test and a general paper.  Candidates who pass all the papers in the entrance examination will then qualify for an interview 

(b).       MATURE CANDIDATES

1.      Mature candidates must be at least 25years at the time of applying (a certified birth certificate will be required)

2.      G.C.E. ‘O’ level or SSSCE/WASSCE credit passes in English Language and Core Mathematics

3.      Mature candidates will be admitted into a two (2) semester Certificate (Access) Course

4.      The entrance examination will consist of an aptitude test and a general paper.  Candidates who pass all the papers in the entrance examination will then qualify for the interview

Note:  all candidates will be required to pass a selection interview

DURATION

i.                    Four (4) long vacation periods (8 weeks each) HND or Diploma

ii.                  Two (2) long vacation periods (8 weeks each) for Certificate Course    

               First Semester: May -July, 2021

FEES:

               Fresh Students            -           GH¢3,300.00

               Continuing Students    -           GH¢2,950.00

b.         DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

1.      BSc. MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE - POST DIPLOMA

      ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

       Applicants must:

i.           Possess a good HND / Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, preferably first class, second class (upper or lower) division or its equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution

ii.         Applicants with BSc. in Applied Biology, Biological Sciences, Laboratory Technology or any other with a minimum of two years post qualification experience in the Clinical Laboratory are eligible to apply

2.      ACCESS PROGRAMME INTO BSC. MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

i.          Applicants should be 25 years and above and must have practiced medical laboratory science for a minimum of three years

ii.        Applicants must have a minimum of credit passes in English and Maths and a certificate in medical laboratory from a recognized institution.

Applicants with HND laboratory technology also qualify to enroll in the programme.  Successful applicants will be invited for an interview

Graduates of the access program will be enrolled into the four (4) semester BSc. Medical Laboratory Science programme.

DURATION

Two (2) years (4 Semesters) for the BSc. Medical Laboratory Science ProgrammeOne (1) Semester for the Access Programme

                 * First Semester begins in May, 2021

FEES:

             Fresh Students                   -           GH¢2,960.00

             Continuing Students         -           GH¢2,680.00

C. DEPARTMENT OF OPTOMETRY AND VISION SCIENCE

      i.        Doctor of Optometry - OD (Sandwich)

The Department of Optometry and Vision Science wishes to announce the OD programme for practitioners with Level 1- 3 competencies per the World Council of Optometry (WCO) criteria. The Department currently runs a six-year Doctor of Optometry (OD) programme. The sandwich programme is open to both local and international candidates seeking to practice optometry at the highest competency level (Level 4).

Depending on the content of one’s academic records (transcript), candidates will be placed at an appropriate level of the programme.  

The programme will adopt a hybrid mode of delivery (online and face-to-face as well as onsite and off-site clinical training).

a)    Admission Requirements

·      Bachelor’s Degree Holders

Applicants with BSc degree in Optometry or equivalent may be placed at the 5th year of the programme and would complete in four sandwich semesters

·      Diploma Holders

Applicants with Diploma in Optometry or equivalent may be placed at the 4th year of the programme and would complete in six sandwich semesters

b)    Target Groups

The programme is targeted at optometrists with degrees and diplomas who may be practicing at a designated Level within the scope of practice for optometrists as approved by the World Council of Optometry.

c)     Duration

Two or three academic years (four and six sandwich semesters respectively) depending on the level of entry. The programme will take place in May- July (First Semester and December – January (Second Semester).

d)    Fees

Local Candidates                    : GH₵6,456.60 per sandwich semester (Non-Residential)

International candidates          : US$3,187.00 per sandwich semester (Residential)

                                                : US$2,687.00 per sandwich semester (Non- Residential)

6.0       COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL SCIENCES

6.1      SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES

a.         B.Sc. LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY – POST DIPLOMA

           ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must possess a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Science Laboratory Technology, Chemical Engineering, and Water and Sanitation, preferably First Class, Second Class (Upper or Lower) division or its equivalent from recognized tertiary institution.

DURATION

               Three (3) sandwich semesters each lasting eight (8) weeks  

First Semester: May - July, 2021

FEES:

               Fresh Students                      -           GH¢3,100.00

Continuing Students    -        GH¢3,000.00

7.0       ACCOMMODATION

The sandwich programmes are non-residential, and students outside Cape Coast will be responsible for securing their own accommodation on campus. There are accommodation options in the halls of residence to choose from.

8.0       COMPLETION OF APPLICATION FORMS

Applicants are advised to read, very carefully, instructions on the admission forms before completing them. 

Fees for all programmes should be paid into UCC Sandwich Admissions Account (Account Number 3021130000995, University of Cape Coast Branch) at any networked branch of Ghana Commercial Bank.

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