Professionals of the Programmes find jobs as professional teachers and Matrons in Senior High Schools and other institutions. Graduate are also offered employment as nutritionists, caterers and Managers of Restaurants.  Those who pursue clothing and textiles are equipped with interior design skills which position them to go into income generation ventures. The financial aspect of home management, which requires an understanding of various fields like credit taking, as well as budgeting and financial record keeping, makes it possible for graduates to venture into professions in banking and financial management.

Home economics is mainly the study of home management. This translates directly into community management, with a focus on how to create conducive family environments that help in the growth and development of residents in a society.

Activities like home furnishing, cooking, pastries and food preservation, child upkeep, as well as handy works like sewing, cleaning, among others are taught in the programme. Learners of the programme are equipped with skills in these activities to train students in basic, senior high schools, and tertiary institutions. Learners are also taught how these skills can be transferred into commercially viable ventures.

Applicants must have the following:

• Passes in Management in Living and any two (2) other elective subjects relevant to the preferred option.
  • For Clothing and Textiles Option, the appropriate electives are: Clothing and Textiles (compulsory) and any one of the following subjects: Art, Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Elective Mathematics and Economics.  
  • For Food and Nutrition Option, the appropriate electives are: Foods and Nutrition (compulsory) and any one of the following subjects: Art, Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Elective Mathematics, French and Economics.

But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful.

The programme will equip students with skills to demonstrate an understanding of theories and pedagogical approaches underpinning current trends in the teaching of Mathematics Education. It will also equip students with skills that will enable them to engage in research in Mathematics Education.

WASSCE/SSCE Holders

Candidates must have passes in six (6) subjects with overall aggregate of 20 (twenty) or better. Three of the six subjects must be core subjects (including English Language, Integrated Science and Mathematics) at grade ‘D’ or better and three must be in English Literature, History, French, Christian Religious Studies, Islamic Studies, Ghanaian Languages, (Akan/Ewe/Ga), Music, and Government.  A good grade in Social Studies is an advantage.

 Diploma Holders 

A good teacher’s diploma (at a minimum of Second Class Division) obtained from one of the former diploma awarding institutions, the University of Cape Coast (DASSE) or equivalent institutions with at least two (2) years post qualification teaching/working experience.  The diploma must be in one of the following subjects: English, French, Religious Studies, Ghanaian Language and Music.

All candidates must pass an interview.  

 Mature Candidates

Candidates who are at least 25 years old and who successfully pass the entrance examination and interview.