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Advanced Statistical Methods in Education

Students enrolled in this course should have taken EPS 851, Intermediate Statistics and EPS 858, Inferential Statistics. This course is intended to equip students with the ability to analyse data. The course will further equip the student with the skills of choosing the right statistical test to use, how to use it and when to use it. Both parametric and nonparametric tests will be studied. Interpretation of outputs from SPSS computer analysis of the various statistical tests is highlighted. The major topics treated include factorial designs, randomized block and split-plot designs, analysis of covariance, non-parametric statistical methods and factor analysis.

Course Code: 
EPS 856
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Measurement and Evaluation
Measurement and Evaluation

Educational Measurement

The prerequisite of this course is EPS 853 Assessment in Schools. The course exposes students to the practical aspects of classroom test construction, administration in a school setting and classical item analysis to concretize their competency and skills in ability/ability test construction. The student is expected to work under guidance to review and discuss relevant assessment literature and present assignments related to item construction as well as present, at least two projects; one on multiple-choice test and the other on constructed response items.

Course Code: 
EPS 855
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Measurement and Evaluation
Measurement and Evaluation

Assessment in Schools

This course examines both theoretical and practical issues in students’ assessment. It discusses the nature and relevance of assessment in the teaching and learning processes and examines extensively the theoretical and practical issues of validity and reliability of assessment results. Principles and guidelines for crafting various teacher-made tests and standardized tests are also discussed. Professional responsibilities, appropriate ethical behaviour of educators in assessment as well as legal requirements in educational assessments are presented and discussed.

Course Code: 
EPS 853
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Measurement and Evaluation
Measurement and Evaluation

Research Methods in Education

This course exposes a range of issues and practices in educational inquiry and research. Procedures and methodologies necessary to pursue research problems in meausrement, evaluation and applied statistica are investigated. There is an overview of educational research methods including validity and reliability and validity of data and practical considerations in planning, conducting and disseminating research outcomes and improving research. The course provides students with skills and knowledge needed for qualitative and quantitative inquiry as well as critiques of research.

Course Code: 
EPS 852
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Measurement and Evaluation
Measurement and Evaluation
Special Education
Special Education

Educational Statistics

An elementary knowledge of statistics, including the use of SPSS is required for this course. The focus of the course is the application of statistical methods to educational problems. Emphasis is on the normal, t, chi-square and F distribution. Hypothesis testing and one-way analysis of variance will be treated.

Course Code: 
EPS 851
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Measurement and Evaluation
Measurement and Evaluation
Special Education
Special Education

The Use of Test in Counselling

This course exposes students to the nature and characteristics of psychological tests, the selection of good tests for counselling purposes and the administration, scoring and interpretation of psychological tests for counselling purposes.

Course Code: 
EPS 844
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Measurement and Evaluation
Measurement and Evaluation
Special Education
Special Education

Advanced Psychology of Human Learning and Instruction

The course discusses various relevant learning theories and their implications for classroom practice. It aims at exposing students to the challenges in the learning environment and how effective teaching could be enhanced using the theories as the basis. Topics such as motivation and other approaches to learning would equip students with various competencies, skills and strategies for classroom teaching.

Course Code: 
EPS 831
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Measurement and Evaluation
Measurement and Evaluation

Computer Application in Education

The course is to enable students gain computer knowledge to complete their thesis and oral examination. It is also, to equip students with skills in ICT that they may need to teach in their various areas of specialization. The course is intended to equip students with computer literacy to help them improve in the presentation and teaching of Home Economics Education. Data management tools such as MS Excel and MS Access as well as Presentation tool such as Power Point would be explored.

Course Code: 
EPS 812A
No. of Credits: 
1
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology
Measurement and Evaluation
Measurement and Evaluation
Sociology of Education
Special Education
Special Education

Academic Writing

The course is designed to reinforce and further develop the writing skills of students at the postgraduate level. It is centred on the notion that the future success in postgraduate work is dependent to some extent, on the individual student’s ability to demonstrate understanding and insights regarding diverse forms of academic writing. This course will further provide students, nuanced understanding with respect to linguistic/ rhetorical theoretical underpinnings, features of academic writing and the requisite skills regarding argumentation and research centred-writing.

Course Code: 
SGS 801
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology
Measurement and Evaluation
Measurement and Evaluation
Sociology of Education
Special Education
Special Education
Degree Type: 
Doctor of PhilosophyDepartment of Education and Psychology
Programme Duration: 
3 years (Standard Entry)
Goal / Objectives: 

The overall goal of the programme is to provide individuals with adequate graduate knowledge of educational measurement, research, statistics and evaluation methodologies to be able to teach and provide measurement and evaluation (assessment) services in relevant institutions and organisations with confidence.

The objectives of the programmes are to equip the graduate to acquire:

  1. Adequate understanding of theories and principles in educational measurement and evaluation thereby becoming more confident and innovative in integrating theory and practice to promote scientific uses of measurement within the field of education and related disciplines.
  2. Professional competencies and skills to teach assessment, educational statistics, measurement and evaluation and research methods courses at appropriate levels
  3. Professional skills to undertake research in the area of assessment, measurement and evaluation. 
  4. Skills to lead in educational assessment, measurement and evaluation in the regional and district education offices, colleges of 
  5. Education and other educational institutions.
Career Opportunities: 
  1. Ministry of Education and Ghana Education Service 
  2. College of Education (Tutors)
  3. Security Services, NGOs 
  4. Training Units of institutions
Entry Requirements: 

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