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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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Degree Type: 
Master of PhilosophyDepartment of Education and Psychology
Programme Duration: 
2 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: 

A successful applicant would be offered a probationary admission as a Postgraduate Research Student [PRS] for the first year. Students may progress to the second year after having satisfied the following conditions:

  1. Completed all courses required at the masters level
  2. Obtained a  CGPA of 2.5 or better 
  3. Taken a course in academic writing and passed 
  4. Successfully defended a final research proposal before a department examining panel

A non- research master’s degree candidate seeking admission to the MPhil Programme must: 

  1. Have obtained a CGPA of 2.5 or better in the masters course work
  2. Submit an official transcript    of academic record 
  3. Submit at least two referee’s report one of which must be from a former lecturer 
  4. Submit a proposal of 2-3 pages on the intended area of study including references
  5. Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the colleges/faculties /schools /institutes/departments. This may include relevant work experience and written entrance examination and / or interview.

Thesis

The trainee will be required to research into a topic related to Clinical Health Psychology and submit a write-up between 120 and 150 pages.

Course Code: 
CHP 899
No. of Credits: 
12
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Clinical Health Psychology

Clinical Placement II

The focus of this placement will be working with adults and older adults who have mental health and physical health related issues. There will also be specialist placement in substance abuse disorders. Case studies 3 & 4 will be based on this particular placement.

Course Code: 
CHP 890
No. of Credits: 
6
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Clinical Health Psychology

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