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Board of University of Cape Coast Affiliated Colleges of Education Inaugurated

12 Nov, 2019 By louis Mensah

The Board of University of Cape Coast Affiliated Colleges of Education has been inaugurated at a ceremony on campus.

Members of the Board include the Vice-Chancellor, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Provost of the five Colleges in UCC, Director of Academic Affairs, Director, Institute of Education, UCC; Executive Secretary/Representative of the National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE), Director of Academic Affairs, UCC and Director of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance (DAPQA).

Others include Principals of the 16 Colleges of Education and in attendance are Coordinators of Outreach Unit and Assessment Unit, Education Research Unit as well as the Accountant and Secretary of the Institute of Education.

Speaking at the function, the Chairman of the University Council, Mrs. Nancy O. Thompson, implored members of the Board to carry out their assignment with diligence, commitment, objectivity and team work. She was confident given the calibre of members of the board, the University and the country as a whole would benefit immensely from their rich knowledge, expertise and experience.

Functions of the Board

Mrs. Thompson who swore members of the Board into office explained that they were expected to consider and approve programmes of study of the Colleges of Education as well as the appointment of External Examiners. According to her, the Board would consider reports on the end-of-semester examination results from the Academic Board of the Affiliated Colleges of Education and also recommend the award of certificates, Diplomas, and Degrees to successful candidates. 

She further noted that the Board would formulate academic policies, rules, and regulations for the affiliated colleges including those relating to programmes of study, admissions, teaching, assessment, progression, research and award of degrees and other academic distinctions. Mrs. Thompson said the Board would also approve the calendar of activities for each academic year and consider the reports of inspection, monitoring, visiting committees to the Colleges.

Teacher Education Reforms

Giving the background to the teacher education reforms, she noted that the Ministry of Education launched the Transforming Teacher Education and Learning (T-TEL) programme with funding from the UK-AID to enable teachers to have competencies and skills to improve on the learning outcomes of pupils in basic schools. She indicated that as a result, Cabinet in September 2017 approved the National Teachers Standards (NTS) for pre-service teachers and the National Teacher Education Curriculum Framework (NTECF). In addition to this, a four-year Bachelor of Education programme for the Colleges of Education under the mentorship of UCC, University of Ghana (UG), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), University of Education Winneba (UEW) and the University for Development Studies (UDS) has been rolled out.

The four-year Bachelor of Education programmes are Bachelor of Education, Lower Primary (from KG to Primary 3); Bachelor of Education, Upper Primary (from Primary 4 to Primary 6); and Bachelor of Education, Junior High School (JHS 1-3), the Chairman of Council explained.

Transition for Affiliation

Mrs. Thompson said MoE had set a transition period of five years for the affiliation of the Colleges to the five universities. She further indicated that “During the transition period, the universities were expected to offer assistance with respect to faculty, assessment, certification, capacity building, and other relevant services to the colleges”.  

Mrs. Thompson reported that the Institute of Education was mandated to pilot the B.Ed programme for fourteen (14) public and two (2) private Colleges of Education already affiliated to UCC. She noted that as part of activities to give the Colleges a solid and robust foundation, various capacity building programmes had been organised by UCC for the management and staff of the Colleges of Education to enable them to run the new programmes effectively.

Professional Licencing Examination

 Touching on the licensure examination, the Chairman of the UCC Council said the students were required to write the professional licensing examination after completing the four-year studies. “The fifth-year would be a period for school placement, induction and reflective research as part of the professional preparation for licensing and this is aimed at giving candidates the qualified Teacher status and admission into the Teaching Profession”. 

UCC's Relationship with the 16 Affiliated Colleges of Education

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, explained that with the new arrangement, the relationship between the University and the Colleges would further be enhanced. “The 16 Colleges assigned to UCC would be given the opportunity to perform certain functions on their own,” he stated.  He noted that each of the affiliated College’s Academic Board would consider the examination results of its students before presenting it to the Board of University of Cape Coast Affiliated Colleges of Education for ratification.

Prof. Ampiah, however. indicated that the Professional and Awards Boards for the 46 Colleges in the country would still be in operation until the second year students complete their programmes of study in 2022. “The 46 Colleges in the country are running UCC Curriculum and. therefore, we shall work with the colleges until the second year students complete their studies,” he emphasised.

The Vice-Chancellor assured the 16 Colleges affiliated to UCC that the University would continue to provide them with the needed assistance to position them among the best tertiary institutions in the country and beyond.

Appreciation

On behalf of the Colleges, the Principal of the OLA College of Education, Rev. Sr. Elizabeth Amoako-Arhin said it was an honour for the Colleges to be partners with UCC. Rev. Sr. Amoako-Arhin who is also the immediate past President of the Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF) noted that the responsibility bestowed on them was herculean; however, with the support of UCC, they would be able to reposition their various institutions to make a mark to train competent teachers for the country. “We will not fail this country considering the high expectation of Ghanaians to see an improvement in the quality of education” she assured. 

Advanced Pharmacology

Basic pharmacologic principles and the pharmacologic actions of the major drug classes will be discussed in relation to physiologic systems. Emphasis will be on the application of these agents to advanced nursing practice. Theoretical and scientific basis for using pharmacotherapeutic principles in the treatment and management of conditions within the scope of advanced nursing practice will be highlighted. The use of clinical protocols will also be explored.

Course Code: 
NUR 804
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Advance Practice Nursing
Master of Nursing

Research Methods

This course will build upon research methodology coursework at the first degree level. The course will further focus on application of the research process to generate new knowledge to provide high quality health care, initiate change to improve nursing education, practice and support clinical decision-making. The course will emphasize the use of appropriate software and information systems and databases for the storage and retrieval of data. A strong conceptual framework linking research with practice, theory, knowledge and philosophy will be stressed.

Course Code: 
NUR 801
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Advance Practice Nursing
Master of Nursing

Health Assessment

This course builds upon the foundation assessment skills acquired at the Bachelor’s or in clinical practice. Emphasis will be placed on the advanced skills necessary for advanced nursing practice in assessing the health status of clients across the life span with a focus on health promotion and maintenance. Content will include techniques for comprehensive, holistic health assessment as well as focused assessment for common health problems. The process whereby the advanced nurse utilizes comprehensive physical, psychological, and cultural assessment across the life span to gather specific data relevant to common health problems is demonstrated. The course will include 2 hours of lecture and 3 hours practical experience per week.

Course Code: 
NUR 809
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Advance Practice Nursing
Master of Nursing

Advanced Pathophysiology

This course builds upon the knowledge of pathophysiology acquired at the basic level and through clinical practice; this course will focus on the application of advanced principles of pathophysiology to the diagnosis and treatment of conditions occurring across the life span and within the scope of advanced nursing practice. Additionally, appropriate screening and diagnostic laboratory evaluative methods will also be examined.

Course Code: 
NUR 807
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Advance Practice Nursing
Master of Nursing

Professional Role Development

The transition from the professional nursing role to an advanced nursing practice role will be examined in this course. Legal, ethical and advanced practice issues will be emphasized.  Analysis and synthesis of content regarding political, legal, socioeconomic, and technological factors that affect the advanced practice role will be emphasized to provide the student with a clear understanding of the nursing profession and advanced nursing practice roles.  The need for the graduate to work effectively in interdisciplinary relationships or partnerships, recognizing the uniqueness and similarities among the various roles, is also a critical element that will be discussed.

Course Code: 
NUR 805
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Advance Practice Nursing
Master of Nursing

Issues In Nursing and Health Care

This course will examine concepts and issues that influence advanced nursing practice such as health teaching, policy development, programme planning, environmental health concerns, family relationships, cultural influences and selected health care problems. Professional issues and strategies which can facilitate the development of the nursing profession will be examined. Consideration will be given to selected variables influencing the development and resolution of issues. Additionally, it will focus on health care economics and policy analysis of current health care problems and issues. The student will examine the role of the advanced nurse practitioner in health policy formulation and political action. Advanced problem solving and decision making theories and concepts will be essential components of this course.

Course Code: 
NUR 803
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Advance Practice Nursing
Master of Nursing

Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing

Student will be introduced to the nature and uses of theories and the process of theory construction. Selected concepts, theories and philosophies for guiding advanced nursing practice in various healthcare settings will be examined. The student will also critique, evaluate, and use the theory with emphasis on implications for nursing. The interrelationships among theory, practice and research will be emphasized.

Course Code: 
NUR 800
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Advance Practice Nursing
Master of Nursing
Degree Type: 
Master of PhilosophyDepartment of Adult Nursing
Programme Duration: 
2 years (Mature Entry)2 years (Standard Entry)
About Programme: 

Master of Nursing programme is to train nurses with advanced knowledge and skills to perform advanced Nursing roles in direct patient care delivery, Nursing Education, Nursing Administration and Nursing Research at the local, national and international levels.

Goal / Objectives: 

By the end of the programme, the student should be able to: 

  1. take up leadership roles in nursing and health care delivery in general.

  2. demonstrate high levels of intellectual and analytical competencies to function effectively in nursing education.

  3. develop advanced clinical nurse practitioners who will be able to deliver evidence based  nursing care

  4. acquire requisite foundation to undertake doctoral degree programmes.  

  5. work within complex organizational and political systems at local, national and international levels. 

  6. acquire advanced knowledge and practical skills and attitudes in nursing administration to enable them recognize the total health needs of individuals, families and communities.

  7. exhibit administrative and leadership skills in managing health care units within the framework of the national health policy.

Career Opportunities: 

The demand for nursing services is ever increasing in Ghana and other parts of the world. Our students are employed in public and private health facilities like hospitals, clinics, home health care services, schools, military and police health facilities in Ghana and other countries. Other employment avenues include Nursing and other health training institutions, health research centres, public/community health delivery services and workplace health care systems. 

Entry Requirements: 

To qualify for admission an applicant:

  1. Must have obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing OR its equivalent in a related field (e.g. B. ED Health Sciences Education) with at least Second Class Lower Division from a recognized institution.

  2. Should be a registered nurse in good standing with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana (NMC) or an equivalent approved by the NMC.

  3. Must pass a selection interview.

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Vision statement: 
To be the best Business School in Africa
Mission statement: 
The School of Business is a centre of excellence, providing high quality teaching, research and outreach in Business and allied disciplines.   
History: 
The School of Business was carved out of the Faculty of Social Sciences. It started as a Department of Business Studies in 1975/1976 academic year. In 1991, it was merged with the Department of Economics; however, the status was reversed during the 1996/1997 academic year when the Department of Business Studies was separated from the Department of Economics. The Department was upgraded to a School in the 2004/2005 academic year.  The School has five (5) Departments, a Centre, a Consultancy Unit and a Business Incubator.
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