UCC Switch Programme for Basic School Teachers Who Want To Teach in SHS | Programmes, Cost And How To Apply
The UCC Switch Programme for Basic School Teachers Who Want To Teach in SHS will be mounted by UCC. In this post, we share with teachers all the Programmes, The Admission Fees, the Tuition Cost And How To Apply.
UCC Switch Programme for Basic School Teachers Who Want To Teach in SHS | Programmes, Cost And How To Apply
What are the programmes under the new UCC Switch Programme for Basic School Teachers Who Want To Teach in SHS?
SWITCH 3.1 PROGRAMMES BACHELOR OF EDUCATION COVERS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMMES
- ARTS (English, History and Ghanaian language)
- SCIENCE
- ACCOUNTING
- MATHEMATICS
- MANAGEMENT
- SOCIAL STUDIES
- HOME ECONOMICS
Who can apply for the UCC Switch Programme for Basic School Teachers?
All the following can apply to the programme.
Holders of Bachelor of Education in the following:
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Foundations
- Educational Psychology and Foundations
- Basic Education
- Other relevant degrees in education
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TARGET GROUP
The programmes are designed for:
Those who are interested in teaching Senior High Schools
Those who want vertical career progression in their disciplines
MODE OF DELIVERY
FACE-TO-FACE/ONLINE
What is the Application Deadline for the Programme.
All those interested must apply on or before 15TH JULY, 2023
What is the Cost of the Admission Forms?
The cost of the application voucher is GHc155.00
UCC Distance Undergraduate Admissions; All Programmes / Courses
Mobile Money short codes for buying UCC Distance Forms
CBG
GTBank
ZENITH
Ghana Post
PRUDENTIAL BANK
GCB
ARB APEX BANK
OR at the Regional Offices/ Study Centre Coordinators 00 UCC CODE
For Enquiries, Call 0503934094/ 0257902899/ 053 0072084/0530057033/
0530060977
Who qualifies to Apply
– Is a programme designed for Teachers who have degree in basic education and wish to have another degree in secondary education.
Diploma or HND holders do not qualify to apply.
– If you are already at the senior high school and do not hold the requisite qualification to teach the subject you are handling, this is an opportunity to acquire the certificate.
Duration of the programe
Is three (3) semesters in one year. Is a specialisation programme which would afford learners in-depth knowledge in content and pedagogical skills.
There will be teaching pratice aspect at the senior high school under supervision.
Mode of delivery
-weekends lecture on face to face and a midweek lecture on zoom.
Programme Cost | Fees
Fees per semester ranges between 1500 to 1600 with flexible terms of payment.
Study centres for the programme
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There are study centres across all the 10 regional capitals and other centres would be created based on the location of majority of the applicants to ensure the study centres are closer to the students.
1. Kumasi
2. Accra
3. Tema
4. Kasoa
5. Sefwi wiaso
6. Ho
7. Sunyani
9. Tamale
10. Techiman
11. Bolga
12. Wa
13. Koforidua
14. Cape coast
15. Takoradi
SHS Teachers can even Apply to switch Courses Specialisation
The programme is a specialisation programme. The sciences involve specialisation in physics, chemistry or biology. Home economics involves specialisation in food and nutrition or clothing and textiles. Core mathematics and elective mathematics.
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After the program and one furthers will they get a masters in Shs or masters in education?
We do not have answers to these questions.
What are the payment plans if any?
Please what are the programs related to Information communication technology
I can’t see bachelor of arts, music in the courses
There is no bachelor of arts in music education in the courses
I applied for BED(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY) and there wasn’t any specialisation or major for me to choose.
When is the admission?
Please i just heard about it can i buy it since the closing date is due?
Yes, you can buy
I paid through MoMo but I didn’t receive any code for my forms
Please I work as a non-teaching staff with wassce at SHS, can I apply?
Please, are they still selling the forms? I just saw it and I am interested.
I had Diploma in Science and Maths Education. Can I apply for the Sciences
I’ve gotten admission but wasn’t able to pay the fee before the 30th September, can I go ahead and pay to join the class?
Find answers to this question from the school
I got admission but I couldn’t pay my fees before the deadline. Can I still go ahead and pay to join my colleague?
i just heard about it. please, can I apply for the program?
When is this year’s form coming out or it’s already out?
WE DO NOT KNOW YET
Please is it a distance course or sandwich?
Further the Arts program doesn’t include French why?
please, I have a B Ed in Agriculture, but I now teach ICT and I want to offer a degree in ICT. please, is ICT part of the programs.
please kindly mount Political science this year so that some of us can afford
kindly mount Political science this year so that some of us can apply. Tanx
please has the forms been released for this year.
i just saw it, can i apply now
Check the closing date
Please i bought the voucher on the 17th Dec.2024 to apply for the programme. Filling the form demand uploading of my certificate n transcript. I was able to upload my certificate but I was not having my transcript to upload also. The university am to take the transcript has gone on break and will resume on the 8th January 2025.Please want should I do?
The best thing to do is to contact the university. We are not able to help on such matters. You’ve got to be proactive on such issues.
Please, I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Geography and a Diploma in Education. I want the first degree to match my master’s and PhD degrees, which are both in education. Am I qualified to apply?