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.