In Ghana, there are over forty-six (46) colleges of Education distributed among all the 16 regions across the country. The Colleges of Education was established under the Colleges of Education ACT, 2012. It aimed to upgrade teacher training colleges to tertiary institutions (Colleges of Education) and to provide for related matters.
Therefore, the College of Education established under this Act is a public institution, hence, shall be affiliated with a reputable University by law. Besides, the purpose was to train teachers to acquire the necessary skills and academic competencies for teaching in pre-tertiary institutions and non-formal education institutions. Also, to equip teachers for effective teaching of Mathematics, Science, and ICT among other subjects relevant the society.
Why now the University Colleges of Education
In October 2018, after careful consultation of all principals of Colleges of Education with the Ministry of Education and other stakeholders, all colleges of Education have been upgraded to University Colleges of Education and have been affiliated with higher learning institutions (Universities) in Ghana. Hence, all Colleges of Education in Ghana now offered 4-year B.Ed degree programmes.
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Full list of all University Colleges of Education and their Affiliated Universities in Ghana
| AFFILIATED UNIVERSITIES | UNIVERSITY COLLEGES OF EDUCATION |
|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, LEGON | |
| Accra University College of Education | |
| Peki University College of Education | |
| Enchi University College of Education | |
| Mt. Mary University College of Education | |
| Gbawe University College of Education | |
| UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST | |
| Fosu University College of Education | |
| St. Francis University College of Education | |
| OLA University College of Education | |
| Kibi University College of Education | |
| Holy Child University College of Education | |
| St. Theresa University College of Education | |
| Jasikan University College of Education | |
| Brekum University College of Education | |
| St. Monica College of Education | |
| Atebubu University College of Education | |
| Abetifi College of Education | |
| Ofinso University College of Education | |
| Agona SDA University College of Education | |
| St. Ambrose CPE | |
| UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA | |
| Ada University College of Education | |
| Akatsi University College of Education | |
| EP University College of Education-Amedzofe | |
| Bagabaga University College of Education | |
| Mampong University College of Education | |
| NJA University College of Education | |
| BOSCO University College of Education | |
| Wiawso University College of Education | |
| St. Louis University College of Education | |
| Komenda University College of Education | |
| PWCE | |
| PCE | |
| SDA University College of Education | |
| Agogo University College of Education | |
| Methodist University College of Education | |
| Bia lamplighter University College of Education | |
| UNIVERSITY OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES | |
| Tumu University College of Education | |
| McCoy University College of Education | |
| Dambai University College of Education | |
| Gambaga Universtiy College of Education | |
| St. Vicent University College of Education | |
| All Farouk University College of Education | |
| KNUST | |
| Akrokerri University College of Education | |
| St. Joseph University College of Education | |
| Tamale University College of Education | |
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List of Courses offered at the University Colleges of Education in Ghana
| COURSES | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | B. Ed. Mathematics/Science | 7. | B. Ed. Early Childhood Development | 13. | B. Ed. Technical/Vocational |
| 2. | B. Ed. French | 8. | B. Ed. Primary Education | 14. | B. Ed. Agriculture Science |
| 3. | B. Ed. English & Arabic | 9. | B. Ed. English & Ghanaian Language | 15. | B. Ed. French & English |
| 4. | B. Ed. French & Ghanaian Language | 10. | B. Ed. Geography & History | 16. | B. Ed. Home Economics |
| 5. | B. Ed. ICT & Science | 11. | B. Ed. Physical Education & Science | 17. | B. Ed. RME & History |
| 6. | B. Ed. RME & Music | 12. | B. Ed. Visual Arts | 18. | B. Ed. ICT & Mathematics |
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