Social studies education most commonly refers to the training of professional educators to teach social studies. It includes the training of social studies educators who emphasize the need for social education through the teaching of various social science disciplines (e.g., history, psychology, political science).
Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Education in Ghana are:
Presbyterian University College, Ghana
UEW
Admission requirements
Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) Applicants
Grade D or better in three (3) in core subjects – core English, core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies and three (3) elective subjects, including one of the following: Geography, History/Government and Economics.
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) Applicants
Grade C6 or better in three (3) core subjects – core English, core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies and three (3) electives including, at least, one of the following subjects Geography, History/Government and Economics.
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level
Passes in three (3) subject including one of the following subjects: Geography, History/Government and Economics (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better). Also, the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English, Mathematics and a Science Subject (for non-science students) and an Arts subject for Science students.
Mature Students
- Applicants must be 25 years and above.
- They must pass three entrance examination papers: General Paper, Education, and a special paper in their preferred subject areas e.g., Social Studies, Geography, Economics and History/Government.
Diploma Graduates
- Applicants must have a Diploma in Education (Social Studies) with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) and those who have less than Lower Division should have at least two years work experience.
- Successful candidates will complete the programme in two (2) years.
Other Diploma Holding Graduates
- Applicants holding other Diplomas other than DBE (Social Studies) must have a minimum of Second Class Lower. Those who have less than Second Lower must have at least two years work experience.
- Successful candidates will complete the programme in three (3) years.
International Applicants
Foreign applicants with similar grades as Ghanaians will also be admitted and placed at the same level as their Ghanaian counterparts. In case the admission committee is not sure of a foreign certificate, it will be referred to NAB for verification.
Admission requirements for UEW
Entry Requirements
Direct Applicants
- SSSCE Holders
- Must have six (6) Passes (D or better) in three (3) Core Subjects (English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science) and
- Credit passes in three (3) Elective subjects including two (2) of the following electives: Geography, Economics, History and Government). Or
- WASSCE Holders
- Must have six (6) credit passes (D or better) in three (3) Core Subjects (English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science) and
- Credit passes in three (3) Elective subjects including two (2) of the following electives: Geography, Economics, History and Government). And,
- Special Departmental Requirements
Applicants must have studied Social Studies and obtained at least ‘B3’ or better in WASSCE or its equivalence.
- Mature Applicants
- Applicants must be at least 25 years old by 1st August of the Academic year the applicant wants to enrol.
- Applicants must pass the University’s Entrance Examinations.