The Bachelor of Education Degree in Psychology is a two (2) year conventional/block release program designed for qualified teachers who have a background study in Education with the aim to:

• Help the teachers to plan, design, implement and evaluate appropriate curricular in Educational Psychology
• Enhance the teachers’ critical, analytical and reflective skills so as to be effective decision makers in educational  and cultural issues
• Enhance the teachers’ awareness of the psycho-social and cultural needs of learners including contemporary issues in education and
• Produce teacher researchers sensitive to the dynamic context of the individual and society in different cultural settings.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

For admission into the programme, a candidate must normally have:

• At least five (5) ‘O’ level passes at Grade C or better or the equivalent
• A Certificate or Diploma in Education or;
• Other qualifications acquired by a candidate that may be approved by Senate

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

LEVEL 1: SEMESTER 1

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ESO101 Introduction to Sociology of Education

EPS 101 Introduction to Psychology of Education

EPH 101 Introduction to Philosophy of Education

UWC 120 Introduction to Ethics

UWC 140 Communication Skills

UWC 100 Introduction to Computers

LEVEL 1: SEMESTER 2

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EPS 102  Psychology of Teaching and Learning

EPS 103 Measurement and Evaluation in Psychology

EPS 104 Psychological Issues in Gender Studies

EPS 105 Behavioural Psychology

EMA 101Educational Management

LEVEL 2: SEMESTER 1

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EPS 201 Humanistic Psychology

EPS 202 Personality Theories and Development

EPS 203 Contemporary Issues in Psychology

EPE 203 Professional Ethics in Education

EPR 201 Research Methods and Statistics

LEVEL 2: SEMESTER 2

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EPS 206 Behavioural Psychology

EPS 205 Social Psychology

CEN 201 Entrepreneurship, Theory and Practice

EPR 202 Research Project