Overview
Programme: MPhil in Mathematics Education
Objectives of the Programme
The objectives of the programme are to:
a. Conduct research at both the basic and tertiary levels on the problems and issues related to mathematics education, especially on the issues impacting on curriculum development;
b. Prepare students with the requisite knowledge in mathematics and the needed skills required for effective teaching, learning and applications;
c. Afford students with the requisite skills to reconnoiter strategies, new ideas, and specific tools for teaching mathematics at both the basic and tertiary levels.
d. Provide leadership in the continuous improvement of the mathematics curriculum and supervision of the delivery at all levels of the educational system.
e. Advance research and scholarship in Mathematics education;
f. Enforce excellence in the teaching and learning of Mathematics;
g. Exhibit the knowledge of Christ, moral uprightness and a passion to serve humanity.
h. Become high caliber professionals and lecturers for departments of mathematics in universities and colleges, departments of mathematics in senior and junior high schools, statistics and mathematics education:
• who are capable of conducting research into the teaching and learning of mathematics and statistics at all levels of the educational system including the university;
• who are capable of conducting research on the problems and issues related to mathematics education;
• who will be providing direct services as employees or consultants to the Ministry of Education, the Ghana Education Service and the West African Examinations Council;
• who will be providing leadership in the continuous improvement of the mathematics curriculum and supervision of the delivery of the mathematics at all levels of the educational system;
Programme Uniqueness
The current requirement for teaching at the Colleges of Education in Ghana is a research master’s degree. Therefore, mathematics tutors who have completed M.Ed. (Mathematics) programme across the country are not adequately prepared to take on the challenges that the new status of the Colleges of Education has brought into existence. This limitation had been emphasized by the National Council for Tertiary Education. In line with the National development goals, the Master of Philosophy (Mathematics Education) programme will help train more qualified graduate teachers for the second cycle and tertiary institutions in the country.
Entry Requirements
In line with the Admission requirements of the University of Cape Coast, to which the programme is to be affiliated:
a) A first degree candidate seeking admission to an MPhil must have obtained a good first degree (at least, a Second Class Lower Division) in Mathematics Education; or:
b) Any other Bachelor’s degree (B.A/B.Sc. etc.) in Mathematics. (Certificate/Diploma in Education is an advantage).
c) M.Ed. degree holders with Mathematics background may also apply.
NOTE: All these qualifications should have been obtained from a recognised university within or without the country.
Duration
The programme is a 2 year programme
The student must:
• obtain a minimum of 60 credits and 2.50 FGPA,
• pass all taught courses,
• complete and submit thesis report,
Fulfill all requirements of the University College, Faculty and Department for graduation
Employment prospects
Job opportunities for the graduates are available in, but not limited to:
• Ghana Education Service as heads of school or professional graduate teachers,
• Colleges of Education as lecturers,
• Public and private educational institutions as heads or tutors,
• Curriculum and Research Unit of the Ministry of Education / Ghana Education Service,
• Curriculum or training units of public and private educational institutions,
• Education Units of Firms / Churches / Institutions / NGOs /Development Agencies etc.
• Curriculum or training units of public and private educational institutions
• Education Units of Firms / Churches / Institutions / NGOs /Development Agencies etc.
