University of Cape Coast
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University of Cape Coast |
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| Established | 1962 |
| Type | Public |
| Chairman | Dr. Charles Mensa |
| Chancellor | vacant |
| Vice-Chancellor | Rev. Prof. E. Addow Obeng |
| Location | Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana |
| Telephone | +233 42 32139 |
| Nickname | Cape Vars |
| Website | www.ucc.edu.gh |
The University of Cape Coast, Ghana, was established in 1962 out of a dire need for highly qualified and skilled manpower in education to provide leadership and enlightenment. Thus, it was established to train graduate teachers for second cycle institutions; Teacher Training Colleges; and Technical Institutions, a mission that the two Universities existing then were unequipped to fulfill.
The University has since its establishment added to its functions the training of educational planners, administrators and agriculturalists. The University is, therefore, playing a role that is unique and vital to the education enterprise of the nation. In pursuance of its mission, the University has been responding fully to the changing needs of the entire educational system of the country. It has also re-structured its degree program from B.A., B.Sc. and B.Ed. in education to B.A./B.Sc. with non-education content and a B.Ed., which is a professional qualification in Education. This is to allow flexibility and choice in its course offerings and thus cater for specific needs of students, while still focusing on its mission. The university offer courses in BA, B.Sc, MA, M.Sc, Mphil and PhD.
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[edit] The campus
The University, which is five kilometres west of Cape Coast municipality, is located on a hill over-looking the Atlantic, and operates on two campuses: The Southern Campus (Old Site) and the Northern Campus (New Site). Two of the most important historical sites in Ghana, Elmina and Cape Coast Castle, are only a few kilometres from the University. The establishment of the University was a befitting tribute to this historic town and the cradle of education in Ghana. Cape Coast is now a growing tourist town with its rich history and monuments.
[edit] Organization
[edit] Faculties
Arts, Education, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Agriculture, Institute of Education, Institute of Educational Planning and Administration.
[edit] Faculty of Arts
- Department of Classics and Philosophy
- Department of English
- Department of French
- Department of Ghanaian Languages
- Department of History
- Department of Music
- Department of Religious Studies
[edit] Faculty of Education
- Center for Continuing Education
- Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education
- Department of Educational Foundations
- Department of Health Physical Education & Recreation
- Department of Primary Education
- Department of Science Education
- Department of Vocational and Technical Education
- Institute for Educational Planning and Administration
- Institute of Education
[edit] Faculty of Science
- African Virtual University
- Department of Botany
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Computer Centre
- Department of Mathematics & Statistics
- Department of Physics
- Department of Zoology
- Laboratory Technician’s Unit
[edit] Faculty of Social Sciences
- Centre for Development Studies
- Department of African and General Studies
- Department of Business Studies
- Department of Economics
- Department of Geography and Tourism
- Department of Sociology
[edit] School of Agriculture (Faculty)
- Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension
- Department of Agricultural Engineering
- Department of Animal Science
- Department of Crop Science
- Department of Soil Science
[edit] Centres
- Center for Development Studies
- Center for Research on Improving Quality of Primary Education
[edit] Halls of Residence
- Adehye Hall
- Atlantic Hall
- Casely-Hayford
- Nkrumah Hall
- Oguaa Hall
- Valco Hall
[edit] See also
- Sam E. Jonah, ACSM, Chancellor of the University
- List of universities in Ghana
[edit] External links
Public university: University of Ghana • Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology • University of Cape Coast •University of Education, Winneba •University for Development Studies •University of Mines and Technology
Private university: Valley View University
University college: All Nations University •Ashesi University College •Baptist University College •Catholic University College of Ghana • Central University College •Christian Service University College • Garden City University College •Ghana Telecom University College • Islamic University College, Ghana • Meridian University College • Methodist University College Ghana • Pentecost University College •Presbyterian University College •Regent University College of Science and Technology •University College of Management Studies •Wisconsin International University College
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