UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA

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1 UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE EDUCATION MAMPONG-ASHANTI THE INTEGRATED AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT FOR BACHELOR S DEGREE IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SANITATION EDUCATION

2 BRIEF HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF EACH PROGRAMME OF STUDY. In the 2010/2011 academic year, the BSc degree in Environmental Health and Sanitation Education Programme was introduced as one of the programmes offered at the College of Agriculture Education. Unit of the institution to offer/offering each programme of study: i) Name of Department: Integrated and Environmental Science Education ii) Date of establishment: August, 2010 iii) Name and qualification of Head and Staff (distinguish between part-time and full-time and also teaching and non-teaching staff by functions) iv) Structure and organisation of Department (select relevant one) The Integrated and Environmental Science education Department is one of the academic departments of the Faculty of Agriculture Education. It runs the B.Ed/BSc Integrated Science Education, BSc Environmental Health and Sanitation Education and Sandwich Diploma in Environmental Health and Sanitation Education Programme. Rationale, goals and objectives of the programme of study: (a) Rationale Professional capacity building in environmental health and sanitation is necessary in many societies because of inherent poor sanitation, poor environmental management and associated problems. The proposed BSc. programme in Environmental Health and Sanitation Education (EHSE) is a sequel to the lower version, the Sandwich Diploma programme, and is designed to produce higher level manpower for the public health and sanitation services sector of the country. The goal of the programme is to provide students with the scientific principles and concepts to understand, identify and analyse environmental problems both natural and man-made, and also to evaluate the risks associated with these problems. The programme also will equip students with the knowledge and skills required in the field of water supply and sanitation within a given environment and social circumstances. Currently there are several middle level professionals in the discipline who desire to upgrade themselves to make them more effective and efficient in their duties. These include Diploma holders from the School of Hygiene, School Hygiene Education Programme (SHEP) coordinators, Teachers handling School Hygiene activities at the basic schools, Community Health Nurses and allied professionals. It is hoped that upon completion of the programme, successful candidates would not only have gained considerable insight into the basic subject matter of environmental health and sanitation, but also would have come to a better appreciation of the numerous environmental health and sanitation problems affecting their communities and be better equipped to educate community members on environmental health, hygiene and sanitation issues. (b) Goals and Objectives The main aim of the programme is to produce graduates who will be useful in ensuring standards in environmental health and sanitation delivery in Ghana. The objectives are to train students to: Appreciate the scientific principles underlying environmental quality and its management Understand the range of suitable technologies for water supply and waste management Be knowledgeable about the various health problems associated with poor management of the environment and Understand the links between human health, water and sanitation On completion of the programme students should be able to: Provide educational, counseling and behaviour change skills in a variety of settings to impact pos-

3 itively on preventing/minimizing illnesses, disability and premature death Teach Environmental Science/Health, hygiene and Sanitation at the pre tertiary level Assess individual and community needs for environmental health and sanitation education Plan, implement and evaluate environmental health and sanitation education programmes Act as resource person in environmental health and sanitation education Understand current issues and trends in environmental health and sanitation Prepare action plans for implementation of programmes that will provide sound environmental health and sanitation practice, control of diseases and other priority health services Employment Prospects of Graduands On completion of the programme students should be able to: Government and private organisations working in the field of environmental health, water supply and sanitation Ministries: Education; youth and sports; Health; Local Government, Rural Development and Environment; Tourism and Diasporan Relations Waste Management Departments of Local government, District /Municipal/Metropolitan Assemblies Environmental Health Education Units Staff of Community Water and Sanitation Project (CWSP) SHEP coordinators/ Health and hygiene education teachers Community health professionals NGOs involved in health, hygiene and sanitation Mining companies Water related institutions Where are they in the country s occupational structure? Education and Research Institutions Employers comments Not Available Entry requirements for admission of students Category A: SSS/WASS Certificate Holders i) Six SSSCE/WASSCE passes including three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science and ii) Passes in three elective subjects viz. Chemistry (C6 or better), either General Agriculture/Biology, and Physics/Elective Mathematics Category B: Mature Applicants i) Must be at least 25 years by 1st September of the year of application. ii) Must hold (a) Teachers Certificate A or (b) SSSCE/WASSCE or Certificate of professional training from a recognized institution (iii) Must pass the UEW Entrance Examination. Category C: Diploma Holders i) Must possess a Diploma or its equivalent in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution (ii) Must pass the UEW Entrance Examination

4 Applicants with the relevant background will be placed in the second year. Applicants with Diplomas in Environmental Health and Sanitation Education (from CAGRIC) and Environmental Health from the Schools of Hygiene will be given preference. Category D: Post-sec certificates i) Post Sec Teacher s Certificate in the Sciences Category E: Ordinary and Advanced Level Certificates (i) Five (5) credits at GCE O Level Examination with passes in five subjects including English, Mathematics and at least one other science subject and (ii) At least one pass in any science subject and the Advanced Level Examination Components of each programme of study (where applicable) (a) Required (core) course (s) YEAR ONE SEMESTER ONE EHS 111 Man and his Environment EHS 112 Earth Systems and Resources EHS 113 Algebra ISP 112 Physical Chemistry ISP 115 Anatomy and Physiology of Mammals EDC 111 Philosophy of Education, School Curriculum, Social Change and National Development GDP 111 Communication and study skills GDP 112 Introduction to Information Technology YEAR ONE SEMESTER TWO EHS 121 Energy Resources and Consumption EHS 122 Nutrition, Food Hygiene and Safety EHS 123 Environmental Pollution and Control EHS 124 Population, Land and Water Use ISP 124 Ecology AGR 121 Biochemistry EDC 121 Educational Technology GDP 122 African Studies YEAR TWO SEMESTER ONE EHS 231 Environmental Sanitation EHS 232 Parasitology ISP 231 Organic Chemistry AGR 234 Statistics and Biometry EDC 231 Special Education EDC 232 Principles and Practice of Teacher Education GDP 231 Liberal Studies

5 YEAR TWO SEMESTER TWO EHS 241 Water Quality and Analysis EHS 242 Environmental Impact Assessment EHS 243 Environmental Design and Landscaping EHS 244 Construction Technology of Sanitary Facilities EHS 245 Microbiology EDC 241 Psychology of Human Development and Learning EDC 242 Trends in Education and School Management in Ghana YEAR THREE SEMESTER ONE EHS 351 Solid Waste Management EHS 352 Occupational health and Safety EHS 353 Sociology of Health EHS 354 Water Demand, Supply and Distribution EHS 355 Environmental Sanitation Legislation in Ghana EHS 356 Community Mobilization and Health Education YEAR THREE SEMESTER TWO EHS 361 Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases EHS 362 Water Treatment Processes EHS 363 Waste Water treatment and Disposal EHS 364 Public Health Planning and Management EHS 365 Managerial Economics and Entrepreneurship EHS 366 Domestic and Public Cleansing EDP 362 Pre Internship/Attachment Seminar YEAR FOUR SEMESTER ONE (August-December) EDC 471 Internship/Attachment EDC 472 Assessment of Portfolios YEAR FOUR SEMESTER TWO (February May) EHS 481 Basic Health Interventions EHS 482 Recreational and Residential Sanitation Management EDP 481 Philosophy of Teaching and Reflective Practice AGR: Agriculture EDC: Education Course EDP: Education Programme EHS: Environmental Health and Sanitation GDP: General Degree Programme ISP: Integrated Science Programme PEG: Project in Environmental Sanitation

6 SUMMARY OF CREDIT HOUR DISTRIBUTIONS Core Environmental Science/Sanitation/Health Science Courses 80 Core Education Courses 21 General courses 12 Methodology/Curriculum/ Internship Courses and Project Work 14 Other Science courses 21 Total 148 (b) Research component Individual lecturers in Department have their research interests and it is out these that students are given research topics for undergraduate dissertations. (c) Practical training, industrial attachment, internship, clinical experience, etc., The Science laboratory has in stock basic laboratory apparatus and equipment for practicals in Chemistry, Physics and Biology. In addition, field trips/excursions are organised for students to visit communities with sanitation problems and research institutions of interest to acquaint themselves with requisite knowledge and practical experience required to understand the course. (d) Semester - by semester schedule of course, showing the credit value of each course. Short description of courses in the programme For BSc in Environmental Science Education programes, please refer to the Attachment -A Requirements for graduation Subject Requirements Credits Requirements Other equivalent requirements To be awarded the BSc Degree in Environmental Health and Sanitation Education, the student must have completed and passed a minimum of credit hours of coursework with a cumulative minimum grade point average of 1.0. A final year student who trails any course shall have a maximum of two academic years to pass the failed course(s). - Any additional requirements for graduation e.g. attendance requirements A student who absents him/herself for a cumulative period of ten (10) days shall be cautioned by the Head of Department. Additionally, a student who absents him/herself for a cumulative period of 21 days from lectures, tutorials, practical and other prescribed activities for any course in a semester shall be deemed to have withdrawn from the programme. Such a student shall not be permitted to write the end of semester examinations in the course. Regulations governing assessment of students. a. Regulations on these should be clearly defined and there should be evidence of students awareness of regulations. i. End of semester exam 60% ii. Continuous assessment 40% (Class assignments/quizzes/tests/project work/dissertation/ etc; at least two quizzes are required per semester

7 iii. Grading System: A = % (Grade Point 4) B+ = % (Grade Point 3.5) B = 70-74% (Grade Point 3) C+ = % (Grade Point 2.5) C = % (Grade Point 2.0) D+ = % (Grade Point 1.5) D = 50-54% (Grade Point 1.0) E = 0-49 (Grade Point 0) iv Classification of Degree First Class CGPA Second Class (Upper Division) , Second Class (Lower Division) , Third Class Pass Fail Less than 1.0 These are clearly indicated in the document titled Rules and Regulations for undergraduates (Revised 2008; pp. 16 and 18)