University of Cape Coast

University of Cape Coast

Arms of the University of Cape Coast
Motto Latin: Veritas Nobis Lumen[1]
Motto in English
 Truth, Our Guide[1]
Type Public
Established 1962
Chairman His Lordship Justice A. K. B. Ampiah (Rtd.)
Chancellor Sam E. Jonah, ACSM, KBE
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Domwini Dabire Kuupole
Location Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana
5°06′13″N 1°16′57″W / 5.1036°N 1.2825°W / 5.1036; -1.2825Coordinates: 5°06′13″N 1°16′57″W / 5.1036°N 1.2825°W / 5.1036; -1.2825
Campus Suburban area
Colours
                              

International Klein Blue, White, Aureolin and Vermilion
                   

Nickname Cape Vars
(University of Choice)
Website www.ucc.edu.gh

The University of Cape Coast is a university in Ghana. The university was established in 1962 out of a dire need for highly qualified and skilled manpower in education and was affiliated to the University of Ghana. It was established to train graduate teachers for second cycle institutions such as teacher training colleges and technical institutions, a mission that the two existing universities were unequipped to fulfill. Since its establishment, the university has added to its functions the training of education planners, administrators, agriculturalists and health care professionals. In pursuance of its mission, the university restructured its degree program from BA, BSc and BEd in education to B.A/BSc with non-education content and a BEd, a professional qualification in Education.

The university now offers courses in BA, B.Com, BEd, BSc, LLB, MA, MBA, MEd, MSc, MPhil, MBChB, OD, and PhD.

The campus

University Library complex
Large Lecture Theatre
Faculty of Education Lecture Theatre
Faculty of Education Lecture Theatre
Crocodile at the Zoo

The university, which is five kilometers west of Cape Coast, is on a hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It 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 kilometers from the university.

Organisation

The University of Cape Coast today organized into six colleges. Each college has different schools and departments under them as elaborated below;

College of Agriculture & Natural Sciences [CANS][2]

School of Physical Sciences

School of Biological Sciences

School of Agriculture

College of Distance Education [CoDE][3]

College of Education Studies [CES][4]

College of Humanities and Legal Studies [CHLS][5]

Faculty of Social Sciences

Faculty of Arts

Faculty of Law

School of Business

College of Health & Allied Sciences [CoHAS][6]

School of Medical Sciences

School of Nursing & Midwifery

School of Allied Health Sciences

School of Graduate Studies and Research[7]

The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) of the University of Cape Coast came into being on 1 August 2008. It began as a Committee on Higher Degrees, with a mandate to advise Senate on the University’s graduate policy and recommend the award of scholarship for approval. In 1992, the Committee on Higher Degrees was transformed to a Board of Graduate Studies. This Board, a sub-committee of Academic Board was entrusted with responsibility for administering graduate education in the University, until its status was elevated to a School on 1 August 2008. The School has the mandate to co-ordinate graduate level academic programmes for all Colleges within the University. It also regulates and offers advice on graduate programmes of university colleges affiliated to the University of Cape Coast.

To achieve its vision and mission, the School has four-fold functions:

  1. Draft regulations for all higher degrees with a view to ensuring that acceptable academic standards are maintained.
  2. Receive reports and consider recommendations pertaining to higher degrees and graduate diplomas from Departmental and Faculty Committee of Graduate Studies.
  3. Determine results of higher degrees and graduate diplomas.
  4. Make recommendations to the Academic Board for the award of higher degrees and graduate diplomas.

The University operates a two-semester system for its regular graduate programmes. The First Semester begins from August to December and Second Semester from January to May. The University awards Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Science (M.Sc.), Master of Education (M.Ed.), Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.), Master of Commerce (M.Com.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in the various disciplines.

M.A./M.Ed./M.Sc. programmes will normally consist of two (2) semesters of course work (nine (9) months) followed by a project or dissertation (three (3) months).

The Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) programme will normally consist of two parts. Part I shall consist of two semesters of course work for full-time students and four semesters of course work for part-time students. Part II extends over 12-months and is for research and presentation of thesis. The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programme is essentially by research. The duration is between 3 and 4 years for full-time students and 4 and 5 years for part-time students.

Centre for International Education

The Centre for International Education (CIE), University of Cape Coast, was established to promote, support and co-ordinate all facets of international education activities in the University. These activities include international students and staff exchanges, research collaborations and publications, and information sharing, all aimed at enhancing the international image of the University.

Over the years, the Centre had fostered links with institutions of higher learning from the USA, China, UK, Sweden, Germany, Liberia, Nigeria and Senegal, among others.

The Centre offers specialized support services for inbound and outbound exchange students and staff on issues including, but not exclusive to, orientation, admission, enrollment, accommodation, pastoral care, pre-departure briefings and post-return debriefings for inbound and outbound exchange students and staff.

FUNCTIONS

The Centre:

  1. Manages all matters and programmes relating to international education.
  2. Serves as an advisory unit to all academic departments on exchanges and collaborations.
  3. Serves as a service provider on campus to all international and visiting students, faculty members and staff.
  4. Is responsible for the development of Memorandum of Understanding or partnership agreements with institutions in and outside Ghana.
  5. Facilitates the exchange of staff, faculty and students of partner institutions and vice-versa.
  6. Organizes international workshops, seminars and conferences.

The University of Cape Coast runs an international student exchange programme with participants from Europe, North America, and other African countries. International students are fully integrated into student and campus life and receive full credit on successful completion of their studies at UCC.

Halls of Residence

The university has a number of private hostels:

Notable alumni

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "About UCC". Retrieved 7 July 2014.
  2. ↑ "College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, UCC".
  3. ↑ "College of Distance Education UCC".
  4. ↑ "College of Education Studies (COES)".
  5. ↑ "College of Humanities and Legal Studies (CHLS)".
  6. ↑ "College of Health and Allied Sciences, UCC".
  7. ↑ "School of Graduate Studies and Research, UCC".
  8. ↑ http://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/person.asp?personId=108540018&privcapId=13528981
  9. ↑ http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Narh-Appointed-Second-Deputy-Governor-Of-BOG-162539
  10. ↑ http://www.gonjalandyouth.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=181:lepowura-mnd-jawula&catid=44:sports&Itemid=94
  11. ↑ https://www.google.com.gh/search?q=university+of+cape+coast&oq=Univ&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j69i57j69i59j0l3.1470j0j8&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=93&ie=UTF-8#q=university+of+cape+coast+notable+alumni
  12. ↑ http://ucc.edu.gh/alumni/congratulatory-message

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