BEd · Education
BEd Social Studies Education
- Qualification
- BEd
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Central
Overview
BEd Social Studies Education trains you to help learners understand society, culture, governance, history, geography, and responsible citizenship. It is worth pursuing because strong social studies teaching equips Ghanaian students to think critically, respect diversity, and participate constructively in national development.
What you will study
You cover Ghanaian studies, history, geography, government, economics, civic education, culture, development, and social research, alongside curriculum studies, educational psychology, assessment, and pedagogy. Teaching practice helps you use debates, projects, fieldwork, and community examples to make learning active and relevant.
Career prospects
You can become a social studies teacher, civic education facilitator, curriculum officer, community development officer, education researcher, or NGO programme officer. Opportunities are available in Ghana Education Service, private and international schools, local government, development organisations, museums, civic groups, and international education projects.
Who this programme may suit
You thrive if you enjoy understanding communities and discussing social, political, historical, and environmental issues. Open-mindedness, empathy, critical reasoning, confidence, and strong communication will help you engage learners effectively.