BEd. Family and Consumer Science

The BEd in Family and Consumer Science at the University for Development Studies trains you to teach subjects like food and nutrition, clothing and textiles, and family resource management in senior high schools. Based in the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Sciences, it combines subject knowledge with professional teaching skills.

What you will study and do

Programmes of this kind prepare you to be a teacher of family and consumer sciences, which many schools still call home economics. Typical course content includes food science and nutrition, sewing and clothing construction, child development, and consumer economics. You also learn how to plan lessons, manage a classroom, and assess student progress in SHS.

Who the programme is for

This degree suits you if you come from an Agriculture, General Science, or Home Economics background – these are the SHS subjects the college admits for this programme. You should feel comfortable with science and practical work, and be interested in working with adolescents. If you see yourself explaining nutrition to teenagers or helping them understand how to manage a family budget, a teacher-training degree like this is a natural fit.

How hard it is to get a place

Entry is less competitive than for many other degree programmes. That means you will not need the very highest WASSCE aggregates to be considered, but you still have to meet the university's published requirements. Check the UDS admissions page for the exact subjects and grades they require for this programme.