Dean's Message
Dear Prospective and Current Students,
On behalf of the Faculty of Science and Technology, it is my great pleasure to warmly welcome you to a vibrant, innovative, and student-centred academic community. Guided by the theme, “Innovating Today, Educating for Tomorrow,” we are committed to providing an environment where excellence in science and technology is matched with a deep commitment to care, support, and student success. The Faculty of Science and Technology offers a wide range of programmes. These include: Computer Science, Family and Consumer
Science, Geography and Environmental Studies, Industrial Technology, Mathematics and Science Education. These programmes are designed to provide strong theoretical foundations, hands-on experiences, and professional preparation that align with national, regional, and international standards.
Mission
The mission of The Faculty of Science and Technology is to offer its students opportunities for academic excellence and professional advancement through a focus on STEM Education specializations.
Objectives
Our programmes will:
- Assist the student-teacher in broadening their knowledge about the application of Science, Mathematics and Technical Education in different areas of the society.
- Broaden the content base of the student-teacher in Science, Mathematics and Technology, and related societal issues.
- Provide student-teachers with opportunities empowerment, and for developing their expertise in the use of teaching methodologies for skills, attitude and content development in science and technical education.
- Improve the research and leadership skills of teachers relevant to science, mathematics and technical education.
- Foster an attitude of ongoing professional development.
- Encourage teachers to take advantage of technology for improving the efficiency of educational endeavours.
- Promote creativity and innovation in teaching and learning with a view to encourage the spirit of productivity, sustainability and entrepreneurship.
- Facilitate the development of independent thinkers who are able to communicate and collaborate effectively in researching, teaching and producing for educational and general societal development.
- Promote local and global relevance of science and technical education curricula through multicultural and multidisciplinary perspectives.