Foundation & Establishment
McCoy College of Education, located in Nadowli in the Upper West Region of Ghana, stands as a prominent Catholic mission school with a deep commitment to training teachers for the nation's basic schools. The college was established in 2014, guided by the inspiring motto "Lumen Gentium" Light of the Nations reflecting its mission to be a shining beacon in shaping the future of education in Ghana.
The establishment of McCoy College was born out of a social audit conducted by the Catholic Diocese of Wa in 2011, which was aimed at assessing the physical and financial gaps between needs and resources available for local development in the area of education. This audit revealed a critical shortage of qualified teachers and adequate training facilities in the Upper West Region, prompting the Catholic Diocese to establish the college as a direct response to this pressing need.
McCoy College of Education, Nadowli - A Center of Excellence
Construction & Development
The journey to establish McCoy College began with groundbreaking preparations in April 2012, when the Most Reverend Paul Bemile, Bishop of the Wa Diocese, and the Nadowli District Chief Executive cut the sod for the construction of the college facilities.
The college received significant support from the Nadowli District Assembly, which partnered with the Catholic Diocese to bring this transformative educational initiative to fruition. The construction projects were executed by various contractors and were designed to provide modern facilities for quality teacher education.
Academic Programs & Affiliation
McCoy College of Education is affiliated with the University for Development Studies (UDS), one of Ghana's premier public universities. This affiliation ensures that the college maintains high academic standards and provides nationally recognized qualifications.
The college offers Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree programs in various specializations, including:
- B.Ed Primary Education
- B.Ed Junior High School (JHS) Education
- Remedial Classes for WASSCE Private Candidates
Growth & Notable Achievements
Since its establishment, McCoy College has grown significantly, now serving over 1000+ students from across Ghana. The college has become one of the 46 public colleges of education in Ghana, recognized for its quality teacher training programs.
In August 2024, the college received a major boost with the commissioning of an ultramodern Astroturf sports facility . This state-of-the-art facility, which includes an artificial football pitch, floodlights, VIP stands, and multi-purpose courts, was an initiative of the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban S. K. Bagbin, with support from Ghana Gas Company Limited. This facility represents a significant investment in the holistic development of students.
Present Day & Future Outlook
Today, under the visionary leadership of Rev. Fr. Peter Paul Yelletuo, who has served as Principal since the college's establishment in 2014, McCoy College continues to excel in its mission. The college has earned a reputation as one of the best colleges of education in Ghana, known for its Catholic ethos, academic rigor, and commitment to character formation.
McCoy College provides a conducive environment for learning and personal development. The college continues to strengthen its partnerships with educational stakeholders and remains committed to producing transformational leaders who will serve as "Lumen Gentium" lights to the nation.
As McCoy College moves forward, it remains dedicated to its founding principles of providing quality Catholic education, developing competent and morally upright teachers, and contributing to the educational and socio-economic development of the Upper West Region and Ghana as a whole.