O’level
5 O’ level credit pass to include English Language, Mathematics, and any other 3 subjects obtained at not more than two sittings.
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
The candidate must be a graduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University or a recognized University with at least a Third Class degree or a minimum of Upper Credit in the Higher National Diploma, HND, from a recognized Institution
Master’s Degree (M.Ed)
- The candidate must have a first degree in the relevant discipline with an FCGPA of not less than 3.0 from Nnamdi Azikiwe University or a recognized University
- A candidate with a Postgraduate Diploma with an FCGPA of not less than 3.50 may also be admitted provided the University Matriculation requirements are satisfied
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree
A candidate who holds a master’s degree in a relevant discipline with an FCGPA not less than 3.50 on a 5 Point Scale or an average of 70%, from Nnamdi Azikiwe University or a recognized University may be admitted provided the University Matriculation requirement is satisfied
AVAILABLE AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:*
Early Childhood Education and Primary Education
Early Childhood Education
Primary Education
DURATION OF PROGRAMMES
PGD:
– Full Time: Minimum of 2 Semesters
Maximum of 3 Semesters
- Part Time: Minimum of 4 Semesters
Maximum of 6 Semesters
MASTERS:
- Full Time: Minimum of 3 Semesters
Maximum of 6 Semesters
- Part Time: Minimum of 4 Semesters
Maximum of 8 Semesters
Ph.D.:
- Full Time: Minimum of 6 Semesters
Maximum of 10 Semesters
- Part Time: Minimum of 8 Semesters
Maximum of 14 Semesters
TOTAL REQUIRED CREDIT FOR GRADUATION
PGD:
Course work: 48 Credits
Project: 6 Credits
Total: 54 Credits
MASTERS:
Course work -30 Credits
Thesis -12Credits
Total – 42 Credits
PhD:
Course work: 9 Credits
Seminar – 3 Credits
Dissertation – 18 Credits
Total – 30 Credits
COURSE DISTRIBUTION
PGD
First Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| EDU 761 | Research Methods | 2 |
| EDU 731 | Educational Psychology | 2 |
| EDU 771 | Education Technology | 2 |
| EDU 741
EDU 721 EDU 711 |
Curriculum and Instruction
Philosophy of Education Sociology of Education |
2
2 2
|
| EDU 781 | Micro Teaching | 2 |
| CPE 709 | Teaching Methods in Primary Education | 2 |
| CPE 741 | Child Growth and Development | 2 |
| CPE 733
CPE 761 |
Literacy Instruction in Preprimary and Primary Education
Science in the Early years |
2
2 |
| CPE 725 | Mathematics Instruction in Preprimary and Primary Education | 2 |
| CPE 777 | The Nigerian Child | 2 |
| Total | 26 |
Second Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| EDU 712
EDU 722 EDU 732 EDU 752 EDU 772 EDU 792 EDU 794 CPE 742 CPE 752 |
History of Educational Development in Nigeria
Measurement & Evaluation Educational Administration & Management Guidance &Counselling Introduction to Special Education Teaching Practice Project Guiding Children’s Behaviour Management of ECCE Centre |
2
2 2 2 2 4 6 2 2 |
| CPE 792 | Physical and Health Education in Pre primary and Primary Education | 2
|
| CPE 774 | Society and Environment | 2 |
| CPE 703 | Issues in ECPE 1 | 2 |
| Grand Total 56 | 30 |
M.Ed.
First Semester
| Core Courses | Credits |
| EDU 811: Advanced Educational Research Method | 2 |
| EDU 821: Statistical Method in Educational Research | 2 |
| CPE 847: Advanced Child Psychology | 2 |
| CPE 807: Ethics and Standards in ECPE | 2 |
| Compulsory elective for students without degree in ECPE | |
| CPE 809: Observation and Assessment in ECPE | 2 |
| OR | |
| CPE 801: Curriculum Development in ECPE | 2 |
|
Choose only 3 Courses from this Section |
|
| CPE 841: Learning Environment in ECPE | 2 |
| CPE 893: Motor Education in Early Childhood | 2 |
| CPE 871: Society and the Nigerian Child | 2 |
| CPE 803: Issues in ECPE II | 2 |
| Total | 16 |
| Second Semester | |
| Core Courses | Credits |
| CPE 862: Science and ICT in ECPE | 2 |
| CPE 856: Organization and Management of ECCE Centre | 2 |
| CPE 804: Professional Seminar I | 3 |
| CPE 806 Professional Seminar II | 3 |
| CPE 808: Thesis | 12 |
| Electives (choose only 2 courses from this section) | |
| CPE 832: Reading and Literacy | 2 |
| CPE 844: Child Care in ECPE | 2 |
| CPE 876: Social Studies in ECPE | 2 |
| CPE 824: Elementary Mathematics | 2 |
| CPE 890: Safety, Health, and Nutrition in Children | 2 |
| Total | 26 |
|
Grand Total |
42 |
PhD
FIRST SEMESTER
| Faculty Core Courses (If not done before) | Credits |
| EDU 901: Advanced Research Methods II | TBA |
| EDU 902: Advanced Educational Statistics II | TBA |
| Specialization Courses | |
| CPE 966: Teaching Science in ECPE | 3 |
| CPE 913: Language and Literacy in Childhood and primary Education | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
| CPE 944: Guiding Children’s Behaviour
OR |
3 |
| CPE 942 Play and Children’s Development
OR |
3 |
| CPE 904: Advanced Principles of Learning in ECPE | 3 |
| CPE 906: Professional Seminar | 3 |
| Dissertation | 18 |
| Total | 24 |
Grand Total 30
- COURSE DESCRIPTION
PGD
EDU 711 Sociology of Education 2 Credits
A discussion of the meaning, scope and methods of studying sociology of education as an academic subject, theories of social interaction and their relevance to educational theory and practice, meaning and types of socialization; agent of socialization like family, peer group and religion, education and culture.
EDU 712 History of Educational Development in Nigeria 2 Credits
A study of western educational practices, indigenous education, formal education in Nigeria under colonial governance. Different educational ordinances during colonial government; Post-independence educational policies and practices.
EDU 721 Philosophy of Education 2 Credits
Meaning of Philosophy and Philosophy of education; Scope and methods of studying philosophy and philosophy of education; A study of ideas of selected educational thinkers like Plato, Rousseau, Azikiwe, Dewey, Nyerere, Aminu Kano, Awolowo, Ukeje.
EDU 722 Measurement and Evaluation 2 Credits
Concepts, definitions and nature of tests, measurement, evaluation, assessment etc. psychometric properties of tests-validity, reliability, usability etc.; Teacher-made test, non cognitive tests etc. Differences between different types of test, test administration, scoring, grading and interpretation of grades; statistics in education e.g concepts, descriptive and inferential statistics; examination bodies in Nigeria and their roles.
EDU 731 Educational Psychology 2 Credits
Fundamental concepts of learning, study of major theories of learning, studying of major theories of learning and their implications for education, general theories and principles of human growth and development with special reference to Nigeria; implications of motivation, retention, readiness, and reinforcement for learning.
EDU 732 Educational Administration and Management 2 Credits
The concepts of management, administration, planning, supervision and evaluation; Educational administration and planning in Nigeria; School and classroom management, supervision, inspection, budgeting, funding, recruitment practice; professional development; politics of education, policy implementation, resource mobilization and utilization; Links between the various sections of education such as the Federal Ministry of Education, State Ministry of Education, State Universal Basic Education Board and Local Government Education Authorities.
EDU 741 Curriculum and Instruction 2 Credits
This course will expose students to the following contents. Concepts of curriculum, curriculum planning process, models of curriculum planning, curriculum reforms and agents in Nigeria and description of domains of educational objectives
EDU 752 Guidance and Counseling 2 Credits
Concepts, philosophy and historical development of Guidance and Counseling in the educational setting in the world and Nigeria especially, it also examines its nature, and objectives, theories, methods, strategies techniques and services. Students needs and problems (educational, vocational and socio-emotional) are x-rayed and surveyed, and measures are proffered for treatment purposes. Psychological testing is learnt for assessment and diagnostic purposes. Tools for cumulative records are discussed.
EDU 761 Educational Research Methods 2 Credits
The nature and concept of research, types of research, theories in education and problem formulation; techniques for literature review, types of research design and instrumentation, techniques for data preparation and presentation, data analysis and interpretation of results, ability to write research reports.
EDU 771 Education and Information Technology 2 Credits
The design, process, application and effects of technology on the teaching/learning situation; systematic production effective use and evaluation of inexpensive and local instructional materials for instructional purpose, concept application of ICT to teaching, improvisation using local resources and materials.
EDU 792 Teaching Practice 2 Credits
Students should be provided with opportunity for a period of practicalization of teaching and learning strategies, knowledge, and classroom skills in their subject areas; implementation and application of learning materials in the classroom situation for a period of twelve weeks.
EDU 794 Research Project 6 Credits
Student are expected to transfer/apply the knowledge, skills and competencies learnt in the Research Methods; to write on topical issues in Education. This serves as a field experience as they review the existing literature, collect and analyze data and write the research reports.
curriculum, school roles in early childhood health, security of children, motor skills, pedagogy etc.
CPE 709 Teaching Methods in Preprimary and Primary Education 2 Credits
Students are exposed to the different methods of primary education – Montessori method, Bank Street Approach, Waldorf Approach, Reggio Emilia Approach, High/Scope Approach, Direct Instruction Model, Creative Curriculum Approach and how these apply to the different content areas.
CPE 703 Issues in ECPE I 2 Credits
Students will be exposed to issues like over schooling, early literacy, play vs traditional teaching method, access to early childhood education, viewpoints of child development.
CPE 725 Mathematics Instruction in Preprimary and Primary Education 2 Credits
Students should be provided with skills that focus on fundamental concepts on which higher order concepts are built; use of everyday activities familiar to students to teach concepts of number and numeration, basic operation and fractions.
CPE 733 Literacy Instruction in Pre-primary and Primary Education 2 Credits
Students should be exposed to rudimentary skills for teaching reading and writing; literature-based method of teaching reading, phonics and spelling, vocabulary building, fluency, comprehension of texts.
CPE 741 Child Growth and Development 2 Credits
Students should be provided with a global view of the different stages of child growth and development from the neonal to physical environment. Theories of child development should be discussed; viz a viz their educational implication. Environmental influences and challenges to the growth and development of the child.
CPE 742 Guiding Children’s Behaviour 2 Credits
Focuses on discipline, punishment and guidance. Planning for guidance in the classroom-preventing behavior problem, strategies for guiding behavior; behavior management system – Classer Model Ginnot Model Dreikin’s Model and assessing behavior model systems.
CPE 752 Management of ECCE Centre 2 Credits
Spacing of sitting arrangement, provision of conducive learning environment, relationship between caregivers and children, appropriate use of learning materials, adequate funding by government and other stakeholders.
CPE 761 Science in the years 2 Credits
Overview of science concepts, basic scientific processes, integrated scientific processes, experimenting as well as constructing models etc.
CPE 774 Society and Environment 2 Credits
Students should be exposed to issues about the society in connection with the environment. Global challenges of the environment, societal influences on the environment, societal issues that affect peace and security.
CPE 777 The Nigerian Child 2 Credits
Students are exposed to the rights of the child, who a child is; issues in the Nigerian child right acts, violation of the child’s rights, the child in the context of Nigeria, Education Law and the child.
CPE 792 Physical and Health Education in Preprimary and Primary Education 4Credits
Emphasis is on motor development, health and welfare of the child. Issues and challenges at the different stages of motor development and health should be discussed.
M.Ed
EDU 811 Advanced Educational Research Methods 2 Credits
This course will cover different types of research, methods and data; types of instruments; types of procedures for data collection; methods of data analysis; application of computer in data analysis, presentation of results and conclusion.
EDU 821 Statistical Methods in Educational Research 2 Credits
This course covers review of basic statistical concepts; descriptive, parametric, inferential and non-parametric statistics; ANOVA, ANCOVA, Regression Analysis, Chi-square and statistical techniques for post-hoc analysis; application of computer in statistical analysis; meaning and result of statistical analysis.
CPE 801 Curriculum Development in ECPE 2 Credits
This course covers design, planning, preparation and delivery of a developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children. Issues and trends in curriculum development will be examined, including models and approaches and principles of curriculum design. Students will explore the role of the teacher in curriculum design and delivery and curriculum in supporting the development of the whole child. Basic components and developmentally appropriate implementation of curriculum across content will be examined
CPE 803 Issues in ECPE II 2 Credits
Students will be exposed in-depth to issues like over schooling, early literacy, play versus traditional teaching method, access to early childhood education, viewpoints of child development, early ICT skills, curriculum, school roles in early childhood health, security of children, motor skills, pedagogy etc.
CPE 856 Organization and Management of ECPE Centers 2 Credits
This course focuses on the skills needed by early childhood professionals to manage and lead in early childhood education settings. Students will explore application of the basic principles for the establishment, operation, supervision and evaluation of a preschool and primary school program, including overview and history of ECPE programs, philosophy development, licensing standards and assessment of management techniques.
CPE 804 Professional Seminar I 3 Credits
This Course explores contemporary issues in early childhood education in Nigeria. This. course involves study, discussion and debate of selected topics in ECPE, survey analysis or research and developments in the field. Students will be involved in the preparation and class presentation of individual projects and reports on different topics relating to ECPE.
CPE 805 Advanced Child Psychology 2 Credits
This course covers the study of child growth and development from conception to I, primary school (0-12 years). Emphasis will be placed on the domains of development physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development. Students will explore theories of development vis-à-vis the various stages of growth and development.
CPE 806 Professional Seminar II 3 Credits
This Course explores contemporary issues in early childhood education in Nigeria. This course involves study, discussion and debate of selected topics in ECPE, survey analysis or research and developments in the field. Students will be involved in the preparation and class presentation of individual projects and reports on different topics relating to ECPE.
CPE 807 Ethics and Standards in ECE 2 Credits
This course acquaints students with the importance of professional ethics in early childhood education. Students will develop skills in making responsible professional judgments based on the Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment set forth by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, National Policy on Integrated Early childhood Development and Minimum Standards for Early Child Care Centers.
CPE 808Thesis 12Credits
This course involves selection and completion of a project in ECPE under the guidance of a supervisor and the oral presentation of the finished work to departmental board, faculty board and external examiner on scheduled dates.
CPE 809 Observation and Assessment in ECPE 2 Credits
This course will offer opportunities for students to develop in-depth knowledge and skills on observation and assessment of children with a focus on research, policy, and best practices in early childhood assessment and link assessment to curriculum planning and program evaluation.
CPE 832 Reading and Literacy 2 Credits
This course focuses on language and literacy development for young children. Students will examine theories of language development, including theories of language acquisition and the needs of English language learners. Emphasis will be placed on ‘ strategies for listening, speaking, reading and writing experiences. Students will explore psycho linguistic determinants of reading, reading problems, teaching beginning, intermediate and advanced reading skills and social functions of literacy.
CPE 824 Elementary Mathematics 2 Credits
This course will explore child-centered approach in teaching math; use of concrete objects; model diagrams and technology in teaching math, problem-solving strategies, drills and construction of basic geometric shapes.
CPE 844 Child Care in ECPE 2 Credits
This course will focus on the basic principles and practice of quality child care. Students will learn how to create appropriate safe, healthy and learning environments for children aged 0-5 years. Emphasis will be on understanding and supporting children’s development in the physical, cognitive, communication, creativity, self and social development areas. Students will explore building relationships that promote healthy development in children.
CPE 862 Science and ICT in ECPE 2 Credits
This course focuses on the basic concepts and content of the operation of computers, examination of various ways in which K’T can support subject learning, assessment record keeping, and home-school collaboration. Students will explore traditional and advanced educational technologies; develop technological skills and strategies of implementation to build an integrated plan of utilizing technology for improving classroom teaching and children’s learning.
CPE 890 Health, Safety and Nutrition for Young Children 2 Credits
This course focuses on healthy practices that promote safety, nutrition and wellness for young children. Emphasis will be placed on attitudes and knowledge early childhood educators must have in order to support the health and safety of children.
CPE 893 Motor Education in Early Childhood 2 Credits
This course focuses on the basic systems of the body in relationship to movement and physical growth. Spontaneous and planned experiences, media, methods and materials and theoretical foundations will be explored. Theories and practice of movement experiences of pre-school children; basic motor skill development, sequence of development of fundamental motor abilities, projection and reception skills will be explored.
PhD
EDU 901 Advanced Research Methods II TBA
This course covers concept and nature of research; scientific processes in research; problem definition, variable identification; sources of research topics; theory construction and hypotheses formulation; techniques for literature review; principles of design; instrumentation, data collection, techniques for data analysis and presentation of results.
EDU 902 Advanced Educational Statistics II TBA
This course explores the concept of educational statistics in education; descriptive statistics and the various areas of application in education; classroom data, school records, school demography, social relations in school; school administration and finances; Inferential statistics; population and sampling theory; non-parametric statistics in education; hypothesis assumptions, types, applications and limitations.
CPE 904 Advanced Principles of Learning in ECPE 3 Credits
This course focuses on child development and learning process. Emphasis will be placed
on theoretical foundations of how learning occurs, children’s construction of knowledge, domains of human development, their inter relatedness and impact on learning. Learning
differences, exceptionality in students learning, approaches to accommodating various learning styles; motivation and learning environment will be explored.
CPE 913 Language and Literacy in ECPE 3 Credits
This course examines how critical the early years of a child’s life are for developing language and literacy. Emphasis will be placed on students understanding of the interrelatedness of oral language, reading and writing skills and development of teaching strategies to facilitate this growth, including setting up an effective language and literacy environment and how to facilitate quality early language and literacy experiences.
CPE 942 Play and Children’s Development 3 Credits
This course will explore the role of play in children’s development and how play is integral to a child’s developmental needs. Students will develop an understanding of the relationship of play to the different domains and stages of development as well as the role of the environment and the early childhood practitioner in enhancing children’s play.
CPE 944 Guiding Children’s Behaviour 3 Credits
This course covers the development of typical childhood emotions and behavior. It provides students with practical techniques for encouraging prosocial behavior, conflict resolution and problem solving along with basic skills and techniques in child guidance. Students will explore their role in supporting emotional and social development of children. Prevention of behavior problems through developmentally appropriate practices and interventions will be emphasized
CPE 966: Teaching Science in ECPE 3 Credits
This course focuses on integrated scientific processes, identifying and controlling variables, formulating and testing hypothesis, defining operationally interpreting data, experimenting and constructing models; assessment of attitude, content and science beyond the classroom; computer-based technology in ECPE science education.
EDU 999 Dissertation 18 Credits
This course requires students to demonstrate research competencies by selecting a thesis topic in ECPE.