Are you looking for information on education courses offered at the University of Ibadan. This article discusses all education programs available at the University of Ibadan.
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Requirements for Education courses at the University of Ibadan
All applicants for any education course at the University of Ibadan must have a minimum of five ‘O’-level credits in one sitting or six ‘O’-level credits at two sittings. This includes English Language, Mathematics and any other subjects from Arts, Social Sciences or Science.
Direct entry Requirement
Two ‘A’ level passes
NCE with passes in two subjects at Merit level.
English Language and any three subjects from Arts, Social Science and/or Science.
The university also accepts Diploma and does not accept Teacher Grade Certificate II after 1981.
Credit pass in Mathematics and Economics is required for all applicants to Science-based courses, while a pass in Mathematics is required for other Social Science courses.
Below are Education based courses offered at the University of Ibadan
- Adult Education
- Educational Management
- Teacher Education
- Special Education
- Human Kinetics
- Health Education
- Guidance & Counselling
- Library Studies
Department of Adult Education
The Department of Adult Education focuses on training professionals in the field of adult educating activities such as skill acquisition and non-formal learnings.
Bachelor of Education (with Adult Education)
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Adult Education.
Department of Educational Management
The Department of Educational Management provides training in educational planning, administration and supervision for students to become workers at various levels of government. The department also collaborates and consults with other private institutions in the country. Degrees awarded under the Department of Educational Management include:
B.Ed. (Educational Management).
M.Ed./M.Phil. (Educational Management).
Ph.D. (Educational Management).
Department of Guidance and Counseling
The Department of Guidance and Counseling offers a wide variety of degrees in the field of counseling psychology. Programs at the department especially at the Postgraduate level are aimed primarily at producing Psychologists who are experts at behavioral agents and meeting the challenges of the current times. Degrees awarded at the Department of Guidance and Counseling include:
B.Ed. in Guidance and Counseling
M.Ed. in Guidance and Counseling
Masters in Personnel Psychology
M.Phil/Ph.D. Developmental Psychology
M.Phil/Ph.D. Educational Psychology
M.Phil/Ph.D. Counseling Psychology
M.Phil/Ph.D. Personnel Psychology
M.Phil/Ph.D. Clinical Psychology
M.Phil/Ph.D. in Tests and Measurement
Department of Teacher Education
The Department of Teacher Education offers training and profession-oriented courses that enable its students have broad portfolios in education so they can become effective teachers and school administrators. The department also gets involved in development work and research geared towards workplaces. Degrees awarded under Teacher Education include:
B.Ed. in Language Education
B.Ed. in Science/Maths Education
B.Ed. in Social Studies Education
B.Ed. in Early Childhood Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Education
M.Ed./M.Phil. in Language Education
M.Ed./M.Phil. in Science/Maths Education
M.Ed./M.Phil. in Social Studies Education
M.Ed./M.Phil. in Educational Technology
M.Ed./M.Phil. in Educational Foundations
M.Ed./M.Phil. in Childhood Education
M.Ed./M.Phil. in Philosophy of Education
M.Ed./M.Phil. in History and Policy of Education
M.Ed./M.Phil. in Curriculum and Instructions
Ph.D. in Language Education
Ph.D. in Science/Maths Education
Ph.D. in Social Studies Education
Ph.D. in Educational Technology
Ph.D. in Educational Foundations
Ph.D. in Childhood Education
Ph.D. in Philosophy of Education
Ph.D. in History and Policy of Education
Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instructions
Department of Library Archival and Information Studies
The Department of Library, Archival and Information Studies at the University of Ibadan is the oldest existing and renowned Library School in the whole of West Africa. The Department contains courses that provide knowledge for librarians, archivists and information scientists. The Department also has highly qualified staff such as leading professionals and scholars in Africa. Degrees awarded under the Department of Library, Archival, and Information Studies are:
Bachelor in Library and Information Studies
Postgraduate Diploma in Librarianship
Master in Library Studies
Master in Archival Studies and Records Management
Master of Health Information Management
Ph.D. in Library Studies
Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education
The Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education at the University of Ibadan focuses on the study and research of human kinetics and health education. Degrees awarded under the department include:
B.Ed. in Physical and Health Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Physical and Health Education
M.Ed. in Kinetics and Health Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Department of Special Education
The current Department of Special Education at the University of Ibadan is one of the best in the country. The department focuses on research and the application of therapeutic strategies in relieving human pain and suffering.
The major areas of specialization in the Department include:
Education of the Gifted and Talented
Education for the Mentally Retarded
Education for the Learning Disabled
Education for the Hearing Impaired
Education for the Visually Impaired and Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Unit
Degrees awarded under the Department of Special Education include:
B.Ed. in Special Education
Masters in Special Education
Ph.D. in Special Education
Department of Social Work
The Department of Social work at the University of Ibadan has produced professionals that work with individuals, groups and even the government for a better society. The Department of Social work at the University of Ibadan is one of the most renowned and highly academic departments at the university. The department also has highly qualified staff who are committed to teaching and research. All programs under the department equip its students on human rights, personal and community development, social change and social justice. At the end of the study, students are equipped with the needed knowledge, skills and exposure to solve social problems and contribute to the development of Nigeria. Degrees under the department of Social work are:
Bachelor in Social work
Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work (PGDSW)
Master in Social Work (MSW)
Centre for Literacy Training Developments Program for Africa (CLTDPA)
PGD in Literacy and Development
PGD in Census Literacy and Numeracy
Masters in Literacy Training and Development (MLTD)
Masters in HIV/AIDS Literacy Management
These are the education programs available at the University of Ibadan and the requirements for entry.