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School of Education

Education

B.Sc. · 143 units · Education

To produce digitally-fluent Education graduates who combine CCMAS-rigorous foundations with the practical, ethical and entrepreneurial capability Nigeria’s education sector needs — delivered fully online with human facilitators at a 1:50 ratio.

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At a glance

Degree
B.Sc.
Total units
143
Flagship course
EDU 301
Human tutor ratio
1:50
Programme aims

What a Education degree builds in you.

01

Ground graduates in the core theory and methods of Education, mapped to the CCMAS benchmark.

02

Layer an IUniversity digital-first / innovation stream onto the discipline core.

03

Instil professional, ethical and entrepreneurial competence for employment, self-employment or postgraduate study.

04

Deliver an inclusive, quality-assured ODL model with human staff supported — never replaced — by an AI tutor.

Curriculum

Eight semesters, one B.Sc.

Every credit unit in the Education programme, grouped by level and semester — Core, GST, Institutional and Elective courses as approved by Senate.

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Courses
Across the programme
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Total units
15–24 per semester
8
Semesters
4 years, full-time ODL

100L — First Semester · Harmattan

17 units this semester
  • GST 111

    Communication in English

    2u
    GST
  • EDU 101

    Introduction to Education

    2u
    Core
  • EDU 103

    History and Policy of Education in Nigeria

    2u
    Core
  • EDU 105

    Educational Psychology I: Human Growth and Development

    3u
    Core
  • EDU 107

    Digital Literacy and Educational ICT Skills

    3u
    Institutional
  • EDU 109

    Nigerian Educational System and School Organisation

    2u
    Core
  • CSC 101

    Introduction to Computing Science (specialisation; cross-listed D01)

    3u
    Core
CodeCourseUnitsStatusPrerequisite
GST 111Communication in English2GST—
EDU 101Introduction to Education2Core—
EDU 103History and Policy of Education in Nigeria2Core—
EDU 105Educational Psychology I: Human Growth and Development3Core—
EDU 107Digital Literacy and Educational ICT Skills3Institutional—
EDU 109Nigerian Educational System and School Organisation2Core—
CSC 101Introduction to Computing Science (specialisation; cross-listed D01)3Core—
Semester subtotal17

Running total through 100L S1: 17 / 143 units

100L — Second Semester · Rain

19 units this semester
  • GST 112

    Nigerian Peoples and Culture

    2u
    GST
  • EDU 102

    Philosophy of Education

    2u
    Core
  • EDU 104

    Sociology of Education

    2u
    Core
  • EDU 106

    Educational Psychology II: Psychology of Learning

    3u
    CorePrereq: EDU 105
  • EDU 108

    Digital Classroom and EdTech Tools

    3u
    InstitutionalPrereq: EDU 107
  • EDU 110

    Introduction to Special Needs and Inclusive Education

    2u
    Core
  • CSC 102

    Computer Programming I (Python) (specialisation; cross-listed D01)

    3u
    CorePrereq: CSC 101
  • CSC 104

    Computer Hardware and ICT Literacy (specialisation; cross-listed D01)

    2u
    CorePrereq: CSC 101
CodeCourseUnitsStatusPrerequisite
GST 112Nigerian Peoples and Culture2GST—
EDU 102Philosophy of Education2Core—
EDU 104Sociology of Education2Core—
EDU 106Educational Psychology II: Psychology of Learning3CoreEDU 105
EDU 108Digital Classroom and EdTech Tools3InstitutionalEDU 107
EDU 110Introduction to Special Needs and Inclusive Education2Core—
CSC 102Computer Programming I (Python) (specialisation; cross-listed D01)3CoreCSC 101
CSC 104Computer Hardware and ICT Literacy (specialisation; cross-listed D01)2CoreCSC 101
Semester subtotal19

Running total through 100L S2: 36 / 143 units

200L — Second Semester · Rain

18 units this semester
  • GST 212

    Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence

    2u
    GST
  • EDU 202

    Curriculum Studies and Development II

    3u
    CorePrereq: EDU 201
  • EDU 204

    General Teaching Methods (Principles and Practice of Teaching)

    3u
    CorePrereq: EDU 101, EDU 106
  • EDU 206

    Educational Administration and Management I

    3u
    CorePrereq: EDU 103
  • EDU 208

    E-Learning and Instructional Design

    3u
    InstitutionalPrereq: EDU 207, EDU 211
  • EDU 210

    Microteaching and Classroom Practice Skills

    2u
    CorePrereq: EDU 204 (co-req)
  • EDU 212

    Language, Communication and Classroom Interaction

    2u
    CorePrereq: EDU 204
CodeCourseUnitsStatusPrerequisite
GST 212Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence2GST—
EDU 202Curriculum Studies and Development II3CoreEDU 201
EDU 204General Teaching Methods (Principles and Practice of Teaching)3CoreEDU 101, EDU 106
EDU 206Educational Administration and Management I3CoreEDU 103
EDU 208E-Learning and Instructional Design3InstitutionalEDU 207, EDU 211
EDU 210Microteaching and Classroom Practice Skills2CoreEDU 204 (co-req)
EDU 212Language, Communication and Classroom Interaction2CoreEDU 204
Semester subtotal18

Running total through 200L S2: 54 / 143 units

200L — First Semester · Harmattan

18 units this semester
  • EDU 201

    Curriculum Studies and Development I

    3u
    CorePrereq: EDU 101
  • EDU 203

    Guidance and Counselling in Schools

    2u
    CorePrereq: EDU 106
  • EDU 205

    Statistics in Education

    3u
    Core
  • EDU 207

    Multimedia and Educational Resource Design

    3u
    InstitutionalPrereq: EDU 107, EDU 108
  • EDU 209

    Comparative Education

    2u
    CorePrereq: EDU 103
  • EDU 211

    Learning Management Systems and Virtual Classroom Practice

    3u
    InstitutionalPrereq: EDU 107
  • ENT 211

    Entrepreneurship and Innovation

    2u
    GST
CodeCourseUnitsStatusPrerequisite
EDU 201Curriculum Studies and Development I3CoreEDU 101
EDU 203Guidance and Counselling in Schools2CoreEDU 106
EDU 205Statistics in Education3Core—
EDU 207Multimedia and Educational Resource Design3InstitutionalEDU 107, EDU 108
EDU 209Comparative Education2CoreEDU 103
EDU 211Learning Management Systems and Virtual Classroom Practice3InstitutionalEDU 107
ENT 211Entrepreneurship and Innovation2GST—
Semester subtotal18

Running total through 200L S1: 72 / 143 units

300L — Second Semester · Rain

19 units this semester
  • ENT 312

    Venture Creation

    2u
    GSTPrereq: ENT 211
  • GST 312

    Peace and Conflict Resolution

    2u
    GST
  • EDU 302

    Educational Administration and Management II (Planning, Supervision and Policy)

    3u
    CorePrereq: EDU 206
  • EDU 304

    Inclusive Pedagogy and Managing Special Educational Needs

    3u
    CorePrereq: EDU 110, EDU 106
  • EDU 306

    Artificial Intelligence Applications in Education

    3u
    InstitutionalPrereq: EDU 305
  • EDU 308

    School Health, Safety and Child Protection

    2u
    CorePrereq: EDU 110
  • EDU 310

    Advanced Micro-Teaching and Peer Practicum Lab

    2u
    CorePrereq: EDU 210, EDU 309
  • EDU 312

    Adult and Non-Formal Education

    2u
    CorePrereq: EDU 104
CodeCourseUnitsStatusPrerequisite
ENT 312Venture Creation2GSTENT 211
GST 312Peace and Conflict Resolution2GST—
EDU 302Educational Administration and Management II (Planning, Supervision and Policy)3CoreEDU 206
EDU 304Inclusive Pedagogy and Managing Special Educational Needs3CoreEDU 110, EDU 106
EDU 306Artificial Intelligence Applications in Education3InstitutionalEDU 305
EDU 308School Health, Safety and Child Protection2CoreEDU 110
EDU 310Advanced Micro-Teaching and Peer Practicum Lab2CoreEDU 210, EDU 309
EDU 312Adult and Non-Formal Education2CoreEDU 104
Semester subtotal19

Running total through 300L S2: 91 / 143 units

300L — First Semester · Harmattan

15 units this semester
  • EDU 301

    Measurement and Evaluation in Education

    3u
    CorePrereq: EDU 205
  • EDU 303

    Research Methods in Education

    3u
    CorePrereq: EDU 205
  • EDU 305

    Educational Technology ★ (flagship exemplar — see 03_exemplar-course.md)

    3u
    CorePrereq: EDU 207, EDU 208, EDU 211
  • EDU 307

    Learning Analytics and Educational Data

    3u
    InstitutionalPrereq: EDU 301, EDU 211
  • EDU 309

    Methods of Teaching Computer Studies/ICT (specialisation)

    3u
    CorePrereq: EDU 204, CSC 102
CodeCourseUnitsStatusPrerequisite
EDU 301Measurement and Evaluation in Education3CoreEDU 205
EDU 303Research Methods in Education3CoreEDU 205
EDU 305Educational Technology ★ (flagship exemplar — see 03_exemplar-course.md)3CoreEDU 207, EDU 208, EDU 211
EDU 307Learning Analytics and Educational Data3InstitutionalEDU 301, EDU 211
EDU 309Methods of Teaching Computer Studies/ICT (specialisation)3CoreEDU 204, CSC 102
Semester subtotal15

Running total through 300L S1: 106 / 143 units

400L — First Semester · Harmattan

20 units this semester
  • EDU 401

    Teaching Practice (Supervised School-Based Practicum — 12 weeks)

    6u
    CorePrereq: Completion of all 300L courses
  • EDU 403

    Research Project I: Proposal and Literature Review

    2u
    CorePrereq: EDU 303
  • EDU 405

    Educational Planning and Policy Analysis

    3u
    CorePrereq: EDU 302
  • EDU 407

    Digital Classroom Management and Learning Management Systems

    3u
    InstitutionalPrereq: EDU 208
  • EDU 409

    Computer Science/ICT Curriculum and Pedagogy for Secondary Schools (specialisation capstone)

    3u
    CorePrereq: EDU 309, EDU 202
  • EDU 411

    Data-Driven Instruction and AI-Assisted Assessment

    3u
    InstitutionalPrereq: EDU 301, EDU 307, EDU 306
CodeCourseUnitsStatusPrerequisite
EDU 401Teaching Practice (Supervised School-Based Practicum — 12 weeks)6CoreCompletion of all 300L courses
EDU 403Research Project I: Proposal and Literature Review2CoreEDU 303
EDU 405Educational Planning and Policy Analysis3CoreEDU 302
EDU 407Digital Classroom Management and Learning Management Systems3InstitutionalEDU 208
EDU 409Computer Science/ICT Curriculum and Pedagogy for Secondary Schools (specialisation capstone)3CoreEDU 309, EDU 202
EDU 411Data-Driven Instruction and AI-Assisted Assessment3InstitutionalEDU 301, EDU 307, EDU 306
Semester subtotal20

Running total through 400L S1: 126 / 143 units

400L — Second Semester · Rain

17 units this semester
  • EDU 402

    Research Project II: Data Analysis, Dissertation and Defence

    4u
    CorePrereq: EDU 403
  • EDU 404

    Contemporary Issues and Innovations in Nigerian Education

    2u
    CorePrereq: Level standing
  • EDU 406

    Educational Leadership, Supervision and Quality Assurance

    3u
    CorePrereq: EDU 302
  • EDU 408

    Assistive Technology and Universal Design for Learning

    3u
    InstitutionalPrereq: EDU 304, EDU 407
  • EDU 410

    Specialisation Track Elective (choose ONE, see below)

    3u
    ElectivePrereq: Relevant 300L core course in chosen track
  • EDU 412

    Seminar in Science and Technology Education

    2u
    CorePrereq: EDU 401
CodeCourseUnitsStatusPrerequisite
EDU 402Research Project II: Data Analysis, Dissertation and Defence4CoreEDU 403
EDU 404Contemporary Issues and Innovations in Nigerian Education2CoreLevel standing
EDU 406Educational Leadership, Supervision and Quality Assurance3CoreEDU 302
EDU 408Assistive Technology and Universal Design for Learning3InstitutionalEDU 304, EDU 407
EDU 410Specialisation Track Elective (choose ONE, see below)3ElectiveRelevant 300L core course in chosen track
EDU 412Seminar in Science and Technology Education2CoreEDU 401
Semester subtotal17

Running total through 400L S2: 143 / 143 units

Career outcomes

Where EDU graduates go.

Teacher / educator
Curriculum developer
Education administrator
Instructional designer
Admission requirements

How to qualify for EDU.

  • UTME: five O’Level credits including English Language at not more than two sittings (subjects per the CCMAS discipline).
  • Direct Entry: two A-Level passes / NCE / ND / IJMB / JUPEB in relevant subjects, plus the O’Level requirement.
UTME-exempt via Distance Learning

Distance-Learning applicants are UTME-exempt (JAMB 2024 policy): screened by O’Level verification + a Senate-approved aptitude screening; placed on a separate DL matriculation list and not mobilised for NYSC.

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