School of Education

  1. Department of Curriculum Studies and Educational Technology
  2. Department of Educational Foundations
  3. Department of Psychology
  4. Department of General Studies Education

NCE Curriculum Courses Outlines

GENERAL EDUCATION

EDUCATION: CURRICULUM TABLE/STRUCTURE FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY EDUCATION (WITH SUMMARY)

GENERAL EDUCATION YEAR ONE, FIRST SEMESTER

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

CREDIT(S) 

STATUS

EDU 111

History of Education in Nigeria

 1

Compulsory

EDU 112

Educational Psychology (Child Development)

 2

Compulsory

EDU 113

Principles and Methods of Teaching at Junior Secondary Level

 2

Compulsory

 

TOTAL

 5

 

 

GENERAL EDUCATION YEAR ONE, SECOND SEMESTER

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

 CREDIT(S)

STATUS

EDU 121

Sociology of Education

1

Compulsory

EDU 122

Introduction to Teacher Education

1

Compulsory

EDU 123

Philosophy of Education

1

Compulsory

EDU 124

Theory and Practice of Child Friendly Schools

2

Compulsory

EDU 125

Educational Psychology II (Human Learning)

2

Compulsory

 

TOTAL

7

 

 

GENERAL EDUCATION YEAR TWO, FIRST SEMESTER

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

CREDIT(S)

STATUS

EDU 211

Practicum in Classroom Management and Organisation

1

Compulsory

EDU 212

Educational   Technology:   Theory   and Practice

2

Compulsory

EDU 213

Micro-Teaching: Theory

1

Compulsory

EDU 214

Introduction to Research Methods

1

Compulsory

EDU 215

Education of Special Target Groups

1

Elective

 

TOTAL

6

 

 

GENERAL EDUCATION YEAR TWO, SECOND SEMESTER

 

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

CREDIT(S)

STATUS

EDU 221

Curriculum Studies I

1

Compulsory

EDU 222

Measurement and Evaluation

2

Compulsory

EDU 223

Micro-Teaching Practicum

1

Compulsory

EDU 224

Educational  Administration,  Planning  and Supervision

2

Compulsory

EDU 225

Introduction to Special Education

1

Compulsory

 

TOTAL

7

 

 

GENERAL EDUCATION YEAR THREE, FIRST SEMESTER

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

CREDIT(S)

STATUS

EDU 311

Teaching Practice

6

Compulsory

 

GENERAL EDUCATION YEAR THREE, SECOND SEMESTER

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

CREDIT(S)

STATUS

EDU 321

Curriculum Studies II

1

Compulsory

EDU 322

Adolescent Psychology

1

Compulsory

EDU 323

Research Project

2

Compulsory

EDU 324

Introduction to Theory and Practice of Guidance and Counseling.

1

Compulsory

EDU 325

Introduction  to  Adult  and  Non-Formal Education

1

Elective

 

TOTAL

6

 

 

SUMMARY

Total number of credits = 36

Compulsory Credits = 30 (Elective inclusive)

Minimum number of units required for graduation = 36 (Teaching Practice Inclusive)

 

Note: Students must earn 30 credit units before graduation. Except for students who are undergoing special education, Adult and Non-formal Education and Primary Education Study who must register and pass the recommended educational courses identify for their programmes.

General Studies Curriculus Courses Outlines

CURRICULUM STRUCTURE FOR GENERAL STUDIES EDUCATION (GSE)

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

CREDITS

STATUS

 

YEAR ONE FIRST SEMESTER

 

 

GSE 111

General English 1

1

Compulsory

GSE 112

Introduction to Library Studies

1

Compulsory

GSE 113

Basic General Mathematics 1

1

Compulsory

       

 

YEAR ONE SECOND SEMESTER

 

 

GSE 121

General English II

1

Compulsory

GSE 122

Basic General Mathematics II

1

Compulsory

GSE 123

Introduction to Computer Studies I

1

Compulsory

GSE 124

FLEHI - Family Life & Emerging Health Issues

1

Compulsory

 

 

 

 

 

YEAR TWO FIRST SEMESTER

 

 

GSE 211

General English III

1

Compulsory

GSE 212

Basic General Mathematics III

1

Compulsory

GSE 213

Introduction to Computer Studies II

1

Compulsory

       

 

YEAR TWO SECOND SEMESTER

 

 

GSE 221

General English IV

2

Compulsory

GSE 222

Basic General Mathematics IV

1

Compulsory

GSE 223

Citizenship Education

1

Compulsory

GSE 224

Entrepreneurship

1

Compulsory

       

 

YEAR THREE FIRST SEMESTER

 

 

 

Teaching Practice

 

 

       

 

YEAR THREE SECOND SEMESTER

 

 

GSE 321

General English V

1

Compulsory

GSE 322

Basic General Mathematics V

1

Compulsory

GSE 323

Science and Technology in Society

1

Elective

GSE 324

Political Economy

1

Elective

 

SUMMARY

 

 

Total number of units available

=

19

Number of compulsory units

=

18

Number of elective units

=

1

Minimum number of units required for graduation

=

18