PhD. CURRICULUM STUDIES

Philosophy

The philosophy of the Ph.D. Degree programme in Curriculum Studies is anchored on the belief that students should be provided advanced and comprehensive training in all aspects of curriculum design, development, and evaluation in a logical, integrated, and interactive manner. This is to enable them assume responsibilities for and provide leadership in the design and management of school curricula, in a variety of educational settings at local, national, and international levels.

Aim

The aim of the programme is to train high level manpower that possess knowledge, skills, and research capabilities in curriculum planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.

Objectives

The objectives of the programme are to:

1. enhance the development of students’ research skills and methods in curriculum issues.
2. develop and stimulate the intellectual potentials of students.
3. to encourage independent inquiry into problems of teaching and learning.
4. to raise the quality and standard of students in education.

Admission Requirements

1. Five O’Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics (where applicable) and any other three relevant subjects.
2. Bachelor Degree in Education of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or other recognised institutions with a minimum of Second Class Lower division.
3. Master Degree in Curriculum Studies with a GPA of not less than 4.0 on a 5 point scale or 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale.
4. Graduates of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto who have been upgraded to Ph.D. through Master of Philosophy Programme.
5. In addition to i-iv above, a candidate must satisfy the matriculation requirement of Usmanu Danfodiyo University.
6. Candidates who hold qualifications other than those listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of Usmanu Danfodiyo University.
7. Any other qualifications acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of Usmanu Danfodiyo University.

Mode of Study

The programme shall run on full-time and /or part-time basis and shall be by course work and research to be embodied in a Thesis.

Duration                                               

Full Time: Minimum of 36 calendar months and maximum of 60 calendar         months.

Part Time: Minimum of 48 calendar months and maximum of 72 calendar         months.

Tuition Fees

As may be determined by the University from to time.

Career Opportunities

1. Higher Education Institutions.
2. Institutes of Education and Research Centres.
3. Curriculum Development Centres.
4. Education Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.

Areas of Specialisation

1. Instructional Design and Methods
2. Curriculum planning
3. Curriculum Development and Implementation
4. Curriculum Evaluation

Graduation Requirements

1. Register and pass a minimum of 46 credit units made of the following:

1.  Present and defend a thesis before a panel of examiners, which shall be graded.

  Present at least three seminars, at most one per semester.