M.Ed. EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

Philosophy

The philosophy of the M.Ed. Degree programme in Educational Technology is anchored on the belief that students should be provided advanced and up to date training in the design, development, and use of educational resources thereby enabling them to offer specialised services and provide leadership in the field of Educational Technology, in a variety of educational settings at local, national, and international levels.

Aim

The aim of the programme is to train graduates who are knowledgeable in the field of educational technology to champion the re-engineering of education at all levels of education. 

Objectives

The objectives of the programme are to:

1. develop professional expertise of students in Educational Technology
2. develop knowledgeable scholars who will provide leadership in professional practice and intellectual competence in Educational Technology.
3. produce educators who are knowledgeable in and committed to the implementation of the Educational Technology component of the National Policy on Education.
4. develop competent researchers in Educational Technology in Nigerian Education system.
5. produce educators who can make Nigerian learners of Educational Technology relevant in a global context.

Admission Requirements

1. Five O’Level credits passes in English Language, Mathematics, and three relevant subjects.
2. Bachelor Degree in Educational Technology of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or other institutions with a minimum of Second Class Honours lower division.
3. In addition to i-ii above, a candidate must satisfy the university’s requirements for matriculation.
4. Any other qualification acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and the Senate of Usmanu Danfodiyo University.

Mode of Study

The programme shall run on full time basis and shall be by course work and research to be embedded in Dissertation.

Duration

Minimum of 24 calendar months and a maximum of 36 calendar months.

Tuition Fees

As may be determined by the University Authority from time to time.

Career Opportunities

1. Institutions of higher learning.
2. Research centres and Institutes.
3. Educational Technology/Resource Centres.
4. Print and Electronic Media Houses.
5. Education Ministries, Parastatals, and Departments

Areas of Specialisation

1. Instructional Design
2. Education Media Production
3. Instructional Materials Design
4. Computer Assisted Teaching/Learning Packages
5. Instructional Resource Management

Graduation Requirements

1. Register and pass a minimum of 40 credit units taught courses.  

Courses                                                                                                    Units

Core Courses                                                                                                22

Seminar                                                                                                2

Dissertation                                                                                                  12

2. Carry out research in relevant area of specialization and submit an acceptable Dissertation which shall be defended before a panel of internal and external examiners and shall be graded.

3. Present at least two Seminars, at most one per semester.