PhD. EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

Philosophy

The philosophy of the Ph.D. 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 students in general and specialised areas of Educational Technology by equipping them with knowledge, skills, and research capabilities in the field.

Objectives

The objectives of the programme are to:

1. Provide further educational training for teachers, researchers and supervisors in all educational settings.
2. Equip students with appropriate techniques to solve problems affecting education through the use and production of technological and instructional materials.
3. Expose students to the interrelatedness of instructional technology to other aspects of national development.
4. Equip students with appropriate psychological skills needed for guidance and counselling in and out of the educational system.

Admission Requirements

1. Five O’Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics (where applicable) and any other three relevant subjects.
2. Bachelor Degree in Educational Technology of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or other recognised institutions with a minimum of Second Class Lower division.
3. Master Degree in Educational Technology with a GPA of not less than 4.0 on a 5 point scale or 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale.
4. In addition to i-iii above, a candidate must satisfy the matriculation requirements of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
5. Any other qualifications acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and the Senate of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.

Mode of Study

The programme shall run on full-time and/or part-time bases and shall be by course work and research to be embedded 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 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 and Production
4. Computer Assisted Teaching/Electronic Learning Packages
5. Instructional Resource Management

Graduation Requirements

1. Register and pass a minimum of 46 credit units taught courses,made up of the following:

Courses                                                                                   Units

Core Courses                                                                           30

Thesis                                                                                      16

2. A fulltime PhD student must present a research proposal within 18 months of registration. Where the defence was not successful during the first attempt ,a second attempt must be made before the expiration of 24 months since the student’s first registration.

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

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