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“Education must be at the core of our nation’s
development and poverty reduction strategy. The
inescapable consequences of the cost of lack of education,
includes eternal poverty, unemployment and low income.”
President Olusegun Obasanjo
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HANDBOOK 2006Handbook PublicationThis Handbook is published by the Vice Chancellors’ OfficeNational Open University of Nigeria
Editor and CoordinatorFemi Peters
Associate EditorChristene Ofulue
ContributorsAll Heads of respective Schools and Departments
Publications AssistantFrancisca Ikalumbe
Printed in Nigeria by The REGENT (Printing and Publishing) Ltd. for NationalOpen University of Nigeria
The National Open University of Nigeria reserves the right not to offer anyprogramme or course and to decline the enrolment of a student in aprogramme or course for the reasons of the student demand, or resourceconstraints or situational circumstance which may have dictated changesin the content of the programme or course.
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The National Open University of Nigeria is to beregarded as the foremost university providing
highly accessible and enhanced quality educationanchored by social justice, equity, equality and
national cohesion through a comprehensive reachthat transcends all barriers.
Vision
To provide functional, cost-effective, flexiblelearning which adds life-long value to quality
education for all who seek knowledge.
Mission
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National Open University of Nigeria HeadquartersVictoria Island, Lagos
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T his Handbook has been preparedwith every effort to ensure accuracy
in terms of the information containedherein as at the time of publication. TheNational Open University of Nigeria(NOUN) management reserves the rightto alter, amend and change this Handbookin part and in whole without any notice,in line with the regulations and policiesand / or as a result of the need for essen-tial and relevant amendments as neces-sary.
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Foreword
Following the commitment and determination ofgovernment to democratise education, a major toolfor providing enhanced access to tertiary education,the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), wasresuscitated and launched by President OlusegunObasanjo on 1st October 2002 as we celebrated the42nd Anniversary of our political Independence.
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) dedicates itself to preparingprofessionals in various disciplines through the distance learning mode.It offers you a choice of qualifications from Certificate to Diploma toDegrees and stand-alone self development courses through flexibledelivery, allowing learners the convenience to choose the time, place,and what to study.
In formulating the National Policy on Education in 1977, the FederalGovernment of Nigeria expressed awareness of the fact that “educationis the most important instrument of change in any society”. And that “anyfundamental change in the intellectual and social outlook of any societyhas to be preceded by an educational revolution”.
To kick start the academic function of NOUN, 10,000 foundation studentswere registered after a series of nationwide orientation and matricula-tion exercises in 2004/5.
The University has successfully moved into the second semester of opera-tions and registering returning students. At the same time, applicationsfor our second intake of student are being processed with a view to com-mencing registration of NOUN’s next set of new students. Both returningand new students must register for courses of their choice within thelimits of their peculiar circumstances dictated by time, location, pace andresources.
The purpose of this handbook is to assist you with your registration as astudent of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), as well as to
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understand and familiarize yourself with the basic policies and guidelinesof the University and its programmes. Your handbook will also be a “roadmap” in helping you navigate through this new experience as you will finda lot of answers to some of the questions now going through your minds.
I would like to welcome you all especially those Nigerians, interested intaking a bold step in Nigeria’s experience in revolutionizing tertiaryeducation. Avail yourselves of this new opportunity. You are part of thehistory and the educational revolution that is very much needed to moveour great nation forward and fulfill the manpower requirements of thisever-changing world.
Professor Olugbemiro JegedeVice Chancellor
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STUDENT’S PERSONAL DETAILS
(a) This Handbook belongs to: ________________________________Matriculation Number: ___________________________________Study Centre: __________________________________________e-mail address: ________________________________________Telephone Number: _____________________________________
(b) In the event of an emergency, please contact: _____________________________________________________________________Phone No: ____________________________________________Relationship: ___________________________________________
(c) Name of your Student Counsellor: _____________________________________________________________________________Address: ______________________________________________Telephone No of Student’s Counsellor: _______________________E-mail:________________________________________________
(d) Tutorial Dates: Venue:_______________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________
(e) Important Dates to remember:________________________________________________________________________________
(f) Examination Dates: __________________________________________________________________________________________
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword by the Vice Chancellor .............................................................. ix
Student’s Personal Details ........................................................................ xi
Table of Contents ................................................................................... xiii
1.0 NOUN and You ............................................................................ 1
2.0 The Importance of Open and Distance Education in Nigeria ......... 3
3.0 Objectives of the Nigerian Open and Distance Learning Progr
ammes. ....................................................................................... 5
4.0 The Features and Models of Open and Distance Learning
Systems in Nigeria ......................................................................... 7
5.0 Infrastructure, Logistics and System Delivery ............................. 14
6.0 Academic Programmes .............................................................. 26
7.0 Learner Support Services ......................................................... 179
8.0 Registration and Registration Procedure ................................... 187
9.0 Schedule of Fees for all Courses and Programmes .................... 196
10.0 Assessment and Evaluation ...................................................... 199
11.0 General Advice and Guide to Student ...................................... 225
12.0 University Senior Management Staff List .................................. 231
13.0 List of NOUN Council Members ................................................. 233
14.0 More Questions Answered ....................................................... 234
15.0 Useful Contacts for You at NOUN ............................................ 238
16.0 Glossary ................................................................................... 240
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1.0 NOUN and You…A bit of background history
From as far back as the early 1960s, there had been a risingcommitment to strengthening the delivery system of educationin Nigeria. Education was identified as a tool to be used to speedup socio-economic development in Nigeria. In the process ofgetting to the “root” of the education problems of Nigeria, itbecame clear to government that the colonial education strat-egy which targeted only a few privileged people in selected re-gions of the country did not quite fit the needs of a newly inde-pendent Nigeria.
Government, as far back as 1977 began searching for alterna-tive models to the traditional conventional system which wasrather restricted and limited in scope.
Government also realized that there is the need to create op-portunities for those who have received some form of formaleducation to ‘update’ their knowledge and ultimately improvetheir productive capacity. Nigeria found itself in a situation wherethere are too many people without jobs and too many jobs with-out people. Lack of appropriate skills and knowledge amongstthe ever growing workforce has compounded this national di-lemma. Hence the launch, of the National Open University ofNigeria (NOUN), to remedy the situation.
The idea of an Open University system for Nigeria, as a sepa-rate and distinct institution to be organized nation-wide wasappropriately reflected in the 1977 National Policy on Edu-cation, which stated emphatically and unambiguously that“maximum efforts will be made to enable those who can benefitfrom higher education to be given access to it. Such access maybe through universities or correspondence courses, or open uni-versities, or part-time and “work-study programme”.
The National Policy on Education is very explicit in referring
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to what is now known as Open and Distance Education (ODE):A system which encompasses education for all, education forlife, life-long learning, life-wide education, adult education, masseducation, media-based education, self-learning, personalizedlearning, part-time studies, and much more. It is this policythat forms the bedrock of the NOUN.
…You and NOUN
As you go through your handbook today, remember you are atthe beginning of another chapter in the history books of theNational Open University of Nigeria. You are one of the archi-tects of the future of this Open University and therefore youhave a very important responsibility to yourself and the societyat large to plan your work and work your plans. Remember yourhandbook is designed to be “handy” (i.e. a quick reference andguide) for you in developing a plan of work to complete yourchosen Academic programme at your chosen time in flyingcolours.
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2.0 The Importance of Open and Distance Education inNigeria
As a student of NOUN, it is important for you to know a little bitabout why in Nigeria, the adoption and deployment of open anddistance education delivery system is very significant:
Open and Distance Education (ODL), provides education for alland promotes lifelong learning in Nigeria, fills the gap createdby the closure of sub-standard Outreach/Satellite Campusesacross the nation and is cost effective in the education deliverysystem. Open and Distance Learning improves on the econo-mies of scale i.e., more Nigerians receive quality education butat a reduced cost.
The NOUN will provide a flexible education delivery system inour country, which will help meet up with the economic realitieswhere a lot of people desire to work and learn simultaneously.Open and Distance Learning also maximizes the utilization ofacademic personnel and is therefore in the long run a cost sav-ing measure in Nigeria.
Open and Distance Learning helps on the job teacher training asmore teachers can receive education without leaving their im-mediate vicinity. Some of the other long-term benefits of ODLare poverty eradication, vocational and life long education. ODLcan help with the provision of National Orientation and non-formal education and provide education to reach the ‘un-reached’i.e. girls and women who cannot leave their homes regularly (asthey live in Purdah, etc).
Technical and Vocational Education have in recent years playedimportant roles in assisting individuals to improve their employ-ment prospects in a rapidly changing socio-economic environment.In this regard, the role of the NOUN in open and distance learningin the field of technical and vocational education is significant.
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ODL responds effectively to the growing demand of working adultsor any others who have difficulties in getting training in conven-tional education because of lack of flexibility in the timing andduration of academic programmes. ODL provides an opportunityfor empowerment of those most disadvantaged example (theunemployed, the physically challenged, women and ethnic mi-norities), as they can embark on courses of their choice withintheir vicinity.
ODL can be used as a platform for promoting National ethicsand values. It can also allow for the dissemination of knowledgeand information to target groups, with respect to governmentpolicies and activities thereby providing better understanding ofgovernment’s intentions at all times. This will improve generalunderstanding, reduce misconceptions and promote social andpolitical harmony.
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3.0 Objectives of The Nigerian Open And Distance LearningProgrammes
The programmes available to you under the National OpenUniversity of Nigeria (NOUN) are essentially designed to widenthe access to education and to ensure equity and equality ofopportunities for all and sundry. Open and Distance Learningeducation is to be used as an instrument for poverty alleviationespecially in rural communities, by providing opportunities thatsupport Education For All (EFA) and life-long learning. Openand Distance Learning is to equip the Nigerian populace for theemerging global culture of technological literacy via itsprogrammes and the use of information and communicationtechnology.
The acquisition of flexible and qualitative education for allcategories of learners will be accessible anywhere, anytime andvia an appropriate and cost effective medium without the costof conventional tertiary education delivery system as a whole.
Expected Outcomes
As a student of NOUN it may interest you to know that Openand Distance Learning Programmes in Nigeria are expected to,raise literacy level of the population incrementally andsystematically. Government will be able to meet its educationalobligations to the different segments of the population byproviding access to quality education at all levels by all whodesire it.
Open and Distance Learning will help to improve the existingteaching force as well as train new teachers through othermethods complimentary to current teacher education practices.Infrastructure that supports wealth creation at national,community and individual levels via education will be providedto the society via Open and Distance Learning programmes.
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Open and Distance Learning in Nigeria will harness the opportuni-ties of the information age for the enhancement of skills acquisi-tion so that Nigerians will be on the right side of the digital divide.
It will also help to increase penetration, wider reach, affordableand cost effective educational opportunities for all so that no-body is left behind; ODL will facilitate workplace training andprofessional development and enhance community ownershipand participation in the management and provision of educationat all levels nation-wide, especially through Community Resource/Study Centres.
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4.0 The Features and Model of Distance Learning Systems inNigeria
As a registered student of NOUN, it will help your orientation ifyou further understand some of the guidelines for the preparationof NOUN’s curriculum. A number of factors were considered asbasic ingredients that inform the design of an ODL Programmefor Nigeria. They include:
(a) The mission: In defining the mission of a distance learn-ing system, such as that of NOUN, the role of the sys-tem within the specific context of education policy wasconsidered.
The mission of ODL in Nigeria is to enable governmentto fulfill its social obligations as well as to encouragethe citizens to shoulder personal responsibilities in de-veloping their full potentials and contribute to nationbuilding.
(b) The Vision: In stating the vision of a distance learningsystem, such as that of NOUN, the role of the systemwithin the Nigerian context was considered.
The vision of ODL in Nigeria is to provide highly acces-sible and enhanced quality education and anchored bysocial justice, equity, equality and national cohesionthrough a comprehensive reach that transcends all bar-riers.
(c) Programmes and Curricula constitute very impor-tant components of the NOUN. Many distance educa-tion systems provide courses in preparation for exami-nations and degrees, which are equivalent, or similar tothose offered by conventional institutions. These coursesare subject to similar regulations as regards content
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and assessments, in comparison with the conventionaluniversities.
(d) Teaching and Learning Strategies and Techniquesdepend partly on the type of programmes and the needsthey are designed to meet. The principle adoptedfor NOUN emphasizes the needs of learners ratherthan those of teachers.
(e) Learning Materials and Resources make up neces-sary components in all distance-learning systems. De-velopment and production of materials is often consid-ered as a sub-system in distance teaching organizationsand NOUN is no exception.
The Learning materials for NOUN and resources have beendeveloped based on the best practices and tailored tomeet national needs.
(f) Communication between teachers and learners is seenas a necessary component in distance education as inall other forms of education. Open learning systems onthe other hand are often heavily based on self-study.The importance attached to student-teacher in-teraction may vary considerably between differ-ent systems, and has been closely linked to edu-cational strategies for Nigeria.
(g) Interaction between learners is another crucial com-ponent. In some forms of distance education this ispractically non-existent, but in most cases it is consid-ered important. Learner-learner interaction may be pro-vided in different ways and is encouraged at NOUN.
Often students meet physically in groups some times
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connected with other forms of local support. Some tech-nologies allow the organization of ‘virtual groups’, wherethe students may interact at a distance, as for exampleby computer-mediated communication. The develop-ment and operations of study resource centresare designed to take care of this initial aspect ofthe proposed ODL programmes for Nigeria andspecifically at NOUN.
(h) Learner Support delivered locally is a common com-ponent of ODL and NOUN will provide this service atspecially designated locations called Learning/StudyCentres. This support is in a form that allows some kindof direct interaction between the learner and a teacheror a mentor/facilitator. This component may be orga-nized completely as face-to-face events, or in combina-tion with communication at a distance such as telecon-ferences. The centre may also offer access to other learn-ing resources and equipment. In Nigeria, at NOUN,each State Capital and Local Government Head-quarters will ultimately have such a centre.
(i) A comprehensive delivery system, which includes printmaterial, audio/video tapes, CD-ROMS, television andradio broadcast, and internet/intranet solutions, will bedeployed at NOUN to achieve the objectives of distancelearning.
(j) Staff and other experts in a distance learning sys-tem need a range of different competencies. Capaci-ties building of necessary NOUN Staff and expertshave been made part of the implementationstrategies of the programmes.
(k) Effective management and administration needsnot only competent staff but also well designed, effi-
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cient administrative systems and routines, planning andmonitoring systems, budgetary and accounting systems.The administration and management system atNOUN in Nigeria has been structured to cope withthe peculiarity of delivering education throughdistance learning with emphasis on internal effi-ciency and quality assurance.
(l) Housing and equipment requirements are very dif-ferent from traditional education institutions. A singlemode distance learning system has no residential stu-dents, and thus there is no need for classrooms, lecturetheatres, and halls of residence at the central location.At the central location there will be need for productionand storage facilities for Nigeria. The NOUN has anadministrative Headquarters in Lagos and a plan-ning office in Abuja with facilities for course de-velopment, production and storage. NOUN also hasa media centre in its Kaduna centre whilst there is anoutlet for NOUN in Enugu at the Institute of Manage-ment and Technology.
The NOUN Planning Office shall be responsible for theplanning, coordination and regulation of ODL pro-grammes in general.
(m) Evaluation will be a component in order to provideinformation relevant to the adjustment of the roles andoperation of system components.
(n) Quality Assurance and Quality Control Methodsand Processes are issues of great challenge for openand distance-learning providers in general, especially inthe design, development and delivery of course materi-als. An additional concern in the delivery of open anddistance learning in Nigeria is the possible abuse of the
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assessment process through cheating and examinationmalpractices. Critical assessment procedures thatwill be kept under constant evaluation and re-view are being employed to address this concern.
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4.1 Model For The National Open University Nigeria
(a) Learner Targets:
The NOUN is designed to increase the access of allNigerians to formal and non-formal education in amanner convenient to their circumstances. It will alsocater for the continuous educational development ofprofessionals such as teachers, accountants, bankers,lawyers, doctors, engineers, politicians, self-employedbusiness men and business women. The range of targetclientele is expected to be elastic and kept underconstant review so as to be able to meet their ever-changing needs.
(b) Methods of DeliveryThere are some overriding principles that have informedthe choice of delivery methods utilised at NOUN. Thebest media are those that are easy to use and do notrely on the skills of a limited number of programmersor designers with sophisticated skills.
♦ The media utilised is cost-effective and flexibleenough to take advantage of the huge amount ofglobal knowledge, which to a large extent currentlyresides on the Internet World Wide Web. (WWW).
♦ Printed material by correspondence is the most basicmethod of delivery that is adopted for NOUN.
♦ Audiotapes, videotapes and CD-ROMS will be of-fered as complimentary media based on user pref-erence.
♦ Special and properly scheduled radio and televisioneducational programmes will play a major role inthe delivery of distance learning.
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♦ The National Open University has taken full advan-tage of Information and Communication Technolo-gies (ICTs) to provide learners with access to theInternet. The NOUN also utilises currently availableand easily deployed wireless communication sys-tems such as microwave radios and VSATs are to beused at each study center as and when they areavailable.
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5.0 Infrastructure, Logistics and System Delivery atNOUN
NOUN HeadquartersThe NOUN headquarters is located in Lagos and consists of thefollowing:
A Vice Chancellor’s office, Offices of the 7 Directors and theirprincipal officers, Offices of the three Heads of Unit in the ViceChancellors office, Offices of Deans, Programme Leaders, CourseCoordinators, etc also, auditorium/conference halls, full internetconnectivity (including LAN & WAN).
The headquarters will also consist of meeting rooms, communi-cation and video conferencing rooms, book factory, mini record-ing studios, library and resource rooms, a REPRODA headquar-ter (Knowledge warehouse and data processing centre), an au-dio/video production and editing studio, main library (traditionaland virtual), central stores/material warehouse, student affairscentre, and a call centre.
Open and Distance Learning Programme PlanningOffice, AbujaThe NOUN shall maintain an annex/NODL Planning Office in Abujafor the purposes of liasing with the Federal Ministry of Educa-tion, other government agencies and international organizations,resource sharing with other parastatals such as NATCOM, serveas a direct link between the Nigerian Universities Commissionand the National Open University of Nigeria.
The NODLP office shall also perform centralized planning, coor-dination and regulation of Open and Distance Learning pro-grammes in general, serve as a training and capacity buildingcentre, serve as a regional hub for the coordination of and dis-tribution of course materials to study centres in the Northernpart of the country via the National Open University, KadunaCampus situated on Zaria Road in Kaduna.
Eventually the planning office shall develop into a full gradedCommission on Open and Distance Learning.
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Community Resource/Study Centres
The NOUN community Resource/Study Centres will be locatedin all state capitals within the first two years of operation andwill be progressively located in as many Local Government Ar-eas as needed over the next few years. However, in the imme-diate and to allow for phased implementation, Study Centreshave been located in 18 state capitals spread evenly over the 6geo-political regions of the Federation as well as the FederalCapital Territory (F.C.T.), Abuja. The locations of the Study Cen-tres include NOUN Study Centres, some selected Colleges of Edu-cation and Polytechnics and some of the former Education forDemocracy and Development Initiatives (EDDI) Information Cen-tres now called Community Resource Centres. These are as shownin table 1 overleaf.
These locations have been selected based on geographical anddemand assessment criteria and on the existence of compli-mentary infrastructures such as Virtual Libraries as well as ex-istence of traditional universities to enable the pooling of exper-tise and other resources.
You will be required to select a study centre most suitable foryou to obtain your tutorials/sessions.
As a student of NOUN, you can use any of the Study Centres inNigeria at anytime especially if your private life requires a lot oftravelling, you can still access a study centre in the country whichis all part of the flexibility of NOUN.
NOUN has gone into partnerships with these selected CommunityResource Centres and Colleges of Education and Polytechnics toserve as temporary Study Centres for purposes of practical basedcourses.
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The facilities which are expected at the standard Community Re-source Centres/Study Centres run by NOUN for the open and dis-tance learning programme will consist of most of the following:
♦ Auditorium/Lecture Theatre for up to 300 users♦ 4 Tutorial/Meeting Rooms♦ Library♦ Computer Centre (for at least 20 Computer stations)♦ Material Store♦ Manager’s Office♦ General Office♦ Reception (comprising of telephone services and inter-com.)
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5.1 Technical Equipment Utilised for ODL Materials Produc-tion at NOUN
Production of course materials, learning aids and other studentsupport materials acquired or developed in-house are being cen-trally undertaken at the REPRODAhq Centre and delivered invarious formats and through various channels to the study cen-tres for onward distribution to the students. The choice of for-mat and / or delivery channel has been based on student’s pre-ferred learning styles and the facilities that can be accessed in thevarious locations.
The different delivery formats for NOUN include:
• Printed Materials• Audio Tapes• CD ROMS• On-line Multimedia Interactive and Non-interactive Pre-
sentations
The different delivery channels for NOUN include:
• Physical transportation of hard copy materials (printedMaterials, audio and video tapes, CD ROMs by couriercompanies, NIPOST and/or in-house transport division.
• Electronic transmission of materials in multimedia (voice,data, graphics, video) over fixed line (telephone or leasedlines), terrestrial and VSAT wireless communication sys-tems.
• Television and Radio broadcast of educational pro-grammes.
The Reprodaq HeadquartersThe REPRODAQ Headquarters which is located in Lagos, will bethe central hub/gateway for the production, storage and distribu-tion of learning materials in multiple media format. It will be anaggregation of educational resources for sharing and distributionpurposes. The key functions of REPRODAQ Headquarters and theservices it will offer include:
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• Academic Services• Content authority• Central Multimedia Content Repository/Data Base• E-learning / Web based Learning Solutions• Learning Management Systems• User Interface• Communication Tools(Mail, Chat, Forums, Instant Mes-
saging)• Secure Internet Access• Access to the National Virtual Library• Data Collection, Display and Analysis• Directory Services• Testing & Certification• Network Management
Also, Production and editing facilities will be installed at theREPRODAQ Headquarters to produce, convert and edit multime-dia content for multi-channel delivery. Delivery platforms will in-clude:
• Live Audio and Video Uniast, Multicast & Broadcast• Video and Audio on-demand• Text and graphics• CD-ROMS• Audio and Video Tapes• Printed Materials
Learning materials can thus be delivered over the IP-based network,broadcast on television or radio or physically transported to the StudyCentres by courier services. The REPRODAQ Headquarters is illustratedin the diagram:
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The NOUN study centres will have Local-Area-Networks (LAN) with aminimum of 20 computers. The LANs will be connected to the REPRODAheadquarters through the Wide Area Network and will allow for thefollowing activities; Training and Learning, Assessment and Testing,Interactive Sessions, Communications (Email, chat, Forums, InstantMessaging, File Transfer), Internet access, access to the National virtualLibrary and other computer applications (Word processing, spreadsheets,database, etc).
In addition, each NOUN Study Centre is to be equipped with audio-visualequipment for live viewing, playback, audio and video conferencing andother systems required to create virtual classrooms, rich and compellingmultimedia presentations and memorable learning experiences. Theequipment will also be interfaced with the LAN and the WAN.
Intranet / Wide Area Network (WAN)A national Wide Area Network (WAN) using VSAT solutions for the deliv-ery of distance learning will be deployed with the Central Hub/Gatewayinfrastructure in Lagos and two-way VSAT equipment in each of the studycentres. The network will be a high speed and scalable IP network for thesupport of distance learning content based on data, video and voice com-munication delivery. The solution will support unicast, multicast and broad-cast transmission as well as fully interactive services based on the DVBstandard for digital and satellite transmission. Critical factors consideredin choosing the above are:
• Reliability: Guaranteed end-to-end uptime on the communica-tion link
• Availability: Guaranteed 95% uptime• Quality: Guaranteed response times and BER performance• Throughput: Guaranteed adequate bandwidth to be available
constantly• Security: Ability to support required encryption schemes• Flexibility: Adjustments in speed and support of multiple applica-
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In addition, the network will support Internet Access. Web brows-ing, e-mail, file transfer and toll quality Voice over IP (VOIP) ser-vices. The architecture will be open and flexible amongst otherthings, to allow for dynamic ramp up and quick deployment ofnew locations and new applications/ functionality without worry-ing about technological constraints.
A key technology being developed in the university for the deliveryinfrastructure is use of Open Standards, Open Architecture andstandardization on the Internet (IP) platform, for its video, dataand voice services. Other critical technological considerations arereliability, interoperability, flexibility, adaptability, scalability, future-proof, user-friendly, ruggedness requiring minimal maintenance,security and cost effectiveness.
5.2 Logistics and Delivery Systems
The REPRODAQ headquarters Centre which is central to the pro-duction, distribution and delivery of instructional materials in thevarious formats described above will possibly be located at theNTA Educational Unit, at Tejuosho, Yaba, Lagos.
When the use of the NTA Educational Unit becomes possible, theunit will be used to support the production and nationwide trans-mission of educational radio and television programmes in con-junction with the NTA FRCN networks, state and private broad-casting stations. This will be particularly useful for the studentsthat live a considerable distance from the Study Centres who maynot always have the opportunity to visit the Study Centres.
5.3 International Linkages
Partnerships and linkages are very common strategies for capac-ity building in distance learning education all over the world. NOUNis collaborating with international development partners
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(COL, UNESCO, World Bank) and the other distance learning insti-tutions in South Africa, Hong Kong, U.K, Australia etc in this re-gard.Some of the areas of collaboration from these linkages with theNOUN include sharing of instructional materials, development ofnew courses, training of teachers and managers, programmeevaluation, sharing of experience on common policy issues wid-ening of access for individual learners through credit interchangeand mutual recognition of credit earned by students.
As a student of NOUN, you will have access to both local andinternational materials via these international linkages withoutpaying the fees of an international student. Some of the pointsNOUN will continue to consider while contemplating effectivepartnerships include: inexpensive communication channels, anacceptable joint management mechanism, institutional incen-tives to cooperate and practicability of the partnership.Collaboration between distance education institutions facilitatesthe pooling of limited resources and the creation of economiesof scale, which will make it possible for the collaborative under-taking of activities and projects that would otherwise have beendifficult for individual institutions.
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6.0 Academic Programmes
The academic programmes of the NOUN shall offer you a widerange of courses combined in such a way as to address stu-dents’ career expectations and improve their productivity.
On the basis of the above more than 50 academic programmeshoused in the various Schools and Centres are on offer in theuniversity.
The NOUN Academic programmes include a broad range of in-tegrated courses, which shall be compulsory for all students asFoundation Year courses. The following have been prescribed inconformity with the regulations of the National UniversityCommission (NUC). These programmes include:
♦ Study Skills♦ Use of English and Communication Skills♦ History and Philosophy of Science♦ People and Cultures♦ Computer Fundamentals♦ Logic and Creative Thinking and♦ The Good Study Guide
The programmes of the NOUN include postgraduate, undergradu-ate, diploma and certificate programmes.
The flexibility of the NOUN mode of study allows a student todetermine the pace, place, time and medium of study. For ex-ample, you may choose to study full time or take your coursesone at a time (flexible mode). In general, it should take you thenormal time allocated to complete a programme at the conven-tional universities if you study full time at the NOUN. If you chooseto study the courses and programmes by the flexible mode therule of the thumb is to double the time required for the full timestudy.
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Access Programme
The university runs an Access programme for her potential stu-dents who do not have acceptable entry requirement to the de-gree programme of choice. The purpose of this programme is toallow these categories of students to remedy their deficienciesrequisite to their intending academic programme by undertakingand successfully completing the relevant Access course(s). Seethe brochure on the Access Programme for more details.
INSTRUCTIONAL MODES
The multimedia approach is the method of delivery that will beused to convey instruction to you in your courses. This multime-dia approach comprises print materials which you will read andstudy on your own, audio-visual programmes, CD-ROM, videocassette tapes or audio tapes, assignment, counselling sessionsand in some courses, practical work.
The printed materials for the courses are the study materialsrequired for both theory and practical component of theprogramme.
For the theory courses, the reading and studying of the printedcourse materials can of course take place in your home, in anenvironment convenient to you or indeed at some designatedplaces called Study Centres. These are places located across thegeo-political zones of the country. Presently, these centres arelocated at the places listed in Table 1.
The practical based courses where practical classes are essen-tial, will necessarily take place at some institutions of higher learn-ing which are serving temporarily as our Study Centres. Themethodology of conducting these classes would be communicatedto you at the beginning of the Semester.
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A well-planned practicum / attachment / evidence of industrialtraining for a minimum of four weeks per academic year, may inaddition, be required to earn a degree from the Open and Dis-tance Learning Programme for some programmes.
For some courses, Audio-Video programmes would be providedas supplementary studying materials when necessary to clarifyany misunderstood area of a course material.
The third leg of instructional delivery is the counselling and tuto-rial sessions. These are the main opportunity you the learner haveto meet face-to-face with ‘lecturers’, who are appropriately calledCounsellors and Instructional Facilitators/Tutors respectively at theNOUN.
The tutorials are of course meant for theory courses and theperiod of contact sessions will depend on the course credit unitof each course and the Instructional Facilitators for the courses atthese Study Centres. They may occur during working days,weekends or public holidays. They may indeed occur at pre-arranged meetings between you and the course tutors. As auniversity policy, the number of tutorial session depends on thecredit unit of the course. If it is a 1 credit course, a five hour,contact session has been recommended for the entire course.For a 2 credit course, an eight hour facilitation period is allowedand for a three credit course, the number of tutorial hours istwelve for the whole course.
Despite the importance the university attaches to these tutorialsessions, it is optional however. That is you may decide not toattend any or all of the sessions. It is however advisable thatyou make deliberate attempts to attend these sessions as itoffers other benefits such as having peer discussion on a range ofissues that border on your study at NOUN. It is assumed that youhave studied the course material before these tutorial classesand only grey areas of understanding need clarification.
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The Assignments are compulsory unique features of your coursedelivery system. All assignments are Tutor Marked Assign-ment (TMA’S). For undergraduate programmes, you will beprovided with 4 TMA’s, 3 of which must be answered and passedto your facilitator before you can be allowed to sit for theexamination in that course. You must therefore make sure thatthe assignments are answered and returned to the Study Centreon dates agreed between you and the course Instructionalfacilitator. There are also some assignments that are called Self-Assessment Exercise. Though your answers to these ques-tions do not add a credit to your overall grade in the course, it isadvisable that you attempt all the exercises yourself as it servesas a demonstration of the level of understanding you are achiev-ing as you go through the content.
6.1 THE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
IntroductionThe School of Arts and Social Sciences is one of four Schools atthe National Open University of Nigeria. The School of Arts andSocial Sciences aims at broadening students’ academic horizons,enhancing their intellectual understanding of the humanities orsocial sciences, and equipping them with the necessary knowl-edge and skills to meet the changing needs of the Nigerian com-munity. It also services other Schools.
Many of the School’s programmes are broad based encompass-ing a wide variety of degree structures. The School is headedby a Dean who is assisted by programme leaders supervisingeach major programme. The School’s colour is orange.
In this age of rapid economic change and knowledge expressionthe Nigerian community places a great importance on informa-tion technology and commercial development. In the midst ofthese changes the Arts and Social Sciences are highly relevant.They help you to develop a firm language foundation and an ana-
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lytical mind which will put you in a good stead, whatever the po-sition you hold now or in the future.
6.1.1 ACADEMIC PROGRAMMESThe School of Arts and Social Sciences offers the following pro-grammes:
a) Certificate♦ Christian Theology♦ Arabic and Islamic Studies♦ French
b) Diploma♦ Christian Theology♦ Arabic and Islamic Studies
c) Undergraduate♦ Criminology and Security Studies♦ Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution♦ Law (L.L.B)♦ English Language♦ French and International Studies♦ Christian Theology♦ Islamic Studies
d) Postgraduate Diploma♦ Criminology and Security Studies♦ Journalism♦ Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution♦ Legislative Drafting♦ Christian Theology
e) Masters♦ Journalism♦ Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
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6.1.2 COURSES AND DISTRIBUTION IN THE FIRST YEAR
Apart from the prescribed courses on offer in the specific academicprogrammes, the following courses are compulsory for all students,in the School of Arts and Social Sciences.
At the 100 Level year of study:GST 101 Use of English and Communication Skills 1 (2 credit units)GST 102 Use of English and Communication Skills 2 (2 credit unitsGST 103 Study Skills 1 (0 credit units)GST 104 Study Skills 2 (0 credit units)GST 105 History and Philosophy of Science (2 credit units)GST 107 The Good Study Guide (2 credit units)
At the 200 Level year of study:CSS 101 Introduction to Sociology (3 credit units)CSS 103 Introduction to Psychology (3 credit units)CSS 202 Logic and Creative Thinking (3 credit units)CSS 106 Ethnography and Social Structure of Nigeria (3 creditunits)CSS 108 Geography of Nigeria (3 credit units)GST 201 Peoples and Culture (2 credit units)GST 202 Computer Fundamentals (2 credit units)GST 107 The Good Study Guide (2 credit units)
At the Postgraduate Diploma, and Masters Degree level, studentsmust take:GST 607 - The Good Study Guide (2 credit units)Either JLS 708 or PCR 702 Research MethodsEither JLS 712 or PCR 707 Seminar
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Courses and Distribution in the First YearCertificate in Christian Theology
ENG 001 Access English 4 CJLS 101 Introduction to Journalism 3 ECTH 001 Introduction to the Study of Religion 2 CCTH 003 Religion and Society 2 CCTH 005 Church History I 2 CCTH 007 O.T. Survey 2 CCTH 009 Introduction to Philosophy 3 CCTH 011 Bible Geography 2 ECTH 013 Introduction to the Study of Islam 2 CCIT 101 Computer in Society 2 EGST 107 The Good Study Guide 2 C
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Total Compulsory Credit Units (C) 19Elective (E) 7Total Credit Units 26
2nd Semester
CTH 002 Introduction to Christianity 2 CCTH 004 Major Religious Groups in Nigeria 2 ECTH 006 Introduction to the Bible 2 CCTH 008 Types of Theology 2 CCTH 010 New Testament Survey 3 CCTH 012 Introduction to African Traditional Religion 2 CCTH 014 Marriage and Family 2 CCTH 016 Long Essay 2 C
17
Total Compulsory Credit Units (C) 15Elective (E) 2Total Credit Units 17
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Certificate in Islamic and Arabic Studies
1st Semester
ENG 001 Access English 4 CCIT 101 Computer in Society 2 CCAI 001 Introduction to Qur’an 2 CCAI 003 Introduction to the Hadith 2 CCAI 005 Iman & Salat 2 CCAI 007 Moral Teachings of the Qur’an 2 ECAI 011 Arabic Grammar 2 CCAI 013 Arabic Literature I 2 CCAI 015 Arabic Composition 2 CCAI 017 Arabic Rhetoric 2 E
22
Total Compulsory Credit Units (C) 18Elective (E) 4Total Credit Units 22
2nd Semester
CAI 002 Selected Qur’an 2 CCAI 004 HadithText 2 CCAI 006 Zakat, Sawm and Hajj 2 CCAI 008 The Orthodox Caliphs 2 CCAI 010 Celebrations in Islam 2 ECAI 012 Arabic Morphology 2 CCAI 014 Arabic Literature II 2 CCAI 016 Arabic Reader 2 ECAI 018 Translation 2 C
18
Total Compulsory Credit Units (C) 14Elective (E) 4Total Credit Units 18
CourseCode
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Certificate in French
1st Semester
CFR 011 Oral/Aural Expression I 6 CCFR 013 Written Expression I 2 CCFR 015 Introductory to Phonetics & PhonologyI 3 CCFR 017 Introductory to Phonetics & Phonology I 3 CCFR 019 Practical French Grammar I 6 C
20
Total Compulsory Credit Units (C) 20Elective (E) 0Total Credit Units 20
2nd Semester
CFR 012 Oral/Aural Expression II 3 CCFR 014 Written Expression II 3 CCFR 016 Introductory to Phonetics Phonology II 3 CCFR 018 Francophone Civilisation II 3 CCFR 020 Practical French Grammar II 3 C
15
Total Compulsory Credit Units (C) 15Elective (E) 0Total Credit Units 15
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Diploma Christian TheologyFirst Year of Study
1st Semester
ENG 001 Access English 4 CJLS 101 Introduction to Journalism 3 ECTH 021 Introduction to the Study of Religion 2 CCTH 023 Religion and Society 2 CCTH 025 Church History I 2 CCTH 027 O.T. Survey 3 CCTH 029 Introduction to Philosophy 2 CCTH 031 Bible Geography 2 ECTH 033 Introduction to the Study of Islam 2 CCIT 101 Computer in Society 2 EGST 107 The Good Study Guide 2 C
26
Total Compulsory Credit Units (C) 19Elective (E) 7Total Credit Units 26
2nd Semester
CTH 022 Introduction to Christianity 2 CCTH 024 Major Religious Groups in Nigeria 2 ECTH 026 Introduction to the Bible 2 CCTH 028 Types of Theology 2 CCTH 030 New Testament Survey 3 CCTH 032 Introduction to African
Traditional Religion 2 CCTH 034 Marriage and Family 2 CCTH 036 Long Essay 2 C
17Total Compulsory Credit Units (C) 15Elective (E) 2Total Credit Units 17
CourseCode
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Course Code Course Title Credit Units CourseStatus
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Diploma in Islamic and Arabic StudiesFirst Year of Study
1st Semester
ENG 001 Access English 4 CJLS 101 Introduction to Journalism 3 EDAI 021 Arabic Grammar I 2 CDAI 023 Translations I(Arabic to English) 2 CDAI 025 Arabic Literature I (Poetry) 2 CDAI 027 Introduction to the Qur’an 2 CDAI 029 Sirah of the prophet Mohammed 2 CDAI 031 Morality of Islam 2 CDAI 032 Islamic Economic System 2 C
21
Total Compulsory Credit Units (C) 18Elective (E) 3Total Credit Units 21
2nd Semester
DAI 022 Arabic Reader 3 CDAI 024 Arabic Essay Writing 3 CDAI 026 Arabic Rhetoric 2 CDAI 028 The Pillars of Islam 2 CDAI 030 Sirah of the Prophet Mohammed 2 CDAI 032 Textual Study of Qur’an 2 C
14
Total Compulsory Credit Units (C) 14Elective (E) 4. Total Credit Units 18
Course Code Course Title Credit Units CourseStatus
Course Code Course Title Credit Units CourseStatus
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B.A Christian Theology100 Level of Study
1st Semester
JLS 101 Introduction to Journalism 3 ECTH 101 Introduction to the Study of Religion 2 CCTH 103 Religion and Society 2 CCTH 105 Church History I 2 CCTH 107 O.T. Survey 3 CCTH 109 Introduction to Philosophy 2 CCTH 111 Bible Geography 2 ECTH 113 Introduction to the Study of Islam 2 CCIT 101 Computer in Society 2 EGST 107 The Good Study Guide 2 CGST 101 Use of English and Communication Skills 1 2 CGST 103 Study Skills 1 0 CGST 105 History and Philosophy of Science 2 C
26Total Compulsory Credit Units (C) 19Elective (E) 7Total Credit Units 26
2nd Semester
CTH 102 Introduction to Christianity 2 ECTH 104 Major Religious Groups in Nigeria 2 ECTH 106 Introduction to the Bible 2 CCTH 108 Types of Theology 2 CCTH 110 New Testament Survey 3 CCTH 112 Introduction to African Traditional Religion 2 CCTH 114 Marriage and Family 2 CCTH 116 Long Essay 2 CGST 102 Use of English and Communication Skills 2 2 CGST 104 Study Skills 2 0 C
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Total Compulsory Credit Units (C) 15Elective (E) 4Total Credit Units 19
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B.A Islamic Studies100 Level of Study
1st Semester
GST 101 Use of English & Communication Skills I 2 CGST 103 Study Skills I 0 CGST 105 History and Philosophy of Science 2 CGST 107 The Good Study Guide 2 CCIT 101 Computer in Society 2 EISS 101 General Introduction to Islam 2 CISS 103 Introduction to the Quran 2 CISS 105 Introduction to the Hadith 2 CARL 101 Arabic for Beginners 2 CARL 103 Arabic Conversation 2 CISS 107 Introduction to World Religions 2 E
20
Total Compulsory Credit Units (C) 16Elective (E) 4Total Credit Units 20
2nd Semester
GST 102 Use of English & Comm. Skills II 2 CGST 104 Study Skills II 0 CISS 102 As-Salat & As-Sawn 2 CISS 104 Sirah 2 CISS 106 AZ-Zakat 2 CARL 102 Arabic Reading I 2 CISS 108 Moral Teachings in Islam 2 EARL 104 Arabic Usage 2 CISS 110 Hajj 2 CISS 112 Women in Islam 2 EISS 114 Mosque in Islam 2 E
20
Total Compulsory Credit Units (C) 16Elective (E) 4Total Credit Units 20
CourseCode
Course Title Credit Units CourseStatus
Course Code Course Title Credit Units CourseStatus
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B.A English100 Level of Study
1st Semester
GST 101 Use of English & Communication Skills I 2 CGST 103 Study Skills I 0 CGST 105 History and Philosophy of Science 2 CGST 107 The Good Study Guide 2 CCIT 101 Computer in Society 2 EENG 101 Structure of Modern English I 3 CENG 103 Spoken English 2 CENG 105 Introduction to Nigerian Literature I 2 CENG 107 Theatre Workshop 3 CENG 109 Introduction to Literature in English I 2 EENG 111 A Survey of the English Language 3 CLIN 101 Introduction to Linguistics I 3 E
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Total Compulsory Credit Units (C) 19Elective (E) 7Total Credit Units 36
2nd Semester
GST 102 Use of English & Comm. Skills II 2 CGST 104 Study Skills II 0 CENG 102 Structure of Modern English II 3 CENG 104 Introduction to Nigerian Literature II 2 CENG 105 Elements of Drama 2 CENG 106 Introduction to English as A Second
Language 3 CENG 108 Introduction to Literature in English II 2 ELIN 102 Introduction to Linguistics II 3 E
17
Total Compulsory Credit Units ( C) 12Elective (E) 5Total Credit Units 17
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B.A French and International Studies100 Level of Study
1st Semester
GST 101 Use of English & Communication Skills I 2 CGST 103 Study Skills I 0 CGST 105 History and Philosophy of Science 2 CGST 107 The Good Study Guide 2 CCIT 101 Computer in Society 2 EFRE 101 Laboratory Work 3 CFRE 103 Introduction to Composition writing 3 C
in FrenchFRE 105 Basic French I 3 EFRE 107 French Grammar I 3 EFRE 109 Introduction to Textual Analysis I 2 EFRE 111 Introduction to French Civilization/ 2 E
Culture 3 EINR 101 Introduction to International Studies 3 CLIN 101 Introduction to Linguistics I 3 E
33 Total Compulsory Credit Units (C) 15 Elective (E) 18 Total Credit Units 33
2nd Semester
GST 102 Use of English & Communication Skills II 2 CGST 104 Study Skills II 0 CFRE 102 Corrective Grammar 3 CFRE 104 French Conversation 3 CFRE 106 Basic French II 3 EFRE 108 French Grammar II 3 EFRE 110 Introduction to Textual Analysis II 3 EINR 102 Introduction to Law and Diplomacy
in Pre-Colonial Africa. 3 CLIN 102 Introduction to Linguistics II 3 E
20Total Compulsory Credit Units (C) 11Elective (E) 9Total Credit Units 20
CourseCode
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B.A. Criminology and Security Studies100 Level of Study 1st Semester
GST 101 Use of English and Communication Skills 1 2 CGST 103 Study Skills 1 0 CGST 105 History and Philosophy of Science 2 CGST 107 The Good Study Guide 2 CCSS 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 CCSS 103 Introduction to Psychology 3 CCSS 105 Introduction to Political Science 3 CCSS 107 Sociology of Law 3 CBHM 101 Principles of Economics 3 CCIT 101 Computer in Society 2 E
23Total Compulsory Credit Units (C) 21Elective (E) 2Total Credit Units 25
2nd Semester
GST 102 Use of English and Communication 2 CSkills 2
GST 104 Study Skills 2 0 CCSS 102 Introduction to Nigerian Criminal Law 3 CCSS 106 Ethnography and Social Structure
of Nigeria 3 CCSS108 Geography of Nigeria 3 CCIT 102 Application Software Skills 2 E
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Total Compulsory Credit Units ( C) 11 Elective (E) 2 Total Credit Units 13
CourseCode
Course Title Credit Units CourseStatus
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B.A. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution100 Level of Study 1st Semester
GST 101 Use of English and CommunicationSkills 1 2 C
GST103 Study Skills 1 0 CGST 105 History and Philosophy of Science 2 CGST 107 The Good Study Guide 2 CPCR 101 Introduction to Peace Studies 3 CPCR 103 Education for Peace 3 CPCR 105 Introduction to Conflict Resolution
Processes 1 3 CCIT 101 Computer in Society 2 E
17Total Compulsory Credit Units ( C) 15Elective (E) 2Total Credit Units 17
2nd Semester
GST 102 Use of English and CommunicationSkills 2 2 C
GST 104 Study Skills 2 0 CPCR 102 Introduction to Conflict Resolution 3 C
Processes 2PCR 104 Democracy and Good Governance 3 CBIO 122 Biology of Animals 2 CCIT 102 Application Software Skills 2 ECIT 132 Introduction To Programming 2 E
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Total Compulsory Credit Units ( C) 10Elective (E) 4Total Credit Units 14
Course Code Course Title Credit Units CourseStatus
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Law (L.L.B)100 Level of Study 1st Semester
GST 101 Use of English and CommunicationSkills 1 2 C
GST 103 Study Skills 1 0 CGST 105 History and Philosophy of Science 2 CGST 107 The Good Study Guide 2 CCSS 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 CCSS 103 Introduction to Psychology 3 CCSS 105 Introduction to Political Science 3 CCSS 107 Sociology of Law 3 CLAW 101 Legal Methods 1 2 CCIT 101 Computer In Society 2 E
21Total Compulsory Credit Units ( C) 19Elective (E) 2Total Credit Units 21
2nd Semester
GST 102 Use of English and CommunicationSkills 2 2 C
GST 104 Study Skills 2 0 CCSS 102 Introduction to Nigerian Criminal Law 2 CCSS 106 Ethnography and Social Structure
of Nigeria 3 CCSS 108 Geography of Nigeria 3 CLAW 102 Legal Methods 2 2 CCIT 102 Application Software Skills 2 E
14Total Compulsory Credit Units ( C) 12Elective (E) 2Total Credit Units 14
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M.A. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution700 Level of Study 1st Semester
GST 607 The Good Study Guide 2 CPCR 701 Conflict Management 3 CPCR 703 Peace and Security in a Global Context 3 CPCR 705 Post Conflict Reconstruction and
Humanitarianism 3 CCIT 741 Advanced Information Storage and
Retrieval 3 E
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Total Compulsory Credit Units (C) 11Elective (E) 3Units 14
2nd Semester
PCR 702 Research Methods in Peace andConflict Resolution 3 C
PCR 704 Early Warning Early WarningMechanism 3 C
PCR 706 The Political Economy of PeaceBuilding 3 C
CIT 742 Advanced Information Systems 3 E
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Total Compulsory Credit Units ( C) 9Elective (E) 3Total Credit Units 12
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M.Sc. Journalism700 Level of Study
1st Semester
JLS 701 Message Design and Development 3 CJLS 703 Corporate Communication 3 CJLS 705 News Reporting/Writing 3 CJLS 707 Feature Writing 3 CJLS 709 Media and Society 3 CJLS 711 Advanced Theories in Mass
Communication 3 CGST 607 The Good Study Guide 2 CCIT 741 Advanced Information Storage
and Retrieval 3 E23
Total Compulsory Credit Units ( C) 20Elective (E) 3Units 23
2nd Semester
JLS 702 Publication Layout and Design 3 CJLS 704 Media Law and Ethics 3 CJLS 706 Corporate Publications 3 CJLS 7O8 Communication Research 3 CJLS 710 Advanced Broadcast 3 CJLS 712 Speechwriting 3 CJLS 714 Seminar in Communication Theory 3 CCIT 742 Advanced Information Systems 3 E
24Total Compulsory Credit Units (C) 21Elective (E) 3Total Credit Units 24
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Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism600 Level of Study1st Semester
JLS 101 Introduction to Journalism 3 CJLS 603 Corporate Communication 3 CGST 607 The Good Study Guide 2 CJLS 605 News Reporting 3 CJLS 607 Research Methods 3 CJLS 609 Media and Society 3 CCIT 611 Computer Fundamentals 3 E
20
Total Compulsory Credit Units ( C) 17Elective (E) 3Units 20
2nd Semester
JLS 602 Publication Layout and Design 3 CJLS 604 Media Law and Ethics 3 CJLS 606 Journalistic Publications 3 CJLS 608 Fundamentals of Broadcasting 3 CJLS 610 Principles and Practice of Public
Relations 3 CCIT 653 Introduction to the Internet 3 E
18
Total Compulsory Credit Units (C) 15Elective (E) 3Total Credit Units 18
CourseCode
Course Title Credit Units CourseStatus
CourseCode
Course Title Credit Units CourseStatus
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Post Graduate Diploma in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution600 Level of Study1st Semester
PCR 101 Introduction to Peace Studies 3 CPCR 105 Introduction to Conflict
Resolution Processes I 3 CGST 607 The Good Study Guide 2 CPCR 103 Education For Peace 3 CCSS 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 CCSS 103 Introduction to Psychology 3 CCSS 107 Sociology of Law 3 CCIT 611 Computer Fundamentals 3 E
23
Total Compulsory Credit Units (C) 21Elective (E) 3Units 23
2nd Semester
PCR 102 Introduction to Conflict ResolutionProcesses II 3 C
PCR 104 Democracy and Good Governance 3 CCSS 108 Geography of Nigeria 3 CCIT 653 Introduction to the Internet 3 E
12
Total Compulsory Credit Units (C) 9Elective (E) 3Total Credit Units 12
CourseCode
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Post Graduate Diploma in Criminology and Security Studies600 Level of Study
1st Semester
CSS 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 CGST 607 The Good Study Guide 2 CCSS 103 Introduction to Psychology 3 CCSS 105 Introduction to Political Science 3 CBHM 101 Principles of Economics 3 CCIT 611 Computer Fundamentals 3 E
17
Total Compulsory Credit Units (C) 14Elective (E) 3Units 17
2nd Semester
CSS 102 Introduction to Nigerian Criminal Law 3 CCSS 106 Ethnography and Social Structure
of Nigeria 3 CCSS 108 Geography of Nigeria 3 CCIT 653 Introduction to the Internet 3 E
12
Total Compulsory Credit Units (C) 9Elective (E) 3Total Credit Units 12
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Post Graduate Diploma in Legislative Drafting600 Level of Study1st Semester
GST 607 The Good Study Guide 2 CCSS 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 ECSS 103 Introduction to Psychology 3 ECSS 105 Introduction to Political Science 3 ECSS 107 Sociology of Law 3 EBHM 101 Principles of Economics 3 ELED 601 Perspectives on Legislative Drafting 3 CLED 603 The drafting Process 3 CLED 605 Legislative Style 3 CLED 607 Constitutional Perspective 3 CLED 609 Legislative Syntax and Expression 3 CCIT 611 Computer Fundamentals 3 E
35Total Compulsory Credit Units (C) 17Elective (E) 18Units 35
2nd Semester
CSS 102 Introduction to Nigerian Criminal Law 3 ECSS 106 Ethnography and Social Structure 3
of Nigeria ECSS 108 Geography of Nigeria 3 ECIT 653 Introduction to the Internet 3 ELED 602 Legislative Forms and Arrangements
of Provisions 3 CLED 604 Substantive Provisions 3 CLED 606 Construction and Interpretation of
Legislation and Constitutions 3 CLED 608 Treaty Drafting 3 CLED 610 The Drafting Office 3 CLED 612 Project 3 CCIT 653 Introduction to the Internet 3 E
36Total Compulsory Credit Units (C) 21Elective (E) 15Total Credit Units 36
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Post Graduate Diploma in Christian Theology600 Level of Study1st Semester
CTH 601 Biblical Hermeneutics 2 CCTH 603 Critical Introduction to O.T. 2 CCTH 605 Systematic Theology 2 CCTH 607 Old Testament Theology 2 CCTH 609 Liberation and Feminist Theologies 2 CCTH 611 Research Methods 2 CEDU 101 Foundations of Education 2 CHEM 645 Management and Care of HIV/AIDS 3 EGST 607 The Good Study Guide 2 ECIT 611 Computer Fundamentals 3 E
22Total Compulsory Credit Units (C) 14Elective (E) 8Total Credit Units 22
2nd Semester
CTH 602 Pastoral Theology 2 CCTH 604 Religious Dialogue 2 CCTH 606 Reformation 2 CCTH 608 Critical Introduction to N.T 2 CCTH 610 Common Themes in Christianity and 2 CCTH 612 Islam 2 CCTH 614 New Testament Theology Christian
Ethics in Contemporary NigerianSociety 2 C
CTH 616 Theology of African TraditionalReligion (ART) 2 E
CTH 618 Project 3 CCIT 653 Introduction to the Internet 3 E
24
Total Compulsory Credit Units ( C) 19 Elective (E) 5 Total Credit Units 24
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6.1.3 Credit Load/Duration of Programmes
Below is a summary of the duration and graduation requirements foreach category of academic programmes in the School of Arts and SocialSciences
Programme Minimum Maximum Total credits Minimum Maximumallowed allowed required for period periodper per Graduation allowed for allowed forsemester semester Graduation Graduation
M.A. 15 18 30 1 year 4yearsPost GraduateDiploma 14 18 35 1 year 2yearsFirst Degree 15 24 120/90 2 years 4 yearsDiploma 15 18 60 2years 4yearsCertificate 15 18 35 1 year 2 years
Note that that the minimum number of credit units to be taken inone year for the undergraduate and diploma programmes is 32 andthe maximum is 38. This means that the student is supposed toregister for 16 –18 credit units in a semester. This comprises of thecompulsory and elective courses. The elective courses can be takeneither from within the School or from other Schools
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