M.Ed. Educational Psychology

Master of Education Degree in Educational Psychology

A         List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualifications	Research Interest
I.O. O. Amali	Professor & Head of Department B.Ed. M.Ed. (Jos); Ph.D (Maiduguri)	Sociology of Education
O. E. Abdullahi	Professor B.A. (Ed.), M.Ed. (BUK, Kano); M.Ed. (Ibadan); Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Education Psychology, Guidance and Counselling.
Bolanle O. Olawuyi	Professor B.Ed.,M.Ed.(Ibadan);Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Special Education
Mowaye- O. Fagbemi	Senior Lecturer B.A(Ed.), M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Educational Psychology/ Gender Studies
Elizabeth O. Uyanne	Senior Lecturer B.Ed., M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Educational Psychology
* H.O. Owolabi	Professor B.Sc.,M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ibadan)	Educational Research, Measurement & Evaluation
* A. Saidu	Senior Lecturer B.A.(Ed.)., M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin).	Arts Education

* Lecturers from other departments

B.   Introduction

The Master degree program in Educational Psychology gives students a strong disciplinary grounding that allows them to approach education questions with a sociological lens.

Educational Psychology students take common core courses in qualitative and quantitative research methods, creativity, advanced psychology of learning, psychology of development and social psychology.

C.  Philosophy of Educational Psychology

The Philosophy of Educational Psychology is to acquaint students with their responsibilities and knowledge about how human beings learn and change behavior, human beings‘Socialisation process and the environmental factors that facilitate or deter learning. They will be in a position to identify and solve pupils‘ problems through the use of the principles of human growth and development.

Students are also equipped with functional knowledge, skill and attitude that promote peace, security and stability in and out of the school community.

D.  Aim and Objectives

The aim of Master Degree in Educational Psychology is to produce efficient and conscious individuals for the survival of peace, security and stability in the society. The objectives of the programme is designed to train individuals that will:

1. be capable of identifying and solving pupils‘ problems through the use of the principles of human growth and development.
2. have positive attitudes towards child‘s strength and weakness as well as towards the learning process.
3. understand the importance of social behavior and group dynamics in the learning process and also understand the implication of individual differences in school settings
4. understand the developmental characteristics such as child‘s academic ability, emotion, anxiety, attitudes and other personality characteristics as well as the implications of adolescent‘s behavior for purposeful education.

E. Admission Requirements

Candidates for the Master‘s Degree in Educational Psychology must have one of the following:

1. ―O‖ Level credits or equivalent in five subjects including English and Mathematics;
2. A good first degree honours in Education with a minimum of second class lower division;
3. A good first degree honours in other disciplines with a minimum of 2^nd class lower division plus Postgraduate Diploma in Education from a recognized University obtained at credit level;
4. In all cases, candidates may be expected to undergo a selection process involving tests and/or interviews;
5. Evidence that they meet the matriculation requirements of the University of Ilorin; and
6. Evidence of NYSC discharge certificate or exemption/exclusion certificate is required.

F.   Duration of Programme

1. The Full-time Masters degree in Educational Psychology shall run for a minimum of 18 Calendar months a maximum of 24 Calendar months.
2. The Part-time programme shall run for a minimum of 24 Calendar months and a maximum of 36 Calendar months.
3. For extension beyond the maximum period, a special permission of the University Senate shall be required.

G. Detail Course Description

EPY 801    Creativity    2 Credits

Theories and concepts of creativity and its relationship to intelligence. Characteristics of the creative individual. Forms and media in creativity. Survey and analysis of major studies on creativity and its possible enhancement. 30h (T); C

EPY 802    Survey of Research in Educational Psychology 30 HRS     2 Credits

A critical analysis of research findings on the general application of psychology to education. Research on intelligence, learning, memory and forgetting, motivation, emotion, learning, evaluation, discipline, mental hygiene and leadership in educational setting. 30h (T); E

EPY 803     Advanced Psychology of Learning            2 Credits

A survey of contemporary theories of learning and their implications for instruction. 30h (T);C

EPY 804         Information Processing         2 Credits

Theories and ideas about the structure of human memory and their implications for instructional planning and delivery. The nature of Long TERM Memory (LTM) and Short Term Memory (STM).The process of encoding, decoding, forgetting, storage and retrieval. 30h (T); C

EPY 805    Psychology of Development    2 Credits

A survey of various theoretical approaches to development. Analysis of theories, factors, processes of physical intellectual, personality, moral, social and emotional development. 30h (T);C

EPY 806    Social Psychology     3 Credits

Survey of theories, methods, and research findings in social psychology and their implication social influence on educational achievement. Dynamics of school groups; conforming leadership, motivation, attitudes and social conflicts in school settings. 45h (T);C

EPY 807    Psychology of Adjustment      2 Credits

Introduction to personality theories, frustration and conflict, modes of adjustment, causes remedies for maladjustment. 30h (T);E

EPY 808   Cognitive Development and Learning in Early Childhood      2 Credits

Intensive focus on cognitive processes and development. Learning in infancy and early childhood. Discussion of concepts, methods, issues, problems of research, and the development of current cognitive stimulation programmes for young children. 30h (T);E

EPY 809         Psychology of Personality    2 Credits

An intensive study of various theories of personality. Major emphasis on personality as a product of social learning. 30(T); E

EPY 810     Measurement of Personality       2 Credits

Various techniques of assessing personality, e.g. inventories, situation test, and projective techniques. Consideration of some standard instruments. 30(T); E

EPY 811    Observation Techniques        2 Credits

The use of various interaction analysis instruments for evaluating transactions in the classroom. Coding systems for child observation. 30(T);E

EPY 812    Graduate Seminar in Educational Psychology  2 Credits

Reading assignments, discussion and presentation of reports on selected topics by each student in one chosen area of specialization in Educational Psychology. The course shall be examined by means of a term paper(s). 30(T); C

EPY 839     Research Dissertation     6 Credits

Selection and completion of a dissertation in Educational Psychology under the guidance of a supervisor and presentation of the completed project report. 90(T);C

HPE 801    Foundations of Nigerian Education   2 Credits

A survey of the traditional, historical, political and social foundations of Nigerian Education. Critical assessment of the contribution of the various educational traditions and agencies of educational development in colonial and independent Nigeria. 45h (T);C

RME 801   Research Methods in Education    3 Credits

Types of research, method and data, types of instruments; types of procedures for data collection, methods of data analysis, application of computer in data analysis, presentation of results and conclusions. 45h (T);C

RME 803   Statistical Methods in Educational Research    2 Credits

Review of Basic Statistical Concepts; descriptive, parametric, inferential and non- parametric statistics, t-statistic, ANOVA, ANCOVA, Regression Analysis, Chi- square and Statistical techniques for post-hot analysis; application of computer in statistical analysis; meaning and results of statistical analysis. 30h (T);C

RME 805    Educational Measurement and Test Construction        3 Credits

Measurement, scale and scaling models. Theory of measurement error. Test construction procedures; item writing, analysis and assembly in achievement, aptitude and non-cognitive tests. Reliability and validity of tests. Practical work in test construction. 45h (T); E

Graduation Requirements

To qualify for the award of Masters Degree in Education, a candidate must pass a minimum of 30 credits including all electives and compulsory courses as follows:

Credits

Core and Electives (chosen from the areas of specializations) courses	24
Research Project of 6 credit units in the area of specialization	6
Total:	30

1. Summary Core Courses

RME 801 (3), RME 803 (2), EPY 801 (2), EPY 803 (2),EPY 804 (2), EPY 805 (2), EPY 806 (3),

EPY 812 (2), HPE 801 (2)                                                       20

Electives

EPY 802 (2), EPY 809 (2), EPY 807 (2), EPY 808 (2),EPY 810 (2), EPY 811 (2), REM 805 (3) EPY 839 (6)