M.Phil./Ph.D. Health Education

Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy in Health Education

1. List of Academic Staff

Names	Status and Qualification	Research Interest
S. O. Oniyangi	Professor & Head of Department, NCE, B.Sc.(Ed), M.Sc.(Ed.), Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Human Sexuality Education, Family Life,Reproductive Health, First  Aid and Safety Education
A. A. Sanusi	Professor Dip., B.Sc. (Ed.) (Maiduguri); M. Ed; Ph.D (Ibadan)	Public Health, Nutritional Education, Community Health
O. A. Onifade	Professor B. Sc. (Port-Harcourt) ;M.Ed; Ph.D.. (Ilorin)	Drug Education,Mental Health Education
R. A. Shehu	Professor B. Sc.(Ed.), M.Ed. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (ABU, Zaria)	Primary Health Care, Health Promotion, Lifestyle and Wellness Education
O. L. Olaitan	Professor D.PHE (Lagos); B.Sc. (Ed); M. Ed; Ph.D.. (Ilorin), RN (NMCN); Cert in ECD, EONC, YSRH, FGM/C GSRH (USAID/JHU, MD, (USA), CIH (UK).	Human Fertility, Sexuality and Reproductive and Family Health, HIV/AIDS, Public Health Education & Promotion, Nutrition Education,and Wellness & Fitness
I. Ologele	Senior Lecturer HND (Offa); B.Sc.(Ed),M. Ed; Ph.D. (Ilorin)	School Health Programme, Primary Health Care.
D. A. Baba	Senior Lecturer CHA, CHO (Ibadan); B.Sc.(Ed) MPA (Ado-Ekiti); M. Ed; Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Primary Health Care,Community Health Care.
I. I. Kperogi	Lecturer I HND (Offa); B.Sc.(Ed.); M.Ed. (Ilorin); Ph.D.. ( ABU, Zara)	Occupational Health,Environmental Health Education.
Kafayah A. Jidda	Lecturer I B.Sc., MPH (Ibadan); Ph.D., PDE (Ilorin)	Human Nutrition, Public Health, Population and Reproductive Health.
Adijat M. Abdulraheem	Lecturer I B.Sc. (Ed.), M.Ed. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (ABU, Zaria)	Environmental Health, Safety and Population Health Education
Joke F. James	Lecturer I B.Sc. (Ed.) (ABU,Zaria); M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Family Life,Sexuality Education
Q. O. Abdulrasaq	Lecturer I B.Sc. (Ed.); M.Ed. (Ilorin) Ph.D. (Benin)	Environmental Health, Safety Education

Introduction

The programme shall be offered by the Department of Health Promotion and Environmental health education and shall lead to the award of Master of Philosophy (M.Phil/ Ph.D.) in Health Education. This programme is designed to provide further training to enable candidate contribute more effectively in topical issues of Health Education. It shall also allow candidate to further his or her studies into a Ph.D. level in any of the chosen area. The programme is mainly designed for holders of Master of Education degree in Health Education, Physical and Health Education or related disciplines. A student at the successful completion of the programme shall be awarded M.Phil. degree in Health Education. For a student to be qualified to proceed from M.Phil. degree to Ph.D., he or she must have scored a minimum average of 60% in the research protocol.

C.  Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme with regards to areas of concentration and subsequent career objectives called for the development of Master of Philosophy (M.Phil/Ph.D..) in Health Education. It is expected that this would provide the needed intellectual commitment to the global field as well as provide the desired specialization and concentration in health education.

D.  Aim and Objectives

The programme has the following objectives:

1. promotion of desirable health practice among school children and in all levels of education through their teachers;
2. producing teachers who have the competence to handle and coordinate all activities of the health programmes;
3. producing teachers who have the competence to handle and cater for the health needs of the disabled;
4. producing individuals with advanced knowledge and skills in health promotion and environmental education; and
5. producing high level manpower with appropriate skills in health intervention and advocacy in tackling mirage of communicable and non-communicable diseases that affect man.

E.  Admission Requirements

A candidate seeking admission in to M.Phil/Ph.D. programme in Health Education must possess the followings:

1. ‗O‘ Level Credits or equivalent in five subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
2. First degree in Health Education, Physical and Health Education or related disciplines with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division).
3. Score at least 55 to 59% score in M.Ed. degree in Health Education, Physical and Health Education or related disciplines
4. .Candidate with master degree in other related disciplines apart from Health Education or Physical and Health Education with the score of 55% or above will be eligible for admission
5. Appear for oral interview with a panel consisting of all postgraduate lecturers in the Department.

F.  Duration of the Programme

Students admitted for M.Phil./Ph.D. shall be required to present a protocol to the Department and processed to the Postgraduate School within twelve months or less of his/her programme. This is a prerequisite for conversion into full Ph.D. in Health Education.

G.  Detailed Courses Description

REM 881        Advanced Research Methods in Education     3 Credits

In-depth study of various methods of research. Survey studies. Developmental studies. Comparative studies. Experimental studies and correlative studies. 45h (T); C

REM 882      Advanced Statistical Methods in Education   3 Credits

Measurement of relationship. Types. Uses of partial and multiple correlational analysis. Test of significance f-test. Analysis of variance. Regression analysis. Causal model and multi-dimential measurement. 45h (T); C

REM 883      Computer Literacy and Appreciation     3 Credits

Introduction course of general interests to the health education scientist. Treating the actual and potential role of the computer is required as a basis. Fundamentals of information systems. Design principles. Inputs: storage and maintenance. Output and vocabulary control. Monitoring and management and performance evaluation need to be taught. Consideration is to be given topics of a particular current interest in both the research and application of computer science. Application of computer analysis of research study. 45h (T); E

REM 884   Educational Measurements 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. 30h (T); 45h (P); C

HED 883    Graduate Seminar     2 Credits

Writing research reports. Methods of presenting research papers. Practice preparation of paper: research proposal by students. 90h (P); C

HED 891   Nutrition and Learning     2 Credits

Critical analysis of the relationship between nutrition and students learning ability. Value and provision of school lunch, nutritional care of children at home and school. 30h (T); E

HED 892    Trends Pollution and Pollution Control in Nigeria        2 credits

Survey of major environmental factors with impact on human health: air, water, noise and radiation pollution hazards. Influences of human intermingling and city congestions on pollution must be touched especially in urban towns of Nigeria. Control measures are to be discussed. 30h (T); E

HED 894    Research Design and Analysis in Health Education     1 Credit

Study of various experimental research designs. Analysis of co-variance. Mixed and random models. Critical review and evaluation of selected studies in health education locating, formulating and solving problems. Indepth exposure to various types and methods of research. 15h (T); E

HED 896    Statistics in Health Education      2 Credits

Course in basic statistics with application to the field of health education and the social researches. Emphasis is placed on descriptive and inferential statistics. 30h (T); E

HED 897    Current Progress in Tropical Diseases Control       2 Credits

Interpretation of current findings and how they affect prevention and control measures. Some of the current activities in the control. Prevention and management of tropical diseases will be discussed. Case studies on health problems of school children will be discussed and analysed. 30h (T); E

HED 899      Research Protocol      5 Credits

Student is required to present a protocol to the department and processed to the postgraduate school within six months of his/her programme. Selection of a dissertation title shall be under the guidance of a supervisor. 225h (P); C

Graduation Requirements

The programme consists of Course work, Seminars and dissertation protocol presentation on a topic approved by the supervisor. Candidate must have taken and passed both the core and the selected elective courses with a score of not less than 50%. Candidate must also to have presented and defended his/her research protocol to the satisfaction of a panel of internal examiners. To be awarded Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Health Education, a candidate must have fulfilled the following conditions.

I.   Summary Core Courses: REM 881 (3), REM 882 (3), REM 884 (3), HED 883 (2), HED 899 (5)   16 Credits

Elective Courses: REM 883 (3), HED 891 (2), HED 892 (2), HED 894 (1), HED 896 (2), HED 899 (2)

At least 8 Credits from the optional courses

Total                                                   =                                  24 Credits