M.Phil./Ph.D Social Studies Education

Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy in Social Studies Education

A. List of Academic Staff

NameStatus and QualificationsResearch Interest
I.O. O. AmaliProfessor& Head of Department
B.Ed.,  M.Ed (Jos);  Ph.D. (Maiduguri)		Sociology of Education
A. YusufProfessor
B.Ed., M.Ed., Ph.D.(Ilorin)		Economics Education and Social Studies Education/ Curriculum  Studies,  Civic Education and Human Rights.
R.W. OkunloyeProfessor
B.A.(Ed.) (Lagos);M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)		Social Studies Education/ Curriculum Studies, Civic Education and Human Rights
Hamdalat T. YusufReader
B.Ed. (OAU, Ile-Ife); M.Ed., Ph.D.(Ilorin)		Social Studies Education/ Curriculum Studies
H.O. OwolabiProfessor
B.Sc.,M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ibadan)		Educational Research, Measurement & Evaluation
* C.O. OlumorinReader
B.Ed., M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)		Educational Technology
* A. SaiduSenior Lecturer
B.A.(Ed.)., M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin).		Arts Education

* Lecturers from other departments

B. Introduction

The Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Social Studies Education programme is designed for degree holders who have 55% to 59% or its equivalent in their Master of Education (M. Ed.) Programme. The M.Phil.in Social Studies Education is a combined Programme of taught modules and research, which allows students to gain valuable knowledge in education while investigating their own interests.

C.  Philosophy

The programme trains individuals with advanced education and research skills in the teaching and learning of Social Studies Education. It also prepares the next generation of Social Studies educators in advanced knowledge, skills and research. Individuals are appropriately grounded in Social Studies Education

D.   Aim and Objectives

The programme aimed at providing opportunities for individuals wanting to pursue a Ph.D. degree in Social Studies Education but scored less than 60% or its equivalent in their Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree programme. The objectives are to equip prospective Social Studies teachers with the knowledge, skill, and attitude and value to:

  1. implement Social Studies curriculum at the secondary school;
  2. improve critical thinking and problem solving skills of Social Studies students;
  3. improvise instructional resources in classroom situations;
  4. implement and disseminate innovations in Social Studies curriculum; and
  5. evaluate and use available instructional resources to enhance Social Studies teaching and learning.

E.  Admission requirements

The candidates are required to obtain the following:

  1. ―O‖ Level credits or equivalent in five subjects which include Mathematics and English Language.
  2. Completed the requirements for a Bachelor of Education degree (B. Ed); B. A. (Ed), B. Sc (Ed), with an Master‘s degree in Education (M.Ed) and M.Sc (Ed) from the University of Ilorin or equivalent degrees as approved by the Senate or its representatives and
  3. Scores of 55% to 59.9% or equivalents in the Master degree programme in Education from the University of Ilorin or equivalent degrees as approved by the Senate.

F.  Duration and Mode of study

  1. The duration of the course is between 12 Months to 18 Months
  2. Students should offer courses amounting to a minimum of 15 Credits and a maximum of 17 Credits including Seminar and Project.
  3. Students shall present and defend a dissertation proposal (protocol) not later than 3 months after the first registration of title of not more than 300 words in their respective departments.
  4. Dissertation should not exceed 45,000 words.
  • The dissertation should pass through the Postgraduate School Board, 1 Month before the final Examination.
    • The Students must have at least an average score of 60% before proceeding to Ph.D.

G.  Detailed Course Description

M.Phil. Courses in Social Studies Education

SSE 801    Graduate Seminar in Social Studies Education   2 Credits

Study and discussion of selected topics; preparation and presentation of individual (or group reports) in the approaches area of specialization in Social Studies Education. The course shall be examined by means of a term paper(s). 30h (P);C

SSE 802    Materials and Resources for Teaching Social Studies      2 Credits

Social studies material design and development for teaching. Selection and evaluation of social studies materials and resources. 30h (T);C

SSE 803       Curriculum Development in Social Studies     3 Credits

Principles and determinants of social studies curriculum. Social studies syllabus. Methodologies of Social Studies. Testing and Evaluation. Practical experiences in

the development of Social Studies curriculum in selected levels of education 30h(T); 15h (P);C

SSE 804    Development in Social Studies Education  2 Credits

Social Studies curriculum in Historical and pedagogical context. Education and changes in social Studies. 30h(T);E

SSE 805    Social Studies and Socialization      2 Credits

Social Studies and Socialization clarified conceptually. Relationships of religion, politics, sociology anthropology etc., with social studies, racism, fascism, ethnicity, apartheid, etc., as socialization models. 30h(T);C

SSE 806    Social Studies and the Social Sciences          2 Credits

Examination of the differences between Social Studies and the disciplines in the Social Sciences curriculum, integration, interdisciplinary enquiry, problems of transfer at the senior secondary school level. 30h(T);E

CDE 811   Principles of Curriculum Planning and Development          2 Credits

Principles and strategies of curriculum development. Approaches to curriculum and their relation to educational and social objectives. Examination of curriculum models. Processes of curriculum Evaluation 30h(T);C

EDT 804   Production of Learning and Instructional Materials     2 Credits

Basic theories of instructional communication and their relationship to learning and instruction, production of assigned instructional materials using photographic, graphic, audio, story boarding And script writing; production skills; students to assist in University media production assignments. 30h (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 traditionsand agencies of educational development in colonial and independent Nigeria. 30h (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 nonparametric statistics; t-statistic, ANOVA, ANCOVA, Regression Analysis, Chi- squareand 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


SSE 839      Research Dissertation     6 Credits

Selection and completion of a dissertation in an appropriate area of specialization inSocial Studies Education under the guidance of a supervisor and presentation of theproject report. 90h (T); C

  • Graduation Requirements

The conditions for the award of M.Phil. degree in the Department of Social Sciences Education shall include:

  1. Candidate may be required to take and pass a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 17 credits taken from an approved relevant combination of Master of Education courses and the prescribed M. Phil. courses which include seminar and research protocol.
  • Candidates shall prepare and defend a research topic (protocol) subject to approval by an academic panel which consist the Head of the Department, candidate‘s  supervisor  and other relevant lecturers. The protocol shall be presented within the first three months of candidate‘s first registration.
  • Candidate shall prepare and present a seminar on a research proposal (dissertation proposal) approved by the academic panel on a topic which shall embody his original dissertation.
  • A minimum of 60% Cumulative Average Score must be achieved before a candidate shall be permitted to proceed with the Ph. D. Degree in the Department.
Courses Credit Units  
Core and electives (chosen from the area of specialization)24
Research project in the area of specialization6
Total30
I. Summary M.Phil. Courses in Social Studies Education

Compulsory/ Core RME 801(3), RME 803 (2), SSE 801(2), SSE 802 (2), SSE 803 (3), CDE 811 (2), EDT 804 (2), HPE 801 (2)		         = 18 Credits
Research Project SSE 839 (6) = 6 Credits
Electives RME 805(3), SSE 804 (2), SSE 805 (2), SSE 806 (2) = 6 Credits
Total = 30 Credits

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