Postgraduate School
Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology
M.Phil./Ph.D. Sociology
List of Academic Staff
| Name | Status And Qualifications | Research Interest(s) | ||
| A.Raji | Senior Lecturer & Acting Head of Department. B.Sc., M.Sc., PGDE, Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Rural Sociology, Urban Sociology, Sociology of Development, Population studies, Social Problems and Research Methodology. | ||
| B.Salawu | Professor B.Sc. (ABU, Zaria); (Lagos);Ph.D.(Ibadan) | M.Sc. | Industrial Sociology, Industrial Psychology, Industrial Relation Theory and System Organization and Administrative Theory | |
| N.Yusuf | Professor B.Sc.,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ibadan) | Industrial Sociology, Sociology of Development and Social Problems | ||
| A.Y.Muhammed | Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., MILR, Ph.D.(Ilorin) | PGDE, | Industrial Sociology, Research Methodology, Demography, Sociology of Law and Youth Development Studies and Social Problems | |
| Deborah. Adekeye | S. | Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., MPA., (Ilorin) | Ph.D. | Gender Studies, Sociology of the Family, Social Problems and Industrial Sociology |
| A.A.Abdullahi | Professor B.Sc. (BUK, Kano); M.Sc. (Ibadan);Ph.D.(Johannesburg) | Health Sociology, Sociology of Development, Social Problems, Youth and Development | ||
| O.A.Fawole | Reader B.Sc.,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ilorin) | Social Gerontology, Sociology of the Family, Social Problems and Criminology | ||
| R.OYusuff | Senior Lecturer B.Sc. (Ilorin); M.Sc.,(Ibadan) | Ph.D. | Formal Organization, Industrial Sociology and Personnel Management | |
| S.ZAbdulbaqi | Senior Lecturer B.Sc.(UDUS,Sokoto);M.Sc., Ph.D.(Ilorin) | Industrial Sociology, Social Statistics and Sociology of Development | ||
| S.J.Akor | Senior Lecturer B.Sc.(Jos);M.Sc.Ph.D.(Ilorin) | Sociology of Health and Illness, Sociology of Religion, Sociology of Development and Demography | ||
| A.GOlatunji | Senior Lecturer B.Sc.,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ilorin) | Sociology of Development, Sociology of Entrepreneurship, Economic Sociology and Research Methodology | ||
| A.SOlanrewaju | Lecturer I B.Sc. (Jos); M.Sc. (Lagos) Ph.D.(Ibadan) | Rural Sociology, Agricultural Sociology and Environmental Sociology | ||
| T.O.Tejideen | Lecturer I B.Sc.,M.Sc.(Ilorin) | Sociology of Family, Sociology of Deviant Behaviour and Social Heritage | ||
| O.D.Fagbamila | Lecturer I B.Sc.,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ilorin | Criminology, Organizational Psychology and Sociology of Globalizarion | ||
| M.Issah | Lecturer I B.Sc.,M.Sc.(Ilorin) | Sociology of the Third world, Environmental Sociology, Sociology of Crime and Delinquency and Social Statistics |
Introduction
A warm welcome from the Department of Sociology, University of Ilorin. M.Phil programme of the Department of Sociology has been carefully designed to reflect trans-disciplinary approach, currently seen as important in the world system order, to enable the students stand out as excellent scholars and practitioners capable of shaping a better and safer world.
Philosophy
The general philosophyofthe Programme is the development of the total being through an enhanced capacity to direct the trajectory of development in a complex and industrializing society within the framework of a fast changing global environment.The philosophy also embodies the development of the mind through theoretical and empirical knowledge to encourage individualself-reliance.
Aim and Objectives
To deliver grounded research-led degree awarding programme in a conducive atmosphere that enhances learning and stimulates independent thinking among the students.
To create conducive academic environment that encourages a robust academic interaction and relationship among the students and teachers.
Be among the leading Departments of Sociology in Nigeria with diverse areas of specializations that can serve humanity better.
To initiate and sustain interactions and collaborations with our immediate community and the world at large.
To attract the best students from around the world to benefit and contribute to the learning environment.
Admission Requirements
The criteria for admission into M.Phil. programme are as follows:
Matriculation requirement which must be 5 O’level credits including English language.
Candidates must score between 55% and 59.99% or (3.5–3.99) at M.Sc.Sociology level from an approved University.
Duration of Programme
M.Phil. programme is run on a full time basis and takes a minimum of 24 months and a maximum of 36 calendar months. To be awarded a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) Degree in Sociology, the student must have passed a minimum of 27 credit units. Student should note that conversion to Ph.D. is not automatic. Conversion from M.Phil. status to the Ph.D. degree will be determined as follows:
The student must pass all core and elective courses with an average score of 60% or above.
Must present a proposal under his supervisor (s) and must defend it successfully before the panel of examination. The panel of examiners shall comprise:
The Head of Department (ChiefExaminer)
The Supervisor
Co-supervisor (if any)
One member with relevant knowledge and interest outside the Department
All Ph.D. holders in the Department
External Examiner
A Representative of the School of Postgraduate Studies
Detailed Course Description
SOC881 Fundamental Discourses in Sociological Theory 3Credits
Distinction between classical and contemporary sociological theories; ideology, history and classical sociological theories, including nature and types of sociological theory (theory and social life, positivism, interpretive tradition and theory, critical theory). A critical examination of classical sociological statements and theories with particular reference to the works of Auguste Marie Francois-Xavier Comte, Emile Durkheim, Herbert Spencer, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, Karl Marx, Max Weber, Georg Simmel, Sigmund Freud, Vilfredo Pareto, Thorstein Bunde Veblen and George Herbet Mead. Contemporary sociological theories including action and interaction theories, phenomenology, ethnomethodology, Neo-Marxist, meta-theorizing, grounded theory etc.45h(T);C
SOC 882 Fundamentals of Research Methods in Behavioural Science 3 Credits
Advanced to pics in social research methods, designs and methodology are examined; experimental, survey, ethnography, case studies etc. Distinction between quantitative and qualitative research; quantitative methods(questionnaire and interview) and qualitative methods such as focus group discussions (FGD),in-depth interview (IDI),semi-structured interviews (SSI) and observation. Relationship between theory and research in sociology. Triangulation, Data analysis and interpretation.45h(T);C
SOC 883 Fundamentals of Statistics for the Behavioural Science 3 Credits
Statistics as an important tool in sociological research. Detailed discussion of statistical tests and their relation to empirical research in behavioural sciences; descriptive statistics; Percentages, Proportions, and Ratios; Frequency Distributions; Tables; inferential statistics; measures of central tendencies and dispersion; the mean, media and the mode. Probability and Sampling; Hypothesis testing (one sample; two samples); Chi-square, T-test Multi variate analysis, the applications of Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Covariance, Pearson Product co-efficient correlation, Regression analysis etc.45h(T);C
SOC884 Fundamental Issues in Computer Application 3Credits
The practical application of computer software in quantitative and qualitative data analysis with particular emphasis on some computer software such as Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)and other latest software packages, Epidemiological Information (Epi Info), Microsoft Excel and other data analysis software. Emphasis would also be placed on the use of computers in sampling designs and selection, sampling distribution and parameter estimation. Furthermore, the use of computers in hypothesis testing, using correlation and regression analyses, chi-square, and other inferential statistical tools will be presented and discussed.45h(T);C
SOC 885 Fundamental Topics in Industrial Sociology/Sociology of work 3 Credits
Fundamental issues in the understanding of organisation and organizational relations; sociological theories of organisation. Issues in the nature and dynamics of work place group relations.Industrialism and industrialization: structure and culture of modern industry, their consequences for status and organization in the work plant and the wider community. Analysis of research on labour force, formal and informal organizations; Union management interactions in the power structure of industry and society. Understanding the nature and problem of collective relations and collective bargaining. The political economy of industrialization in Nigeria; industrial development policies and its impact on industrialization in Nigeria45h(T);E
SOC886 Fundamental Issues in Sociology of Work 3Credits
Work as fundamental to human living, Traditional and modern work organizations, work behaviour as a correlate of the socio-cultural milieu, communication system in the work place and work behavior, Analysis of social relations of production at the work place, group structure and work behaviour, norms, conformity and deviance in production process, techniques of sanction in the workplace; work place as milieu of relations and hierarchies, sociological theories of work place and work behaviour. Issues in work, community and leisure activities. Work, performance, commitment and motivation; theories of motivation and satisfaction.45h(T);E
SOC 887 Fundamental Topics in Health Sociology 3 Credits
Sociological and anthropological concepts in the analysis of health-related behaviour (Illness behaviour, sick role behaviour); Health and medical orientation; Health motivation and attitudes towards medical systems; Patterns of utilization of medical facilities: curative/treatment services, preventive/detection services; Social cultural components of illness and disease and health care; Epidemiology, medical professions and socialization of health professionals.45h(T);E
SOC 888 Fundamental Topics in Social Psychiatry 3 Credits
Concept of mental illness, psychiatric epidemiology, social and mental illness; social forces at the onset of illness; comparative mental health delivery systems; Community psychiatry; Cross cultural studies, including the understanding of culture-bound theory.45h(T);E
SOC889 Fundamental Topics in Criminology and Penology 3Credits
A critical exposition of theoretical constructs in crime and criminology (biological, psychological and sociological theories of crime and of the criminal personality). Typology of crime. Distinction between crime and deviance. The necessity of punishment and their modalities (why do people get punished for committing a crime?); Theories of punishment. A critical analysis of common criminal activities in Nigeria. Exposing students to certain practical reality about the criminal through relevant mediums such as films, books, documentaries. The politics of crime such as corruption and its impact on development. a discussion of criminal justice system as a system of social control with emphasis on prison services and its effectiveness or otherwise. Recidivism Ethical issues involved in social control, exposition of social control theory.45h(T);E
SOC 890 Fundamental Issues in Sociology of Deviant Behaviour 3 Credits
Classification, distribution, measurement and causes of deviant behaviour with emphasis on Sutherland‘s Differential Association and social exchange theories of deviance. Other theories of deviance. Functions and dysfunctions of deviance in the society; A practical analysis of common deviant acts in Nigeria. a survey of theories of deviance with emphasis on cross-cultural studies.45h (T); E
SOC 891 Fundamental Issues in Sociology of Development 3 Credits
Towards understanding development and under development in developed and developing countries. Heavy reliance on theories of development and under development, including evolutionary theories(Comte, Durkheim, Spencer etc), neo-evolutionism (Moore, Parsons etc), modernization theories (Inkeles and Smith, Rostow etc),neo-modernization theories (Ingelhart and Baker,Kimetc),Classical Marxist (Marx, Luxemburg, Lenin) and neo-Marxist theories in dependency and world system theories (Baran, Frank, Wallestein), and Orthodox Marxist (Laclau, Brenner, Warren etc). Why is Africa ‗poor‘ and what Africans can do about it?45h(T);E
SOC892 Immigration and Development in the 21st Century 3Credits
The course explores historical and current theoretical perspectives on migration, analysis of historical, current and projected patterns of migration in developed and developing countries, and examines effects of migration on other demographic, economic, social, and political factors. A critical examination of international migration, covering the growth of immigrant communities in the developed world, particularly in the US and Europe. Some attention will also be paid to migration flows within the developing world.45h(T);E
SOC893 Fundamental Topics in Sociology of the Family 3Credits
A discussion of family as a basic social institution; analysis of family in varying societal contexts; orientations and approaches (models and theories) in the study of the family in industrial and non- industrial societies. The problem of a universal definition. Clarification of related concepts such as kinship and marriage. Classical (Tiger and Fox, Peter Murdock)and contemporary sociological analysis (Talcott Parsons; strands of feminism) of the family. Alternative patterns of family role organization; Inter-connections with social structure of wider social systems. The new‘ family system. Challenges of family institutions in the 21stcentury and beyond.45h(T);E
SOC894 Issues in Gender Studies 3Credits
The course begins with the basic concepts in gender studies such as women, gender roles, gender stratification and inequality, gender parity index. Forms of gender inequality. Theories of gender studies; biological determinism; hormones and the brain, brain lateralization, sociobiology; psychological theory of gender/psychoanalytic feminism, the interactionist perspective, critical/radical feminism, Marxist theory of gender, socialist feminism, inter-sectionalist theory of gender and the structured dialectical theory. Developmental approaches to the status of women; women in development (WID), gender analysis approach, and ‗gender planning tradition‘ with emphasis on the role of women in development, various strategies for poverty reduction and eradication, especially among women. Sensitization of the myriad problems confronting women in society is to be covered particularly with reference to Nigeria.45h(T);E
SOC895 Special Topics in Demography 3Credits
Demographic changes as causes and consequences of socio-economic change, Comparative analysis of size, structure, movement and distribution of populations during economic and social modernization; Non-economic factors in population change. Classical and contemporary population theories; population size and the optimum population theory; Malthusian principle of population; Demographic transition theory; Morbidity, epidemiologic transition; Towards a theory of fertility change; Laws of migration; push-pull model, theory and ideology in population45h(T);E
SOC896 Issues in Population and Health 3Credits
Social Epidemiology; forms and etiology of disease. Different health care delivery systems and the extent at which they have been able to meet the challenges of incidence and prevalence of diseases in human population. A distinction between dismal and proximate or personal and social determinants of health. An examination of the classical and current theoretical trends in social epidemiology and the applicability to the Nigerian society(Hippocrates, germ theory, psychosocial theory, political economy of health/ social production of disease, eco-social theory and related multi-level dynamic perspectives). Globalization, health and disease distribution.45h(T);E
SOC897 Special Topics in Rural Sociology 3Credits
Conceptual difficulty inherent in the concepts or rural and rurality. Theoretical approaches in rural sociology and their relevance to understanding rurality in Nigeria and Africa. Practical ways through which rural areas can be developed; the place of agricultural and rural development in national development and planning; strategies and models of rural development while emphasizing the processes of social, economic and political integration of rural areas into national society; and rural infrastructure and institutional development. Analysis of special rural development programmes in Nigeria. Beyond sociological theirs, theories shall be drawn from political science, economics, demography, ecology and planning to understand the emergence of new forms of social organization and their implications for rural development in Nigeria.45h(T);E
Graduating Requirements
Core courses of twelve (12) credit units including:
Fundamentals of Sociological Theory 3units
Fundamentals of Research Methods in Behavioural Science 3units
Fundamentals of Statistics for the Behavioural Science 3units
Issues in Computer Application 3units
Total 12 units
Elective courses in area of specialization 6units
Seminars 3units
Research Project 6units
Total 27units
Summary
To be awarded M.Phil Degree in Sociology, a candidate must pass a minimum of 27 Credit Units made up as follows:
Core Course: Minimum of 21 Credit units
Elective courses: minimum of 6 credit units
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