Postgraduate School
Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Social Studies Education
| Name | Status and Qualifications | Research Interest |
| I.O. O. Amali | Professor B.Ed., M.Ed. (Jos); Ph.D. (Maiduguri) | Sociology of Education |
| A. Yusuf | Professor B.Ed., M.Ed.,Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Economics Education and Social Studies Education/ Curriculum Studies, Civic Education and Human Rights. |
| R.W. Okunloye | Professor B.A.(Ed.) (Lagos); M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Social Studies Education/ Curriculum Studies, Civic Education and Human Rights |
| Hamdalat T. Yusuf | Reader B.Ed.(OAU,Ile-Ife); M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Social Studies Education/ Curriculum Studies |
| Bolanle O. Olawuyi | Professor B.Ed.,M.Ed. (Ibadan), Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Special Education |
| H.O. Owolabi | Professor B.Sc.,M.Ed.,Ph.D. (Ibadan) | Educational Research, Measurement & Evaluation |
| *M. O. Yusuf | Professor B.A. (Ed.),M.A. (Ed.) (OAU,Ile-Ife);Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Instructional Technology, Distance Education, E-Learning |
| *R. A. Lawal | Professor B.A.(Ed.) (ABU,Zaria);M.Ed, Ph.D. (Ibadan). | Arts Education |
* Lecturers from other departments
B. Introduction
The Doctor of Philosophy in the Social Sciences Education responds to the need to prepare practitioner leaders to better serve in a variety of educational leadership positions in conventional and distance educational institutions. The programme focuses on preparing professionals for leadership roles, on-going professional development of teachers as well as positions centered on policy, practices, and research of teacher education in the society.
The Doctor of Philosophy degree in any field of social sciences education prepares students for academic research and teaching positions in higher education. It deals with examination of authentic challenges as regards educational issues in diverse settings (educational and corporate) and development of solutions to move research and practice forward.
C. Philosophy
The Philosophy of the doctoral degree programme in Social Studies Education provides a theoretically grounded and methodologically sophisticated education, which will train students and working professionals who wish to enter academia, government service, international agencies, private business and industry, and non-profit organizations both in Nigeria and abroad. The curriculum of the Social Studies Ph.D. programme is geared toward gaining new knowledge and skills through study, research, and experiential learning opportunities and to meeting the needs of public and private sectors that may serve as potential employers for the programme‘s graduates.
D. Aim and Objectives
Graduates of the Social Studies Ph.D. programme will be able to:
E. Admission Requirements
The criteria for admission into the Ph.D. programmes in Social Studies Education shall be as follows:
F. Duration of Programme
The Full-time Ph.D. Social Studies programme should run for a minimum of 36 Calendar months and a maximum of 60 Calendar months.
G. Detailed Course Description
RME 901 Advanced Research Methods in Education 3 Credits
The concept and nature of research, scientific processes in research, problem definition, variable identification, sources of research topics, theory construction and hypotheses formulation, techniques for literature review, principles of design, instrumentation, data collection, techniques for data analysis and presentation of results. Candidates must be introduced to computers and data analysis, analytical software and techniques in education. The orientation must be practical throughout as candidates are guided to prepare tentative research proposals.They must present and defend individually in class, techniques of research reporting, and research proposal writing. 45h (T); C
RME 902 Advanced Educational Statistics 3 Credits
Concept of educational statistics; the role of statistics in education, descriptive statistics and the various areas of application in education, classroom data, school records, school demography, social relations in school, school administration and finances, Inferential statistics, population and sampling theory, non-parametric statistics in education, hypothesis assumption, types, applications and limitations. The nature of parametric statistics, types and applications in education, statistical models in education, application and limitations (correlation, univariate and multivariate analysis of education data), the nature of significant tests, problems of inferences. Candidates must be taught to utilize computer in various phases of this course and to be familiar with various analytical software. Emphasis must be placed on educational and practical application of basic statistical concepts in various educational disciplines. 45h (T); C
EDU 903 Information and Communication Technology 3 Credits
In-depth knowledge of skills and techniques of data processing in education. Overview of sources, storage, retrieval and dissemination of data/information. Programme design and management of data, Management of data bank. General problem solving with the use of information technology. Hands-on experience should be emphasized. 45h (T); C
SSE 904 Thesis Proposal Seminar I 3 Credits
Format for presenting thesis proposal: types of research proposals meaning and types and of data analysis in education research, presentation of data analysis in education, research writing and presentation of thesis proposal for class critique. 45h (T); C
SSE 905 Thesis Proposal Seminar II 3 Credits
Thesis writing in educational research, format for presenting research report, types of research report in education, role of data analysis in research report, individual presentation of research report before final examination. 30h (T); 45h (P);
SSE 906 Model Building in Research 3 Credits
Hypothesis and Thesis in educational research, theoretical framework vs conceptual framework, literature review and conceptual framework in educational research. Values of conceptual models in educational research. Semiotic foundations of conceptual models. Psychological foundations of conceptual models (Gestalt, schema and other related theories). Principles and techniques of conceptual model building (relationship dimensions and height, space, location, distance as communication parameters).practicum: (a) Appraisal of existing models in journals, books and dissertations. (b) building conceptual models for specific research problems. 30h (T); 15h (P);C
RME 999 Ph.D. Thesis 10 Credits
Candidates are required to demonstrate research competencies by selecting a thesis topic in their relevant areas of specialization. The research is carried out by the individual student under the guidance of a competent supervisor according to graduate school requirements. The candidate is expected to make some significant contributions to knowledge. The Thesis is defended before an appropriately constituted examining committee chaired by the Head of the Department. The External Examiner‘s verdict shall override all other decisions. 450h (P);C
H. Graduation Requirements
A candidate must have fulfilled the following conditions to be awarded a Ph.D. Degree in Social Studies Education.
Pass a minimum of 28 Credits, including all the courses as follows:
| 3 Core Courses of 3 Credit Units each. | 9 | |
| A minimum of 3 Courses of 3 Credits each in the areas of | ||
| Specialization. | 9 | |
| Ph.D. thesis of 10 Credit Units. | 10 | |
| Total | = | 28 |
RME 901 (3), RME 902 (3), EDU 903 (3), SSE 904 (3), SSE 905 (3),
SSE 906 (3), RME 999 (10)
Total = 28
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