- Department of Arts and Social Sciences |Faculty of Education
The M.Ed degree in Educational Administration and Planning is a programme specifically designed for upgrading and enhancing the knowledge base of graduate educational manpower in the specialized discipline of educational administration and planning. It is specifically designed for experienced administrators; particularly those who occupy planning and administrative positions in ministries of education, the schools management boards and the various institutions of learning in Nigeria and abroad. For emphasis this programme is open only to administrators with adequate experience.
Graduates of this programme are expected to accomplish the following as measured by continuous assessment, written examinations, and thesis or project evaluation:
The following shall be eligible to seek admission and registration for the degree of Masters of Education in Educational Administration and Planning:
Candidates who hold B.sc Ed degrees from Ahmadu Bello University.
Candidates who hold B.A. or B.sc degrees plus graduate certificate in education; or diploma in education from Ahmadu Bello University.
Graduates of other universities who hold degrees and certificates considered by the Faculty Board, Postgraduate School Board and Senate to be equivalent to (1) and (2) above.
Ability to pass qualifying examination designed by the educational administration and planning section.
Candidates must also meet the requirements of all other relevant general university registrations governing higher degree studies.
The PhD programme is designed to provide a course of study for candidates pursuing an academic career and who will be teaching and conducting research in the area of educational administration and planning. Successful candidates will be expected to accomplish the following as measured by continuous assessment, written or oral examinations, and thesis evaluation.
Master advanced, specialized theoretical and conceptual methods, methodologies of educational administration and educational planning and their application.
Write an acceptable dissertation, which demonstrates original research and appropriate research methodology.
The following shall be eligible to seek admission and registration for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration and Planning:
Candidates who hold masters degrees in related field from Ahmadu Bello University.
Candidates of other recognized universities who hold higher degrees considered by the Faculty Board, Postgraduate School Board, and Senate to be equivalent to (1) above.
Candidates with other qualifications which, together with relevant experience, are deemed to be equivalent.
Ability to pass qualifying examination designed by the educational administration and planning section.
Candidates must also meet the requirements of all other relevant general university registrations governing Higher degree studies.