The Philosophy for Environmental Education

The Bachelor degree in Environmental Education shares the philosophy of the National Policy on Education geared towards self-realization, better human relationship, self and national economic efficiency, effective citizenship, national consciousness, national unity, social and political progress, scientific and technological progress and national reconstruction. The programme is philosophy therefore seeks to produce graduates who are worthy in character and learning, as well as being policy makers who are committed to ensuring sustainable management of the environment in Nigeria.

Objectives

The objectives of the programme are, among others, to: 

1. enables our students to develop the skills, knowledge and experience to make a difference in their World.
2. enables our students to learn how personal and societal choices affect the earth's ecosystems and inhabitants.
3. helps to inspire a love of nature, often through outdoor immersion programmes and adventure outings.
4. is designed to shape the next generation of Environmentalists, Educators, consultants and environmental industry leaders.
5. exposes our students to learning the contemporary problems of the environment (forestation, desertification, erosion control, oil spillage and pollution) as well as proffering solutions to these problems.
6. will equip the trained and skilled human resources to solve present and emerging global environmental problems through monitoring, surveillance and management. 

Programme specializations in the area of Environmental Education are:

1. Environmental Education (Biology Option)
2. Environmental Education (Chemistry Option)
3. Environmental Education (Physics Option)

What Are Some Career Options in Environmental Education?

You could work as an:

• environmental educator for secondary and tertiary institutions,
• environmental conservation scientist
• disaster management experts
• environmental consultants; and
• park ranger and historical sites specialist.

Introduction

The Department of Environmental Education of Osun State University came to being during the 2022/2023 academic session. The Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Education Programme seeks to produce graduates who are worthy in character and learning, as well as being policymakers who are committed to ensuring sustainable management of the environment in Nigeria.

Candidates are to possess School Certificate/GCE with passes at Credit Level or above in five subjects including English Language and Mathematics obtained in not more than two (2) sittings or ii) Teachers’ Grade II Certificate with passes at Credit or Merit Level in five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.  Since this is a professional programme at secondary school level, students will have major or minor teaching subjects and they must have credit pass in their teaching subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, and Government).

Direct Entry Candidate

Candidates to be eligible for Direct Entry Admission must possess NCE or equivalent in two relevant subjects at Credit or Merit level. In addition, must possess i) School Certificate/GCE, O’Level passes in at least five other subjects at credit level including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings or ii) Teachers’ Grade II with Credit or Merit in five relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics. Students must have credit pass in their teaching subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, and Government

B.Ed. Educational Technology

The Philosophy for Educational Technology

The philosophy of the B.Ed. Educational Technology is centered on the promotion of the study of Educational Technology and its cognate subjects as academic disciplines in an effort to satisfy the dire need for qualified teachers for the effective implementation of the National Policy on Education at the post-primary school level.

Objectives

The objectives of the Educational Technology programme at the University level are to produce highly qualified Teachers knowledgeable in both the processes of Educational Technology and capable of inculcating these in the students. Students should have the following competencies:

1. Ability to demonstrate competence in instructional design, educational software development and multimedia authoring.
2. Ability to select and integrate distance learning resources

iii. Ability to develop, select and integrate teaching and learning resources in the classroom.

1. Skills in research abilities in different areas of instructional and learning technologies.
2. Ability to conduct research related to optimal efficiency and effectiveness of instructional and learning technologies.
3. Ability to provide a variety of community services through seminars, symposia, workshops

Career Opportunities in Educational Technology

1. Technology Integration Specialist in primary, secondary and higher institution
2. Instructional Designers
3. Educational Technology Specialist
4. Content Creators/Developer
5. E-Learning Developers
6. Educational Software Developer
7. EdTech Consultant
8. Educational Technology Researcher
9. Online Learning Coordinator
10. Instructional Technology

Introduction

 The Department of Educational Technology took off as a programme in the Department of Science, Technology and Mathematics Education in the College of Education of Osun State University after resource verification, during 2020/2021 Academic Session. The programme started as a four-year Degree programme with options in Seven (7) teaching subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics, Economics, English, and Political Science.

For admission into any of the first degree programmes of the University, a candidate shall be required to possess the following minimum qualifications:

1. Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or its equivalents with credit level passes in five (5) subjects at not more than two sittings. The candidate must also earn an acceptable score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
2. Candidates seeking admission by direct entry into the 200 level, must have at least five (5) O/L credits, two of which must be at Advanced Level or approved equivalents.                         

Candidate seeking admission to read B.Ed. degree in Educational Management must have the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or its equivalents with credit level passes in five (5) subjects: English Language and Mathematics to form the core subjects, with credit in three other relevant arts; social science or sciences subjects at not more than two sittings. The candidate must also earn an acceptable score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

B. Ed. Educational Management

The Philosophy for Educational Management

The Philosophy of B. Ed. Degree in Educational Management (EDM) is the acquisition of appropriate managerial skills, abilities and competences such that the prospective educational manager would better understand human behaviour and interrelationships; predict them and be in a vantage position to manage both the human behaviour and the interrelationships.

Objectives

The objectives of the programme are, among others, to:

1. produce graduates that are competent as both teachers and managers of educational organizations;
2. enhance the productivity and relevance of education to the society through professional management of the sector;
3. lead the spirit of enquiry, creativity and entrepreneurship of teaching through leadership by example;
4. enlist motivation into all personnel of the different segments of the Education sector.
5. be in a better position to lead others in the education sector and outside it.

Introduction

Dr. Margaret Funke FAREMI

Coordinator

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The Department of Educational Management took off as a programme in the Department of Arts and Social Science Education, after resource verification, during 2015/2016 Academic Session and now a department of its own. The programme started as a four-year Degree programme. The Department operate academic curricula that are tailored along the stipulations contained in the National Universities Commission (NUC) Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards.  

Presently, the Department runs both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

• Undergraduate degree: B.Ed. (Educational Management)
• Postgraduate degrees M.Ed. and Ph.D. degree in Educational Management

For admission into the first degree programme in Business Education a candidate must have the SSCE or its equivalents with credit level passes in five (5) subjects not more than two sittings; English Language and Mathematics to form the core subjects with credit in any of these subjects. Bookkeeping/Financial Accounting, Commerce, Marketing, Economics, Salesmanship, Stenography, Office Practice and Geography. The candidate must also earn an acceptable score in the (UTME). Four (4) academic years for UTME entry candidates

B.Sc. Ed. Business Education candidates seeking admission by direct entry into the 200 level Business Education programme must have Advance level passes in at least two (2) social science subjects; Economics, Business Studies and Accounting in addition to credit level passes in five (5) of the subjects listed above at the SSCE or its equivalents. Candidates with NCE/Diploma and approved equivalents in relation to Business Education with at least a lower credit may be considered for Direct Entry into the programme provided the candidate also possesses the UTME requirement. Three (3) academic years for direct candidates depending on student’s entry qualification

 B. Sc. (Ed) Business Education

The Philosophy for Business Education

B. Sc. (Ed) Degree Business Education programme is to provide individuals with relevant knowledge, skills and competencies to be self-reliant and economically self-sufficient for gainful employment, meaningful living, and to contribute to the development of the society. The programme is designed in consonance with the needs of the business community to ensure that education and training offered are consistent with the competencies for the present and emerging job requirements and opportunities.

Objectives

1. It provides opportunities for practical job preparation or vocational studies in order to make students render effective and efficient services in office, distributive and service occupations.
2. It prepares students, based on interest and aptitudes needed to enter into a business occupation, advance and profit in it.

• It provides opportunities for students to develop an understanding of business and economic system of the nation so as to enable them to participate actively as producers and consumers of goods and services

1. It develops in students the basic awareness of the contribution which business and office employee makes to the Nations’ economy.
2. It develops and improve personal qualities and attitude of students as required in

   Programme specializations

1. Business Education (Accounting Option)
2. Business Education (Office Technology Management Option)
3. Business Education (Marketing / Distributive Option)
4. Business Education (Entrepreneurship Option)