The faculty members of the College of Education of Osun State University have received several awards and research grants. Some of these research grants include:
- TETFUND funded research on Peace Education.
- TETFUND funded research on The Effect of Cognitive Behaviour Therapies in Reducing Aggressive Behaviour among In - School Adolescents.
- TETFUND funded research on Structural Framework for the Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation of a Hybrid Learning Strategy Guide for Secondary Schools.
- TETFUND Institutional Research-Cutting Edge Approach for Promoting Inclusive Education for Dyslexic Children
International Research Review IRR was founded in 2009 in the College of Education in 2009. The UNIOSUN Journal of Teaching and Learning of the Faculty of Education, Osun State University was established in 2016. Both journals are independent, peer-reviewed journal. Issued one time per year. It is a medium for the scholars from different institution of learning to publish their research findings. The journals pride are on quality and has an editorial team with a wealth of experience and expertise in education research.
For admission into any of the first degree programmes of the University, a candidate shall be required to possess the following minimum qualifications:
- 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).
- 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.
UTME Candidates
B.Sc.Ed. Biology
For admission into the first degree programme in Education Biology, a candidate must have the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or its equivalents with credit level passes in five (5) subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Biology to form the core subjects, with credit in two other relevant science subjects at not more than two sittings. The candidate must also earn an acceptable score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
B.Sc.Ed. Chemistry
For admission into the first degree programme in Education Chemistry, a candidate must have the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or its equivalents with credit level passes in five (5) subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Chemistry to form the core subjects, with credit in two other relevant science subjects at not more than two sittings. The candidate must also earn an acceptable score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
B.Sc.Ed. Mathematics
For admission into the first degree programme in Education Mathematics, a candidate 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 science subjects at not more than two sittings. The candidate must also earn an acceptable score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
B.Sc.Ed. Physics
For admission into the first degree programme in Education Physics, a candidate must have the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or its equivalents with credit level passes in five (5) subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Physics to form the core subjects, with credit in two other relevant science subjects at not more than two sittings. The candidate must also earn an acceptable score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Direct Entry Candidates
B.Sc.Ed. Biology
Candidate seeking admission by direct entry into the 200 level Education Biology programme must have Advanced Level passes in at least two (2) science subjects one of which must be Biology, in addition to credit level passes in five (5) of the subjects listed in 3.2.1 above at the SSCE or its equivalents. Candidates with NCE and approved equivalents with at least a lower credit may be considered for direct entry into the programme.
B.Sc.Ed. Chemistry
Candidate seeking admission by direct entry into the 200 level Education Chemistry programme must have Advanced Level passes in at least two (2) science subjects one of which must be Chemistry, in addition to credit level passes in five (5) of the subjects listed in 3.2.1 above at the SSCE or its equivalents. Candidates with NCE and approved equivalents with at least a lower credit may be considered for direct entry into the programme.
B.Sc.Ed. Mathematics
Candidate seeking admission by direct entry into the 200 level Education Mathematics programme must have Advanced Level passes in at least two (2) science subjects one of which must be Mathematics, in addition to credit level passes in five (5) of the subjects listed in 3.2.1 above at the SSCE or its equivalents. Candidates with NCE and approved equivalents with at least a lower credit may be considered for direct entry into the programme.
B.Sc.Ed. Physics
Candidate seeking admission by direct entry into the 200 level Education Physics programme must have Advanced Level passes in at least two (2) science subjects one of which must be Physics, in addition to credit level passes in five (5) of the subjects listed in 3.2.1 above at the SSCE or its equivalents. Candidates with NCE and approved equivalents with at least a lower credit may be considered for direct entry into the programme.
Philosophy
The Programmes are being undertaken to produce the right caliber of committed professionals in the area of education biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics in the right quality and quantity in order to meet the national needs and contribute to the achievement of the national goals on education particularly at the secondary school level. Teacher trainees at the end of programme should be capable of effectively teaching all components of biology in the secondary, as the programme aims at providing prospective teachers with solid background knowledge in the subject. To this end, the programme is set to achieve the following objectives.
Objectives
At the end of the programme the students should be able to:
- view biology as a process of inquiry into the living world.
- develop in students power of accurate observation and provide a framework into which their observed facts can be fitted.
- Ability to develop functional knowledge of chemistry concept and principles.
- Ability to observe and explore the chemical environment.
- Ability to apply the skills and knowledge gained through the study of chemistry to solve day to day problem.
- Ability to develop functional knowledge of Mathematics concept and principles.
The four programmes of the Department operate academic curricular 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 degrees
- B. Sc. (Ed.) Biology,
- B. Sc. (Ed.) Chemistry,
- B. Sc. (Ed.) Mathematics and
- B. Sc. (Ed.) Physics
Postgraduate degrees
M.Ed. and Ph.D.
- Curriculum Development Programme
- Science Education Programme