Candidates must have obtained, in not more than two sittings, Credit level passes in five or more subjects at G.C.E. O’ Level (WAEC, NECO, NBTE or equivalent) or at least merit in Teachers’ Grade II Certificate Examinations.  The subjects passed at the credit level (or at least merit level in Teachers Grade II Certificate Examination) must include Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English Language, in addition to an acceptable level of performance in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The UTME subjects must include English Language, Physics, Biology and Chemistry.

Direct Entry

Candidates who satisfy the O’ Level or Teachers’ Grade II requirement mentioned in (a) above and in addition have the following qualifications may be given direct entry admission into 200 level. Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) or its equivalent in Environmental Education (single or double major) with an overall grade of at least a Merit. Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Environmental Education with a minimum overall grade of Lower Credit. Passes at A ‘Level of G.C.E. or equivalent in Mathematics plus at least one of the following subjects: Physics, Biology and Chemistry.

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