Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the KWASU Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) 2019 Contact Session.

Program Objective

The Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) is a higher Diploma that is specifically designed for Non-Education graduates that are either currently teaching or intend to take up teaching appointment in later life.  It is designed to provide would-be teachers with in-depth knowledge and understanding of teaching pedagogy including lesson planning preparation, teaching strategies, teacher and student evaluation, use of teaching materials and infusing of technology into teaching, all with a view to ensuring production of competent and efficient teachers.

Admission Eligibility

Candidate seeking admission into the KWASU PGDE program must possess one of the following qualifications: -

(a)       An honors degree of the Kwara State University, Malete

(b)       Candidates with good first degree from an approved and accredited University.

(c)        HND with minimum of pass grade in any relevant teaching subjects.

(d)         An NYSC Discharge Certificate or a Letter of Exemption from NYSC Service is required as evidence

Programme Duration

The PGDE programme shall run on a part-time basis. The duration of the program shall be 2 contact sessions. In addition, students will be required to spend twelve (12) weeks on the field for their teaching practice in an approved secondary school, a technical college, vocational centres or an industrial training school, as the case may be.

How to apply:

Application form is obtainable online with N10, 000 (Ten thousand) upon clicking on this: www.myportal.kwasu.edu.ng link

ADMISSION INTO 2019 KWASU PART-TIME/ EVENING DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Application forms are now available on-line for suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following KWASU Part-Time Degree Programs in the Institute of Education

AVAILABLE COURSES IN PART-TIME/ EVENING PROGRAMMES ARE:

1. BUSINESS EDUCATION

• Accounting Education Option
• Marketing (Distributive) Education Option
• Office Technology & Management (Secretarial) Option

2. EARLY CHILDHOOD & PRIMARY EDUCATION
3. HUMAN KINETICS AND HEALTH EDUCATION
4. SPECIAL EDUCATION

MODE OF STUDY:

Studies shall be in the evening time from 15.00h till 18.00h (3.00pm to 6.00pm) from Monday to Saturday of every week. This will be convenient for teachers who need to develop themselves in order to enhance their status in the teaching profession. The program shall cover a period of 10 semester of five (5) academic years for UTME applicants, 8 semesters of four (4) academic years for ND/NCE with less than 12 points or any other diploma holder as specified in the respective requirements of each program and 6 Semesters of three (3) academic year for HND/ Degree holder not in Education. This means that three semesters shall be covered in one academic year, summer period inclusive.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

 The admission requirements for the Part-Time Degree programmes are basically as approved for the regular programmes by NUC. See the relevant sections in the KWASU University Website for details.

REGISTRATION AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• To be eligible for the award of Part-Time Degrees, Student must obtain a minimum pass-mark of 45% in all courses registered.
• At least a total of 120 credit units must be registered within the period of study for 100 level candidates and 90 credit units for 200 level candidates.
• Minimum number of credits per semester is 12
• Maximum number of credits per semester is 20
• Maximum credits allowed is 184 within the 5 years of 10 semesters
  
  COMMENCEMENT OF THE PROGRAM
  
  The program commences in August of 2019 and such in every year
  
  VENUE OF THE PROGRAM
  
  Malete Main Campus for Harmattan and Rain Semesters (First and Second Semesters) the Summer Semester shall be held in Maraba-Zango KWASU Contact Office, Ilorin.
  
  HOW TO APPLY
  
  Application form is obtainable online with N10,000 (Ten thousand) upon clicking on the link provided below :
  
  https://myportal.kwasu.edu.ng
   

FOR FURTHER ENQUIRY:

Director – Dr Ibrahim Laro Abubkar - +2348034077104 or +2348140057009

Deputy Director: Dr.-Abdullahi Ibrahim-S +2348137276620

CLICK HERE TO APPLY