BEd Adult Education at Usumanu Danfodiyo University

Programme overview

The BEd Adult Education programme trains adult and non-formal education personnel who plan, organise, supervise and evaluate adult learning programmes. It addresses low literacy, poverty and unemployment through expanded educational opportunities for adults.

Faculty: Faculty of Education and Extension Services | Department: Adult Education and Extension Services | Duration: 4 years (UTME entry) | Location: Sokoto, Sokoto State

What you will study

Core education courses (Introduction to Teaching Profession, Foundations of Education) sit alongside Introduction to Adult and Non-Formal Education, Community Development and Rural Development Policy Framework. Final-year courses include Management of Adult Education, Literacy and Development, Correctional and Rehabilitation Education, Teaching Practice II and a research project, with 12 units of a teaching subject from Arts, Science, Social Science or Management Science.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UTME: Four Years Programme Five O’ level credit passes, including English and Mathematics, at not more than 2 sittings or its equivalent in relevant subject areas in addition to an acceptable pass in Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Direct Entry Programme i. Five O’ level credit passes, including English and Mathematics, at not more than 2 sittings or its equivalent in relevant subject areas in addition to an acceptable pass in Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). ii. A pass at merit level (not less than 2.50 on CGPA) in a relevant Diploma course (provided the UTME has been satisfied). iii. Passes in two (2) major subjects in relevant areas in the NCE with GCE ‘O’ level credit or its equivalent in five (5) other subjects. iv A minimum of nine (9) points in relevant subject areas at advanced level with TC/SSSCE/GCE ‘O’ level five (5) credit passes not more than two sittings.

UTME cut-offs change every year and differ by programme. Check the university's current admission list before you apply.

Undergraduate admission is through the JAMB CAPS portal (UTME and Direct Entry); candidates must upload their O'Level results on JAMB CAPS to be considered for admission.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://admissions.udusok.edu.ng/

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