College of Agriculture

Department of Languages and Linguistics

Brief History of the Department

The Department of Languages and Linguistics, established at the inception of the University in September, 2007, is one of the two foundation Departments in the College of Humanities and Culture of Osun State University, The Department offers three degree programmes, namely,

- B.A. Arabic Language
- B.A. English
- B.A. French
- B.A. Islamic
- B.A. Linguistics & Communication Studies
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Theatre Arts
- B.A. Tourism Studies
- B.A. Yoruba

There is a functional Language Laboratory in the Department that serves the academic programmes of the Department. The Laboratory is well equipped to cope with teaching of students and for the use of academic staff for research purposes.

The three programmes of the Department operate academic curricula that are tailored along the stipulations contained in the National Universities Commission (NUC) Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards.

Philosophy and Objectives

English

Philosophy

The basic philosophy underlying the academic activities of the English sub-unit is the current trend in ELT emphasis on the actual use of language for communicative purposes in actual human inter-actional and transactional situations. The English sub-unit therefore strives to prepare its candidates for the efficient and effective use of the English language in the various situations in which it is used, particularly as regards its social and official functions in Nigeria and the modern world. To achieve these goals, the sub-unit provides a wide variety of practice and use oriented courses without compromising the basic theoretical basis of their knowledge. Applied English courses that are designed to empower candidates to function efficiently in various envisaged capacities with minimum fuss are therefore loaded into the programme.

Objectives

The specific Objectives of the English unit of the Department are:

1. To teach candidates functional English language and Literature in English as well as English Linguistics

2. To empower candidates with the necessary competence in the oral and written medium in English

3. To equip candidates with the basic skills for the use of English for specific social, professional and scientific purposes

4. To initiate and pursue research in the analysis, the use, the function and the teaching of English with particular reference to the Nigerian nation.

Employment Opportunities

The graduates of the English sub-unit of the Department of Languages and Linguistics are trained to be teachers of English Language and Literature at all of the pre-university levels of the Nigerian educational strata. Both the Nigerian Print and the Electronic mass media, being English medium, are ready employers of our graduates. In addition, our graduates have a ready market in the Nigerian Civil Service as well as the Foreign and Diplomatic Service. More generally, they can be employed in the personnel, public relations and marketing units of various corporate institutions, both local and international. They are also highly needed locally and internationally in the publishing industry. By virtue of their training, they are equally employable in the Nigerian young, but prosperous movie industry. Internationally, they can also ply their trade beyond the shores of the nation as actors, actresses, script writers, editors, among others. The Banking sub-sector of the economy is also known to value very highly the English communicative skills of graduates of English.

French

Philosophy

We are today living in a global village. The need to be at ease in languages other than English, in particular international languages of sciences and technology, international commerce, education and diplomacy, where French excels par excellence, has never been more pressing. In today`s world, language teaching and learning objectives will go from knowledge acquisition to equipping professionals with the skills they need to excel in multilingual environments. It is this mindset that has guided the crafting of our programmes.

Objectives

The objectives of the Programme are:

1. To teach students quality French language, literature and linguistics as well as expose them to basic concepts in literary criticism;

2. To teach them African literature in French;

3. To enable students to acquire linguistic competence in oral and written communication in French;

4. To train students to acquire translation and interpretation skills with special reference to French and English;

5. To equip them with basic skills to use French for specific purposes;

6. To educate students in historical movements and issues of international or global importance to enable them acquire better knowledge of the world and thus promote World Peace,

7. To develop students’ ability to appreciate the historical forces that have shaped and continue to shape their immediate environment,

Employment Opportunities

The graduates of the French and International Studies Programme are open to a wide range of careers, some of which are as follows: translation and interpretation, teaching, banking and finance, aviation (especially as airline desk officers and air hostesses/ attendants), the Civil Service, international business, the foreign and diplomatic service.

Linguistics and Communication Studies

Philosophy

A knowledge of languages and linguistics is an ever more relevant and essential tool for the field of communication in the ‘global village’ within which we all operate. Hence, the B. A. Linguistics and Communication Studies Programme is designed as a result of a firm belief that our graduates are potential employees and employers of labour in the field of linguistics and the profession of communication. Our graduates should be able to establish themselves as language analysts who would use their knowledge of the structure of language to support the nation’s media communication professionals.

Objectives

1. to train knowledgeable linguists, vibrant and entrepreneurial communication professionals;

2. to train students to bring the insight of linguistics into communication as a whole, but particularly to such areas as print and broadcast media, publishing and advertising, marketing and public relations;

3. to produce graduates with adequate knowledge of linguistics, skills and developments in communication technology;

4. to initiate and pursue research in the analysis in linguistics and communication studies.

Employment Opportunities

The programme is carefully packaged to provide the student with knowledge and skills useful to support any career or profession. Studying language and examine how different styles of written and spoken language can serve different communication purposes will benefit the student who wish to pursue a career in such areas as personnel management, the media, publishing, social and development work.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL
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.

DEPARTMENTAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
U.M.E. Candidates
For admission into the first degree programme in History and International Studies, a candidate must have the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or its equivalents with credit level passes in five (5) subjects: English Language, History or Government to form the core subjects, with credit in any other three arts/social sciences 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
Candidates seeking admission by direct entry into the 200 level History and International Studies programme, must have Advanced Level passes in History or Government, in addition to credit level passes in five subjects at the SSCE or its equivalents. Candidates with ND and approved equivalents in relevant fields with at least a lower credit may be considered for direct entry into the programme. Candidate with acceptable pass in the UNIOSUN Foundation Programme are also eligible for admission into the 200 level, provided they possess the requisite qualification for entry into the 100 level of the programme.

Post UTME Screening
All Candidates seeking admission into the University irrespective of their UTME scores shall be required to pass the University post UTME Screening test before being admitted.

Registration Procedure
(a) Students shall normally complete registration at the beginning of the semester.
(b) Any addition or deletion from the courses for which a student is formally registered must be made with the consent of the course coordinator.
(c) A student may be allowed to withdraw from a course by the course administrator before a third of lectures have been given. Such a student who withdraws after this time or who fails to sit for examination without reasons acceptable to the appropriate Faculty/College Board shall be deemed to have failed the course. A Grade point of 0F shall be record for the student in the course.
(d) Late registration in the course may be allowed with penalty of up to 4 weeks after the commencement of registration.

Duration of Degree Programmes
The minimum number of years to be spent to be awarded a first degree in a programme of study in non-professional area in the university shall be four years (or three years minimum for direct entry candidates). Registration shall not exceed an additional 50% of the duration of the programme if the student fails to graduate within the minimum number of years.

Graduation Requirements
To qualify for the award of a degree of the Osun State University, a student is required to have:
(i) completed and passed the prescribed number of units including all compulsory courses specified by the University.
(ii) completed and met the standards for all required and optional courses.
(iii) obtained the prescribed minimum CGPA.

Yoruba Cultural Studies

Introduction
Yoruba is the largest ethnic language in Nigeria with over 25 million speakers. It is spoken, among other languages, in Nigeria, Benin, and Togo and traces of it are found among communities in Brazil, Sierra Leone, northern Ghana and Cuba. Currently, no university in Nigeria offers undergraduate courses in Yoruba beyond its literature and language components. As a College of Humanities and Culture, the degree programme in Yoruba Studies is to position us as a centre of excellence in cultural studies.

Philosophy and Objectives of the Degree Programme
a. To give the students an in-depth mastery of the history, philosophy, language, literature, culture and life patterns of the Yoruba people

b. To preserve the linguistic, literary and cultural heritage of the people

c. To offer the students the tools for the scientific study of language – the subject matter and goals of descriptive, comparative, historical and socio-linguistics and a deeper understanding of the nature of human language

d. To equip the students with skills for the analysis of history, philosophy, language, literature and cultural issues for the purpose of applying such skills to relevant fields of human endeavour.

Admission and Graduation Requirements
In addition to general admission and Faculty graduation requirements, usually five Senior Secondary School level credits or its equivalent, including English Language (for the 4-year programme) or higher qualifications, or a Diploma in any Arts or Social Science disciplines, in addition to the required credits (for the 3-year programme) are required to be qualified to run the programme. In addition to the above, credits earned at the SSS Level or its equivalent should be discreetly chosen from amongst subjects in the Arts, the Social Sciences and the Sciences. A credit pass in Yoruba language will be an added advantage.

The Faculty graduation requirements apply here. The entire degree programme lasts four years (eight semesters) for UME or three years (six semesters) for the “A” Level or Diploma students.

Career Opportunities
Yoruba Studies graduates are expected go on to positions within major culture industries, economic development agencies, tourism development bodies and local authorities. The graduate will be equipped for many positions in the wider service sector and for moving on to postgraduate research.

Job Opportunities for Our Graduates
• Translation/interpreting
• Cultural Officers
• Literary Analysts and Artists
• Language consultancy
• Media and advertising
• Editorial services
• Film and cinema productions
• General research and documentation
• Telecommunication, etc.

College of Humanities and Culture

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Welcome Address/Introduction

With the ever-increasing emphasis on ensuring that all undergraduates are given every opportunity to complete their education soundly and within the specified time limits in a fast-developing world, the College of Humanities and Culture, Osun State University, Ikire Campus, is at the forefront of producing high quality, well rounded, globally competitive and entrepreneurial graduates who are going to be catalysts for rapid and sustainable development in the age of globalization.

We are the custodians and projectors of things that illuminate our culture and the world around us. Through the humanities, students are made to understand human society clearly, behave more responsibly, comprehend more fully and feel more deeply. They also learn to express themselves effectively, understand the dynamism of cultural issues, appreciate the power of words and ideas, and interpret human experience.

The Ikire Campus is set within a picturesque piece of real estate surrounded by a natural topography designed for great intellectual work. It is the gateway campus of UNIOSUN, so strategically placed as to grant easy access to students and parents from any part of the country. Our College offers the most innovative curricula in which students are trained in a liberal and democratic manner to comprehend systems and patterns of existence, to think analytically and responsibly in order to be useful in any future task, and to embrace the complex challenges of the present world.

The humanities constitute the cornerstone of higher education in the world. In taking any of the courses we have mounted, students broaden their historical, ethical, social and international perspectives and enhance themselves intellectually and creatively for any job in the ever-expanding national and global markets.

Location

Ikire Osun State

Brief History

Osun State University is a multi-campus University established by the administration of Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola in December, 2006. The University operates six campuses distributed across the six administrative zones of the state. Ikire Campus is one of the six campuses

Mission

1. To train students to understand human society

2. To encourage responsible behavior

3. To foster critical thinking and emotional intelligence

Vision

1. Effective self-expression
2. Cultural awareness and understanding
3. Appreciation of the power of words and ideas
4. Insight into human experience

Academic Programmes

The academic a programmes currently available are:

B.A. Arabic Language and Literature
B.A. Christian Studies
B.A. English and Literary Studies
B.A. French and Francophone Studies
B.A. Islamic Studies
B.A. Linguistics & Communication Studies
B.A. Philosophy
B.A. Theatre Arts
B.A. Tourism Studies
B.A. Yoruba

Physical Development

Our campus is equipped with state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities as well as well-equipped health centre and suitably furnished hostels for our students.

Journals

. Asa: Journal of Humanities and Development Studies

. UJOFOLS: UNIOSUN Journal of Foreign Language Studies

. Awiye : Journal of Language, Literature and Communication Studies

Grants and Awards

1. Siyan Oyeweso

S/N	Grant/Award	Date
1	Travel grant by the Federal Government to Brazil to attend the 2^nd International Conference of intellectuals from Africa and Diaspora, held at the Convention Centre/Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Brazil	September 2006
2	Travel grant by the Government of Osun State to attend the preparatory workshop on the organization of Global Conference of Black Nationalities, Atlanta, Georgia	2009
3	Travel grant by the Government of Osun State to attend the preparatory workshop on the organization of World Summit of Mayors, Salvador de Bahia International Conference, Brazil	2010
4	Travel grant by Centre for Black African Arts and Civilization (CBAC) to attend the International Conference on Multi-culturalism and the prospect for Africa and Africa Diaspora Development at the State University of Bahia, Salvador de Bahia, Brazil	November 2011

2. Prof. Olukoya Ogen

SN	Funding Agency	Grant	Role	Value	Date
1	German Research Foundation (DFG) and the University of Munster, (Not yet utilised).	Cluster of Excellence Joint Project No: EXC 2060. Principal Investigator, Prof Dorothea Schulz	Visiting Professorial Fellow	- €5,000	April-May 2025
2	German Research Foundation (DFG) University of Munster	Cluster of Excellence Joint Project No: EXC 2060. Principal Investigator, Prof Dorothea Schulz –	Country Project Partner	Nigerian Workshop Budget - €6,150.	2024-2026.
3	European Research Council, Brussels	European Research Council KEO Grant Department of African Studies and Anthropology, University of Birmingham.	Visiting KEO Research Fellow	£3000	Feb 2025
4	European Research Council KEO Project	UOB-UNIOSUN-ERC 2024 Post Research Grant	Host and Co-Convener	€2000	2024
5	AHRC and University of Glasgow	Research Grant on Transforming Public Understanding of Grenada's African Religious Heritage. Principal Investigator, Dr Shantel George	Country Project Partner	£4,375	June-November 2024
6	Carnegie Corporation	Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship	Host & Research Collaborator,	$22,000	2023
7	European Commission ERASMUS Lump Sum NON-EU-Africa Grant	AfriquEurope- Grant on the European Union and Africa in a Multi Crises World.	Project Financial Signatory	€1.1m (Nigerian budget - €6,500.)	2023 - 2026
8	UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity	IFCD Grant for cultural research and advocacy	Principal Investigator and Project Director	$73, 097	2023- 2025
9	University of Leeds, LUCAS-LAHRI Visiting Fellowship Scheme	LUCAS-LAHRI Visiting Fellowship research grant on the resurgence and globalization of Yoruba religion	Principal Investigator and Project Director	£1000	April 2022
10	ICT U Foundation, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA	ICT U Professorial Writing Grant	Visiting Guest Researcher	$2000	2021
11	European Research Council, Brussels	ERC Coastal Yoruba Conference grant. Convener, Insa Nolte	Co-Convener	£10,600	Dec 2016
12	Economic and Social Research Council of the United Kingdom	ESRC Grantsmanship Workshop. Convener, Insa Nolte	Co-Convener	£4,350	Sept 2015
13	European Research Council, Brussels	5-Year project on Everyday Religious Encounter in Yorubaland. Principal Investigator, Insa Nolte	Country Director and Co-Investigator	€1.5 million	2012 to 2017
14	British Academy and the African Studies Association UK	ASAUK Writing Workshop grant. Convener, Insa Nolte	Co-Convener.	£4,500	2011
15	American Council of Learned Societies	AHP Postdoctoral Fellowship	AHP Postdoctoral Fellow	$23,000.	2011-2012
16	Cadbury Visiting Fellowship, University of Birmingham.	Cadbury Visiting Postdoctoral Fellowship	Cadbury Visiting Fellow	£4,500.	2010
18	British Academy Visiting Fellowship, United Kingdom	British Academy Postdoctoral Visiting Fellowship	British Academy Postdoctoral Visiting Fellow	£11,188.	2009
19	Leventis Foundation, University of London	Leventis Postdoctoral Visiting Fellowship	Leventis Postdoctoral Visiting Fellow	£14,000	2008

3. Prof Tunde Decker

S/N	Grants/Award	Date
1	Tertiary Education Fund (TETfund) Institutional Based Research Grant (IBR) in the year 2017 Intervention. Grant number UNIOSUN/TETfund/17/08. The value of the Grant:N1,300,000.00k.	24 August 2023
2	(Team Member) UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversty (IFCD) Research Grant for the UNESCO-IFCD-UNIOSUN Project on Empowering Women and Youth Entrepreneurship through Yoruba Oral Arts in Southwest Nigeria. Value of the grant: $73,077 (UNESCO) and $26,933 (counterpart funding from private sector and UNESCO affiliate agencies).	10 February 2023
3	ACLS/AHP/Carnegie Corporation Travel Grant for Manuscript Development Workshop, College of Humanities, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania,. Value of the Grant: $2000.	15-19 March, 2023
4	Award of Excellence, most outstanding Head of Department, Department of History and International Studies, Students Historical Society of Nigeria, Osun State University,	28 June 2022.
5	2022 Scholar-in-Residence, American Council of Learned Societies African Humanities Program Postdoctoral Research Programme, Office for International Programmes, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. Value of Residency/stipend: $1300.	4 April - 31 May 2022
6	2021/2022 American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) and Carnegie Corporation African Humanities Program (AHP) Postdoctoral Fellow, Value of the Award: $20,000	2021/2022
7	2020 Guest Lecturer, AFRICA TALKS Seminars, Department of African Studies and Anthropology, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom	11 November 2020.
8	Urban Studies Foundation (USF) Postdoctoral International Fellow, Glasgow, Scotland. Value of the Award: £11,000 GBP.	2019/2020
9	Visiting Scholar, African Studies Centre, School of Area and Global Studies, University of Oxford, United Kingdom. Residency: University of Oxford, United Kingdom	1 October 2019 – 30 March 2020.
10	Visiting Guest Lecturer, Centre of African Studies, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom. Presentation of Archival Research findings: Ise Olokun Esin: Self-apprehension and the belligerent poor in colonial Lagos, African Studies Centre Seminars, University of Cambridge, Allison Richard Building, West Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom.	5 March, 2019.
11	Africa-Oxford (Af-Ox) Postdoctoral Fellow, Africa-Oxford Initiative, University of Oxford, United Kingdom (Collaborated with Professor Wale Adebanwi, then Rhodes Professor of Race Relations and Director of the African Studies Centre, School of Area and Global Studies, University of Oxford). Value of the Award: £4, 600 GBP.	2019
12	Visiting Scholar, African Studies Centre, School of Area and Global Studies, University of Oxford, United Kingdom. Residency	29 January – 31 March, 2019.
13	Fellow, Member of the Summer Institute Committee and Member of Faculty, Ife Institute of Advanced Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. Convened by Professor Jacob K. Olupona, Harvard University, Cambridge Massachusetts, United States	2018
14	Fellow, Lagos Studies Association, c/o Professor Saheed Aderinto, History Department, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina, United States.	2018
15	2016/2017 Leventis Postdoctoral Fellow, Leventis Foundation, United Kingdom, Value of the Award: £10,000 GBP.	2016/2017
16	Visiting Scholar, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London	1 October – 15 December 2016.
17	Scholar-in-Residence, Goodenough College, London House, Central London, United Kingdom. Conducted Secondary sources Research at the Goodenough College Library.	1 October – 15 December 2016
18	Travel Grant Awardee, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, University of Montreal, Canada. Value of the Award: £200 GBP.	31 August – 2 September 2016
19	Award of Excellence, Falola’s Magna Curia Chambers (Students Association), College of Law, Ifetedo Campus, Osun State University,	22 August, 2014.
20	Travel Grant Awardee, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva, Switzerland and the University of Ghana, Legon, Accra Ghana. Value of the Award: £2000 GBP.	August 2012
21	Travel Grant Awardee, African Studies Association / United Kingdom Writing Workshop for African Scholars, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria.	14 – 16 September 2011

4. Dr Adesola Adesote

S/N	Grant/Award	Date
1	Co-Investigator, UNESCO-IFCD-UNIOSUN Project on Women Empowerment and Youth Entrepreneurship through Yoruba Oral Arts	2023

ENGLISH AND LITERARY STUDIES

Academic staff members of the Department have won different grants and awards. Notably among them and the grants and awards won are:

(a) Dr. Akindele Juliana A.: Recipient of DIES-International Deans’ Course Africa 2023/2024.

(b) Recipient of University of Birmingham/Osun State University Pre-Doctoral Grant for Ph.D.Thesis Writing in the Humanities, Dec. 9^th, 2013, sponsored by European Council.

Dr Toyese Dahunsi: TETFUND (National Research Fund) Research Grant of the sum of N43.9 million naira won by Dr. Toyese Najeem Dahunsi et al in the 2023 Research Grant Cycle for the Research project titled "A Francophone Cultural Enclave in Anglophone Yoruba Land: Migration, Language and Cross-border Trade in Ejigbo, Southwestern Nigeria".

(a) Dr. Olamiposi Oyeleye’s Ph.D. dissertation, “Aesthetics of Nationalism in Selected Films of Tunde Kelani and Kunle Afolayan” was recognised for Honorable Mention for the 2022 ASR Prize for Best Africa-based Doctoral Dissertation.2

(b) African Studies Review (ASR) is the flagship scholarly journal of the African Studies Association (USA). The ASR publishes the highest quality African Studies Scholarship in all academic disciplines and is published by Cambridge University Press.

(iv) (a) Mrs. Salaudeen Mariam: Travel Grant by British Academy to attend the 2024 Biennial Conference of the African Studies Association of United Kingdom (ASAUK) (partly funded to cover visa application, conference fee, accommodation, and feeding.

(b) Travel Grant by Lagos Studies Association (LSA) to attend the 8^th Lagos Studies Association Conference (2024)

(c) Travel Grant by British Academy for International Writing Worlshop on Amplifying Women’s Voices in Hausa Cultural Studies (2023)

DEPARTMENT OF FRENCH

Academic staff members of the department have won different grants and awards. Notably among these grants and awards are:

Dr. Waidi Akanji won a Ph.D Tetfund Grant between 2014 and 2016. He also won a Postgraduate Merit Award, Wits University, South Africa between 2014 and 2016 and French Embassy Grant, South Africa in 2016.
Dr. Wabiy Salawu won the University of Kent Grant for international conference and research trips in 2015 and Nigeria Tertiary Education Trust Fund between 2014 and 2017.
Drs. S,A. Ogundokun, O.O. Alaje, K.F. Faniran and W.A. Akanji are co-investigators in the 2023 UNESCO Grant on project for Women and Youth Empowerment in South-West Nigeria.

FACULTY OF CULTURE

DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM STUDIES

Name: Oyewale I. OYELEYE

Host University: got postdoctoral fellowship at the Ariel University, Israel.

Duration: Sept 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025.

DEPARTMENT OF YORUBA

Academic staff members of the above-named Department were part of the team that won a grant as indicated below:

Names: Taiwo Ọpẹyẹmi AKINDUTI, PhD and Luqman Abisọla KIARIBẸẸ, PhD

Project: UNESCO-IFCD-UNIOSUN Project on Empowering Women and Youth Entrepreneurship through Yoruba Oral Arts in Southwest Nigeria.

Status: Research Fellows

Responsibility: Development of training modules, organisation of workshops, conduct of Surveys, analysis of data and development of a Yoruba cultural policy.

Year: 2023

Name: Luqman Abisọla KIARIBẸẸ

University Scholar, University of Ìbàdàn 2014-2015

Professor Ayọ̀ Bámgbóṣé Prize in Linguistics and African Languages 2012

The Prince Ọládégà Odùtọ́lá Foundation Prize in Yorùbá 2012

iii. Dr. Raymond Zard’s Prize in Yorùbá 2012

College of Health Sciences

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE

The College of Health Sciences is one of the pioneer Colleges of Osun State University, established at the inception of the University in September, 2007. Although the College has accreditation by the National University Commission to offer MBBS degree, the program was suspended during the 2012/2013 academic session due to lack of dedicated teaching hospital.

Department of Science, Technology and Mathematics Education

The Department of Science, Technology and Mathematics Education was one of the two Departments in the College of Education of Osun State University. The Department was established at the inception of the University on September 21, 2007.
The Department offers four degree programmes, namely B. Ed. Biology, B. Ed. Chemistry, B. Ed. Mathematics and B. Ed. Physics.

The academic staff are supported by Technologists and Laboratory Assistants/ Attendants at the College of Science, Engineering and Technology since the Department utilizes laboratory resources and personnel at the College of Science, Engineering and Technology for the practical components of its courses. The laboratories are well equipped to cope with teaching of the students and for the use of academic staff for research purposes.

The students registered in the Department offer Education courses at the 100 level but start to offer courses in their chosen disciplines from the 200 level. At the 400 level, all students in the Department are required to return back to the College and offer Education courses.
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.

PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES
The philosophy and objectives of the B.Ed. Degree programmes in the Department are as follows:

Education Biology
Philosophy
The B. Sc. (Ed.) Biology Programme is being undertaken to produce the right caliber of committed professionals in the area of education biology 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 will be able to:
(i) view biology as a process of inquiry into the living world.
(ii) develop in students power of accurate observation and provide a framework into which their observed facts can be fitted.
(iii) interprete data, formulate and test hypotheses and develop broad generalization.
(iv) use concepts and methods developed in the course in new areas of study and in everyday situations.
(v) critically analyse the activities of living things in their environment.
(vi) make rational judgments based on the understanding of methods of science.
(vii) demonstrate intellectual excellence and professional skills useful in teaching secondary school biology.

Education Chemistry
Philosophy
The philosophy of education chemistry in Osun State University is to produce suitable qualified chemistry Teachers to man our secondary institutions. The programme of the unit of education chemistry is structured to equip the student for the effective performance of their duties in academic, administrative and classroom management. The students are also properly equipped with the principles and practicals of education, sixty percentage work load in their respective subjects of specialization as well as continuous assessment, the superstructure on which the National policy on Education is built.
Objectives
The objectives of the education chemistry programme at the University level are to produce highly qualified Teachers knowledgeable in both the processes of chemistry and capable of inculcating these in the students. Students should have the following competencies:
(i) Ability to develop functional knowledge of chemistry concept and principles.
(ii) Ability to observe and explore the chemical environment.
(iii) Ability to apply the skills and knowledge gained through the study of chemistry to solve day to day problem.
(iv) Ability to explain simple natural phenomena.
(v) Ability to develop scientific attitudes including curiosity.
(vi) Ability to manipulate simple apparatus for purpose of demonstration and use.
(vii) Ability to improvise simple equipment from available junk in the chemical environment.

Education Mathematics
Philosophy
The philosophy of education Mathematics in Osun State University is to produce suitable qualified Mathematics Teachers to man our secondary institutions. The programme of the unit of education mathematics is structured to equip the student for the effective performance of their duties in academic, administrative and classroom management. The students are also properly equipped with the principles and practicals of education, sixty percentage work load in their respective subjects of specialization as well as continuous assessment, the superstructure on which the National policy on Education is built.
Objectives
The objectives of the education Mathematics programme at the University level are to produce highly qualified Teachers knowledgeable in both the processes of mathematics and capable of inculcating these in the students. Students should have the following competencies:
(i) Ability to develop functional knowledge of Mathematics concept and principles.
(ii) Ability to observe and explore the mathematics environment.
(iii) Ability to apply the skills and knowledge gained through the study of mathematics to solve day to day problem.
(iv) Ability to explain simple natural phenomena.
(v) Ability to develop scientific attitudes including curiosity.
(vi) Ability to manipulate simple apparatus for purpose of demonstration and use.
(vii) Ability to improvise simple equipment from available junk in the mathematical environment.

Education Physics
Philosophy
The B. Sc. (Ed) Physics Programme is being undertaken to produce the right caliber of committed professionals in the area of education physics 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 physics 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 will be able to:
(i) view physics as a process of inquiry into the living world.
(ii) develop in students power of accurate observation and provide a framework into which their observed facts can be fitted.
(iii) interprete data, formulate and test hypotheses and develop broad generalization.
(iv) use concepts and methods developed in the course in new areas of study and in everyday situations.
(v) critically analyse the activities of living things in their environment.
(vi) make rational judgments based on the understanding of methods of science.
(vii) demonstrate intellectual excellence and professional skills useful in teaching secondary school physics.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
General
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.

Departmental Admission Requirement
U.M.E. Candidates
B. 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. 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. 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. 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. Ed. Biology
Candidates 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 of the subjects listed 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. Candidates with acceptable pass in the UNIOSUN Foundation Programme are also eligible for admission into the 200 level, provided they possess the requisite qualification for entry into the 100 level of the programme.

B. Ed. Chemistry
Candidates 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 of the subjects listed 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. Candidates with acceptable pass in the UNIOSUN Foundation Programme are also eligible for admission into the 200 level, provided they possess the requisite qualification for entry into the 100 level of the programme.

B. Ed. Mathemaics
Candidates 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 of the subjects listed 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. Candidates with acceptable pass in the UNIOSUN Foundation Programme are also eligible for admission into the 200 level, provided they possess the requisite qualification for entry into the 100 level of the programme.

B. Ed. Physics
Candidates 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 of the subjects listed 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. Candidates with acceptable pass in the UNIOSUN Foundation Programme are also eligible for admission into the 200 level, provided they possess the requisite qualification for entry into the 100 level of the programme.

Post UTME Screening
All Candidates seeking admission into the University irrespective of their UTME scores shall be required to pass the University post UTME Screening test before being admitted.

Registration Procedure
(a) Students shall normally complete registration at the beginning of the semester.
(b) Any addition or deletion from the courses for which a student is formally registered must be made with the consent of the course coordinator.
(c) A student may be allowed to withdraw from a course by the course administrator before a third of lectures have been given. Such a student who withdraws after this time or who fails to sit for examination without reasons acceptable to the appropriate Faculty/College Board shall be deemed to have failed the course. A Grade point of 0F shall be recorded for the student in the course.
(d) Late registration in the course may be allowed with penalty of up to 4 weeks after the commencement of registration.

Department of Arts and Social Science Education

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Arts and Social Science Education was one of the two Departments in the College of Education of Osun State University. The Department was established at the inception of the University on September 21, 2007. The Department offers three degree programmes, namely; B. Ed. Economics, B. Ed. English and B. Ed. Political Science.

The Department took off with six academic staff who are specialists in Arts and Social Science Education. These are supported by a number of Adjunct/Visiting Lecturers drawn from other relevant Departments in the University or from other Universities.

The Department has a Departmental Secretary and an Office Assistant. The Lecture rooms used by the Department are shared with the other Departments in the College. The students registered in the Department offer Education courses at the 100 level but start to offer courses in their chosen disciplines from the 200 level. At the 400 level, all students in the Department are required to return back to the College and offer Education courses.

The three programmes of the Department operate academic curricular that are tailored along the stipulations contained in the National Universities Commission (NUC) Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards.

PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES
The philosophy and objectives of the B.Ed. Degree programmes in the Department are as follows:

Education Economics
Philosophy
The B. Sc. (Ed) Economics Programme is being undertaken to produce the right caliber of committed professionals in the area of Education Economics 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 Economics 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
The specific objectives of the programme are to:
(i) Identify models that identify the essence of a problem, analyse and reason
both deductively and inductively;
(ii) Provide training in the principles of economics and their application
appropriate to the type of degree concerned-single, joint and combine
studies;
(iii) Stimulate students intellectually through the study of economics and to lead
them to appreciate its application to a range of problems and its relevance in
a variety of contexts;
(iv) Provide a firm foundation of knowledge in a range of settings.
(v) Develop in students the ability to apply the analytical tools, knowledge and
skills acquired to the solution of societies economic problems;
(vi) Equip students with appropriate tools of analysis to tackle issues and
problems of economic policy;
(vi) Develop in students a range of transferable skills that will be of value in
employment and self-employment;
(vii) Provide students with analytical skills and the ability to develop simplified
frame works for studying the real world;
(viii) Provide students with the knowledge and skill base, from which they can
proceed to further studies in Economics, related areas or interdisciplinary
areas that involve economics;
(ix) Generate in students an appreciation of the economic dimensions of wider
social and political issues;
(x) To provide a broad the general background knowledge that would facilitate
the acquisition of specialized competencies in Economics Education;
(xi) To give specialist training to teacher trainees in Economics Education
(xii) To equip teacher trainees with requisites skills needed to teach economics
effectively in the secondary schools;
(xiii) To acquaint students with basic techniques of research in Education as
professional course.

The aims of the course include contributing to the achievement of the goals of the Faculty and equipping undergraduate students with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes for delivering effective Government, Civic and Citizen Education lessons in the secondary school.

Education English
Philosophy
The B.A. (Ed) English Programme is being undertaken to produce the right caliber of committed professionals in the area of Education English 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 English 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
The objectives of this programme are to:
(i) inculcate the basic skills in the study of oral and written language and literature;
(ii) acquaint students with the basic structures of English Language sentences, clause and phase;
(iii) inculcate proficiency in the use of English Language for communicative purposes;
(iv) expose students to basic genres of literature within and outside Nigeria (i.e. Prose, Poetry and Drama).
(v) prepare students for the teaching of language and Literature in Nigerian school system.

Education Political Science
Philosophy
The B. Sc. (Ed) Political Science Programme is being undertaken to produce the right caliber of committed professionals in the area of Education Political Science 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 Political Science 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
The main objectives of a degree in Education Political Science are to:
(i) provide training in the principles of Political Science and their application to the classroom practice;
(ii) stimulate the student intellectually through the programme in such a way that they appreciate social problems;
(iii) provide a solid foundation of knowledge about the workings of society and its institutions and develop the skills for the constructive use of such knowledge;
(iv) develop in students the ability to apply the knowledge to the resolution of societal problems and conflicts;
(v) develop in students such skills and competencies that would allow them to be self-reliant and entrepreneurial;
(vi) imbue in the students a deep appreciation of the political dynamics of society and the impact of this on wider socio-economic development and societal well being.
(vii) teach their subjects at the secondary school level;
(viii) teach Government/Political Science, Civic, Citizenship Education and other related subjects at the non-degree teacher training colleges;
(ix) instruct students with the best possible techniques or instructional methodology in the teaching of Government, Civics, Citizenship Education and other related subjects;
(x) inculcate in the students the spirit of inquiry, creativity, and the ability to think critically and effectively in solving personal and/or other problems;
(xi) understand the role of Political Science in general education and in the society; and,
(xii) apply developed skills to enhance school and community relations.
The aims of the course include contributing to the achievement of the goals of the Faculty and equipping undergraduate students with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes for delivering effective Government, Civic and Citizenship Education lessons in the secondary school.

Departmental Admission Requirement
U.M.E. Candidates
B. Ed. Economics
For admission into the first degree programme in Education Economics, 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 Economics to form the core subjects, with credit in two other relevant arts or social science subjects at not more than two sittings. The candidate must also earn an acceptable score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

B. Ed. English
For admission into the first degree programme in Education English, 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 Literature in English to form the core subjects, with credit in two other relevant arts or social science subjects at not more than two sittings. The candidate must also earn an acceptable score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

B. Ed. Political Science
For admission into the first degree programme in Education Political Science, 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 arts or social 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. Ed. Economics
Candidates seeking admission by direct entry into the 200 level Education Economics programme, must have Advanced Level passes in at least two (2) social science subjects one of which must be Economics, in addition to credit level passes in five of the subjects listed in 3.2.1 above at the SSCE or its equivalents. Candidates with NCE and approved equivalents in relevant subjects with at least a lower credit may be considered for direct entry into the programme. Candidates with acceptable pass in the UNIOSUN Foundation Programme are also eligible for admission into the 200 level, provided they possess the requisite qualification for entry into the 100 level of the programme.

B. Ed. English
Candidates seeking admission by direct entry into the 200 level Education English programme, must have Advanced Level passes in at least two (2) arts subjects one of which must be English, in addition to credit level passes in five of the subjects listed in 3.2.1 above at the SSCE or its equivalents. Candidates with NCE and approved equivalents in relevant subjects with at least a lower credit may be considered for direct entry into the programme. Candidates with acceptable pass in the UNIOSUN Foundation Programme are also eligible for admission into the 200 level, provided they possess the requisite qualification for entry into the 100 level of the programme.

B. Ed. Political Science
Candidates seeking admission by direct entry into the 200 level Education Political Science programme, must have Advanced Level passes in at least two (2) social science/arts subjects one of which must be History/Government, in addition to credit level passes in five of the subjects listed in 3.2.1 above at the SSCE or its equivalents. Candidates with NCE and approved equivalents in relevant subjects with at least a lower credit may be considered for direct entry into the programme. Candidates with acceptable pass in the UNIOSUN Foundation Programme are also eligible for admission into the 200 level, provided they possess the requisite qualification for entry into the 100 level of the programme.

Post UTME Screening
All Candidates seeking admission into the University irrespective of their UTME scores shall be required to pass the University post UTME Screening test before being admitted.

Registration Procedure
(a) Students shall normally complete registration at the beginning of the semester.
(b) Any addition or deletion from the courses for which a student is formally registered must be made with the consent of the course coordinator.
(c) A student may be allowed to withdraw from a course by the course administrator before a third of lectures have been given. Such a student who withdraws after this time or who fails to sit for examination without reasons acceptable to the appropriate Faculty/College Board shall be deemed to have failed the course. A Grade point of 0F shall be recorded for the student in the course.
(d) Late registration in the course may be allowed with penalty of up to 4 weeks after the commencement of registration.

College of Education

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The College of Education is located in Ipetu-Ijesa. The town is located along the Ibadan - Akure express. The College is currently having two (2) Departments with students admitted into their programmes.

Academic Programmes
The following are the departments in the College:

Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education
Department of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education
Educational Management
Guidance and Counselling

The college offers a wide choice of programmes at the undergraduate level. The range of Bachelor’s degree programmes include:

B.Sc.(Ed.) Economics
B.A.(Ed.) English
B.Sc.(Ed.) Political Science
B.Sc.(Ed.) Biology
B.Sc.(Ed.) Chemistry
B.Sc.(Ed.) Mathematics
B.Sc.(Ed.) Physics

Since Osun State University commenced academic activities on 21 September, 2007, the University has aggresively pursued her vision and mission.

The University has a policy of tracking her graduands after graduation. To this end, Graduate Support Office has been established to offer support to graduates of the institution in the following areas:

Provision of information on job vacancies
Provision of information about entrepreneurial opportunities
Providing support for job interviews and job placements
Maintaining a communication platform with job seekers needing assistance
Providing a platform through which they could be linked
Offering support for higher degree admission
Sourcing for Scholarships and Fellowships

The Graduate Support Office will, in addition, complement the work of the Alumni Relations Unit which is under the Advancement Office.

Graduates of the Institution will have access to exclusive support and information by logging on with access credentials (provided by the university) to the university website.

All enquiries could be forwarded to:

Email Address:
Mobile: 08095206867

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Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Management

dept-of-fisheries-and-wildlife The Department of FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT is one of the pioneer Departments in the College of Agriculture of Osun State University, established at the inception of the University in September, 2007. The Department contributes to the B. Agric. Degree programme of the College.
Currently, there are three functional laboratories in the College that serve the academic programme of the Department. The laboratories are well equipped to cope with the teaching of students and for the use of academic staff for research purposes.
Classrooms and Lecture rooms are shared with other Departments in the College.
The students registered in the Department offer same science courses at the 100 level as their counterparts in the College of Science, Engineering & Technology but start to offer courses in their chosen disciplines from the 200 level. At the 400 level Rain Semester, all students in the Department are required to proceed on six-months Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) as part of their graduation requirement.
The academic programme of the Department operates academic curricular that are tailored along the stipulations contained in the National Universities Commission (NUC) Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards.

PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of the Department is in tandem with that of the College, which is to develop graduates with all round knowledge in theory, technology and practice in order to become effective leaders, managers and operators in the agricultural and natural resources management industries. Also, the College programmes and services are to be consciously targeted at boosting the capacity and efforts of farmers in Osun State in particular and Nigeria in general, with a view to making Osun State the food basket of the nation. In addition, the College is to engage in rigorous research, extension, outreach and development support services that will contribute to local, national and global efforts in tackling food crisis.

OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the degree programmes of the UNIOSUN College of Agriculture, Ejigbo campus are to:
(i) provide opportunity for the acquisition of comprehensive education, skill training and practical experience in Agriculture, Rural Development, Home Science and Management, and Renewable Natural Resources Management;
(ii) ensure socio-economic relevance of the academic programmes of the college with particular reference to the capacity of graduates for self-employment, the needs of employers of labour and the requirements of postgraduates schools within and outside the country; and
(iii) enable the College to serve as a Resource Centre for the expansion of knowledge through research, extension and outreach services in Agriculture, Rural Development, Home Science and Management, and Renewable Natural Resources Management.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

General Information
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.

Departmental Admission Requirement

U.M.E. Candidates
For admission into the first degree programme in Agriculture, a candidate must have the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or its equivalents with credit level passes in five (5) subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry to form the core subjects, with credit in any of the following: Physics, Biology or Agricultural Science at not more than two sittings. The candidate must also earn an acceptable score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Direct Entry Candidates
In addition to the specified qualification for UME Entry Mode (100Level), candidates seeking admission through the Direct Entry Mode (200- Level) must posses one of the following qualifications:
 General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A/L) or its equivalent passes in Chemistry and in at least one science or social/ management science subject from the following: Biology, Botany, Zoology, Mathematics (Pure and Applied), Agricultural Science, Physics, Geology, Economics and Geography.
 National Diploma (OND or ND) obtained in relevant fields of Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, Wildlife, Cooperative and Agribusiness Management, or Veterinary Science with a minimum of upper credit.
 National Certificate of Education (NCE) passed with a minimum of Credit grade (60- 69%) obtained from a College of Education recognised by the University and with relevant subject combinations from among: Agricultural science, Biology, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Home Economics.

(ii) 300- Level:
Higher National Diploma (HND) obtained with a minimum of Upper Credit in relevant fields as listed for OND/ND holders and from NBTE accredited institutions recognised by the University.

Inter and Intra Transfer
A candidate is accepted on transfer into the College only at 200 level if he/she has satisfied the UME entry requirement into the College and has not been withdrawn from the University. However, candidates running the Bachelor of Agriculture, Bachelor of Fisheries and Aquaculture, and Bachelor of Wildlife and Environmental Resources Management programmes could be allowed to transfer from one option to another within the programme at any point up to 400 level.

Post UTME Screening
All Candidates seeking admission into the University irrespective of their UTME scores shall be required to pass the University post UTME Screening test before being admitted.

Registration Procedure

(a) Students shall normally complete registration at the beginning of the semester.
(b) Any addition or deletion from the courses for which a student is formally registered must be made with the consent of the course coordinator.
(c) A student may be allowed to withdraw from a course by the course administrator before a third of lectures have been given. Such a student who withdraws after this time or who fails to sit for examination without reasons acceptable to the appropriate Faculty/College Board shall be deemed to have failed the course. A Grade point of 0F shall be recorded for the student in the course.
(d) Late registration in the course may be allowed with penalty of up to 4 weeks after the commencement of registration.

Duration of Degree Programmes
The minimum duration is 10 semesters for the Bachelor of Agriculture (B.Agric), Bachelor of Fisheries and Aquaculture, and Bachelor of Wildlife and Environmental Resources Management programmes. Direct entry candidates with ND/NCE and equivalents shall have minimum duration of 8 semesters while those with HND shall have minimum duration of 6 semesters. For the BSc Cooperative and Agribusiness Management degree programme, the minimum duration shall be 8 semester. The Direct entry candidates with ND/NCE/AL and equivalent qualifications shall have a minimum duration of 6 semesters while those with HND shall have minimum duration of 4 semesters.

Graduation Requirements
To qualify for the award of a degree of the Osun State University, a student is required to have:
(i) completed and passed the prescribed number of units including all compulsory courses specified by the University.
(ii) completed and met the standards for all required and optional courses.
(iii) obtained the prescribed minimum CGPA.

Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension

aee The Department of AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION is one of the pioneer Departments in the College of Agriculture of Osun State University, established at the inception of the University in September, 2007. The Department contributes to the B. Agric. Degree programme of the College. The Department offers one academic programme;

B.Agric. Agricultural Economics & Extension

Currently, there are three functional laboratories in the College that serve the academic programme of the Department. The laboratories are well equipped to cope with the teaching of students and for the use of academic staff for research purposes.
Classrooms and Lecture rooms are shared with other Departments in the College.
The students registered in the Department offer same science courses at the 100 level as their counterparts in the College of Science, Engineering & Technology but start to offer courses in their chosen disciplines from the 200 level. At the 400 level Rain Semester, all students in the Department are required to proceed on six-months Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) as part of their graduation requirement.
The academic programme of the Department operates academic curricular that are tailored along the stipulations contained in the National Universities Commission (NUC) Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards.

Departmental Admission Requirement

U.M.E. Candidates
For admission into the first degree programme in Agriculture, a candidate must have the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or its equivalents with credit level passes in five (5) subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry to form the core subjects, with credit in any of the following: Physics, Biology or Agricultural Science at not more than two sittings. The candidate must also earn an acceptable score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Direct Entry Candidates
In addition to the specified qualification for UME Entry Mode (100Level), candidates seeking admission through the Direct Entry Mode (200- Level) must posses one of the following qualifications:
 General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A/L) or its equivalent passes in Chemistry and in at least one science or social/ management science subject from the following: Biology, Botany, Zoology, Mathematics (Pure and Applied), Agricultural Science, Physics, Geology, Economics and Geography.
 National Diploma (OND or ND) obtained in relevant fields of Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, Wildlife, Cooperative and Agribusiness Management, or Veterinary Science with a minimum of upper credit.
 National Certificate of Education (NCE) passed with a minimum of Credit grade (60- 69%) obtained from a College of Education recognised by the University and with relevant subject combinations from among: Agricultural science, Biology, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Home Economics.

(ii) 300- Level:
Higher National Diploma (HND) obtained with a minimum of Upper Credit in relevant fields as listed for OND/ND holders and from NBTE accredited institutions recognised by the University.

Post UTME Screening
All Candidates seeking admission into the University irrespective of their UTME scores shall be required to pass the University post UTME Screening test before being admitted.

Registration Procedure

1. POPOOLA, Labode Professor
2. ADEOKUN, Oluwatobi Adesiji Professor
3. KEHINDE, Adetunji Lawrence Professor
4. ALAO, Oluwagbenga Titus Dr.
5. BUSARI Hammed Olugbenga. Dr.
6. OLAYODE, Gbadebo Oyewumi. Mr.
7. AGBOOLA, Timothy Olusola Dr.
8. AJAYI, Francis Oluwadamilare Dr.
9. ODENIYI, Kehinde Akinkunmi Mr.
10. IDRIS-ADENIYI, Kaothar Modupe Mrs.

Department of Agronomy

dept-of-agronomy The Department of ANIMAL SCIENCE is one of the pioneer Departments in the College of Agriculture of Osun State University, established at the inception of the University in September, 2007. The Department contributes to the B. Agric. Degree programme of the College.
Currently, there are three functional laboratories in the College that serve the academic programme of the Department. The laboratories are well equipped to cope with the teaching of students and for the use of academic staff for research purposes.
Classrooms and Lecture rooms are shared with other Departments in the College.
The students registered in the Department offer same science courses at the 100 level as their counterparts in the College of Science, Engineering & Technology but start to offer courses in their chosen disciplines from the 200 level. At the 400 level Rain Semester, all students in the Department are required to proceed on six-months Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) as part of their graduation requirement.
The academic programme of the Department operates academic curricular that are tailored along the stipulations contained in the National Universities Commission (NUC) Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards.

Departmental Admission Requirement

U.M.E. Candidates
For admission into the first degree programme in Agriculture, a candidate must have the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or its equivalents with credit level passes in five (5) subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry to form the core subjects, with credit in any of the following: Physics, Biology or Agricultural Science at not more than two sittings. The candidate must also earn an acceptable score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Direct Entry Candidates
In addition to the specified qualification for UME Entry Mode (100Level), candidates seeking admission through the Direct Entry Mode (200- Level) must posses one of the following qualifications:
 General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A/L) or its equivalent passes in Chemistry and in at least one science or social/ management science subject from the following: Biology, Botany, Zoology, Mathematics (Pure and Applied), Agricultural Science, Physics, Geology, Economics and Geography.
 National Diploma (OND or ND) obtained in relevant fields of Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, Wildlife, Cooperative and Agribusiness Management, or Veterinary Science with a minimum of upper credit.
 National Certificate of Education (NCE) passed with a minimum of Credit grade (60- 69%) obtained from a College of Education recognised by the University and with relevant subject combinations from among: Agricultural science, Biology, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Home Economics.

(ii) 300- Level:
Higher National Diploma (HND) obtained with a minimum of Upper Credit in relevant fields as listed for OND/ND holders and from NBTE accredited institutions recognised by the University.

Post UTME Screening
All Candidates seeking admission into the University irrespective of their UTME scores shall be required to pass the University post UTME Screening test before being admitted.

Registration Procedure

Staff
1. ADEBOOYE, Odunayo Clement Professor
2. BABATUNDE, Fikayo Ezekiel. Professor
3. ADETIMIRIN, Victor Olawale Professor
4. SMITH, Muphtha Adekunle Kenzie Professor
5. NWOKE, Onyegbula Chike Dr.
6. LAMIDI, Wasiu Agunbiade Dr.
7. MURTADHA, Mosobalaje Abdulsalam Dr.
8. OLOYEDE, Mary Funmilayo Dr. (Mrs.)
9. AFOLABI, Michael Segun Dr.
10. SHITTU, Kabiru Alani Dr.
11. OLALEKAN, Kazeem Kolapo. Mr.
12. AKINYEMI, Adeyemi Oluseye Mr.
13. OLADEJO, Omobolanle Olanike Miss

Department of Animal Science

dept-of-animal-science The Department of ANIMAL SCIENCE is one of the pioneer Departments in the College of Agriculture of Osun State University, established at the inception of the University in September, 2007. The Department contributes to the B. Agric. Degree programme of the College.
Currently, there are three functional laboratories in the College that serve the academic programme of the Department. The laboratories are well equipped to cope with the teaching of students and for the use of academic staff for research purposes.
Classrooms and Lecture rooms are shared with other Departments in the College.
The students registered in the Department offer same science courses at the 100 level as their counterparts in the College of Science, Engineering & Technology but start to offer courses in their chosen disciplines from the 200 level. At the 400 level Rain Semester, all students in the Department are required to proceed on six-months Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) as part of their graduation requirement.
The academic programme of the Department operates academic curricular that are tailored along the stipulations contained in the National Universities Commission (NUC) Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards.

Departmental Admission Requirement

U.M.E. Candidates
For admission into the first degree programme in Agriculture, a candidate must have the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or its equivalents with credit level passes in five (5) subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry to form the core subjects, with credit in any of the following: Physics, Biology or Agricultural Science at not more than two sittings. The candidate must also earn an acceptable score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Direct Entry Candidates
In addition to the specified qualification for UME Entry Mode (100Level), candidates seeking admission through the Direct Entry Mode (200- Level) must posses one of the following qualifications:
 General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A/L) or its equivalent passes in Chemistry and in at least one science or social/ management science subject from the following: Biology, Botany, Zoology, Mathematics (Pure and Applied), Agricultural Science, Physics, Geology, Economics and Geography.
 National Diploma (OND or ND) obtained in relevant fields of Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, Wildlife, Cooperative and Agribusiness Management, or Veterinary Science with a minimum of upper credit.
 National Certificate of Education (NCE) passed with a minimum of Credit grade (60- 69%) obtained from a College of Education recognised by the University and with relevant subject combinations from among: Agricultural science, Biology, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Home Economics.

(ii) 300- Level:
Higher National Diploma (HND) obtained with a minimum of Upper Credit in relevant fields as listed for OND/ND holders and from NBTE accredited institutions recognised by the University.

Post UTME Screening
All Candidates seeking admission into the University irrespective of their UTME scores shall be required to pass the University post UTME Screening test before being admitted.

Registration Procedure

Staff

1. OLOREDE, Bayonle Emmanuel Professor
2. FAKOLADE, Patience Olusola. Dr. (Mrs.)
3. AJAYI, Bababunmi Alaba Dr.
4. ALABI, Banwo Oladimeji Dr.
5. ADEDIRE, Ayodeji Oluwatosin Dr. (Mrs.)
6. OSUNKEYE, Olumuyiwa Jacob. Dr.
7. AKINDURO, Victor Olabisi Dr.
8. ALUKO, Oluwaseyi Phebian Miss

Code of Conduct

PART I – GENERAL
1. Both staff and students of the University shall observe and abide by this code of conduct herein prescribed for the good management of the University.
2. No one shall do or express anything, whether by act of omission or commission, to undermine the integrity of the University at all times.
3. No one shall do or express anything that is capable of creating an atmosphere that is not conducive for learning, to wit that:
(a) students or staff shall not engage in physical combat of any kind with any person;
(b) on no account should any staff or student cause or promote violent activities on any of the university campuses; all disputes whether in pursuance of personal or collective interests shall be solved through due process without recourse to violence, disruption of peace and properties; staff and students shall make discipline and civilized conduct their watchword;
(c) every Union activity shall be carried out in a civilized and lawful manner with mutual respect and decorum;
(d) no one shall absent himself from duty without authorised lawful permission, nor cause anyone else to be absent from duty, nor engage in lock-outs, sit-ins, picketing and the like.
Any breach of this code shall attract severe sanction, which may include dismissal or expulsion.
4. No one shall do or omit to do, whether by conduct or utterance, anything that could undermine the authority of the institution to attain the objectives of the University.
5. The University shall not tolerate any conduct or omission that promotes immorality or uncivilized behaviour, dressing shall be moderate and reasonable. A lecturer shall not wear a casual dress in the course of discharging his/her official duties.
6. Staff or students shall not promote or encourage activities that may lead or have the likelihood of leading to social or religious disharmony.
7. Staff and students of the University are forbidden from being members of or encouraging the formation of any society or organisation whose operations, aims and objectives in activities are inimical to the goal and objectives or peaceful co-existence in the university. Membership of secret cults by staff and students is specifically forbidden. Breach of this code shall lead to immediate dismissal from the University of either staff or students so found guilty.
8. Staff and students shall in any public activities within the vicinity of the university campuses conduct themselves in a decent and civilised manner including embracing the culture of queuing and orderliness.
9. Considerable silence shall, at all times, be maintained in the academic areas in all the campuses of the University. Violation of this code shall warrant appropriate sanction ranging from warning to suspension from the University.
10. Any staff or student that commits an offence contrary to the law of Nigeria shall be handed over to the relevant state authority for prosecution.
11. Any staff or student found guilty of any misconduct shall be subjected to appropriate and relevant sanctions.
12. In case of crisis, staff shall not put himself/herself in position that opposes the official position of the university. Every collective opposition to the University official position must be properly channelled and guided.
13. Any student who has a criminal charge or case stands suspended from the University pending the determination of the case.

The code of conduct shall be binding on all staff. Where sanctions are required recourse shall be made to the existing laws of the university as appropriate, bearing in mind the penalties also defined in this code in respect of certain offences.

PART II – ACADEMIC STAFF
14. An academic staff shall deliver his/her lectures at scheduled times. Contents of lectures so delivered and researched output must meet the standards set by the university from time to time.
15. An academic staff shall keep him/herself abreast of development in his area of expertise or discipline.
16. An academic staff shall not conduct him/herself in relation to students in such a manner that derogates from his status as a lecturer, examiner and adviser. Specifically, sexual harassment of students by staff is totally forbidden. Any staff found guilty of sexual harassment shall be dismissed from the service of the University and may be handed over to relevant state authority for prosecution.
17. An academic staff shall not by any act or omission, wilfully or negligently, allow students to have pre-knowledge of any examination question before the date and time set for the examination; on no account should an academic staff award, alter or adjust grades or marks to favour or punish a student. Any staff member found guilty of breach of this code shall be dismissed from the service of the University.
18. An academic staff shall not plagiarise the work or works of other authors or influence the assessment of his works. Breach of this code shall warrant appropriate sanction ranging from termination of appointment to dismissal from service of the University.
19. An academic staff must demonstrate considerable commitment to University service by attending meetings, whether statutory or otherwise promptly and regularly. Reports on the commitment level of staff members shall be taken into consideration during the annual review exercise. Any staff member found to be negligent in this regard may suffer loss of promotion for a period ranging from one to two years or loss of seniority. Such staff members shall not be appointed to positions of responsibility for a period to be determined by Council.
20. An academic staff shall not disclose the contents of a confidential document or official information without prior authority. Breach of this code shall warrant appropriate sanction ranging from warning to termination of appointment depending on the gravity of the offence.
21. An academic staff shall not use occasion of his lectures, teaching and demonstration, tutorial or public speech to incite students against the University authority or against his/her colleagues. A staff member found guilty of breaching this code may have his appointment terminated.
22. An academic staff shall not compel students, by whatever means, to subscribe to any materials or books authored by him or by any other person. Purchase of books and other materials shall be at the discretion of individual students. Students shall be free to purchase their learning materials wherever and whenever they so desire. The sale of handouts of any form is totally forbidden. A breach of this code shall attract a warning in the first instance. A second and subsequent offence may lead to suspension with or without pay for a period to be determined by Council. Persistent violation may lead to termination of appointment of such staff member.
23. An academic staff shall not demand from students any gratification whether in cash or kind including sexual gratification in the discharge of his/her lawful duties. Breach of this code shall warrant appropriate sanction ranging from warning to termination of appointment depending on the gravity of the offence.
24. Constituted authorities at all levels in the university shall promptly investigate any breach of this code that is reported to them in writing. Such officer, body or authority shall take decisions commensurate with their level of authority or refer the matter to such a person or body that has authority to act on the matter. Where there is need to impose sanction on any academic staff for the breach of any of the codes, recourse shall be made to the laws of the university as appropriate.

PART III - NON-TEACHING STAFF
25. A-non teaching staff shall be at his duty post as prescribed by the relevant regulation applicable to his schedule of duties.
26. A non-teaching staff shall not disclose the contents of a confidential document or official information without prior and proper authority. Breach of this code shall warrant appropriate sanction ranging from warning to termination of appointment depending on the gravity of the offence.
27. A non-teaching staff shall not use his position, office or influence to delay any official work, correspondence or duty. Breach of this code shall warrant appropriate sanction ranging from warning to suspension with or without pay depending on the gravity of the offence.
28. Any official work assigned to non-teaching staff must be satisfactorily done; official minutes, notes, correspondence, or such other relevant document including reports shall be properly written to truly reflect the decision. Performance below the required standard may lead to termination of appointment, demotion, withholding of annual increment or withholding of promotion or advancement in general.

PART IV – STAFF IN GENERAL
29. No one shall be a staff of the University unless he has first been properly appointed as prescribed by the appropriate regulations. No full time staff of the University shall hold another full time appointment with any other organisation. Staff members wishing to engage in any form of permitted part-time work or consultancy activities must obtain written prior permission of the University through the appropriate organs. Violation of this code shall lead to termination of appointment or dismissal from the services of the University.
30. No staff shall ascribe to himself, title, position or office which he has not legitimately acquired. Violation of this code may lead to termination of appointment, demotion, withholding of annual increment or withholding of promotion or advancement in general.
31. All staff shall resign, withdraw or retire their appointment in accordance with the existing university laws and regulations on appointment. Irregular resignation, withdrawal or retirement from the service of the University may lead to termination of appointment and loss of any entitlements.
32. Staff shall not proceed on leave, vacation or extend the period of the leave or vacation except in accordance with relevant regulations or existing law for the time being. Breach of this code shall warrant appropriate sanction ranging from warning to suspension with or without pay, to termination of appointment or dismissal from service of the University depending on the gravity of the offence.
33. For the purpose of clarity, for any absence from duty for one day, permission shall be sought from the Head of Department; for absence of two days, permission shall be obtained from the Dean; for three days’ absence, permission of the College Provost must be obtained. The permission of the Vice-Chancellor must be obtained in writing for absence of more than three days.
34. No staff shall travel out of the country without prior approval of the Vice- Chancellor. Breach of this code shall warrant appropriate sanction ranging from warning to suspension with or without pay depending on the gravity of the offence.
35. A University staff shall neither solicit nor accept, or attempt to obtain from any person, for himself or for any other person, any gift or consideration as an inducement or reward for doing any act in relation to University affairs or business or for showing or forbearing to show favour or disfavour in matters relating to the university. Breach of this code shall warrant appropriate sanction ranging from warning to termination of appointment depending on the gravity of the offence.
36. It shall be the duty of every member of staff to keep and preserve university property entrusted to him or deemed to be entrusted to him with due care and diligence. A staff shall indemnify the University for any loss arising from his wilful or negligent damage to such property entrusted to him as aforesaid.
37. Any sum of money due to a member of staff may be withheld as partial or full satisfaction of his indebtedness to the university whether arising from loss or damage incurred by the University from his default or otherwise.
38. A staff shall take responsibility for any breach of university regulations by any member of his family or member of his household within the premises of the University.
39. Any staff with pending disciplinary matter may have all or part of his/her privileges or entitlements suspended pending the determination of his/her case.
40. A staff shall not conduct himself short of standard of decorum, decency, honour and integrity in all relationships as well as in dressing and appearance.

PART V – STUDENTS
41. No one shall be regarded as a student of the University unless he/she has been regularly admitted, registered and taken the Matriculation Oath.
42. A person who claims to be a student but who has not fulfilled the above mentioned conditions shall be deemed to be an intruder and the university shall take no responsibility for his security and protection.
43. A student shall attend classes and carry out his/her assignment duly and properly. A student who fails to attend classes for the minimum period required may be debarred from writing the examination for the affected course(s).
44. Every student must comply with the Code of Dressing prescribed by the University. Violation of the Code of Dressing shall attract appropriate sanctions that would be determined and which could include rustication and/or expulsion from the University.
45. A student shall not be rude to any official or staff of the University. Violation of this code shall lead to suspension from the University for a period to be determined by the Management.
46. A student shall not induce or fraudulently influence any person to obtain any favour not due to such student. Violation of this code shall lead to suspension from the University for a period to be determined by the Management.
47. A student shall not promote or encourage violence or disruption of academic and official activities of the university. Any student found guilty of violation of this code shall be dismissed from the University.
48. A student shall not engage in or abet crime such as theft, drug peddling, rape, assault, and a host of other offences against the law of the land. Any student suspected in this regard shall be handed over to the appropriate state agency for prosecution and if found guilty shall immediately be expelled from the University.
49. A student shall not engage or be involved in any anti-social and indecent behaviour such as drunkenness, smoking of cigarettes in public places, noise making, nuisance of any kind, sexual abuse and a host of other misconducts. A student who engages or is involved in any anti-social and/or indecent behaviour may be suspended or expelled from the University depending on the degree or gravity of the misconduct.
50. Any student in University accommodation shall observe and comply with the relevant hall regulations. A student who breaches this code shall be expelled from the hall or hostel.
51. Merit Standard for Students: At the commencement of studentship, it is presumed that all students will be of good behaviour. However, there are penalties for the infraction of certain University regulations.
Such infractions are weighted ranging from A to B. Offences in category A are regarded as very serious, while the category B offences are mild. For each offence committed by a student the numerical weight is recorded, and cumulates. Once a student accumulates 12 points he/she and the parents are warned about the impending suspension of the student. The moment a student hits 15 points, he/she will be suspended for one semester.

The count down demerit system is categorised thus:
a. Indecent Dressing B
b. Class Attendance A
c. Rudeness to Officials A
d. Inducement for favour B
e. Disruption of Official/ Academic Activities A
f. Fighting A
g. Destruction of University Property A

Where:
A = 5 points
B = 4 points

PART VI- DEFINITIONS:
General - every word in this code is given the same meaning as given to them in the university laws.
- Misconduct - means general misbehaviour to the prejudice of the good name or reputation of the university and or of discipline and proper administration of the university. Without prejudice to the foregoing, misconduct includes, corruption, dishonesty, drunkenness in the course of duty, fake claims against the university or of its constituent parts, insubordination, negligence of duty, falsification, suppression or unauthorised disclosure of accounts of records, unauthorised dissemination or disclosure of university information or records, conviction for criminal offences other than traffic offences, absence from duty without excuse: the performance of any other acts which are inconsistent with or failure to perform acts which are essential to proper execution of the duties for which the employee was engaged, failure to appear before or to answer questions satisfactorily in any investigation before any person or body designated by the university or any of its constituted bodies for the purpose of investigating any matter provided for or arising out of any of the affairs of the university, or the conditions of services or the code of conduct. For the avoidance of doubt, misconduct also includes any act or omissions, which has the effect of embarrassing or tarnishing the good name of, or bringing into ridicule, the University, including its constituted bodies and authorities. Officers of students unions, trade unions and other organisations such as clubs, associations, societies, religious groups and a host of others shall be answerable to by the Principal Officers of such groups as if they are severally liable. An officer may be absolved if he/she took precautionary measures against every such misconduct of his/her group.

PROCEDURE FOR ENFORCEMENT
Every misconduct shall be reported to the Vice-Chancellor in writing within reasonable time. The Vice-Chancellor, if satisfied that the misconduct so reported is of serious nature and that prima facie case has been established shall cause the allegation to be investigated within reasonable time. Where the misconduct reported is less serious, the Vice-Chancellor in his discretion shall dispose of it within a reasonable time or where the University law, prescribed different method such method so prescribed shall be adopted.
In all cases, the principle of natural justice and fair hearing shall be applied. However, a person who refuses or fails to afford himself of being heard for a period of two invitations shall forfeit such right. In such a case, appropriate and relevant decisions shall be taken on the person as if he/she has been heard.

SANCTION
Depending on the gravity of the violation of any of the above guidelines, any staff or student found guilty of any misconduct, as defined in this Code of Conduct, shall attract appropriate and relevant sanctions which may include warning, suspension, expulsion, termination of appointment (in respect of staff), or outright dismissal after due process of investigation.

Effect of this code of conduct: This code of conduct is binding on all authorities and persons in the university.

Revised, August 2009.

Department of Political Science

The Department of Political Science and International Relations is under the College of Management and Social Sciences, Okuku. The Department offers one academic programme;

B.Sc. Political Science and International Relations

PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES
Philosophy
The philosophy of the Department of Political Science and International Relations, Osun State University, Okuku Campus is to produce graduates who are sensitive, skillful and able to appreciate political phenomena. It also seeks to produce graduates who can make objective contributions to national development by offering viable alternative political and policy strategies and modules to national development in this period of national search for sustainable political development. The department will have two main objectives, to: provide pertinent courses for the various programmes; and co-ordinate and facilitate cutting-edge research, training programmes, workshops, roundtable discussions and symposia.

Objectives
The department will have two main functions: To provide courses for the various programmes; to co-ordinate and facilitate research, training programmes, workshops and symposia. The B.Sc. Political Science and International Relations programme is designed to:

give students the competitive edge in their chosen fields;
prepare them for leadership careers in administration, diplomatic service and other managerial endeavor;
to give them the needed exposure and strive vigorously to rekindle their interest in public affairs as enlightened and disciplined citizens; and,
set in tune the ability of students to appreciate political phenomena and conduct teaching and research at higher levels.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

General

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.

Departmental Admission Requirement

U.M.E. Candidates

For admission into the first degree programme in Political Science and International Relations, a candidate must have the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or its equivalents with credit level passes in five (5) subjects: English Language, Government or History to form the core subjects with other relevant social science subjects at not more than two sittings. A credit in Mathematics will be an added advantage. The candidate must also earn an acceptable score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

Direct Entry Candidates

Candidates seeking admission by direct entry into the 200 level Political Science and International Relations programme, must have Advanced Level passes in at least two (2) of the following: Government, History, English Language, Literature in English, in addition to credit level passes in five of the subjects listed in 3.2.1 above at the SSCE or its equivalents. Candidates with ND and approved equivalents in relevant fields with at least a lower credit may be considered for direct entry into the programme. Candidate with acceptable pass in the UNIOSUN Foundation Programme are also eligible for admission into the 200 level, provided they possess the requisite qualification for entry into the 100 level of the programme.

Post UTME Screening

All Candidates seeking admission into the University irrespective of their UTME scores shall be required to pass the University post UTME Screening test before being admitted.

Registration Procedure

(a) Students shall normally complete registration at the beginning of the semester.

(b) Any addition or deletion from the courses for which a student is formally registered must be made with the consent of the course coordinator.

(c) A student may be allowed to withdraw from a course by the course administrator before a third of lectures have been given. Such a student who withdraws after this time or who fails to sit for examination without reasons acceptable to the appropriate Faculty/College Board shall be deemed to have failed the course. A Grade point of 0F shall be record for the student in the course.

(d) Late registration in the course may be allowed with penalty of up to 4 weeks after the commencement of registration.

Duration of Degree Programmes

The minimum number of years to be spent to be awarded a first degree in a programme of study in non-professional area in the university shall be four years (or three years minimum for direct entry candidates). Registration shall not exceed an additional 50% of the duration of the programme if the student fails to graduate within the minimum number of years.

Graduation Requirements

To qualify for the award of a degree of the Osun State University, a student is required to have:

(i) completed and passed the prescribed number of units including all compulsory courses specified by the University.

(ii) completed and met the standards for all required and optional courses.

(iii) obtained the prescribed minimum CGPA.

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