Benefits
This programme will ensure that Mathematics educators will be dynamic and are able to apply their knowledge of research to face and overcome national and global problems related to mathematics education.
This programme will ensure that Mathematics educators will be dynamic and are able to apply their knowledge of research to face and overcome national and global problems related to mathematics education.
Entry requirements for International Candidates following courses and/or writing their Thesis/Dissertation in English:
i. A score of 5.5 for IELTS (Academic);
or
ii. A score of 550 paper-based total (PBT) or a score of 80 for internet-based total (IBT) or 213 for computer-based total (CBT) for TOEFL.
1. A Bachelor of Science with Education degree with a CGPA of at least 3.00 or an equivalent degree with a specialisation in mathematics
or
2. A Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) degree with a CGPA of at least 3.00 or an equivalent degree
and
(i) Post graduate Diploma in Education with a CGPA of 3.00
or
(ii) A teaching qualification recognised by the University;
or
(iii) Teaching experience of not less than 1 year with an institution recognised by the Senate
or
(iv) A professional qualification from a recognised professional body
or
(v) A qualification approved by the Senate from time to time
Semester I of the academic year commences in September while
Semester II commences in February
Mixed-mode
The program covers Forty Five (45) credit hours which includes twelve (12) credit hours for core courses, three (3) credit hours for elective courses and thirty (30) credit hours for the dissertation
Faculty Core Courses |
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POD 7001 |
Research Methods in Mathematics Education |
3 credit |
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POD 7002 |
Curriculum Development in Mathematics Education |
3 credit |
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POD 7005 |
Problem Solving in Mathematics Education |
3 credit |
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POD 7004 |
Assessment in Mathematics Education |
3 credit |
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Elective Courses (Select One) |
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PQX 7001 |
Statistics for Research in Education |
3 credit |
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POD 7003 |
Advanced Research in Mathematics Education |
3 credit |
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POD 7006 |
Teaching of Mathematics in Early Childhood |
3 credit |
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POD 7007 |
Technology in Mathematics Education |
3 credit |
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Dissertation |
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POX 7002 |
Dissertation |
30 credits |
Last Update: 16/03/2022