There are two modes of admitting students into BSc. Ed Science, Mathematics and Vocational programmes. These are:
Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and
Direct Entry (DE)
UTME
Five (5) O’ Level credits including English Language and Mathematics with three other relevant science subjects in not more than two (2) sittings. In addition, students should also have an acceptable score in the UTME and Post-UTME Screening examination.
Direct Entry (DE)
Five (5) O’ Level credits including English Language and Mathematics and three A’ levels credits in the relevant subjects, and also have acceptable score in the University Post-DE screening examination. Candidates must in addition to the requirements stated above satisfy the admission requirements stipulated by the teaching subjects departments in the Faculty of Science.
English Language and Mathematics Requirements
Whether by Direct Entry or UTME, credits in Mathematics and English Language at the Senior School Certificate/or its equivalent are required of all Education Science/Mathematics students.
PGS Admission Requirements
Five O’level credit passes in English language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics
BSc. Ed. Science Education of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or any recognized institution with a minimum of second class lower division.
BSc in Biology, Chemistry or Physics of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or any recognized institution with a minimum of second class lower division plus Postgraduate Diploma in Education.
HND at upper credit level with PGDE obtained from a recognized institution.
In addition to i-iv above, candidate must satisfy the matriculation requirement of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
Any other qualification acceptable by the Board of Postgraduate School and the senate of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
Introduction to Science, Technology and Mathematics
2
MAT 101
Elementary Mathematics I
3
MAT 102
Elementary Mathematics II
3
MAT 103
Elementary Mathematics III
3
CMP 101
Introduction to Computer Science
3
STA 111
Probability I
4
STA 112
Descriptive Statistics
3
GST 101
Communication in English I
2
GST 102
Nigerian Peoples and Culture
2
GST 103
Information and Communication Technology
1
GST 104
Use of Library and Study Skills
1
GST 105 OR GST 106
Communication in French OR Communication in Arabic
2
Total
33
Elective courses for Year I (100 Level) Education/Mathematics
To satisfy the 34 units minimum requirement, students are required to select a minimum of 1 Units from the following elective courses:
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
UNITS
CHM 101
General Chemistry I
3
PHY 101
General Physics I
3
Courses for 200 level:
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
UNITS
EDU 201
Philosophy of Education
2
EDU 202
Educational Psychology
2
EDU 203
Educational Technology
2
EDU 204
Curriculum and Instruction I
2
EDU 205
General Methods
2
MAE 211
Primary School Mathematics Curriculum
2
MAE 221
History and Philosophy of Mathematics
2
MAT 201
Mathematical Methods
3
MAT 202
Elementary Differential
3
MAT 203
Sets & Logic
3
MAT 204
Linear Algebra I
2
MAT 205
Abstract Algebra I
2
MAT 206
Real Analysis I
3
MAT 207
Introduction to Numerical Analysis
3
GST 211
Communication in English II
2
GST 212
Logic, philosophy and Human Experience
2
GST 213
History and philosophy of science
2
GST 214
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
2
Total
41
Elective courses for Year II (200 Level) Education/Mathematics
To satisfy the 42 units minimum requirement, students are required to select a minimum of 3 Units from the following elective courses:
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
UNITS
CMP 201
Computer Programming I
3
STA 202
Probability II
4
Courses for 300 level:
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
UNITS
EDU 301
Teaching Practice I
3
EDU 302
Subject Methods
2
EDU 303
Tests and Measurement
2
EDU 304
Educational Administration and Planning
2
EDU 305
ICT in Education
2
EDU 306
Curriculum and Instruction II
2
EDU 307
Research Methods and Statistics
3
MAT 301
Abstract Algebra II
3
MAT 303
Elementary Differential Equation II
3
MAT 304
Vector and Tensor Analysis
3
MAT 306
Complex Analysis II
3
MAT 307
Abstract Algebra II
3
MAT 308
Real Analysis II
3
GST 311
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
2
GST 312
Venture Creation and Growth
2
TOTAL
38
Elective Courses for Year III (300 Level) Education/Mathematics
To satisfy the 40 units minimum requirement, students are required to select a minimum of 2 Units from the following elective courses:
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
UNITS
MAT 309
Introduction to mathematical modelling
3
MAT 305
Complex Analysis I
3
MAT 302
Metric Space Topology
3
Courses for 400 level:
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
UNITS
EDU 401
Teaching Practice II
3
EDU 402
Research Project
4
EDU 403
Guidance and Counselling
2
EDU 404
Special Education
2
EDU 405
Education in Islam
2
MAE 401
Issues in Mathematics Education
2
MAE 411
Secondary School Mathematics Curriculum
2
MAE 421
School Mathematics Laboratory Practice
2
MAT 401
Ordinary Differential Equation
3
MAT 402
Partial Differential Equation
3
MAT 403
Functional Analysis I
3
MAT 405
Measurement & Integration
3
Total
31
Elective Courses for Year IV (400 level) Education/Mathematics
To satisfy the 34 units minimum requirement, students are required to select a minimum of 1 Units from the following elective courses:
