NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA (APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION INTO CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA, UDERGRADUATE, POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA, MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMME AND DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAMMES FOR 2012/2013

National Open University of Nigeria OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION INTO CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA, UNDERGRADUATE, POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA, MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMME AND DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAMMES FOR 2012/2013 Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) for studies leading to various awards in the University’s Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters Degree Programmes and Doctor of Philosophy Programmes of the National Open University of Nigeria for 2012/2013 academic session. 1. PROGRAMMES A. CENTRE FOR LIFE LONG LEARNING AND WORKPLACE TRAINING I. Certificate Programmes i. Proficiency Certificate Programmes Programme Code a) Call Centre Skills 0004 b)Mobile Phone Repair 0005 ii. University (Academic) Certificate Programmes a) Computer Literacy 1004 b) Dental Office Practice 1017 II Diploma Programmes a) Business Communication 1201 b) Entrepreneurship 1205 c) Financial Management 1206 d) Marketing 1207 e) Medical Office Practice 1208 B. SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES i. University (Academic) Certificate Programmes Programme Code a) Christian Theology 2001 b) Arabic & Islamic Studies 2002 c) French 2003 ii. Diploma Programmes a) Christian Theology 2102 b) Arabic & Islamic Studies 2103 c) French 2104 iii. Undergraduate Degree Programmes a) Criminology and Security Studies 2201 b) Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 2202 c) Mass Communication 2204 d) English 2205 e) French and International Relations 2206 f) Christian Theology 2207 g) Islamic Studies 2208 iv. Postgraduate Diploma Programmes a) Criminology and Security Studies 2301 b) Mass Communication 2302 c) Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 2303 d) Christian Theology 2305 v. Masters Degree Programmes a) M.Sc. Mass Communication 2401 b) M.Sc. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 2402 vi. M. Phil/Ph.D Programmes a) Ph.D French 2501 b) Ph.D Christian Theology 2502 c) Ph.D Islamic Studies 2503 d) Ph.D English (Language/Literary Studies) 2505 C. SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES i. Undergraduate programmes Programme Code a) Cooperatives Management 3201 b) Hospitality Management 3206 c) Entrepreneurial & Business Management 3204 e) Accounting (in collaboration with ICAN) 3205 ii. Postgraduate Diploma Programmes a) Financial Management 3309 b) Public Administration 3311 c) Business Administration 3313 iii. Master Degrees a) Master of Business Administration (MBA) 3413 b) Master of Public Administration (MPA) 3415 iv Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)Programme (By Research) a) Public Admistration D. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION i. Undergraduate Programmes Programme Code Science Education a) Agricultural Science 4201 b) Biology 4202 c) Chemistry 4203 d) Integrated Science 4204 e) Information Technology 4205 f) Mathematics 4206 g) Physics 4207 h) Business Education 4212 Arts & Humanities Education i) Early Childhood Education 4208 j) English 4209 k) French 4210 l) Primary Education 4211 ii Postgraduate Diploma Programmes a) Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) 4301 iii. Master of Education (M.Ed.) Programmes a) Educational Administration and Planning 4401 b) Science Education 4402 c) Educational Technology 4403 iv Doctor of Philosophy Programmes (By Research & Course Work) a) Educational Administration and Planning 4501 b) Science Education 4502 c) Educational Technology 4503 d) Mathematical Education 4504 E. SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY i. Undergraduate Programmes Programme Code a) Agricultural Extension & Management 5201 b) Communication Technology 5202 c) Computer Science 5203 d) Data Management 5204 e) Environmental Science & Resource Management 5205 f) Mathematics 5208 g) Mathematics/Computer Science 5209 h) Community Health 5211 ii. Postgraduate Diploma Programmes a) Agricultural Extension & Management 5301 b) Digital Communication 5302 c) HIV/AIDS Education and Management 5303 d) Mobile Communications Technology (Wireless) 5304 e) Information Technology 5305 iii. M.Sc. Programme a) Information Technology (with Internet Applications) 5401 iv Doctor of Philosophy Programmes (By Research) a) Crop Science 5504 b) Animal Science 5505 c) Biology 5506 d) Chemistry 5507 F. SCHOOL OF LAW i. Undergraduate Programme Programme Code LLB (Law) Degree Programme 6201 ii. Post Graduate Diploma Programme Legislative Drafting 6301 2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS I. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES a) Proficiency Certificate Programmes i. No previous experience or qualification is necessary. Note: Candidates for Proficiency Certificate will NOT be qualified to proceed to a Certificate / Diploma programmes without possessing the requisite basic qualifications. b) University (Academic) Certificate Programmes i Junior Secondary School Certificate. ii Evidence of Secondary School Attendance or SSCE, GCE O/L, NABTEB and TC II attempted. II DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES i. At least two (2) credits at not more than two (2) in SSCE/GCE O’Level/NECO/NABTEB and TCII. ii Holders of National Open University of Nigeria’s Academic Certificate. iii Mature Candidates, that is, candidates aged 30 years and above , with relevant work experience of not less than 10 years may be considered on their merit. III. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES a) 100 LEVEL Five credits in the SSCE/GCE O’Level/NECO/NABTEB or equivalents at not more than two (2) sittings obtained in subjects relevant to the proposed field(s) of study. Teachers’ Grade II Certificate with a minimum of five merits or its combination with any of the certificates listed under (i) to obtain equivalent of five credits at ‘O’ levels. Candidates seeking admission into School of Law must have five (5) credits including English Language, Literature in English and at least a Pass in Mathematics at not more than two (2) sittings in NECO/SSCE or GCE O/L only. The School of Arts and Social Sciences requires that one of the five credits or merits must be in English Language, while at least two (2) should be in subjects relevant to the proposed field. For School of Management Sciences, the credit passes at Ordinary Level must include English and Mathematics. For School of Education, the credit passes must include Mathematics for Science Education applicants and English Language for all humanities. Additionally, those in Science Education must have credit in English Language. For School of Science and Technology, the credit passes must include Mathematics and English Language. The minimum entry requirement for B.Sc Environmental Studies and Management Sciences is five (5) O’Level (SSCE/NECO/GCE or NABTEB) Credits at not more than two sittings including: English Language and Mathematics and any of Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science and Economics. b) 200 LEVEL (For Direct Entry) National Diploma from recognised institutions. Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) in subject(s) relevant to the proposed programme of study with a minimum of one merit and two passes. International Baccalaureates, Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) with at least two ‘A’ level papers in relevant subjects and pre-requisites number of ‘O’ level credit passes. Candidates for entry into School of Law must have a minimum of second class (lower) degree from any recognized university with at least five credits including English language, literature in English and a pass in Mathematics at not more than two sittings in NECO/SSCE or GCE ‘O’ level only. Candidates for entry into Bachelor of Nursing Science(BNSc) must have the following qualifications: A Registered Nurse Certificate. Five (5) credit pass in not more than two sittings in SSCE/NECO/GCE or NABTEB in the following subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics. Candidates for entry into B.Sc Community Health in the School of Science & Technology may be admitted into 200 level of the programme provided they have the following qualification: Five (5) credit pass in not more than two sittings in SSCE/NECO/GCE or NABTEB in the following subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and either Physic, Geography and Economics. A registered and licensed Community Health Extension Worker with a Diploma in Community Health Extension (Ordinary National Diploma) and with not less than two years post qualification experience. Candidates for entry into School of Science & Technology may be admitted into 300 level of the programme provided they have the following qualification: Fresh holders of registered nurse certificate (NRN) with fives (5) credit Passes at not more than two sittings in SSCE/NECO/GCE or NABTEB in English language,Mathematics,Physics,Chemistry and Biology. Holders of registered nurse certificate (NRN) with a minimum of three years post qualification experience. Admission of candidates into 300 levels B.Sc Accounting in the School of Management Sciences will not be applicable for this session. Other Requirements Five credit passes at SSCE/GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ level must be in subjects relevant to the proposed field(s) of study. A credit level pass in Mathematics is required for all sciences and technology, business education and science education programmes. A pass in Mathematics may be considered for social sciences programmes. Also a pass in English language may be considered for Physics and Mathematics programmes. Candidates applying for B.A. English, B.A. (Ed) English and B.Sc. Mass Communication must have a credit in Literature in English. Prior knowledge and relevant work experience (including first degree/ HND/RN) may be considered for advanced placement and waiver. Candidates awaiting results of any relevant examination may also apply; they should however note that processing of application will not be completed until entry requirements are met. IV. ACCESS PROGRAMME Candidates who do not possess the requirement for entry into an undergraduate programme will be required to register into the Access Programme which syllabus has been designed to be equivalent to ordinary level certificate syllabus of the respective subjects. The subjects available under the Access Programme are: Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Literature in English. Candidates must pass the Access courses registered for in the Access programme before proceeding to undertake any undergraduate programme. V. POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES a) Candidates seeking admission must possess either Bachelor Degree Certificates or equivalent from institutions recognised by the Senate of NOUN; or be b) Holders of HND with a minimum of Lower Credit from institutions recognised by the Senate of NOUN. c) Candidates seeking admission into the School of Law must possess a minimum of L.L.B degree. VI. MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMMES a) A first degree from a University recognised by the Senate of NOUN in a related field of study. b) A postgraduate diploma in a related field from a University recognised by Senate may also be admitted. c) A good honours degree in Education (Arts, Languages, Sciences, Social Sciences, Vocational and Technical subjects) from any University recognised by the Senate of NOUN. Note: Candidates may be required to satisfy additional requirements by specific Schools VII. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAMMES A Masters Degree from a University recognized by Senate of NOUN in related field of study, with a minimum score average of not less than 60% and above or Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of not less than 3.5on a 5-point scale. Candidates who had not obtained the M.Phil prior to application will be required to enroll for the M.Phil/Ph.D in the first instance and would be upgraded to Ph.D student status after satisfactory performance. The M.Phil/Ph.D programme is either by research or course work and research based. Candidates for Ph.D Programmme will be invited for an interactive session with the School of Postgraduate Studies before an offer of admission is made. Candidates are advised to forward transcript of their academic records and three (3) referees report, 2 of which must be from persons very well acquainted with the candidate’s academic work, to the Dean of the School from which admission is requested. Note: Candidates may be required to satisfy additional requirements by specific Schools. 3. DURATION OF PROGRAMMES NOUN operates a flexible mode of study which allows a student to determine the pace, place, time and medium of study. Students’ support facilities are available at all our Study Centres nationwide. 4. METHOD OF APPLICATION (E-APPLICATION) The entire process is electronic and online and operates 24-hours a day. The method of application is as follows: 1. Walk into any of these participating banks: BANKS ACCOUNT NUMBERS First City Monument Bank - 0692050676806001 Oceanic Bank - 0011201014775 Zenith Bank - 8080100669 Skye Bank PLC - 1361790017208 Pay as follow for NOUN application forms: PLEASE NOTE THAT NOUN WOULD NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY PAYMENT MADE INTO ANY ACCOUNT OTHER THAN THE ABOVE DESIGNATED BANKS AND ACCOUNT NUMBERS. 2. Pay as follows for NOUN application forms: Undergraduate Programmes N5,000.00 (Five thousand naira only) Postgraduate (PGD and Masters) Programmes N7, 500.00 (seven thousand five hundred naira only). Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Programmes N10, 000.00 (ten thousand naira only). Obtain a NOUN Teller specially designed for NOUN for the purpose of payment. After payment collect an application (PIN) number from the Bank. Go to a cyber café or anywhere you can have an internet access and use your Application pin. Type www.noun.edu.ng and click on application form. Use your Application pin number to access your NOUN online application form. Complete the application by providing the required information. After completion, the candidate can re-open the form as often as he/she likes, before submitting. Having completed all the above steps, you may submit your form by clicking the submit button at the bottom of the displayed screen. You can now print out your provisional admission letter. Applicants are advised to insist on paying the stipulated cost only and obtain official receipt at the point of payment. Note: All applicants who had purchased completed and submitted their forms before this advertisement should note that their forms would be processed along with the new ones and need not re-apply. Please find below the addresses of NOUN Study Centres for your information: Abeokuta Study Centre Defunct SDP Secretariat, Okemosan, Abeokuta Ogun State. Tel:08065967348 Abuja Study Centre Annex/Planning Office No.3 Dar- Es-Salaam Street, Wuse II, Abuja, FCT. Tel: 08034508107 Ado-Ekiti Study Centre Government Housing Estate,Are Afao Road, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State. Tel: 08037145820, 08057510828 Akure Study Centre, Oba Afinbiowo Estate, Idanre Road, Former Party Secretariat, Akure,Ondo State. Tel:08037171262;08033320842; 08033911236 Asaba Study Centre Federal College of Education Technical, Asaba, Delta State Tel:08023503641 Awa Ijebu Community Study Centre Kilometre 17, Ibadan – Ijebu Ode Road Off Sawmill, Awa Ijebu, Ogun State. Tel: 08030689935 Awka Study Centre, Defunct Party Building, P.M.B. 2017, Abagana, Anambra State Tel: 080377056993 08046126108, 08045104479 Bauchi Study Centre, Former NRC Building Federal Low Cost Housing Estate, Bauchi, Bauchi State. 08034047622, 08038053242, 07093315663, 08025598082 Benin Study Centre, Ikenwa Road (Old SDP Secretariat), Benin City, Edo State. Tel: 08033862232, 08055221367;08033501447; 08036014356,08036014356 Calabar Study Centre Women Development Centre, Ekpo Archibong Street (Parliament Building), Calabar, Cross River State Tel: 08034000661, 08037083021 Damaturu Study Centre, Former Amusement Park, Maiduguri Road, Damaturu, Yobe State. Tel: 08036148866, 08022032969, 08054912177 07028175757 Dutse Study Centre 3rd Floor, Federal Government Secretariat, Kiyawa Road, Dutse, Jigawa State. Tel: 08063435153, 08028722780 Enugu Study Centre Nike-Lake Road, Enugu Enugu State. Tel: 08035063322, 08053130530 Gombe Study Centre, Federal Low Cost, After All Saint College, P.M.B 136, Gombe State. Tel:08036458586, 08024691343, 08054337992 Gusau Study Centre Federal College of Education, Technical, Gusau. Zamfara State. Ibadan Study Centre Former Party Secretariat, Faith Clinic Road, Ijokodo Junction, Sango-Eleyele, PMB 5061, Ibadan, Oyo State. Tel: 08033358864, 08033911236, 08034448621 Ilorin Study Centre, Kulenle Housing Estate, Off Jebba Road, Ilorin, Kwara State. Tel: 08033925539, 08033334161, 08033588161 08035773770, 08033597996 Jalingo Study Centre, No 25 Donga Road ,Jalingo Taraba State 08039671300, 08088972413 08038522810 Jos Study Centre Former SDP Office along Lomay International Hotel Road, Sabon Barkin, Jos, Plateau State. Tel: 08065992216, 08022852361, 08036050221 Kaduna Study Centre Old NETC Kaduna Campus by Trade Fair Complex, Zaria Road, Kaduna, Kaduna State Tel:08033334161,08036196458 062-316565 Kano Study Centre Independence Road, Sauna, Kano State. Tel: 08068242153, 07065699577, 0805435561, 07025794370 Katsina Study Centre, Opposite Katsina State House of Assembly, Kaita Road, Katsina, Katsina State Tel: 08039254319 08065279762, 08035941100 Lafia Study Centre Former Ministry of Science & Technology, Off Makurdi Road, Lafia, Nassarawa State Tel:08026327378, 08056044331, 08032813477 Lagos Study Centre Nigeria Education Research DC Development Council (NERDC) Building No.3-4 NERDC Council Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos. Lagos State Tel: 08055272941, 08023210847 08033029993, 08035839076 08023600285, 08034081231 Lokoja Study Centre Defunct NRC Secretariate Opposite Bishop Delisle College, Lokoja, Kogi State. Tel: 08057985579, 08035877285, 08068406722, 08065756063 Maiduguri Study Centre Baga Road, Maiduguri Borno State Tel: 08023761070 Makurdi Study Centre, Former NDE Office, Opposite Mechanic Village, Kanshio, Makurdi, Benue State. Tel:08038182206, 08032063856 Minna Study Centre NRC Party Office Off Bosso Road, Minna,Niger State Tel: 08035899214, 08059462297, 08029118060 08036125998 Ogori Community Centre NOUN Study Centre, Ogori Civic Centre Ogori. Kogi State. Tel: 08034138580 Osogbo Study Centre, NRC Defunct Party Building Opposite Bestoil Petrol Station, Ilesha Road, Osogbo, Osun State. Tel: 08033678044, 08033231111 Otukpo Study Centre 59/60 Upu Road, Otukpo, Benue State. Tel: 08035936950 Owerri Study Centre Federal Polytechnic, 1036, Owerri/Aba Road, Nekede,Owerri,Imo State. Tel: 08037630840,08063812465 Port-Harcourt Study Centre Rivers State College of Education, St John’s Campus, Aba Road, PMB 5047, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State Tel: 08033392374, 0807083021, 08037047388, 08055339173 Sokoto Study Centre Shehu Shagari College of Education, PMB 2129 Birnin Kebbi Road Sokoto State Tel 0806555042 08035149362 Umudike Study Centre, National Root Crop Research Institute, PMB 7296, Umudike, Umuahia, Abia State Tel: 08028339222. Uyo Study Centre, 3 Mbaba Afia Street Off Aka Road, Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State Tel: 08035864487, 08070830121 Yenagoa Study Centre Former Beautification Committee Office, House of Assembly Quarters, Road, Opposite 2nd Gate Ekeki-Yenagoa, Bayelsa State Tel: 08035416315, 08036769473 Yola Study Centre Army Barracks Road, Yola, Adamawa State Tel: 08035828761 NOUN Special Study Centre for the Nigerian Air Force, Kaduna, 325 Training Ground, Nigerian Airforce Base, Kawo, Kaduna State. Tel:08033209870, 08058618553 NOUN Special Study Centre for the Nigerian Prisons, Kirikiri, Maximum Security Prisons, P.M.B 1012, Kirikiri, Apapa, Lagos. Tel: 08088961399 NOUN Special Study Centre for the Nigerian Army, Sobi, Army School of Education PMB 1410, Sobi Cantonment, Ilorin, Kwara State. Tel: 08023193051, 08037038599, 08033597996 NOUN Special Study Centre for the Nigerian Navy, Lagos. Training Blk B, NNS Quorra, Marina Beach, Apapa, Lagos Tel: 08033068874 NOUN Special Study Centre for the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, Abuja, NSCDC Headquarters. Abuja, FCT. Tel. 08033142196 NOUN Special Study Centre for the Nigerian Immigration Service, Abuja NIS Training Centre. Immigration, Headquarters. Wuse Abuja. Tel:08077277753 NOUN Special Study Centre National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) No. 8, Plot 1236,Sapele Street,Garki II, Abuja Sgd Josephine O. Akinyemi (Mrs) Registrar