Department Political Science in Brief
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Mission
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Vission
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General Philosophy
The philosophy and mission of Political Science as an academic discipline is to produce graduates with critical minds, requisite ability and skills to analyze, comprehend, predict and influence the factors that shape and mould power relationships in an ever-changing socio-political environment in a globalizing world.
Nomenclature of Degree in View
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Justification
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Objectives
Objectives of the Department are:
- To provide training in the principles of Political Science and their application to the type of Degree programme concerned- Political Economy, Public Administration or International Relations;
- To stimulate the students intellectually through the programme, in such a way that they appreciate social problems;
- To 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;
- To develop in students, the ability to apply the knowledge to the resolution of societal problems and conflicts;
- To develop in students, such skills and competency that would allow them to be self-reliant and entrepreneurial;
- To provide the students with the skill-base from which they can proceed to higher studies in Political Science; and
- To 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.
- Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics, Government, and two other Arts or Social Science subjects.
- UTME candidates must score the minimum points in the following subjects: English, Government and any other two Arts and Social Science subjects.
- Direct Entry requirement: Two “A” level credit passes in Arts and/or Social Science subjects. Credit passes in NCE and Diploma related discipline.
- Candidates must in addition to above satisfy the University Matriculation requirements.
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| Course Code | Course Title | Unit | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| GST 101 | Communication in English I |
2 | 1st |
| GST 103 | Logic, Philosophy & Human Existence |
2 | 1st |
| GST 105 | Use of Library Study Skills & ICT |
2 | 1st |
| POL 101 | Introduction to Political Science |
3 | 1st |
| POL 103 | Nigerian Constitutional Development |
3 | 1st |
| SLG 101 | Introduction to Sociology I |
2 | 1st |
| SLG 107 | Introduction to Psychology |
2 | 1st |
| HIS 107 | Nigerian Legal System I |
2 | 1st |
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business Administration I |
2 | 1st |
| GST 102 | Communication in English II |
2 | 2nd |
| GST 104 | Nigerian Peoples & Culture |
2 | 2nd |
| GST 106 | Communications in French or |
2 | 2nd |
| GST 108 | Communications in Arabic |
2 | 2nd |
| POL 102 | Introduction to African Politics |
3 | 2nd |
| POL 104 | The Citizen & The State |
3 | 2nd |
| SLG 102 | Introduction to Sociology II | 2 | 2nd |
| HIS 108 | Nigerian Legal System |
2 | 2nd |
| BUS 102 | Introduction to Business Administration II | 2 | 2nd |
| Total Units | 38 | ||
200 level
| Course Code | Course Title | Units | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| GST 201 | History & Philosophy of Science |
2 | 1st |
| GST 203 | Introduction to Computer |
2 | 1st |
| EDS 201 | Entrepreneurial Development Studies I |
2 | 1st |
| POL 201 | Nigerian Government & Politics I |
2 | 1st |
| POL 203 | Introduction to Political Analysis |
2 | 1st |
| POL 205 | Introduction to Political Economy |
3 | 1st |
| POL 207 | Introduction to Public Administration |
3 | 1st |
| POL 209 | Introduction to Comparative Politics |
2 | 1st |
| GST 202 | Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 2 | 2nd |
| GST 204 | Application of Computer |
2 | 2nd |
| EDS 202 | Entrepreneurial Development Studies II | 2 | 2nd |
| POL 202 | Nigerian Government & Politics II |
2 | 2nd |
| POL 204 | Political Idea |
2 | 2nd |
| POL 206 | Introduction to International Relations |
3 | 2nd |
| POL 208 | Introduction to Local Government |
3 | 2nd |
| Total Units | 34 | ||
Elective |
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| SLG 213 | Language in Society & Culture |
2 | 1st |
| HIS 211 | African Economic History & Int’l Relations |
3 | 1st |
| SLG 215 | Gender & Society |
2 | 2nd |
| HIS 213 | Intro. to Bargaining & Conflict Resolution |
2 | 2nd |
| HIS 208 | Introduction to Archaeology |
3 | 2nd |
| HIS 212 | Post-Independence Nigerian Politics |
3 | 2nd |
| HIS 214 | Administrative Law |
3 | 2nd |
| SLG 212 | Sociology of Mass Communication I |
2 | 2nd |
| SLG 214 | Social Problems & Social Work |
2 | 2nd |
| Total Units | 9 | ||
300 Level
| Course Code | Course Title | Units | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDS 301 | Entrepreneurial Development Skills I | 2 | 1st |
| POL 301 | Western Political Thought I |
2 | 1st |
| POL 303 | Logic & Methods of Political Inquiry I |
2 | 1st |
| POL 305 | Political Behaviour |
2 | 1st |
| POL 307 | Comparative Federalism |
3 | 1st |
| POL 309 | Politics of Dev. & Under-Development |
3 | 1st |
| POL 311 | Islamic Political Thought |
3 | 1st |
| POL 313 | Nigerian Political Economy |
2 | 1st |
| EDS 302 | Entrepreneurial Development Skills II |
2 | 2nd |
| POL 302 | Western Political Thought II |
2 | 2nd |
| POL 304 | Contemporary Political Analysis |
3 | 2nd |
| POL 306 | Public Policy Analysis |
3 | 2nd |
| POL 308 | Logic & Methods of Political Inquiry II |
2 | 2nd |
| POL 312 | Public Personnel Administration |
3 | 2nd |
| Total Units | 33 | ||
Elective |
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| POL 315 | Theories of International Relations |
2 | 1st |
| POL 317 | Politics of Int’l Economics Relations |
2 | 1st |
| POL 319 | Politics of West African States |
2 | 1st |
| POL 321 | Theories & Practice of Maxism |
2 | 1st |
| POL 314 | Methodology of Comparative Politics |
2 | 2nd |
| POL 316 | Theory & Practice of Public Administration |
2 | 2nd |
| POL 318 | Public Administration in Nigeria |
2 | 2nd |
| Total Units | 10 | ||
400 Level
| Course Code | Course Title | Units | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| POL 401 | Civil-Military Relations |
3 | 1st |
| POL 403 | Development Administration |
3 | 1st |
| POL 405 | Third World & Dependency |
3 | 1st |
| POL 407 | Islamic Political Institutions |
3 | 1st |
| POL 409 | Nigerian Foreign Policy |
2 | 1st |
| POL 410 | Research Project I |
3 | 1st |
| POL 402 | Politics & Law in Africa |
3 | 2nd |
| POL 404 | State & Economy in Nigeria |
3 | 2nd |
| POL 406 | African Political Thought |
3 | 2nd |
| POL 410 | Research Project II |
3 | 2nd |
| Total Units | 33 | ||
Elective |
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| POL 411 | International Law & Organizations |
2 | 1st |
| POL 413 | Public Finance Administration |
2 | 1st |
| POL 415 | Political Parties & Pressure Groups |
2 | 1st |
| POL 417 | Politics of Inter-Governmental Relations |
2 | 1st |
| POL 419 | Public Personnel Administration |
2 | 1st |
| POL 408 | Nigeria Local Gov’t Administration |
2 | 2nd |
| POL 412 | Political Sociology |
2 | 2nd |
| POL 414 | Comparative Public Administration |
2 | 2nd |
| POL 416 | Politics of the Middle East |
2 | 2nd |
| POL 418 | Revolution & Society |
2 | 2nd |
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The minimum and maximum credit load permissible for full time students of the Federal University, Gusau per student academic session is shown in the table below:
| Level | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 30 | 48 |
| 200 | 30 | 48 |
| 300 | 30 | 48 |
| 400 | 30 | 48 |
| Total | 120 | 192 |
NB:-The minimum number of units excludes carry over courses and the maximum number of units a student can register in a session is 48
Lorem ipsum, or lipsum as it is sometimes known, is dummy text used in laying out print, graphic or web designs. The passage is attributed to an unknown typesetter in the 15th century who is thought to have scrambled parts of Cicero’s De Finibus Bonorum et Malorum for use in a type specimen book.
Qualification: B.Sc. International Studies, M.Sc. Political Science, Ph.D. Political Science
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