Programme Start Date: 2004
Academic Session: 2004/2005
2.0 Name of Programme: PGD Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
3.O Programme Code: 2303
4 .0 Entry Requirements
To be admitted for the PGD Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution programme, a candidate is expected to:
- Be a graduate from a recognized University with at least a Pass or a person with qualification adjudged to be equivalent to First Degree;
- Holder of HND with a minimum of lower credit from a recognized Institution.
5.0. Philosophy
In consonance with the University’s vision of making education assessable, affordable and flexible, the PGD Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution programme is designed to equip prospective beneficiaries with the knowledge and skills; provide an understanding of the major theories, theme and practices of contemporary analysis, peace making and conflict resolution; equip students with a practical understanding of the contemporary issues in peace and conflict resolution globally; challenge the students into innovating peace initiatives even in emergencies; become responsive citizens and promoters of the culture of peace; and, have knowledge of human security, and its relation to stability, security, and development at national, sub-regional and international levels.
6. 0 Aims and Objectives
The PGD Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Programme is designed to enable students from diverse cultures and background to attain a deep understanding of the central issues of peace and conflict management. It will also broaden their knowledge in the major concepts, themes, theories and debate in peace and conflict resolution at the local, regional and international level.
6.1 Aims
The PGD Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution programme aims at exposing students to a variety of key perspectives on the various serious global challenges to peace. Student will also be challenge to design and undertake their own research projects and to develop their capacities for critical analysis of complex issues in their field.
6.2 Objectives
The PGD Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Programme is designed to enable students have:
- Adequate understanding of basic concepts, theories, themes and issues in peace and conflict resolution studies;
- A broad knowledge of the sources, courses and processes of conflict in various situations;
- Become familiar with major methods of conflict resolution;
- Develop their ability to evaluate, analyze, interpret and explain their findings effectively.
7.0 Outline of Course Structure
The PGD Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution programme is structured in 2 semesters as shown below.
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S/N |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Units |
Status |
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1st Semester |
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1. |
PCR711 |
Introduction to Peace Studies |
3 |
C |
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2. |
PCR713 |
Introduction to Peace Education |
3 |
C |
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3. |
PCR715 |
Introduction to Conflict Resolution Processes I |
3 |
C |
|
4. |
PCR771 |
Third Party Intervention in Conflict Resolution |
3 |
C |
|
5. |
FRE101 |
Basic French Grammar I |
2 |
E |
|
6. |
CIT726 |
Computer in Society |
2 |
C |
|
7. |
GST707 |
Good Study Guide |
2 |
C |
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8. |
CSS743 |
Principle of Security Practice and Management |
3 |
E |
|
9. |
CSS755 |
Patterns and Trends of Crime in Nigeria |
3 |
E |
|
10. |
CRS702 |
Common Themes in Islam and Christianity |
2 |
E |
|
|
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Total Credit Units – Compulsory |
16 |
|
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|
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Total Credit Units – Elective |
02 |
|
|
|
|
Total Credit Units |
18 |
|
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2nd Semester |
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1. |
PCR712 |
Democracy and Good Governance |
3 |
C |
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2. |
PCR714 |
Introduction to Conflict Resolution Process II |
3 |
C |
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3. |
PCR716 |
Research Methods |
3 |
C |
|
4. |
PCR718 |
Project (Long Essay) |
6 |
C |
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5. |
PCR772 |
Concepts and Practice of Peace building |
3 |
C |
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6. |
FRE102 |
Basic French Grammar II |
2 |
E |
|
7 |
CSS742 |
Policing and Law Enforcement in Nigeria |
3 |
E |
|
8 |
CRS704 |
Religious Dialogue |
3 |
E |
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Total Credit Units – Compulsory |
18 |
|
|
|
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Total Credit Units – Elective |
02 |
|
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Total Credit Units |
20 |
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Students must pass all PCR, GST and CIT courses and two elective courses. |
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7.1 Summary of Distribution of Course Credits by Level
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LEVEL |
GST and other General Courses |
SUBJECT/SPECIALIZATION AREA |
TOTAL |
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Compulsory PCR COURSES |
Elective (min) |
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1st Semester |
04 |
12 |
02 |
18 |
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2ND Semester |
- |
18 |
02 |
20 |
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Total |
04 |
30 |
04 |
38 |
8. 0. Degree Rules
To satisfy the University Regulation for the award of PGD in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, a student must have a minimum of 30 credit units obtained within a minimum of two semesters.
8.1 Course Development: Most of the course materials have been developed by
seasoned lecturers in reputable institutions across the country.
9.0 Language of Instruction::
All the courses under this Programme will be taught using English Language as the medium of instruction/communication.
10.0 Quality Assurance:
High level of quality assurance is maintained for all our courses. We ensure Total Quality Management (TQM) for all our programmes through qualitative method of admission. We have a comprehensive and rigorous method of course material development which gives room for the selection and appointment of best candidates for the development and writing of the programme course materials. We ensure that only qualified candidates are employed as staff as well as facilitators in order to give our students the best service required, while regular adequate monitoring and supervision of our study centres are embarked upon in order to see to the smooth running of the Tutorials, Tutor- Marked Assignments and Examinations respectively.
11.0 Staffing We appoint only qualified and competent candidates as staff and facilitators to provide the best services and assistance desired by our students on request. We have two permanent staff at the Headquarters:
Headquarters Staff:
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S/N |
NAME |
QUALIFICATIONS |
DESIGNATION |
E-MAIL ADDRESS |
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1. |
Kamal Bello |
M.P.A,M.Sc, Ph.D(Political Economy) |
Professor |
kbello@noun.edu.ng |
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2 |
Tijjani Hakeem Ibikunle |
Ph.D History |
Professor |
Hakeem.Tijani@noun.edu.ng |
|
3 |
Dr. Samuel Iroye |
LLB Law, LLM Law, PhD Strategic Studies |
Senior Lecturer |
siroye@noun.edu.ng |
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4. |
Dr.Olusola Matthew OJO |
PhD Peace and Conflict Studies (2013) M. A. Peace and Conflict Studies (2004) B.A ED History (2002) NCE (1995)
|
Lecturer II |
omojo@noun.edu.ng |
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5. |
Dr.Bamiji Oyebode |
PhD Peace and Conflict Studies; (2012) NCE MCA (2002), M.A. Peace and Conflict Studies (2005) NCE (1984) B.A Language Arts (English; 1991) PGD Mass Com (1995)
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Lecturer II |
ooyebode@ noun.edu.ng |
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6. |
Dr. Mathias Jarikre |
PhD Peace and Conflict Studies (2016), (Unibadan)M. A. Peace and Conflict Studies (2006), (Unibadan);MPP-Master of Personnel Psychology(1999) (Unibadan);M.A Theatre Arts (1997)(Uniport); B.A(Hons) Theatre Arts,(1994) (Uniport).
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Lecturer II |
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7. |
Okonye Hafunjoh Anthonia |
BSc Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution (2014); MSc Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution (2016)
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Assistant Lecturer |
aokonye@ noun.edu.ng |
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8. |
David Ikenna Oba (Ph.D) |
PhD (Development Studies) Benin, Nigeria, 2008; MSc (Political Science), University of Benin Nigeria, 1995, B.A (Hons) (Government/Education) University of Nigeria, 1989. |
Lecturer 1 |
doba@ noun.edu.ng |
|
9. |
Omazu Eric(PhD) |
PhD (Philosophy)Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria, 2012; M.A (Philosophy) University of Nigeria, (2006), B.A (Philosophy), Ibadan, Nigeria, 2002 |
Lecturer 1 |
eomazu@ noun.edu.ng |
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10. |
Nwaogu-Ogbonna, Ifeyinwa |
MSc (Comparative Politics) University of Ibadan (Ibadan); 2002; B.Sc. (Political Science) University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1999.
|
Lecturer 1 |
mnwaogu@ noun.edu.ng |
|
11 |
Dr. Ebele A. Udeoji |
PhD (International Relations), OAU, Ile-Ife, 2014; M.Sc (International Relations) OAU, Ile-Ife, 2007; PGD (Education), ABU, Zaria, 1998; MPA ABU, Zaria, 1992; B.Sc (International Studies), ABU, Zaria, 1983 |
Lecturer I |
uebele@noun.edu.ng |
|
12 |
Mr. Terhemba N. Ambe-Uva |
M.Sc (Political Science) University of Ibadan, 2006; B.Sc (Political Science) Benue State University, 2002; Certificate in Survey Methodology, GESIS-Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences, Cologne and Mannheim University, Germany, 2015. |
Lecturer I |
tambe-uva@noun.edu.ng |
|
13 |
Mr. Sai Iorvaa Peverga |
M.Sc. International Relations and Strategic Studies, Benue State University; 2001; M.A(French)Benue State University; 2011; B.A (French), University of Jos; 1997. |
Lecturer 11 |
isai@noun.edu.ng |
Apart from the above officers that are directing the affairs of the Programme at the Headquarters, we also have about thirty-seven facilitators at our various study centres all over the country.
12. 0 Admission and Registration Procedure
Our Admission and Registration Procedures are On-Line Based. Students are required to purchase our Admission Form from any of the NOUN Recognised Banks and then fill the form and submit On-Line. Admission lists as well as individual student's admission letter for successful candidate are published on NOUN Web-Site. Students are also expected to complete their registration procedure On-Line.
13. 0 Instructional Methods Delivery
Our instructional method is not the same with that of the Conventional University method of face-to-face lecture system. We distribute our High Quality Printed Course Materials to our students during registration which could be read at their convenient time while face to face facilitation for each and every course are carried out by qualified facilitators who attend to the educative needs of our students at our various designated studies centres all over the country. Soft Copies of all the course materials are also made available in the Compact Disc for any of our interested students to purchase. We also have Multi-Media delivery of lectures through our customized Radio and Television didactic programmes
14. 0 Evaluation
14.1 Tutor Marked Assignment
In each of our course materials (for each course), there are Twenty Tutor Marked Assignments (TMA) for 3 Credit course; Fourteen Tutor Marked Assignments (TMA) for 2 Credit course. Students are expected to do all these Tutor Marked Assignments and submit them to their facilitators at the Study Centres for marking. The best four out of these Tutor Marked Assignments (TMA) submitted are selected for the evaluation and cumulating of the students' scores.
14.2 End Semester Examination
Our session examinations are semester based: we administer examinations for all the courses registered for by the students and offered by the faculty at the end of each semester respectively.
14.3 Marking of Examination Scripts
Immediately after the Examinations, all scripts are brought to the Examination and Evaluation Directorate at the Headquarters. It is at this Directorate, in collaboration with the Faculty concerned that we either organise conference marking or swap marking thereby swapping scripts of students from a centre with others from other distanced centres for the facilitators of these centres and headquarters staff to mark.
15.0 LEARNERS’ SUPPORTS:
On realising the Importance of Learners Support to our programmes and to our students, there exists a Learners Support Unit in the University that is in charge of the Students Academic Welfare.
16.0 TARGET STUDENTS
The Post Graduate Diploma Programme in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution is open and designed to Graduate students from Recognised Universities or its Equivalent with Third Class Honour or Pass or Lower Credit and for those coming Pure and Applied Sciences. Our target students fall within the wide category of the Old, the Young, the Working Class, the Unemployed and even the pensioners. Among the professionals and organised private or public sectors, we desire to have an in-road into the military and Para- military such as Immigration Service, the Custom, the (Navy, Army and Air Force), the Police, Multi-Nationals Companies, Oil and Gas Industries in order to broaden their knowledge and engage in practical understanding of major themes, issues, concepts, debates, discussions and arguments and formulating and presenting their views of peace and conflict resolution in Africa in particular and the entire world in general either to work with governments, multinationals, NGOs, aid agencies, the United Nations and other organisations.
17.0 STUDENT ENROLMENT AND PROTECTION:
We intend to start with about Five Hundred Students initially. The moment the programme gains wider popularity, we shall be having about Three Thousand Students and above all over the country.
18.0 CONCLUSION:
In conclusion, Graduate of PGD Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Programme are qualified for full ranges of careers open any social sciences or humanities students. The knowledge acquired will develop their high level of competence for critical thinking,
building up their political instinct, widen their ability to understand and apply concepts in conflict studies, evaluate and analyse evidences/findings and communicate their findings clearly and effectively and then sharpen their conflict resolution skills.
