NIGERIA CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION MINIMUM STANDARDS (2020 EDITION)
Political Science is the study of power and power relations among men within the state and the international system. In other words, it is the systematic and analytical study of the acquisition, control and exercise of power by individuals, groups and organizations’ within the Political System.
As an instrument for citizenship education, Political Science inculcates in the citizenry the knowledge of government, its processes, principles, political theories, democratic ideals, values, attitudes and norms that are essential for the development and sustenance of a democratic culture and stable polity.
The study of Political Science is also useful for the understanding of relations among states and international organization’s, their interdependence, co-operation, peaceful co-existence and mutual assistance.
The programme is designed to equip the students with the skills, knowledge and methodology needed for effective teaching of Government in Secondary Schools. The primary objectives of the programme are:
COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT | STATUS |
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NCE YEAR 1 FIRST SEMESTER | |||
POL 111 | Introduction to Political Science | 2 | C |
POL 112 | Nigerian Government and Politics (Pre-colonial period to date) | 1 | C |
POL 113 | Principles of Political Science 1 | 1 | C |
POL 114 | Constitutional Development in West African States | 1 | C |
NCE YEAR 1 SECOND SEMESTER | |||
POL 121 | Principles of Political Science II | 1 | C |
POL 122 | Elements of Public Administration | 1 | C |
POL 123 | Government and Politics of African States | 1 | E |
POL 124 | Military in Politics | 1 | E |
NCE YEAR 2 FIRST SEMESTER | |||
POL 211 | Introduction to Classical Political thought | 1 | C |
POL 212 | Comparative Government and Politics | 1 | C |
POL 213 | Teaching Methods in Political Science | 2 | C |
POL 214 | Nigerian Constitutional Studies | 1 | C |
POL 215 | Human Rights Education | 1 | E |
POL 216 | Nation Building in Africa | 1 | E |
NCE YEAR 2 SECOND SEMESTER | |||
POL 221 | Introduction to Modern Political Thought | 1 | C |
POL 222 | Principles of International Relations | 2 | C |
POL 223 | Nigerian Foreign Policy | 1 | C |
POL 224 | Research Methods in Political Science | 2 | C |
POL 225 | Introduction to Political Behaviour | 1 | E |
POL 226 | Political Parties and Pressure Groups . | 1 | E |
NCE YEAR 3 FIRST SEMESTER | |||
Teaching Practice | 6 | C | |
NCE YEAR 3 SECOND SEMESTER | |||
POL 321 | African Political Thought | 1 | C |
POL 322 | International Organizations | 1 | C |
POL 323 | Nigerian Public Administration | 1 | C |
POL 324 | Political Economy of African States | 1 | E |
POL 325 | Local Government Studies in Nigeria | 1 | E |
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