1 NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA DETAILED

NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
DETAILED PROGRAMME PROPOSAL
FOR
M.Sc. PEACE STUDIES AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION
IN THE
SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
FOR
SENATE APPROVAL
PROGRAMME START DATE: 2004
ACADEMIC SESSION: 2004/2005
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2.0
Name of Programme:
M.Sc. Peace Studies and Conflict
Resolution
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Programme Code:
2402
4.0
Entry Requirements
To be admitted for the M.Sc. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Programme
candidate is expected to;
a) Have, First Degree in Humanities and Social Sciences related courses,
with a minimum of second class lower division from a recognized
university provided matriculation requirements are met.
b) Have a good Post Graduate Diploma from a recognize university or a
Chartered Certificate of a recognized Professional Body may also be
admitted.
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Philosophy
In consonance with the University’s vision of making education assessable,
affordable and flexible, the M.Sc. 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, peacemaking 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.
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Aims and Objectives
Introduction
The M.Sc. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Programme is designed to
enable students attain a deep understanding of the global contemporary issues of
peace and conflict studies with a particular reference to Africa. It will also
critically broaden their knowledge in the major concepts, themes, theories and
debate in peace and conflict resolution at the local, regional and international
level.
Aims
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The M.Sc. 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.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of Master of Science in Peace Studies and
Conflict Resolution Programme, graduate should be able to:
a) Have proper understanding of basic concepts, theories, themes and
issues in peace and conflict resolution studies.
b) Easily identify the sources, courses and processes of conflict in
various situations.
c) Become familiar with major methods of conflict resolution.
d) Develop their ability to collate, evaluate, analyze, interpret and
make their findings known clearly and effectively.
e) Have comprehensive skills and knowledge in global perspectives
and the ethical and intellectual foundations that will be needed to
confront current and emerging challenges to peace.
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Programme Structure and Degree Rules
4.1
Outline of Course Structure
The M.Sc. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Programme is structured
in 4 semesters as shown below.
Year I
Course
S/N Code
1st Semester
1.
PCR811
2.
PCR813
3.
PCR815
4.
CSS751
5.
CSS743
6.
7.
8.
CIT711
GST807
FRE101
Course Title
Units
Theories in Conflict Management
3
Peace and Security in a Global Context
3
Peace Building and Humanitarianism
3
Introduction
to
Criminology
and 3
Criminological Theories
Principle of Security Practice and 3
Management
Computer Fundamentals
2
The Good Study Guide
2
Basic French Grammar I
2
Total Credit Units – Compulsory
13
Total Credit Units – Elective
03
Total Credit Units
16
2nd Semester
3
Status
C
C
C
E
E
C
C
E
1.
PCR872
Research Methods in Peace and Conflict 3
C
Resolution
2.
PCR874
Early Warning Early Response Mechanism 3
C
3.
PCR812
Political Economy of Peace Building
3
C
4.
CSS755
Patterns and Trends of Crime in Nigeria
3
E
5.
FRE102
Basic French II
2
E
Total Credit Units – Compulsory
12
Total Credit Units – Elective
03
Total Credit Units
15
Students must pass all PCR, GST and CIT courses and any one elective course per
semester.
Year II
Course
S/N Code
1st Semester
1.
PCR873
2.
PCR817
3.
PCR819
4.
PCR810
5.
PCR831
Course Title
Units
Status
Arms Control and Demilitarisation
Theories of Peace Education and Conflict
Human Right and Diplomacy
Research (Thesis)
African Traditional Methods of Conflict
Resolution
Ethnic Conflicts and Resolution
Environmental Security and Conflict
Resolution
Total Credit Units – Compulsory
Total Credit Units – Elective
Total Credit Units
3
3
3
6
3
E
C
E
C
C
3
3
E
E
Inter-Religious Conflicts
International Law and Peace
Industrial Conflict and Resolution
Language and Information Management in
Peace and Conflict Studies
5.
FRE112
Oral and Aural Comprehension
Total Credit Units – Compulsory
Total Credit Units – Elective
Total Credit Units
Students must pass all PCR compulsory courses and any two
semester
3
3
3
3
6.
7.
PCR833
PCR851
2nd Semester
1.
PCR832
2.
PCR822
3.
PCR842
4.
PCR876
4
12
03
15
E
C
E
C
2
E
06
03
09
elective courses per
Summary of Distribution of Course Credits by Level
GST and SUBJECT/SPECIALIZ
other
ATION AREA
General
Compulsory Elective TOTAL
LEVEL
Courses
(min)
PCR
COURSES
Year 1
04
Year 2
Total
04
18
06
24
15
06
21
33
12
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Degree Rules
To satisfy the University Regulation for the award of Masters of Science in Peace Studies
and Conflict Resolution, a student must have a minimum of 45 credit units obtained in a
minimum of four semesters.
8.0 Course Content Specification
GST807: The Good Study Guide (2 Credits C)
What are study skills? Why read about study skills? Getting yourself organized. Reading
strategy and note taking. Nature of studying and learning -learning in groups, talks and
lectures, learning from TV and radio broadcasts and other media. Working with numbers,
tables, diagrams, and graphs. What is good writing? How to write good essays and
advantages of essay writing as a craft. Preparation for examinations - common
characteristics of examinations, cutting through the myths of examinations, revising for
examinations, working out tactical plans for examinations. Practical tips for the
examination itself.
PCR811: Theories in Conflict Management
Definition Conflict Management, Approaches to Conflict Management, Conflict
Management Styles, Communication and Conflict Management, Third Party
Intervention: Mediation, Negotiation, Arbitration, African Traditional Conflict
Management, Conflict Transformation, Peace building and Early Warning System,
Peacemaking and Peacekeeping, Disarmament and Arms Control, Preventive and MultiTrack Diplomacy, Post Conflict Reconstruction, Ethnicity and Conflict Management,
Culture, Identity and Conflict Management, Policy-Making and Conflict Management,
Sources of Conflict in Africa, Taxonomy of Conflict Worldwide, National and
International Peace Institutions, United Nations and Peace Initiatives in Conflict
Situations, UN Peace Initiatives in Africa, UN Intervention Strategies, Globalisation,
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Civil Society and Conflict.
PCR872: Research Methods in Peace and Conflict Resolution
Definition of Research, Research Overview, Types of Research, Tools of Research,
Research Process, Definition/Meaning of Research Concepts such as: Theory,
Hypothesis, Scope, Variables, Sample, Sampling and their types, Qualitative and
Quantitative Research Methods, Research Topic, Fonnulation of Research Topic,
Research Design, Research Objective, Statement of Problem, Justification of Study,
Literature Review, Theoretical Framework, Research Methodology, Research Design,
Sample Design, Frame and Size, Concept of Reliability and Validity, Meaning/Definition
of Data, Types of Data, Importance of Data Collection, Problems of Data Collection,
Data Analysis /Interpretation, Recommendation/Suggestion, Definition Research
Proposal, Basic Features of Research Proposal, Problem to Investigate, Importance of
Problems, Objectives, Process, Results/Findings expected, Result Beneficiaries.
PCR813: Peace and Security in a Global Context
Definition/Meaning of concepts like: Peace, Security, Human Security, Theories of
Security, Causes of Insecurity, Conflict and Internally Displaced Persons, Peace
Enforcement, Disarmament, Public Safety, Security and Violence, Environmental
Degradation and Safety, Refugee, Evolution of Strategic Study, Crisis
Management/Bargaining, Prerequisites for Revolution, Nature of Limited War, War and
its Resolution, Capacity Building, Peacemaking and Peace sharing, Disarmament,
Demobilisation and Reintegration, African Government and Crisis Management,
National Decision Making, African Security and Relevant Strategy, United Nations and
Conflict Resolution, African Union and Conflict Resolutions, Mechanism for Conflict
Prevention, Management and Resolution.
PCR874: Early Warning and Early Response Mechanism
The Anatomy of Conflict, Complexity and Conflict, Anticipation of Conflict,
Meaning/Definition of Early Warning, Historical background of Early Warning,
Importance of Early Warning, Types of Early Warning, Theoretical Explanation of Early
Warning, Examination of Early Warning Instrument, Early Warning Signs, Component
of Early Warning, Early Warning Monitoring Agencies/Bodies, Analytical framework for
monitoring and warning, Conflict Analysis, Warning and Prevention, Definition of Early
Response, Importance Early Response, Approaches of Early Response, Bridging
Warning and Response, Response Mapping, Planning and Implementation, Case studies
of Contributions/Responses of Government, Regional/Continental Organisations and
United Nations to various forms of Early Warning information and Conflict Prevention.
PCR815: Peace Building and Humanitarianism
Meaning/Definition of Conflict, Types of Conflict, Causes of Conflict, Stages of
Conflict, Conflict Analysis, Mapping and Resolution, Basic Standards of International
Law and Humanitarian Principles, Early Warning and Preventive Measures, Skills and
Methods of Conflict Resolution, Women in Peace building and Reconstruction,
Protection of Civilian and Vulnerable Groups, Conflict Management, Humanitarian
Intervention, Protection and Promotion of Rights, Peace building/Agents,
Decommissioning and Demobilisation of Combatants, Loss and Denial of Refugee
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Status, Community Peace building and Protection of Rights of the Child, International
Law and Peace building, Confidence Building Mechanism for Crisis Management, AntiTerrorism and Peace building during and after Conflict.
PCR812: Political Economy of Peace building
Meaning of concepts: Political Economy, Peace and Conflict, Meaning of Concepts:
Political Economy, Peace and Conflict, Theory of Reconciliation, Component of
Reconciliation, Justice as a factor of Reconciliation, Mercy in Reconciliation, Peace as a
component of Reconciliation, Approaches to Peace building, Challenges of Designing
and Implementing Peace Accords, Operational Challenges for Peace Missions Strategic
Coordination, Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration, Intervention and Peace
building, Conflict Prevention and Donor Aid, Diplomacy and Peace building, Gender and
Peace building, Democratisation and Peace building, Co-existence and Conflict,
Sustainability of Peace building.
PCR873: Arms Control and Demilitarisation
Definition of Concepts such as: Arms, Arms Control, Dimilitaralisation, Disarmament,
Theory and History of Arms Control, Disarmament, and clod war, Causes of Armament
and Disarmament, Games Theory and Bargaining, The Proliferation of Small Arms,
Light Weapons, Landmines, Deadly form of Conventional Weaponry and Weapon of
Mass Destruction (Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Weapons), Arms, Global Security
and Peace, Spread of Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Weapons, Nuclear Strategy
and Balance of Power, Characteristics of Small Arms, Multilateral Process, Techniques
and Instruments for Disarmament, Arms Control Agreements and Non- proliferation
endeavors, Ways of Mitigating Serious Threats posed by Small Arms and other weapon
of militating serious threats posed by small arms and other weaponry.
PCR832: Inter-Religious Conflicts
Definition of Religion and Conflict, Relationships and Differences between Islam and
Christianity, Christians and Muslims Relations, Religious and Political undertones of
riots such as ( Zango- Kataf, Kano, Kaduna, Bauchi, Idi- Araba, Sagamu, Kafanchan etc.)
in Nigeria, Reaction of Muslims and Christians to some Government Policies, Attitude of
Christians and Muslims to Traditional or Indigenous Religious Activities/ Festival,
Biblical and Quaranic Principles Guiding Relations with people of other faiths, The Roles
that Religion plays in both Fostering and Resolving Conflict, using Case Studies from the
Local, National and International levels, Examination or Analysis of specific conflicts
with a religious dimension between Islam and the West.
PCR817: Theory of Peace Education and Conflict
Definition of concepts such as: Theory, Peace, Education, Conflict and Peace Education,
Conflict Theories, Theory and Practice of Peace Education, Examination of the Concepts
like Peacekeeping, Peacemaking, Peace enforcement, and Peace building, The Visions,
Paradigms and Conceptual Frameworks of Education and Educational Movement for
Peace at all levels namely: Holism, Dialogue, Values Formation, Critical Empowerment
or Conscientisation, Educating for dismantling a culture of" War", Educating for living
with Justice and Compassion, Educating for Human Rights and Responsibilities,
Educating for Intercultural Solidarity whereby Cultural Diversity is Respected, Educating
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for Environmental Care, Educating for Personal Peace, Range of Creative and
Participatory Teaching- Learning Strategies and Curriculum Material Development
Project in Peace Education.
PCR822: International Law and Peace
Definition of International Law and Peace, Origin of International Law, Source of
International Law, Contending Theories of War and Peace, Principle and Problems of the
Laws of Armed Conflict, Criticism of Debate about Reality, Reliability and Effectiveness
of International Law, Maintenance of Global Peace and Security, Nature and Scope of
Conflict of Laws, Examination of relevant International Instruments such as International
Court of Justice, Geneva Conventions and Protocols, the United Nations Charters,
Human Rights, Status of Civilians, People of War, Journalists, Spies, Combatants, before,
during and after the Conflict or Hostility, War Crimes and War Guilt, Structure and
Functioning of International Organizations and their Role in the Contemporary World
Order.
PCR819: Human Rights and Diplomacy
Meaning !Definitions of Human Rights, Origin of Human Rights ,Types of Human
Rights, Importance of Human Rights, Values and Norms Underlying the Concept of
Universal Human Rights, International! National Law and Human Rights, Links between
Human Rights Violation and Conflict, Human Rights Promotion in Contemporary
Society, Relationship between Human Rights, Human Rights Violation and Diplomacy,
Examination of Instances where the Rights of different individuals appear to clash or
where different Right appear to be in Contradiction, Limits of Rights e.g. the Rights of
the Unborn, Minority Rights, Animal Rights, a Review of the International
Organizations, Non-governmental Organization, Human Rights Groups, the Government
at all levels on Human Rights and their Effectiveness, Civic Duties and Responsibilities.
PCR842: Industrial Conflict and Conflict Resolution
Definition of concepts such as: Conflict, Industrial Conflict, Conflict Resolution,
Employer, Employee, Organisation, Organisation Environment, Formal and Informal
Organization Structures, Theory of Employment, Theory of Organization / Industrial
Conflict, Conflict in Industry, the Nature and Patterns of Conflict, Causes and
Consequences of Conflict, Bargaining Theory, Employers Organization, Structure of
Nigerian Trade Unions, Labour Law, Demand for Trade Unionisations, Trade Union
Wage Politics, Inflation and Wage Bargain, Role of Labour and Management in Conflict
Resolution, Labour Health and Safety, International Labour Organization, Statutory
Conflict Procedure, Strike and Public Policy, Principle of Intervention in Organization,
Industrial Arbitration Court / Panel, Strategies and Adjustment to Organization Change,
Economic of Industrial Action, Indigenisation and Multinational Companies.
PCR810: Research Thesis
The student will engage on the topic that will lead into direct research in his/her own
chosen area of specialization which will reflect upon the knowledge learned in the
various other Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution courses. The student must choose
one of the four areas of specialisation offered, such as: International Conflict
Management, Industrial Conflict Management, Internal Conflict Management and
Environmental Conflict Management which will consists of an original research work,
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independently carried out by the student under the supervision of an assigned supervisor.
The required number of words is subject to the topic and directive of the supervisor.
PCR876: Language and Information Management in Peace and Conflict Resolution
Meaning/Definition of Language, Importance of Language, Types of Language, Conflict
and National Identity, How Language communicates and reinforces Ideologies that
sustain social Institution, an Overview of how language can contribute Escalation and
De-escalation of conflict, How Language Violate Linguistic Rights and Promote
Inequalities, Meaning/Definition of Information and Communication, Relationship
between Communication and Information, Importance of Communication/Information,
Types of Communication/Information, Information and Conflict, Channels of
Communication, Factors affecting Communication, Road Blocks to Communication,
Theories of Communication, Definition of Listening, Importance of Listening, How to
Resolve Conflicts through Listening, The Role of Media, specifically its potentials for
Reinforcing Ideologies and creating a Climate that Promotes Violence or Peace.
PCR831: African Traditional Methods of Conflict Resolution
Definition of Conflict, Origin/Causes of Conflicts in Traditional Nigerian /African
Societies, The African Traditional Political Structures, Process of War Making, Weapons
of War, Time of War, Rules Guiding War Making, Faith of War Victims/ Prisoners of
War, Examination of Different Traditional Methods of Conflicts Resolution in African
Societies, Comparisims of Similarities and Differences between African Traditional
Methods and Contemporary Approaches to Conflict Resolution, Traditional Processes of
Peace building.
PCR833: Ethnic Conflicts and Resolution
Meaning/Definition of concepts such as: Ethnicity, Violence, Conflict, Ethnic Violence,
Conflict Resolution, Causes of Conflict, Types of Conflict, Theories of Ethnicity, The
Rise of Ethnicity as a form of Political Identity in Africa, Stages of Conflict, Theories of
Political Violence; Behavioral Approaches, The contributions of Marxism and
Imperialism, Processes of Ethnic Guerillas Formation, Sources of Fund, Arms and
Ammunitions for Ethnic Guerillas, Modalities, Patterns and Processes of Ethnic Conflict
Resolution, Processes of Disarming, Decommissioning, Demobilising and Reintegrating
Ethnic Guerillas in Post Conflict, Status, Character and Legitimacy of the body
Empowered to supervise process of DDD and R, Combatants/Guerillas and their enemies
before, during and after Civil Hostilities and Prospect for Peace, Condition for
minimising Insurgency and Counter- Insurgency, Post -Conflict Peace building activities.
PCR851: Environmental Security and Conflict Resolution
Definitions of concepts such as: Environment, Security, Conflict, Resolution, Conflict
Resolution, Resources, Environmental Security, Causes of Environmental Insecurity,
Relationship between Environmental Security, Competition for Resources and Conflict,
Analyses of Environmental Degradation and Threats to the local, national, regional and
Global Environment in such forms as Pollution, Loss of Biodiversity, Global Warming,
Deforestation, Flood, Desertification, Climatic Change, Food Production, Natural
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Disasters, Ozone Depletion, Linkage of Environmental Security to Migration,
Displacement, Environmental Refugees, to Poverty, Hunger, the Spread of Diseases,
Internal/International Conflicts/violence.
FRE101:
Basic French Grammar I (2 Credit Units E) (For NonFrench/International Relations Studies Major)
Identification of People in French, Identification of Things in French,
Greetings in French, Presentation of People in French, Presentation of Self in
French, Saying Ones Profession in French, Presentation of Ones Daily
Itineraries in French, Requesting for Price and Payment in French, Giving
Precise Information on Past Events in French, Asking for Specified Quantity
of Things, Giving out Orders, Asking for and Indicating Directions.
FRE102:
Basic French Grammar II (2 Credit Units E) (For NonFrench/International Relations Studies Major)
Polite Response to a Request in French, Inviting Someone in French, Giving
Guidelines in French, Travelling in French, Expression of Possibilities in
French, Expression of Tastes in French, Expression of Sporting Activities in
French, Expression of Sentiments in French, Describing Somebody in French,
Describing Weather in French, Giving Advice in French, Expression of
Obligations in French, Giving Permissions and Interdictions in French,
Expression of Wishes.
FRE111: Language Laboratory Works/Oral French (2 Credit Units C)
Development of skills in written and verbal communication that enhance
reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, Definition and Identification of
Oral vowel sounds, Definition and Identification of Nasal vowel and semivowel sounds, Definition, Identification and general consideration of
Consonant sounds, Definition, Identification, usage and general consideration
of Silent letters in French, Definition, Identification, usage and general
consideration of French accents in pronunciation, Definition, Identification,
usage and general consideration of The principles of liaison in French,
Definition, Identification, usage and general consideration of Élision and
enchaînement in French, Intonation and stress in French, French diphthongs
and triphthongs, Reading skills development and Pronouncing difficult words,
Pronunciation of verb endings, Liaison, élision and enchaînement, Intonation
in texts, monothongs, diphthongs and triphthongs; greetings and introduction,
Buying and Selling, Consulting professionals for services, Telephone
conversations, Hotel and Restaurant, Dictation exercises
FRE112: Oral and Aural Comprehension (2 Credit Units C)
Definition of oral French, the scope of Oral French in the teaching and
learning of French language, Utilisation of French and Francophone
documents (songs, short plays, etc) to help the students to communicate and
express themselves freely, Method of creation of vocabulary, Method of
conversing in French Language.
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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.
Headquarters Staff:
STAFF LIST
PEACE STUDIES & CONFLICT RESOLUTION
SNO NAME
1
STATUS
Prof
Kayode Prof
Soremekun
2
Prof Olusegun Prof
Yerokun
3
Prof Osita Agbu (Adjunct)
QUALIFICATIONS
B.A. Hons
MSc Int. Rels.
Ph.D Int Rels
University
OAU
OAU
OAU
Dip in Inter Law and Org. The Hague
for Devepl
Cert in the American Coll.
Park,
Foreign Policy Process
Maryland,
USA
LLb, Bl (Nig), Acis,
ACTN
LLM, BL (Middle Temple
London)
BSc Political Science
University of
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Year
1976
1979
1984
1988
1991
1985
Prof
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Dr.
Ademola (Adjunct)
Adeleke
Asso Prof
Ibadan
MSc Int. Relations
University of
Nigeria
Ph.D Political Science
University of
Nigeria
B.A. Edu/Hist),
University of
Lagos
(M.A. (Dipl Hist),
University of
Maiduguri
Ph.D (Hist & Int. Relations) University of
Toronto
M.A. Hons, Hist &
Strategic Studies
5
6
7
8
Dr. Emeka N.
Chegwe
Dr. (Col)
Abiodun J.
Oluwadare
Lecturer
Ph.D Hist & Strategic
Studies
LLm, LLB, Ph.D
Lecturer II
NDACE
Dr.
Bamiji Lecturer II
Oyebode
Dr. Olusola Ojo
University of
Lagos
Lecturer II
1988
1993
1982
1986
1996
1993
2001
Nigerian Def
Academy/U.I.
& University
1981
B.Sc. Pol. Science
Public Adm.
Inter. Rels & Strategic Lagos State
Studies.
University
1998
Ph.D History & Strategic University of
Studies
Lagos
2014
NCE, Eng
Studies
Islamic Oyo
Coll.
Edu.
University of
B.A. (Ed) Language Arts Ilorin
(English)
Master of Comm. Arts,
University of
Ibadan
1984
M.A. Peace and Conflict University of
Studies
Ibadan
University of
Ph.D Peace and Conflict Ibadan
Studies
2005
NCE
1995
12
&
St
Andrew
Coll., Oyo
2002
1991
2002
2012
B.A(Ed) History
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10
11
12
13
14
Dr.
Iyabode Lecturer II
Ajibola
Dr. Adegoke, Lecturer I
A. T.
Mr
Abdul- Lecturer II
Rahoof Bello
Terhember
Ambe-Uva
Mr.
Mathias Lecturer II
Jarikre
Mr. Oyedolapo Lecturer II
Durojaye
University of
Ado-Ekiti
University of
M.A. Peace and Conflict Ibadan
Studies
2002
University of
Ph.D Peace and Conflict Ibadan
Studies
B.A. Comm & Lang Arts, University of
Ibadan
M.A. Peace Conflict University of
Studies
Ibadan
Ph.D
Peace
Conflict University of
Studies
Ibadan
BSc
Sociology
& OAU
Anthropology
MSc Sociology
University of
Ibadan
Ph.D Development & University of
Criminology
Uyo
BSc Economics
Lagos State
University
MPA, Public Adm
Lagos State
University
Msc, Pol Science
University of
Ilorin
BSc Pol Science
Benue State
University
MSc Pol Science (Int. University of
Rels)
Ibadan
B.A. Theatre Arts,
University of
Port Harcourt
University of
M.A. Theatre Arts,
Ibadan
University of
M. A. Peace and Conflict Ibadan
Studies,
University of
Ph.D in View
Ibadan
2013
NCE,
13
St Andrews
Coll. of Edu.,
Oyo
2004
1996
2005
2010
1989
1991
2007
1989
1996
2006
2002
2006
1994
1977
2007
In View
1992
B.Sc. (Sociology)
University
Ibadan
M. Ed. (Comm. Dev)
University
Ibadan
M.A. (Peace & Conflict University
Studies),
Ibadan
University
Ph.D (in view)
Ibadan
of
2000
of
2002
of
2004
of
In View
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 of successful candidates are published on
NOUN Web-Site while the admission letters of candidates are dispatched to the nearest
study centers for the students to collect. Students are also expected to complete their
registration procedure On-Line.
13.0 Instructional Methods and 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 centers 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 Tutor Marked Assignments
(TMA) in which students are expected to do all these Tutor Marked Assignments and
submit them to their facilitators at the Study Centers for marking. The best four out of
this Tutor Marked Assignments (TMA) submitted are selected for the evaluation and
cumulating of the students' scores.
14.2 End of Semester Examination
Our session examinations are semester based: we administer examinations for all the
courses registered for by the students and offered by the school at the end of each
semester respectively.
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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 School concerned that we either organise conference marking or swap marking
thereby swapping scripts of students from a centre with others from other distanced
centers for the facilitators of these centers 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 Master of Sciences Programme in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution is open and
designed to graduate students from any Recognised University or its Equivalent coming
from diverse cultures and backgrounds. 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 inroad 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.
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STUDENT ENROLMENT AND PROJECTION
We intend to start with about Five Hundred Students at the initial stage. 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 M.Sc. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Programme are
qualified for full ranges of careers open to 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.
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12.0 APPENDIX
Comments on Detailed Programme Proposal by Assessor:
Signature:
Name:
Address:
Date:
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NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
SENATE
Programme Title:
M.Sc Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
School:
Arts & Social Sciences
Comments made by Senate and by Dean of School on Programme
Signature of Dean
Comments of Chairman of Senate
Signature of Chairman of Senate
Signature of Registrar-Secretary to Senate
Seal of University
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