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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD) DEGREE PROGRAMME IN AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY
EDUCATION
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PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES
The aim of introducing the PhD degree Programme in Department of
Technology education is particularly to train graduates to acquire
higher level competencies with practical exposure in various specialties
of the department. Such exposure will enable graduates meet the changing
technological needs as part of their contribution to the contemporary
society.
SCOPE OF THE PROGRAMME
The PhD Programme in the Department of Technology Education will be by
research work. Candidates is expected to cover a specific area of
interest in the Department during the Programme with scope wide enough
and of relevance to an immediate environment. Field trips to some
selected industrial and research institutes are to be conducted where
necessary.
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DURATION
OF PROGRAMME
Full-time PhD Minimum of four semesters or 24 calendar months and
maximum of 48 calendar months
Part-time PhD Minimum of six semester or 36 calendar months and maximum
of 72 calendar months.
MODE OF
STUDY
A study for the PhD Programme is by comprehensive research embodied in a
thesis.
However, when a candidate is found to have weak background, the
candidate would be required to remedy such deficiencies before
commencement of the research.
RESEARCH
SEMINAR AND THESIS
Requirement for research, seminars and thesis are essentially similar to
those of M.Tech. candidates. In addition, a PhD thesis must show special
evidence or original contribution to knowledge. It must not have been or
form part of a thesis for another degree or diploma. A version of the
PhD thesis which is suitable for publication in reputable scientific
journals, must be submitted by a candidate before graduation.
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ENTRY AND
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
All candidates for the PhD degree Programme must, in addition to
satisfying the postgraduate school requirements for admission, also
satisfy on additional requirement must possess a master’s degree or its
equivalent in agricultural technology education or relevant disciplines
from a recognized university.
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
In order to quality for PhD degree, candidate is required to meet the
following:
1.Undertake field and/or laboratory based original investigation
research in the candidates chosen specialty under close supervision of
supervisory committee;
2.Present a written thesis to a panel of examiners including external
examiner, and written examination on course work, where prescribed; oral
examination of thesis by a panel of internal and external examiner(s).
Candidates for the degree of PhD in the Department of Technology
Education must satisfy the panel of examiner(s) before he/she can be
qualified for the award of the degree of PhD.
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AREA OF SPECIALIZATION
The area of specialization in the PhD Programmes is Agricultural
technology education.
JOB AND CAREER PROSPECTS
With the department’s doctoral specialization, the graduate will have
career openings in the relevant under listed work-places in addition to
meeting the demands of the 6-3-3-4 national educational system in
Nigeria.
1.Research Institutes
2.Related Industries
3.Private and Public enterprises
4.Self-employment (or job creators)
FACILITIES
Available teaching and research facilities for the Programme are:
1. Department Mock-up Laboratories
2. Laboratories in the School of Agricultural and Agricultural
Technology
3. Centre for Equipment Maintenance and Industrial Training
4. Industrial linkages
CONTACT
For more information please contact us on the following:
Telephone: +234 703 2232 010
Email: spgs@futy.edu.ng,
spgsfuty@gmail.com
Website:
http://www.futy.edu.ng/admission/spgs.htm
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