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Course

M.Phil/Ph.D./MSc./PGD Sociology

Teacher
Category
Humanity
Postgraduate
    1. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
      1. M.Phil/Ph.D Programmes:
        1. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Sociology (with areas of specialization)
        2. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Social Work
      2. M.Sc. Programmes:
        1. Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Sociology (with Specialization in Criminology, Medical Sociology, Sociology of Development, Industrial Sociology, etc.)
        2. Master of Science degree in Social Work (MSSW)
      3. PGD Programme:
        1. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Social Work

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTERS (M.Sc) PROGRAMME IN SOCIOLOGY:

The criteria for admission into the M.Sc. Sociology programme are as follows:

        1. Candidate must satisfy the matriculation requirement of the University of Jos which is 5 O’level credits including English Language, mathematics, and two social science subjects (Government, Economics and/or Geography).
        2. Candidates with Second Class (Lower Division) Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from an approved University or the Postgraduate diploma with a CGPA of not lower than 3.0 on a 5-point scale from an accredited university. Candidates with a PGD in Sociology at credit level pass on weighted percentage average.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR Ph.D PROGRAMME IN SOCIOLOGY:

The candidate shall:

        1. Meet the matriculation requirements of the University of Jos of 5’Olevel Credits including English Language mathematics, and two social science subjects (Government, Economics and/or Geography).
        2. Possess Masters Degree in Sociology or Criminology with a CGPA of at least 3.5 on a 5.0 point scale or a weighted system average of 60% on the scale of 100.
        3. Demonstrate adequate intellectual capacity, maturity and effective decision making and problem-solving potentials.
        4. Submit a concept proposal of not less than 5 pages in the applicant’s area of specialization.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (PGD) PROGRAMME IN SOCIAL WORK:

        1. Candidates must satisfy the matriculation requirement of the University of Jos which is 5 o’level credits including English Language Mathematics, and any two social science subjects.
        2. A Third Class (Hons.) Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related disciplines awarded by an approved and accredited University.
        3. HND and/or professional qualifications cognate to Social Work from a recognized institution with not less than Upper Credit.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK (MSSW):

The criteria for admission into the MSSW programme are as follows:

        1. Candidate must satisfy the matriculation requirement for B.Sc. Social Work programme of the University of Jos which is 5 O’level credits including, English Language, Mathematics, and any two social science subjects.
        2. Candidates with Second Class (Lower Division) Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Sociology from an approved University or the Postgraduate diploma with a CGPA of not lower than 3.0 on a 5-point scale from an accredited university.
        3. Candidates with a PGD in Social Work at credit level pass on weighted percentage average.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR Ph.D. SOCIAL WORK PROGRAMME:

The candidate shall:

        1. Demonstrate adequate intellectual capacity, maturity and effective decision making and problem solving potentials.
        2. Possess Masters Degree in Social Work or Sociology with a CGPA of at least 3.5 on a 5.0 point scale or a weighted system average of 60% on the scale of 100.

Meet the matriculation requirements of the University of Jos of 5’Olevel Credits including English Language, Mathematics, and any two social science subjects

Faculty
Social Sciences
Department
Sociology