The Postgraduate College

Education / Health Education

Overview

Degree awarded:

M.Ed

M.Phil

M.Phil/Ph.D

Ph.D

Programmes:

Master of Education in Health Education (Health and Safety Education)

Master of Education in Health Education (School and Community Health Education)

Field of interest:

Curriculum, Instruction and Evaluation in Health Education

Health and Safety Education

School and Community Health Education

Entry requirements:

General Regulations Governing Admission to Higher Degree Programmes

Candidates for admission to higher degree programmes shall normally be graduates of the University of Ibadan or other Universities/Institutions recognised by the Senate. Admission shall be made by the Postgraduate College on the recommendation of the appropriate Faculty Postgraduate Committee.
Candidates without any previous higher degrees in the relevant discipline may be admitted only to either the Degree of Master or the Professional Degree of Master.
Candidates with recognised “Research Higher” Degree in the relevant discipline may be admitted to the M.Phil or Ph.D. degree programmes as appropriate, on the recommendation of the appropriate Faculty Postgraduate Committee.
A candidate admitted to the degree of Master of University of Ibadan who obtained a weighted average mark of 55.0 – 59.9%, or a CGPA of between 4.0 and 4.9 may be offered provisional admission to the M.Phil./Ph.D programmes. Such candidates shall be assessed within three semesters of full time and four semesters of part time registration for the M.Phil/Ph.D to Ph.D conversion. This shall also apply to students who graduated from other universities

SPECIAL WAIVER FOR MATURED APPLICANTS

All University of Ibadan graduates should be admitted to Postgraduate programme with the ordinary level criteria existing at the time their first admission. Candidate who did not fulfill the requirements as at the time of their admission are not eligible for consideration.
Special consideration may be given to candidates, who obtained their first degree not less than 20 years from the time of seeking admission to any postgraduate programmes. Such candidates must have been found to possess special skills or abilities and professionally or academically engaged during the period of 20 years.

How to apply:

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Our Health Education programme focuses on promoting health and well-being through education and behaviour change strategies. The programme provides students with knowledge and skills to assess health needs, design and implement educational programs, and evaluate their effectiveness. Here is a summary of the course overview for Health Education:

Foundations of Health Education:

This course introduces students to the principles, theories, and philosophies of health education. Students learn about the history of the field, health behavior theories, and the role of health education in promoting individual and community health.

Health Promotion and Behaviour Change:

This course explores strategies for promoting health and behavior change at individual and community levels. Students learn about effective communication techniques, behavior change models, and evidence-based interventions. They study topics such as health communication, social marketing, and motivational interviewing.

Community Health Assessment:

This course focuses on assessing the health needs and priorities of communities. Students learn about data collection methods, conducting needs assessments, and identifying health disparities. They study topics such as health indicators, epidemiology, and community engagement.

Program Planning and Evaluation:

This course covers the process of designing, implementing, and evaluating health education programs. Students learn about needs assessment, setting objectives, selecting appropriate strategies, and measuring program outcomes. They study topics such as program planning models, logic models, and evaluation methods.

Health Communication:

This course explores effective communication strategies for health promotion. Students learn about health literacy, cultural competence, and communication channels for reaching diverse populations. They study topics such as media advocacy, health campaigns, and health information dissemination.

Public Health Policy and Advocacy:

This course examines the role of public health policies in promoting population health. Students learn about health policy development, advocacy strategies, and the influence of policy on health behaviors. They study topics such as health equity, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

Health Education in Schools:

This course focuses on the role of health education in school settings. Students learn about curriculum development, classroom teaching methods, and addressing health issues specific to children and adolescents. They study topics such as sexuality education, substance abuse prevention, and mental health promotion.

Few/Some of the Course Content

HEE 723	Environmental Health Education
HEE 703	Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Safety Education
HEE 702	Advanced statistics in Health and safety Education
HEE 701	Research methods in health and safety education
HEE 721	Health Problem in School and Out of School Children and Adolescents
HEE 722	Health Education Teaching
HEE 720	School Health Programme
HEE 707	Application of ICT in Health and Safety Education
HEE 706	Research Project in Health Education
HEE 705	Supervised Internship
HEE 704	Research Seminar in Health Education and Safety Education
HEE 724	Community Health Education
HEE 725	Health and Illness Behaviour
HEE 726	Health Appraisal in the school system
HEE 727	Prevention and Control of Diseases
HEE 728	Adolescent Health Education
HEE 729	Ageing Dying and Death Education
HEE 730	Seminar in School and Community Health Education
HEE 701	Research methods in Health education
HEE 702	Advanced statistics in Health Education
HEE 703	Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Safety Education
HEE 704	Research Seminar in Health Education and Safety Education

Entry Requirement

General Admission Requirements for Higher Degree

The basic qualification for admission to all Postgraduate Courses and Programmes is a first degree of the University of Ibadan or degree/Higher National Diploma of other recognized Institutions in the relevant discipline. Where qualifications are not strictly in the area of admission, remedial courses, which may lead to additional periods of studentship, may be prescribed.
In addition to individual Departmental requirements, applicants must satisfy the ‘O’ Level first degree matriculation requirements of the University of Ibadan i.e five ‘O’Level credit passes at ONE sitting or 6 ‘O’ level credits at TWO sittings including English Language and subject areas for ALL disciplines and Mathematics for ALL Science-based disciplines, Educational Management and Economics and at least a pass in Mathematics for other Social Science Courses OR Holder of NCE must have credit passes in WASC or credit or merit passes in TC II (obtained between 1967 and 1981) in English Language and four other relevant matriculation subjects.
Candidates for the degree of M.Phil and Ph.D. are admitted in the first instance to the Degree of Master Programme. However, candidates who, in addition to a good first degree, and already holding acceptable postgraduate degrees, may be considered for direct admission to the M.Phil and Ph.D. Programmes.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

Candidate with recognized first degree or higher degree assessed to be at least equal or equivalent to the degree of Bachelor or Master of the University of Ibadan and as recognized by the University senate may be admitted to the Masters , M.Phil, M.Phil/Ph.D or Ph.D Programme on the recommendation of the appropriate Faculty Postgraduate Committee
All applicants for the Postgraduate Diploma, Degree of Masters and Professional Master are require to take Test of Proficiency in English Language. A. minimum score of 40 percent must be attained before applicants could be eligible to be shortlisted by the admitting Departments, Schools, or Institutes.

Facilities

Career Path

Graduates of Health Education programs have a wide range of career opportunities in public health departments, healthcare organizations, community-based organizations, schools, and non-profit agencies. Some potential career paths include:

Health Educator:

Graduates can work as health educators, developing and implementing health education programs in various settings. They conduct needs assessments, design educational materials, deliver presentations, and facilitate workshops on topics such as disease prevention, healthy lifestyles, and health promotion.

Community Health Worker:

Graduates can work as community health workers, providing outreach and education to underserved populations. They may conduct home visits, organize community events, and serve as a liaison between individuals and healthcare services. They promote health behaviors and help individuals access appropriate resources.

Health Program Coordinator:

Graduates can work as program coordinators, overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of health education programs. They coordinate activities, collaborate with stakeholders, manage budgets, and ensure program effectiveness and sustainability.

Health Policy Analyst:

Graduates can work as health policy analysts, contributing to the development and evaluation of public health policies and programs. They analyze policy implications, conduct research, and make recommendations to improve health outcomes at the population level.

School Health Educator:

Graduates can work in schools as health educators, delivering health education curricula, coordinating school health initiatives, and addressing health issues specific to students. They may work in collaboration with teachers, administrators, and school nurses to promote a healthy school environment.

These career paths demonstrate the diverse opportunities available to graduates of Health Education programs. With a focus on promoting health, preventing diseases, and empowering individuals and communities, professionals in this field play a crucial role in improving population health outcomes.

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Fees

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