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Department of Political Science and Public Administration


Dr. Rasheed O. Garuba
Ag. Head of Department

HOD’S WELCOME ADDRESS

You are welcomed to the Political Science and Public Administration Department of the Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria. In the Department, we are proud of our strength in teaching, research, and community development. The Department has been a cutting edge in combining B.Sc. degree in Political Science and Public Administration in Nigeria. We have maintained the unabashed intellectualism, regard for disciplinary and sub-disciplinary boundaries, the commitment to diversity of approach and method, and the pure appreciation of fine scholarship in Political Science and Public Administration.

The Department has trained several individuals and groups in line with the mission of the University which is,” to provide competition and resourceful graduates with high moral standard irrespective of race, tribe, religion or political inclinations”. The Department prides itself in impacting sound character along with quality academic discipline on students. The Department is also set to commence M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes in Political Science with specialization in Political Theory, Public Administration, and International Relations. The same is for M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Public Administration with specialization in Policy Development and Analysis, Human Resources Management, Local Government Administration and Legislative Studies

PHILOSOPHY

The philosophy and mission of Political Science and Public Administration as a discipline is to produce graduates with a critical mind, requisite ability and skill to comprehend, analyze, predict and influence the factors that shape and mould power relationships in an ever-changing socio-political environment in a globalizing world; as well as having competence to manage complex relations in the ever changing bureaucracy and growing business environment

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The main objectives of a degree in Political Science and Public Administration are:

  • To provide training in the principles of Political Science and Public Administration and their application.
  • Stimulate the students intellectually through the programme, in such a way that they understand and appreciate social problems.
  • To provide a solid foundation of knowledge about the workings of society and its institutions and develop the skills for the constructive use of such knowledge.
  • To develop in students, the ability to apply the knowledge to the resolution of societal problems and conflicts.
  • To develop in students, such skills and competency that would allow them to be self reliant and entrepreneurial
  • Provide the students with necessary skills for studying and analyzing society.
  • Provide the students with the skill-base from which they can proceed to higher studies in Political Science and Public Administration.
  • to imbue in the students a deep appreciation of the political dynamics of society and the impact of this on wider socio-economic development and societal well- being.

University Contact Info

for further enquiries visit

Fountain University , Osogbo
P.M.B 4491, OSUN STATE NIGERIA.

admission@fuo.edu.ng

 

 

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Contact For Enquiries

Political Science and Public Administration Department

College of Management and Social Science

Phone : 08031145929
Email : @

ADMISSION AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

UTME

Candidates for admission into the four-year degree programme must possess a Senior Secondary School Certificate or General Certificate of Education, NECO or their equivalents with at least five Credit passes, obtained in not more than two sittings, which must include English Language, Mathematics, Government and at least two other social science subjects. An acceptable UTME score is also required.

 

UTME Subjects: English Language, Government and two other subjects chosen from Economics, Commerce, Mathematics, Geography and Literature in English

Direct Entry 

Candidates for direct entry into the degree programme should possess five credit passes in the General Certificate of Education, NECO, Senior Secondary School Certificate or their equivalents, with at least five Credit passes, obtained in not more than two sittings, which must include English Language, Mathematics, Government and at least two other arts or social science subjects. In addition, candidates must possess credit passes in Government and one or two other social science subjects at advanced level in the General Certificate of Education, or an acceptable grade at the Fountain University Degree Foundation Programme, or its equivalent.

Can I leave my bags at meeting point?

Provided by the KU Institute of Education, this programme is available by distance learning, allowing you to study flexibly while balancing work and personal lifes.

The MSc Finance (EG. Banking) deepens your understanding of banks and financial markets, and how they relate to performance. It will help you to advance your career in finance and policy.

Will the tour be cancelled due to weather?

Provided by the KU Institute of Education, this programme is available by distance learning, allowing you to study flexibly while balancing work and personal lifes.

The MSc Finance (EG. Banking) deepens your understanding of banks and financial markets, and how they relate to performance. It will help you to advance your career in finance and policy.

Why Study Here?

The Department has been a cutting edge in combining B.Sc. degree in Political Science and Public Administration in Nigeria. We have maintained the unabashed intellectualism, regard for disciplinary and sub-disciplinary boundaries, the commitment to diversity of approach and method, and the pure appreciation of fine scholarship in Political Science and Public Administration.

Stimulate the students intellectually through the programme, in such a way that they understand and appreciate social problems.

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