The former approach to the study of Political Science was largely legalistic, traditional and historical hence the justification for the title Government. The contemporary approach to the study, particularly in the higher institution, centres on empiricism, systems approach, the study of political actors, the environment of political system etc. The emphasis is now on systemization of political data and analysis. The new approach justifies the use of the title Political Science. As a teaching subject its philosophy is based on the fact that knowledge of Political Science is an indispensable factor for the realization of a democratic/stable and enduring political system. It is a useful instrument for citizenship as well as for changing negative socio-political values, attitudes and norms. The study of Political Science promotes international understanding and co-operation, mutual assistance, the values of Pan-Africanism and African nationalism. Follow the link bellow to see all the courses in the department The Option is designed to equip the students with the skills, knowledge and methodology needed for effective teaching of Government in secondary schools. The primary objectives of the programme are to:produce proficient teachers of Government who possess sound knowledge of Political Science; produce inspiring teachers of the subject who not only possess confidence, skills and techniques necessary for the teaching of the subject but also possess the proper values and attitudes to Political Science as a discipline; inculcate in the students , the necessary values, skills and techniques for effective and moral leadership; produce the necessary training in citizenship and broaden the students sense and scope of participation in community as well as in national affairs; produce teachers who can foster the growth of international co-operation, co-existence and mutual assistance; and produce teachers who can inspire and inculcate in the students, the values and attitudes of Pan- Africanism, nationalism and African brotherhood.
Below are the list of Programmes Under Political Science
Contact Us: hodpoliticalscience@tasued.edu.ng
| S/N | Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GNS213 | Nigerian Culture & Citizenship Education |
| 2 | GNS213 | Nigerian Culture & Citizenship Education |
| 3 | POL111 | Introduction to Politics I |
| 4 | POL111 | Introduction to Politics I |
| 5 | POL112 | Nigerian Government and Politics (1960-Date) |
| 6 | POL112 | Nigerian Government & Politics (1960 ? date) |
| 7 | POL113 | Politics and Law in Africa |
| 8 | POL113 | Politics and Law in Africa |
| 9 | POL114 | Theory of the State |
| 10 | POL114 | Theory of the State |
| 11 | POL115 | Leadership and Change |
| 12 | POL115 | Leadership and Change |
| 13 | POL121 | Introduction to Politics II |
| 14 | POL121 | Introduction to Politics II |
| 15 | POL122 | Constitutional Development in Nigeria |
| 16 | POL122 | Constitutional Development in Nigeria |
| 17 | POL123 | Africa under Colonial Rule |
| 18 | POL123 | Africa Under Colonial Rule |
| 19 | POL124 | Constitutional Development in West Africa |
| 20 | POL124 | Constitutional Development in West Africa |
| 21 | POL125 | Theory and Practice of Human Rights |
| 22 | POL125 | Theory and Practice of Human Rights |
| 23 | POL126 | Introduction to Political Analysis |
| 24 | POL126 | Introduction to Political Analysis |
| 25 | POL211 | Methodology of Political Science |
| 26 | POL211 | Methodology of Political Science |
| 27 | POL212 | Political Thought (Classical to Medieval Age) |
| 28 | POL212 | Political Thought (Classical to Medieval Age) |
| 29 | POL213 | Introduction to Local Government |
| 30 | POL213 | Introduction to Local Government |
| 31 | POL214 | Civil- Military Relations |
| 32 | POL214 | Civic Education |
| 33 | POL215 | Structures and Organisation of Government |
| 34 | POL215 | Structures and Organisation of Government |
| 35 | POL216 | Politics of Race, Ethnicity and Gender |
| 36 | POL216 | Politics of Race, Ethnicity and Gender |
| 37 | POL217 | National Security Issues |
| 38 | POL217 | National Security Issues |
| 39 | POL221 | Introduction to International Relations |
| 40 | POL221 | Introduction to International Relations |
| 41 | POL222 | Introduction to Public Administration |
| 42 | POL222 | Introduction to Public Administration |
| 43 | POL223 | Politics of Development and Underdevelopment |
| 44 | POL223 | Politics of Development and Underdevelopment |
| 45 | POL224 | Politics in Africa |
| 46 | POL224 | Politics in Africa |
| 47 | POL225 | Foreign Policies of Great Powers |
| 48 | POL225 | FIELD TRIP AND REPORTING |
| 49 | POL226 | Politics and Media in Nigeria |
| 50 | POL226 | Politics and Media in Nigeria |
| 51 | POL311 | Research Methods in Political Science |
| 52 | POL311 | Research Methods in Political Science |
| 53 | POL312 | Comparative Government and Politics |
| 54 | POL312 | Comparative Government and Politics |
| 55 | POL313 | Foreign Policy Analysis |
| 56 | POL313 | Foreign Policy Analysis |
| 57 | POL314 | Political Behaviour |
| 58 | POL314 | Political Behaviour |
| 59 | POL315 | Political Parties and Pressure Groups |
| 60 | POL315 | Political Parties and Pressure Groups |
| 61 | POL316 | Contemporary Political Analysis |
| 62 | POL316 | Contemporary Political Analysis |
| 63 | POL317 | Nigerian Foreign Policy I |
| 64 | POL317 | Nigerian Foreign Policy I |
| 65 | POL318 | Non-Governmental Organisations in the Global Context |
| 66 | POL318 | Non-Governmental Organisation in the Global Context |
| 67 | POL321 | Political Thought (Modern Age) |
| 68 | POL321 | Political Thought (Modern Age) |
| 69 | POL322 | Administrative Law and Processes |
| 70 | POL322 | Administrative Law and Processes |
| 71 | POL323 | Public Policy Analysis |
| 72 | POL323 | Public Policy Analysis |
| 73 | POL324 | Peace and Conflict Studies |
| 74 | POL324 | Peace and Conflicts Studies |
| 75 | POL325 | Principles of International Law |
| 76 | POL325 | Principles of International Law |
| 77 | POL326 | Globalisation and Development |
| 78 | POL326 | Globalisation and Development |
| 79 | POL327 | Local Government in Nigeria |
| 80 | POL327 | Local Government in Nigeria |
| 81 | POL328 | Comparative Public Administration |
| 82 | POL328 | Comparative Public Administration |
| 83 | POL329 | Government and Technology |
| 84 | POL329 | Government and Technology |
| 85 | POL421 | African Political Thought |
| 86 | POL421 | African Political Thought |
| 87 | POL422 | Foundations of Political Economy |
| 88 | POL422 | Foundations of Political Economy |
| 89 | POL423 | Public Administration in Nigeria |
| 90 | POL423 | Public Administration in Nigeria |
| 91 | POL424 | International Institutions |
| 92 | POL424 | International Institutions |
| 93 | POL425 | Marxism |
| 94 | POL425 | Marxism |
| 95 | POL426 | Budgetary Process |
| 96 | POL426 | Budgetary Process |
| 97 | POL427 | Nigerian Foreign Policy II |
| 98 | POL427 | Nigerian Foreign Policy II |
| 99 | POL428 | Government and Politics in Nigeria |
| 100 | POL428 | Government and Politics in Nigeria |
| 101 | POL429 | FINAL YEAR PROJECT |
| 102 | POL430 | State and Economy |
| 103 | POL430 | Issues in Civic Education in Nigeria |
UTME
Five ‘O’ level credits at one sitting or six ‘O’ level credits at two sittings in English, Mathematics, Government or History, and three/four other subjects.
DIRECT ENTRY
Three ‘A’ level passes/NCE Credit/Merit to include Government or History.
*OND/HND with Upper Credit in Public Administration or Local Government.
UTME SUBJECTS
Government or History, Economics plus any other Social Science/Arts subjects.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
Any two ‘A’ level passes in relevant subjects.