Federal College of Education, Zaria
| Motto | To train teachers for the service of the dynamic society through renewed research. |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1962 |
| Provost | Dr. Suleiman Balarabe |
| Location | , Nigeria 11°05′02″N 7°43′55″E / 11.084°N 7.732°E |
| Affiliations | Ahmadu Bello University and Usmanu Danfodiyo University |
| Website | fcezaria |
Federal College of Education, Zaria is a College of Science and Art based in Zaria, Nigeria. It was established by the then Northern Region Government of Nigeria in November 1962.[1][2][3] It was initially named Northern Secondary Teachers College and later known as Advanced Teachers’ College Zaria, under the administrative and policy control of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, until 1991.[4][5] The institution was initially located at the present site of Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic (Annex) before it was moved to Gyallesu, opposite Ahmadu Bello University, Kongo Campus - Zaria in 1973.[6] it was later disarticulated from ABU, Zaria and renamed Federal College of Education, Zaria. in May 2015, it was converted to a University of Education, together with some other Colleges in the Country, by the PDP government. later in August same year, the APC government reversed the conversion to its former status as Federal College of Education, Zaria, including all the others.
The current Provost of the College is Dr. Suleiman Balarabe, who was appointed following the expiration of Dr. Abdullahi Ango Ladan's tenure in February, 2021. [7]
College Library[edit]
The College Library is headed by College Librarian. the library is well equipped with relevant information resources like journal, books and study materials including internet connectivity for effectives services to staff and students in the college.[8][9]
Schools and courses offered[edit]
The courses offered by the institution are;[10]
School of Arts & Social Sciences[edit]
- Christian Religious Studies (NCE & ABU Degree)
- Geography (NCE & ABU Degree)
- Islamic Religious Studies (NCE & ABU Degree)
- Social Studies (NCE & ABU Degree)
- Economics (NCE & UDUS Degree)
- Cultural and Creative Art
- Theatre Art
- Political Science
School of Education[edit]
- General Studies in Education
- Pre-NCE & Remedial Studies
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Foundation of Education
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Administration and Planning (ABU Degree)
- Library and Information Science (ABU Degree)
- Guidance and Counselling (UDUS Degree)
School of Languages[edit]
- Arabic (NCE & ABU Degree)
- English (NCE & ABU Degree)
- French
- Yoruba
- Hausa (NCE & ABU Degree)
- Igbo
School of Sciences[edit]
- Biology (NCE & ABU Degree)
- Computer Science (NCE & UDUS Degree)
- Chemistry (NCE & ABU Degree)
- Integrated Science (NCE & ABU Degree)
- Mathematics (NCE & ABU Degree)
- Physical & Health Education(PHE) (NCE & ABU Degree)
- Physics
School of Vocational and Technical Education[edit]
- Agric Education (NCE & ABU Degree)
- Business Education (NCE & ABU Degree)
- Home Economics (NCE & ABU Degree)
School of Early Child Care and Primary Education[edit]
- Early Childhold Care Education
- Primary Education (NCE & UDUS Degree)
School of Special Education[edit]
- Adult and Non-Formal Education (NCE & UDUS Degree)
- Special and Non-Formal Education
Affiliations[edit]
The College of Education is affiliated to the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria (ABU) and Usman Dan Fodio University Sokoto. (UDUS)[11]
See also[edit]
List of colleges of education in Nigeria
References[edit]
- ^ "List of Accredited Colleges of Education in Nigeria". www.myschoolgist.com. 2017-01-04. Retrieved 2021-05-30.
- ^ "NCCE Online". www.ncceonline.edu.ng. Retrieved 2021-05-30.
- ^ "Federal College of Education, Zaria fcezaria| School Fees, Courses & Admission info". universitycompass.com. Retrieved 2021-05-30.
- ^ "Federal College of Education". fcezaria.net. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
- ^ "List of colleges of education in Nigeria", Wikipedia, 2020-02-09, retrieved 2020-04-01
- ^ "History of Federal College of Education". fcezaria.edu.ng/history. Retrieved 2022-06-26.
- ^ "Anxiety in FCE Zaria over position of provost". dateline.ng. 14 February 2021. Retrieved 2022-06-26.
- ^ "Federal College of Education". fcezaria.net. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- ^ Federal College of Education Zaria (2008). Federal College of Education Student Hand Book (fourth ed.). Zaria: Federal college of education Zaria. p. 49.
- ^ "All courses offered at FCE Zaria". fcezaria.net. 2019-03-01. Retrieved 2021-05-30.
- ^ admin (2020-10-20). "Federal College of Education (FCE) Zaria in Affiliation with ABU Zaria & UDUSOK Undergraduate Degree Screening Form for 2020/2021 Academic Session | APPLY NOW". NAIJSCHOOLS. Retrieved 2021-05-30.
