Alvan Ikoku College of Education in Owerri provides a wide range of courses at both the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and degree (B.Ed.) levels through its affiliation with the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Here are some answers to help you understand all the programs available.
What are the NCE programs available?
The college has six schools offering NCE programs, each with various subjects:
- School of Arts & Social Sciences: Christian Religious Studies, English Language, History, Social Studies, Political Science, Music, Theatre Arts
- School of Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Integrated Science, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physical & Health Education
- School of Vocational & Technical Education: Agricultural Science, Home Economics, Fine & Applied Arts, Business Education, Technical Education, Home Management
- School of Languages: English, French, Igbo, Yoruba
- School of Early Childhood & Primary Education: Early Childhood Education, Primary Education Studies
- School of General & Special Education: General Studies Education, Educational Psychology, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Foundations, Guidance & Counselling, Special Education
Also included is Adult & Non‑Formal Education from the School of Specialized Education.
Which combination subjects are available for NCE?
The NCE programme offers various combination subjects to support double major options. Examples include:
- Biology/Chemistry, Biology/Physics, Biology/Mathematics, Biology/Geography
- Chemistry/Integrated Science, Chemistry/Mathematics, Chemistry/Physics
- Christian Religious Studies combined with Economics, English, French, Hausa, History, Political Science, Social Studies, Theatre Arts, Yoruba
- Computer Education combinations with Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Physics
- Economics combined with Geography, History, Political Science, Social Studies
- English with French, Geography, Hausa, History, Igbo, Music, Theatre Arts, Yoruba, Yoruba L2
- Fine & Applied Arts with Hausa L2, Yoruba; French with Hausa, Igbo, Theatre Arts, Yoruba
- Geography with Fine Art, History, Integrated Science, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies
- Hausa combinations with Music, Igbo, Social Studies, Theatre Arts, Hausa L2
- History combined with Political Science, Social Studies, Theatre Arts
- Igbo with Music, Yoruba, Theatre Arts; Mathematics with Physics
- Music with Theatre Arts, Yoruba; Physical & Health Education (double major)
Which single-subject NCE courses are offered?
Aside from combinations, Alvan Ikoku offers single-subject NCE programmes:
Adult & Non‑Formal Education; Agricultural Science; Business Education; Early Childhood Care Education; Primary Education Studies.
What B.Ed programmes are offered via affiliation?
Through its affiliation with UNN, the college offers Bachelor of Education degrees in: English Education, Social Studies Education, Political Science Education, History Education, Christian Religious Knowledge Education, Music, French, Igbo, Creative Arts Education, Guidance & Counselling, Biology Education, Chemistry Education, Physics Education, Mathematics Education, Integrated Science Education, Health Education, Computer Education, Human Kinetics, Economics Education, Geography Education, Agricultural Education, Business Education, Home Economics Education, Accounting Education, Technology Education.
Are both Regular and Sandwich/Weekend options available?
Yes. The college offers Regular, Sandwich, and Evening & Weekend NCE programs.Â
It also provides a Professional Diploma in Education (PDE) and postgraduate programs like PGDE.
What vocational or technical courses are offered?
Under the School of Vocational and Technical Education, NCE programs include Agricultural Science, Business Education, Technical Education, Home Economics, Fine & Applied Arts, and Home Management.
What is the School of General Studies responsible for?
The School of General Studies (Arts & Social Sciences) includes basic sciences, civil and basic education courses, entrepreneurship, and humanities for all students.
How do I choose the right program?
- Choose your area of interest: arts, sciences, languages, vocational, early childhood, or general/special education.
- Verify that you meet the 5-credit O’Level requirement, including English and Maths, alongside relevant subject credits.
- Ensure correct subject combination for your chosen NCE or B.Ed.
- Decide between Regular, Sandwich, Evening/Weekend, or PDE based on your learning needs.
- Visit the school portal or JAMB Brochure for specific entry requirements and eligibility.