NTI: Bachelors Degree Programme, Courses, Duration & Requirements

NTI: Bachelors Degree Programme, Courses, Duration & Requirements.

The National Teachers Institute (NTI) has published its Bachelors Degree Programme for interested applicants. See NTI Approval Notice to run Degree Programmes here.

Objectives of the Programmes
The general objectives of the programme are:

→to train and upgrade all qualified serving Grade II and NCE teachers to Degree level.;

→to improve the basic background of those who may wish to pursue their studies at higher levels, and to help produce the required number of quality Degree holding teachers for the successful implementation of the Universal Basic Education Programme and the needed teachers at the senior secondary school level.
 
Course Duration
Each Course is organized into two semesters per year for a minimum of three/four years and maximum of six/eight Calendar years depending on the entry qualifications of the candidates.

Admission Requirements

→Candidates who possess any of the under listed qualifications are eligible for admission.

→Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) with merit pass or (C) grade in addition to the minimum UTME requirements. Candidates in this group will spend a minimum of 3 years if admitted

→Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) with pass grade lower than (C) grade and with a minimum of 5 years teaching experience in addition to the minimum UTME requirements. 

→Candidates in this group will spend a minimum of 4 years if admitted.

National Diploma at upper credit from a recognized Institution and in relevant areas. Candidates in this group will spend a minimum of 3 years if admitted.
 
Additional Entry Requirements

→Candidates offering B.Sc. Ed must in addition to English and Mathematics possess at least a credit in Physics, Chemistry or Biology.

→Candidates offering English as a main teaching subject must, in addition to credit in English Language posses a credit in Literature in English or credits in English Language and literature in English in the Teacher Grade II Certificate (TC II).
all candidates must satisfy the minimum UTME requirements for programmes they intend to offer.
 
Courses Offered
Candidates are to select from among the following:
B.A. Ed (Primary)
B.A. Ed (Social Studies)
B.A. Ed (English)
B.Sc. Ed (Mathematics)
B.Sc. Ed (Integrated Science)
B.Sc. Ed(Physical and Health Education)