NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
15th- 18th, December, 2024
INSTITUTION:
Sokoto State University
DISCIPLINE:
Education
PROGRAMME:
Guidance and Counselling Education
PROGRAMME SCORE:
89.60%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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1. There is only one addition of Innovative course. 2. Practicum conducted do not cover the curriculum.
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1. The University should ensure that the programme is enrich with the addition of four innovative courses without exceeding the maximum credit load. 2. The University should ensure thatpracticum covered the curriculum.
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The total score for the programme is 89.60%. It scored 32 (86.49%) in Academic Matters, 35 (100.00%) in Staffing, 23 (85.19%) in Physical Facilities, 14 (77.78%) in Library. The programme scored 3 (100.00%) in Funding, 3 (100.00%) in Research and Collaborations and 2 (100.00%) in Employers’ Rating. Based on the fact that the programme scored up to 70% and above in all four core components (Academic Matters, Staffing, Physical Facilities and Library), the Panel recommended FULL accreditation status for the Programme.
B. APPROVAL BY THE COMMISSION
Based on further analysis of the report, the Commission upholds the recommendation of FULL accreditation status for the Programme