ADMISSION INTO CENTRE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMME 2016/2017 ACADEMIC SESSION

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into Centre for Continuing Education Programmes leading to the award of Certificates and Degrees of the Benue State University, Makurdi, for the 2016/2017, Academic Session.

Faculty of Arts

•Department of Languages and Linguistics

a. Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Hons) Part-Time Degree in French

b. Bachelor of Arts (B.A Hons) Part-Time Degree in Linguistics

c. Proficiency Certificate in French (PCF)

d. Proficiency Certificate in Tiv Language (PCT)

•Department of Religion and Philosophy

a. Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Hons) Part-Time Degree in Philosophy

b. Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Hons) Part-Time Degree in Religious Studies

•Faculty of Education

a. Certificate in Library and Information Science.

Admission Requirements

Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Hons) Part-Time in French

Candidates applying for the six (6) year programme must have at least five O’Level (5) credits, three of which must be in French, English Language, Literature in English and any other two credits in either WAEC, NECO or their equivalent at not more than two sittings. They must also have a satisfactory UTME score or as shall be decided by the University.

i) Candidates who apply for the five year programme must possess at least six points at IJMB, Two A level passes or a minimum of nine points at NCE, plus three ‘O’ level subjects at credit level. One of the ‘A’ level subjects must be in French.

ii) Candidates who possess a recognized Diploma Certificate in French with minimum of Upper Credit are also eligible to apply. In addition, they are to have three credit passes at the SSCE, NECO or their equivalents.

iii) Candidates with equivalent qualification from Francophone Institutions recognized by the University who possess ‘O’ Level credits in English and Literature in English are also eligible.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Hons) Part-Time Degree in Linguistics

i. Candidate applying for the B.A. (Linguistics) programme should possess at least five credits, two of which must be in English Language, Literature in English or Nigerian Languages and any other three credits at the SSCE level or the equivalent.

ii. Candidates who possess at least two ‘A’ Level passes, one of which must be in English/French Language or any other Nigerian Language.

iii. Two credit passes at NCE in English/French/

African Languages

iv. Candidates with equivalent qualifications from Francophone Institutions who possess at least an ‘O’ Level credit in English Language and Literature in English or in French.

v. Candidates with Diploma Certificate (at least Upper Credit) in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution shall be admitted into this degree programme.

Proficiency Certificate in French (PCF)

a. Candidates who possess a minimum of Secondary School Education with at least a pass in English Language are eligible.

Proficiency Certificate in Tiv Language

a. Candidates should possess at least four (4) O’level credits passes, one of which must be in English Language. An equivalent qualification shall be accepted.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Hons) Part-Time Degree in Philosophy and Religious Studies

The Department shall offer admission to two categories of students:

(a) UTME (Part-Time) Degree programme and

(b) DIRECT ENTRY (Part-Time) Degree programme

UTME (Part-Time) Degree Programme

Candidates in this category shall have a minimum entry requirement of Five O’ level (5) credits including CRS and English Language, in the Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE), National Examination Council (NECO) or their equivalent, which must be obtained at not more than two sittings with satisfactory UTME scores as shall be decided by the University. UTME subjects must also include CRS, English Language and any other two subjects from the Arts and Social Sciences. Candidates are expected to spend a minimum of six years and maximum of nine years (150% of the Regular duration).

Direct Entry (Part-Time) Degree Programme

Direct Entry candidates are required to spend a minimum of five (5) years and maximum of seven (7) years (150% of the Regular Direct Entry candidates). In addition, they must possess the following qualifications:

i. A pass in the National Certificate of Education (NCE) with a minimum of eight (8) points, Diploma with minimum grade of Upper Credit or six (6) points in IJMB plus O’ level credits in three subjects of the SSCE or equivalent, including English Language and General Paper obtained at one sitting.

ii. A three or two-year Diploma in Theology, Philosophy or Religious Studies recognized by the University, plus five credits at SSCE ‘O’ level, including English Language etc.

Certificate Courses in Library and Information Science

A. Library Assistants (LAC)

Candidates should possess at least one of the following qualifications:-

i. WASC/SSCE with at least two (2) credits including English Language.

B. Senior Library Assistants (SLA)

i. Candidates must be on the rank of Library Assistant and must have been confirmed on the job.

ii. Candidate must have a WASCE/SSCE pass or Grade II teacher’s certificate or a pass in the Library Assistants’ comprehensive examination.

iii. Candidates who attained the position of Library Assistant through promotion with a distinction in the Library Assistants comprehensive examination must spend one year before registration, while others with ordinary pass will have to spend two years before registering.

iv. Candidates must have been strongly recommended by their Head of section

v. The nominee must be successful in a written and oral interview to be conducted by the training committee.

C. Assistant Library Officers’ Programme (ALO)

i. Candidate must have been on the rank of Senior Library Assistant for a period not less than 2 years on the job.

ii. Candidate must possess at least one of the following qualifications:

iii. Senior Library Assistant Certificate in addition to WASC/SSCE Grade II Certificate

iv. The nominee must be strongly recommended by his/her Head of section.

v. The nominee must be successful in a written and oral interview to be conducted by the training committee.

•Duration of Programme

The Part-time Degree Programme in B.A French, Linguistics, Philosophy and Religious Studies, is to run for a minimum of six years (12 Semesters) and maximum of eight years (16 Semesters) for UTME candidates and five years (10 Semesters) and maximum of seven years (14 Semesters) for those who will come in through Direct Entry (DE).

For Certificate Programme in French: - The programme shall last for two academic sessions or four semesters. However, one additional academic session or two semesters shall be allowed for candidates with genuine cases while on the programme.

Certificate Programme in Tiv Language: - The programme shall last for one academic session or two semesters.

However, one additional academic session or two semesters shall be allowed for candidates with genuine cases while on the programme.

Certificate Programme in Library and Information Science: -

The programmes are categorized into three levels and each level is for a duration of two (2) semesters.

Level I – Library Assistant Programme

Level II – Senior Library Assistant Programme

Level III – Assistant Library Officer’s Programme

METHOD OF APPLICATION/PAYMENT PROCEDURE

Sales of application forms shall commence by Wednesday, 8th March, 2017.

i. Applicants are to visit the Benue State university website www.bsum (under applications on Benue State University Portal Section) click on “Centre for Continuing Education” and complete some pre-registration information and submit a copy of pre-registration form.

ii. Applicants would then proceed to the designated bank (Fidelity) with the printed copy of pre-registration form and pay a non-refundable application fee of Five thousand naira (N5,000.00) using the generated application number.

iii. After payment, applicants would be expected to revisit the Benue State University Portal under Application and click on Centre for Continuing education to complete the Application form and submit. Please, print two hard copies of the completed form for reference purposes.

With effect from Wednesday, 8th March, 2017 Application forms would be generated through the University Portal.

Completed application forms must be returned, with photocopies of relevant certificates and credentials, to:

The Secretary,

Centre for Continuing Education

Benue State University,

PMB 102119

Makurdi.

Note: Application forms must be submitted not more than two weeks after purchase.

Mrs. Catherine Bur

Ag. Registrar/Secretary to Council