Department of
Educational Foundations
Welcome to the Department of Educational Foundations
Welcome to the Department of Educational Foundations, University of Lagos
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the Department of Educational Foundations, one of the foremost academic departments in the Faculty of Education, University of Lagos. On behalf of our distinguished faculty members, administrative staff, students, and alumni, I warmly invite you to explore the rich academic opportunities available within our department.
The Department of Educational Foundations occupies a strategic position in teacher education and educational scholarship, providing a solid intellectual foundation for understanding education from philosophical, sociological, psychological, comparative, and measurement perspectives. We are committed to producing highly skilled educators, counsellors, researchers, policy analysts, and educational leaders who are equipped to address contemporary educational challenges in Nigeria and across the globe.
Our department offers a wide range of academic programmes designed to meet the needs of learners at different levels of educational and professional development. At the Diploma level, we offer the Diploma Programme in Special Needs Education, which prepares individuals to support inclusive education and the learning needs of persons with disabilities.
At the undergraduate level, the department offers Bachelor of Education (B.A.Ed.) degree programmes in:
– Guidance and Counselling
– Special Needs Education
These programmes are designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies required to become effective educators, counsellors, advocates, and specialists in inclusive education.
At the postgraduate level, we offer the Postgraduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling for graduates seeking professional preparation in counselling practice.
Furthermore, the department offers Master’s and Doctoral degree programmes in the following specializations:
– Guidance and Counselling
– Educational Psychology
– Measurement and Evaluation
– Sociology of Education
– Philosophy of Education
– Comparative Education
Our postgraduate programmes emphasize advanced scholarship, critical inquiry, research excellence, innovation, and professional practice. Through rigorous training and mentorship, our students develop the capacity to contribute meaningfully to educational policy, research, administration, and societal development.
The Department of Educational Foundations prides itself on its highly qualified and experienced academic staff whose expertise spans diverse fields of educational studies. Our faculty members are actively engaged in cutting-edge research, community service, national policy development, and international collaborations. Their scholarly contributions continue to shape educational discourse and practice within Nigeria and beyond.
Beyond academic excellence, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes intellectual curiosity, ethical conduct, inclusiveness, creativity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. We recognize the importance of preparing graduates who are not only knowledgeable but also socially responsible and capable of making meaningful contributions to their communities and the wider society.
Our department maintains a vibrant academic culture characterized by seminars, conferences, workshops, mentorship programmes, research collaborations, and community engagement activities. We continually strive to strengthen our teaching, research, and service functions in line with the vision and mission of the University of Lagos, which seeks to be a globally competitive institution dedicated to excellence in learning, character development, and societal impact.
As you navigate our website, I encourage you to learn more about our programmes, research activities, faculty members, facilities, achievements, and opportunities for academic and professional growth. Whether you are a prospective student, parent, researcher, policymaker, partner institution, alumnus, or visitor, we are delighted to have you engage with our academic community.
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Educational Foundations. We look forward to partnering with you in advancing educational excellence, promoting inclusive learning, and shaping the future of education in Nigeria and beyond.
Once again, welcome to the Department of Educational Foundations, University of Lagos.
Professor Adesoji Adeolu Oni
Head of Department (HOD)
Our Vision
To be a leading centre of excellence in Educational Foundations in Africa and beyond, renowned for innovative teaching, impactful research, inclusive educational practices, and the development of transformative educational leaders who advance knowledge and societal progress.
Our Mission
To provide world-class teaching, research, and community service through innovative and interdisciplinary programmes in Guidance and Counselling, Special Needs Education, Educational Psychology, Measurement and Evaluation, Sociology of Education, Philosophy of Education, and Comparative Education; to produce competent, ethical, and globally competitive educators, counsellors, researchers, and policymakers; and to promote educational excellence, inclusion, lifelong learning, and sustainable national development.
The Educational Foundations Department
The old Federal Advanced Teachers’ College in Akoka became a Faculty of Education in the University of Lagos in early 1970s. Then the Department of Educational Foundations was established with Educational Psychology in 1975. The Department at its inception consisted of Educational Psychology with specialization in Measurement and Evaluation and Guidance and Counselling. Subsequently, the Department included academic staff that specialized in the fields of Sociology, Philosophy of Education, Comparative Education and Special Education. Guidance and Counselling as a sub-discipline has been prominent in the Department. At inception, the only specialist degree awarded in the Department at undergraduate level is B.A (Ed) Guidance and Counselling. However, the Department now offers a B.Ed. degree in Special Education, with her first admitted students in the 2023/2024 academic session.
The specialist students in Guidance and Counselling as well as other students in the Faculty are exposed to foundation courses in Educational Psychology, Measurement and Evaluation, Sociology of Education, Comparative Education and Philosophy of Education to ensure that they turn out as capable Guidance Counsellors and teachers respectively. Likewise, specialist students in Special Education are exposed to courses in Special Education as well as foundation courses in Educational Psychology, Measurement and Evaluation to ensure that they turn out as well-trained Special needs Educators.
Courses leading to Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Educational Psychology, Measurement and Evaluation, Guidance and Counselling, Sociology of Education, Comparative Education and Philosophy of Education are offered in this Department. It is gratifying to note that some of the early graduates of the Department are now full-fledged academic staff members in the Department.
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Programmes
Take a significant step in your career journey by investing in your professional development through our faculty’s specialized certificate programs, designed to provide you with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in a focused area of study.
Undergraduate Programmes
Postgraduate Programmes
Student Opportunities
Discover the exciting opportunities awaiting students within this department. Here, you can explore pathways for intellectual growth, engage in stimulating learning experiences, and lay the foundation for future academic and professional success in a specific field of study.
