M.Tech. PROGRAMME
First Semester
Course No Course Title Units
VTE 501 Theories and Administration of Vocational & Tech. Edu. 3
VTE 503 Research Methods in Vocational & Tech. Edu. 3
VTE 505 Curriculum Development in Vocational & Tech. Edu. 3
VTE 507 ICT in Vocational & Technical Education 3
PGC 601 Research Methodology and Application of ICT in Research 3
Option 3
18
Options
Three units of a course must be chosen from the following options:
HHE 521 Child Rights and Development Needs Education 3
HHE 531 Psycho-Social Foundations of Clothing Education 3
HHE 541 Nutrition Management Education 3
HHE 551 Family Resources Management Education 3
HHE 561 Catering in Hospitality Management Education 3
Second Semester
Course No. Course Title Units
HHE 510 Problems, Issues and Innovations in Home Economics Ed. 3
Options:
Six units of courses must be taken from any of the options A, B, C D or E
- CHILD CARE EDUCATION
HHE 520 Development and Early Childhood Care for Development Edu. 3
HHE 522 Perspectives in Parenting Education 3
- CLOTHING AND TEXTILES EDUCATION
HHE 530 Advanced Textile Studies Education 3
HHE 532 Advanced Pattern Drafting and Clothing Production Techniques 3
- FOOD & NUTRITION EDUCATION
HHE 540 Food Science Education 3
HHE 542 Nutrition and Disease Education 3
- HOME MANAGEMENT EDUCATION
HHE 550 Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Well being in
Family Living Education 3
HHE 552 Human Resources and Social Skills Dev. Education 3
- HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT EDUCATION
HHE 560 Trends and Issues in Hospitality Management Education 3
HHE 562 Evolving Technologies and Applications in Hospitality Mgt. Edu. 3
6
Third Semester
Course No. Course Title Units
HHE 511 Seminar in Home Economics & Hospitality Mgt. Education 3
HHE 590 Project/Dissertation 6
9
Grand Total of Course Units = 36
First Semester
Ph.D PROGRAMME
Course No. Title Units
VTE 601 Emerging Issues and Innovations in Voc. & Technical Educ. 3
VTE 603 Enterprise Development in Vocational and Technical Edu. 3
VTE 605 Proposal and Grant writing in Vocational & Tech Education 3
PGC 701 Synopsis and Grant Writing 3
12
Second Semester
HHE 610 Doctoral Seminar in Home Econs & Hospitality Mgt. Edu. 3
HHE 612 Advanced Curriculum Studies in Home Economics
and Hospitality Management Education 3
HHE 614 Emerging Issues and Innovations in Home Econs
& Hospitality Mgt. Edu. 3
9
Third Semester
Six units of courses must be chosen from any of the options A, B, C or D
- HOME MANAGEMENT
HHE 651 Family Living and Home Management Education 3
HHE 653 Household Resources Development and Management Education 3
6
- FOOD & NUTRITION EDUCATION
HHE 641 Advanced Food and Nutrition Management & Disease Edu. 3
HHE 643 Emerging Development and Challenges in Foods & Nutr. Edu. 3
6
- CLOTHING AND TEXTILES EDUCATION
HHE 631 Emerging Issues and Innovation in Textiles and Fashion 3
HHE 633 Advance Studies in Pattern Making & Clothing Construction 3
6
- CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION
HHE 621 Advanced Studies in Child Development 3
HHE 623 Advanced Studies in Parenting and Child Care 3
6
- HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT EDUCATION
HHE 661 Advanced Perspectives inhospitality Management Education 3
HHE 663 Emerging Innovations in Hospitality Management Education 3
6
Fourth Semester
- HOME MANAGEMENT EDUCATION
HHE 650 ICT and the Family Living 3
HHE 652 Arbitration Education and Family Living 3
Total 6
- FOOD AND NUTRITION
HHE 640 Nutrition in Emergencies 3
HHE 642 Advanced Studies in Nutrition and Health 3
6
- CLOTHING AND TEXTILES EDUCATION
HHE 630 Special Textiles and Clothing 3
HHE 632 Fashion Merchandizing 3
6
- CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION
HHE 620 Adolescence and Drug use Education 3
HHE 622 Current Issues and Theories in Child Study 3
6
- HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT EDUCATION
HHE 660 Stimulating and Utilization of Action Research in Hospitality
Management Education 3
HHE 662 Advanced Perspectives and Challenges in Hospitality Mgt. Edu. 3
6
Fifth & Sixth Semester
HHE 690 Thesis 12
Grand Total 45
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
M.TECH. AND Ph.D PROGRAMMES
HHE 510 Problems, Issues and Innovations in Home Economics Education
Evolving Perspectives and Problems in different areas of Home Economics Education – Family Living, Home Management, Food & Nutrition, Clothing & Textiles, Child Development & Care. Global changes and challenges that impact on individuals and families. Inputting creativity and Innovations into family perspectives.
(3 units)
HHE 511 Seminar in Home Economics Education
Study and analysis of social, economic and technological trends in Home Economics, rural development and home economics education. Minor research papers are to be presented.
HHE 520 Development and Early Childhood care
Framework for early childhood care. Setting the stage for early childhood care for development. Child care support agencies and programmes.
(3 units)
HHE 521 Child Rights and Development Needs Education
Issues and challenges in child rights implementation. Promotion of child rights for development. Child development needs assessment and provision. (3 units)
HHE 522 Perspectives in Parenting Education
Issues and problems in parenting practices. Framework for parenting. Emerging resources for parenting. Improving parenting skills. Provision of parenting services.
(3 units)
HHE 530 Advanced Textile Studies Education
Further studies on textiles designs and production. Innovations in Fibres, fabrics and finishes. Methods and Techniques in Fabric Production Fabric Embellishment and Naming systems.
HHE 531 Psycho-Social Foundations of Clothing Education
Inter-relationship of Clothing and Culture Clothing and Human behaviour Aesthetics and Dress, Clothing and the physical Self. Clothing consumer considerations and consumption patterns.
(3 units)
HHE 532 Advanced Clothing Production & Pattern Drafting Techniques
The apparel manufacturing process – Designing the line, pre-costing first patterns etc. Production systems, planning and control work study. Fashion merchandising, feasibility study. Advance Clothing construction projects. Exploring different pattern making methods-flattern patterns, making, draping, knock off, CAD etc. Creating styles and designs pattern making for boys and men, pattern making for the vulnerable groups jackets and patterns for knit garments lingerie, beach and leisure wear.
(2 units)
HHE 540 Food Science Education
Overview of Nutrition. The CHO, Lipids, Protein, Water, Vitamins & Minerals. Planning a healthy Diet. Scientific Evaluation of food. Physical Activity & Nutrition. Life cycle Nutrition from infancy to Adolescence to Pregnancy & Lactation.
HHE 541 Nutrition Management and Food Service
Healthful food programs. The Government and Nutrition. The Government and Food Service Industry. Eating for optimal health. Controlling Calories. Managing nutrients for food purchasing and production. Serving special dietary needs.
(3 units)
HHE 542 Nutrition and Diseases Education
Energy Balance and Body Composition. Nutrition & Sports. Nutrition in specific diseases. Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Renal Diseases, HIV/AIDS, Respiratory Diseases, Liver and Gastro intestinal diseases, Nutritional Assessments.
(2 units)
HHE 550 Creativity and Entrepreneurship in Family Living Education
Creativity problem solving skills in various aspects of family living. ICT utilization in the home. Exploring entrepreneurship opportunities in family living and home management.
(3 units)
HHE 551 Family Resources Management Education
Human and materials resources. Principles of resources allocating and management in the home. Source of family income. Problems of managing time and energy, money etc. in the home management of household work. Innovations in resources management. (3 units)
HHE 552 Human Resources and Social Skills Development Education
Development and utilization of human resources and social skills within and outside in the family. Exploring opportunities and challenges in human resources and social skills development.
(3 units)
(2 units)
HHE 560 Trends and Issues in Hospitality Management Education
Overview of the Hospitality industry. Global hospitality industry. Trends in the hospitality industry in Nigeria. Hospitality industry in the Nigeria economy. Information and Communication in the Hospitality Industry. Operational issues in the hospitality management education. 3 units
HHE 561 Catering in Hospitality Management Education
Employment in the Hospitality Industry. Measurements in the Kitchen. Food, confectionery, beverage Preparations. Product Development and Evaluation. Sales and Gains. Food and Beverage Service. Communication Management in the Industry.
HHE 562 Evolving Technologies and Resources
Applications in Hospitality Management Education Operational areas of hospitality outfit, use of technologies in various operational areas. Emerging technologies and ICT, opportunities, issues and challenges.
HHE 590 Dissertation/ Project Writing in Areas of Specialization
Supervised independent investigation in the areas of Vocational Education, Agriculture, Business Computer, Home Economics and Industrial Technical Education.
(12 units)
PGC 601 Research Methodology and Application of ICT in Research
(Masters Degree Course)
In-dept research work aimed at acquiring full knowledge and presentation in scholarly writing of the concepts, issues, trends in the definition and development of the study area from African and Western perspectives. Major steps in research: Selection of problem, Literature review, Design, Data collection, analysis and interpretation, conclusions. Study of various research designs, Historical, Case studies, surveys, descriptive, cross sectional experimental, etc. Analysis, surveys and synthesis of conceptual and philosophical foundations of different disciplines. Identification of research problems and development of research data and the format for presenting research results (from designing the table of contents to referencing, bibliography and appendix). Data analysis and result presentation in different disciplines using appropriate analytical tools. Methods of project/dissertation writing. Application of appropriate advanced ICT tools relevant in every discipline for data gathering, analysis and result presentation. Essentials of spreadsheets, Internet technology, and Internet search engines. All registered Masters Degree students must attend a solution based interactive workshop to be organised by the School of Postgraduate Studies for a practical demonstration and application of the knowledge acquired from the course, conducted by selected experts.
HHE 620 Adolescence & Drug Use Education
Peer pressure and drug use Motivations for Drug use, Drug use, Drug abuse and overuse, Drug use and society, Effects of drug use and family economy
Candidates will be required to present two seminar papers. (3 units)
HHE 621 Advanced Studies in Child Development Education
Issues in Developmental trends and Theories. Problems and issues in physical, cognitive social, emotional and moral development. Candidates are expected to deliver two seminar papers. (3 units)
HHE 622 Current Issues and Theories in Child Study
Qualitative Vs Quantitative Change , Continuity Vs Discontinuity, Nature and Nurture
Cultural specificity and Development universals , Childhood disorders and diseases
Advanced theories, Research methods in Child study-cross sectional, longitudinal etc
Candidates will present two seminar papers. (3 units)
HHE 623 Advanced Studies in Parenting and Child Care Education.
Environmental issues and Challenges, internet & social media Challenges. Parents and care givers roles issues in crèche and pre-school services. Candidates are expected to present two seminar papers. (3 units)
HHE 630 Special Textiles and Clothing
Special Textiles and Clothing Studies in geo-textiles, medical textiles military textiles, disposable clothing, safety clothing, textiles waste management, future industrial textiles. Candidates are expected to deliver. (3 units)
HHE 631 Emerging Issues and Innovations in Textiles, Fashion and Clothing
Industry.
Theories in Textile Design. Issues in textile design & development. Problems and issues in textile design and manufacture. New developments in textiles manufacture & Implications for care. Candidates will present two seminar papers. (3 units)
HHE 632 Fashion Merchandizing
The course will equip students with entrepreneurial skills buying and selling of clothing
goods and services for self sustenance. The Course will entail knowledge, skills and
attitude in clothing display, procurement packaging, salesmanship, record keeping,
accounting customer relationship, store layout etc. It will expose students to the
competencies in different garments, fit, characteristics of fibre etc. (3 units)
HHE 633 Advance Studies in Pattern Making and Clothing Construction.
New developments in pattern making and grading using CAD. Advanced pattern development for the vulnerable groups – the sick, physically challenged, elderly pregnant and lactating. Advance pattern making in lung… Patterns for men’s apparel, babies and unisex patterns. Problems and issues in clothing construction, fitting challenges. Candidates will present two seminar papers. (3 units)
HHE 640 Nutrition in Emergencies
This include studies in Displaced Persons and adequate Nutrition of all ages. Hunger and the Global Environment. Environmental Concerns about Foods and Water. Updates on World Nutrition Problems.
HHE 641 Advanced Food and Nutrition Management and Disease Education
Application of various Strategies in Controlling nutritional related health Challenges. Emerging Food Safety and Nutrition Challenges. Development of Cross Cultural Recipes for Nutrition Management . Candidate will be expected to deliver two Seminar papers in this course. (3Units)
HHE 642 Advanced Studies in Nutrition and Health
Nutrition and sports, physical activity, developing fitness, Benefits of fitness, nutrition and weight reduction. Application of various strategies in Controlling nutritional related health challenges. Food borne diseases, food additives, pesticides in food, Environmental contaminants. Candidates will deliver 2 seminar papers. (3 units)
HHE 643 Emerging Devt. and Challenges in Food and Nutrition Edu.
Identification of food problems and challenges that have implication for food education.
Designing surveillance systems to address emerging Issues in diet and health.
Innovations in nutrition policy and education. Evaluation of the expanded food and
nutrition education. Energy management and environmental issues in food preparation
and management. Two seminar papers are expected to be delivered by candidates.
(3 units)
HHE 650 ICT AND THE FAMILY
Family Relationship and ICT Communication, Conflict Resolution. Modern Technologies in Home Management, Current Trends in Technological tools and equipment. Candidates will be required to present two seminars papers. (3 units)
HHE 651 Advanced Studies in Family Living Education
Evolving trends, changes and challenges in family living, marriage and relationships, family life cycle, Family therapy and family law, strengthen family living. Candidates will be expected to deliver two seminar papers.
(3 units)
HHE 652 Arbitration Education And Family Living
Current issues in Arbitration and Family living. Current Issues in peace, Crises management and Security Challenges – Family displacements and care Education of Family members and peaceful Co-existence. Societal/Religious crises issues and management. Two Seminar papers will be delivered.
(3 units )
HHE 653 Household Resources Development & Management Education
Emerging Trends and Challenges in Household Resources. Advanced Problem-solving Skills. Innovative Strategies for developing household resources. Creativity and Entrepreneurship in Household Resource Management. Training in Human Resources, Nature of Training, Training and Performance, Strategic Training, Developing Strategic Plans, Training Needs and Assessment, Training Design. Candidates will be expected to deliver two Seminar Papers. (3 Units)
HHE 660 Stimulation and Utilization of Action Research in Hospitality
Management
Utilization in Hospitality Management place of action research in hospitality management education Methodology issues, identification and solution of emerging challenges in different areas of the hospitality industry. Utilization of research results for operations and development.
HHE 661 Advanced Perspectives in Hospitality Management Education
Hospitality Business issues. Leadership and management issues. Human resource issues. Food and beverage Restaurant operations. Decision making issues and challenges.
HHE 662 Advanced Perspectives, Issues and Challenges in Hospitality
Management Education
Strategic Planning and plans in the hospitality industry. Issues materials and human resource management. Events (meetings, conferences, weddings etc.) managements, recreation and entertainment issues.
HHE 663 Emerging Innovations in Hospitality Management Education
Globalization and the hospitality industry. Innovation trends in the industry. Tourism issues. Marketing and competitiveness. Health, safety and security issues. Innovation enhancement strategies.
PGC 701: Synopsis and Grant Writing
Identification of types and nature of grant and grant writing; mining of grants application calls on the internet. Determining appropriate strategy for each grant application. Study of various grant application structures and contents and writing of concept notes, detailed project description, budgeting and budget defence. Study of sample grant writings in various forms and writing of mock research and other grants. Identification of University of Nigeria synopsis structure and requirements, (Introduction, Methodology and Results). Determining the contents of each sub-unit of the synopsis. Steps in writing synopsis from the Dissertation/Thesis document. Structural and language issues. Common errors in synopsis writing and strategies for avoiding them. The roles of the student and the supervisor in the production of a synopsis. Writing of mock synopsis. All registered Ph.D students must attend a solution-based interactive workshop to be organised by the School of Postgraduate Studies for a practical demonstration and application of the knowledge acquired from the course, conducted by selected experts.